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Duke wing Darren Harris enters transfer portal
Harris' departure marks first rotation player exit for Blue Devils in offseason
Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:03pm
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Darren Harris' departure from Duke signals the start of roster changes for the Blue Devils as they look to reload for next season.Herndon TodayDuke sophomore wing Darren Harris has entered the transfer portal after two seasons with the Blue Devils. Harris, a four-star recruit out of high school, saw his role and minutes increase in his second year, but was still looking at an uphill battle for consistent playing time on Duke's talented roster. His exit marks the first departure of a rotation player for Duke this offseason as the program looks to reshape its backcourt and wing depth.
Why it matters
Harris' transfer represents the first sign that Duke's roster will see some turnover this offseason, as the Blue Devils look to replace key contributors from last season's team. While not a program-altering loss, Harris' exit does highlight the need for Duke to continue adding perimeter shooting and wing depth around its core group of returners and incoming recruits.
The details
As a freshman in 2024-25, Harris appeared in 21 games and averaged 6.0 minutes and 2.0 points per game. This past season, his role expanded as he played in 36 games, averaging 9.6 minutes and 3.3 points per contest while making 23 3-pointers. Harris showed flashes of his talent, including a career-best 16-point game at Notre Dame and a 15-point outing at Army West Point, but was never able to fully carve out a consistent role in Duke's rotation.
- Harris entered the transfer portal on April 7, 2026.
The players
Darren Harris
A 6-foot-5, 195-pound sophomore wing from Herndon, Virginia, who was a four-star recruit and Top 50 prospect coming out of high school.
Jon Scheyer
The head coach of the Duke Blue Devils, taking over the program in 2022 after Mike Krzyzewski's retirement.
What they’re saying
“Harris' exit does not create those needs by itself, but it does reinforce or at least call in the need for more perimeter marksmanship.”
— John Watson, 247Sports Writer
What’s next
Duke will now look to the transfer portal and recruiting to address its needs on the wing and in the backcourt, with several key roster decisions still looming for the Blue Devils this offseason.
The takeaway
Darren Harris' decision to enter the transfer portal represents the first significant roster move for Duke this offseason, as the Blue Devils look to reshape their rotation around their core group of returning players and incoming recruits. While not a program-altering loss, Harris' exit highlights the need for Duke to continue bolstering its perimeter shooting and wing depth ahead of the 2026-27 season.
