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Could Nikolas Khamenia return to Duke?
TL;DR
Nikolas Khamenia has entered the transfer portal after his first season at Duke, where he averaged 5.7 points and 3.3 rebounds. Despite this, there are indications from insiders that he may still return to Duke for another season.
It came as a surprise when Nikolas Khamenia decided to enter the transfer portal following his first season at Duke. The former 5-star recruit out of Harvard Westlake HS played 19.8 minutes per game, putting up 5.7 points and 3.3 rebounds as the Blue Devils marched to a 35-3 record.
With a year of experience under his belt, the 6-foot-8 Khamenia would definitely see even more playing time as a sophomore next season, and while his name is still in the transfer portal, one Duke podcast believes there might be signs of him returning to Durham for another year.
"The longer this drops out, there have been more and more insiders referencing that the door is not 100% shut on Nik Khamenia coming back to Duke for another season," JJ Jackson said on Locked on Duke.
"I agree, I don't think it's 100% closed," co-host Kevin Connelly responded. "I wouldn't be shocked if he came back. I would be surprised.”
Along with the top-ranked recruiting class coming in, plus the plethora of talent returning for Jon Scheyer next season, Khamenia’s return could lead to an amazing season.
This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Could Nikolas Khamenia return to Duke?
Q&A
Why did Nikolas Khamenia enter the transfer portal?
Nikolas Khamenia entered the transfer portal after his first season at Duke, likely seeking more playing opportunities.
What were Nikolas Khamenia's stats during his freshman year at Duke?
During his freshman year, Khamenia averaged 5.7 points and 3.3 rebounds while playing 19.8 minutes per game.
Is there a possibility of Nikolas Khamenia returning to Duke?
Yes, insiders suggest that the possibility of Khamenia returning to Duke is not completely closed, despite his entry into the transfer portal.
