2026 NFL schedule: Top 5 cheapest matchups, ticket prices feature Browns, Saints
2026 NFL Schedule: Discover the Top 5 Cheapest Matchups and Ticket Prices!
Duke is currently leading in recruiting over UNC, with several highly regarded freshmen joining their roster. The transfer portal also adds key players to Duke's lineup, while UNC's future remains uncertain.
Duke and UNC are always talked about together in some way or another. Itâs just inevitable, and this is especially true for recruiting.
You never know how players will work out, but this article rationally suggests that Duke is well ahead this year in recruiting, and that more is generally expected from Jon Scheyerâs next team than Michael Maloneâs first at UNC.
Duke is bringing in highly regarded freshmen Cameron Williams, Bryson Howard, Deron Rippey, Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, and Maxime Meyer.
The transfer portal brings in Drew Scharnowski, Jacob Theodosiou, and John Blackwell, assuming that he doesnât stay in the NBA Draft.
And UNC?
Malone brings in Sayon Keita, Maximo Adams, Kevin Thomas, and Malloy Smith, son of Kenny. And from the portal, UNC reeled in Cade Bennerman, Terrence Brown, and Neoklis Avdalas. Like Blackwell, Matt Able is still deciding whether or not to stay in the draft.
But hold the phone! Because things can change fast around here.
On Thursday, Duke got a commitment from Nick Arnold, a sneaky good point guard from the Charlotte area, who says he is coming as a walk-on. We keep seeing people say itâs a steal, but who knows.
And for their part, rumors of another UNC commitment swirled. It remains unconfirmed, but the Tar Heels may â may â bring in 6-11 Greek Alexandros Samodurov. Samodurov and new Heel Neoklis Avdalas played together  with Panathinaikos of the Greek EuroLeague. They also have the same agent, Alex Saratsis of Octagon.
Samodurov is talented, but played behind some much more experienced players with Panathinaikos, including one-time NC State big man Omer Yurtseven, the rare player whose last name is also an address.
People are still figuring out the new environment, but youâd think that much like feeder prep schools, when agent relationships are established, a similar trail will be followed.
That would give Malone Samodurov, Keita, and Bennerman to work with in the post. Between the three of them, they could probably approximate Henri Veesaarâs contributions. And weâd remind you that once Caleb Wilsonâs injuries started, Veesaarâs contributions declined quite a bit.
Duke's basketball team is bringing in freshmen Cameron Williams, Bryson Howard, Deron Rippey, Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, and Maxime Meyer.
Duke is considered well ahead of UNC in recruiting for the upcoming season, with higher expectations for Jon Scheyer's team compared to Michael Malone's first year at UNC.
Duke is adding transfers Drew Scharnowski, Jacob Theodosiou, and potentially John Blackwell, depending on his decision regarding the NBA Draft.
2026 NFL Schedule: Discover the Top 5 Cheapest Matchups and Ticket Prices!
Liverpool is pushing for a new centre-back amid player exits.
Virat Kohli discusses his potential participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
How Have the Red Sox Performed After Coaching Changes?
See every story in Sports â including breaking news and analysis.
In other words, it may not be as hard as it looks.
Go to the DBR Boards to find Blue Healer Auctions || Drop us a line