When Cooper Flagg shocked the world by announcing he wouldn’t be suiting up for Duke this season, many fans feared the Blue Devils’ ceiling had just collapsed. But fast forward a few weeks… and it looks like someone in Durham didn’t get the memo.
According to multiple insiders and practice reports, freshman Dame Sarr has emerged as a legitimate summer standout, dominating scrimmages and showing flashes of All-American potential. The 6’5” French guard has drawn comparisons to NBA-ready guards with his smooth handle, elite feel, and confidence that can’t be coached.
And it’s not just Sarr. Word is, returnees like Isaiah Evans and Caleb Foster have stepped up in a major way, creating a fiery competitive environment that has coaches buzzing.
So… could Duke already be replacing Flagg’s stardom from within?
Scheyer isn’t saying much — but if early practices are any indication, there’s a new face of Duke basketball brewing behind closed doors.
