UConn predicted to take 5-star transfer from Duke

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UConn is predicted to acquire a five-star transfer from Duke, according to college basketball insider Jeff Goodman. The player, Khamenia, recently entered the transfer portal after his freshman season.

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UConn predicted to acquire a five-star transfer from Duke
Khamenia entered the transfer portal after his freshman season
Prediction made by college basketball insider Jeff Goodman

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UConn stunned Duke in the Elite Eight.

Now, the Huskies may be about to swipe a former five-star recruit in the transfer portal from the Blue Devils.

This is the prediction made by college basketball insider Jeff Goodman in a post on X on Friday:

Khamenia just completed his freshman season before entering the transfer portal.

There was a little bit of chatter that he could actually still return to Duke, but this information seems to suggest that won't be happening.

Khamenia has also been heavily linked to Arizona, so he's definitely picking from some high-class programs.

Wherever he ends up, Khamenia could certainly make an impact.

The 6-foot-8 wing has athleticism and shooting talent, and he averaged 5.7 points per game in his freshman season with the Blue Devils while playing maybe fewer minutes than he would've expected.

"Nik Khamenia started the year as a projected first-round pick on my draft board," ESPN's Jonathan Givony writes, "and I fully expect him to be back there. He's going to drive winning next year with his combination of connective passing, toughness, skill and improving shot-making. Turned 19 in late December."

The Huskies would certainly love to have a guy like Khamenia on their team.