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In a report tied to Patrick Ngongba<\/a>\u2019s return to Duke Blue Devils, Jeff Borzello of ESPN also provided an update on Dame Sarr.<\/p>\n

According to Borzello, there is optimism within Duke that the Italian wing will return for the 2026\/27 season. Sarr himself has fueled fan excitement with recent activity on social media.<\/p>\n

Jon Scheyer and his staff are reportedly already counting on his return, alongside other key rotation pieces and a strong incoming group featuring talented freshmen \u2014 including NBA prospect Cameron Williams \u2014 and transfers.<\/p>\n

Sarr could take on a more prominent offensive role next season for the Blue Devils, after spending his freshman year primarily focused on defense, often guarding the opponent\u2019s top scorer.<\/p>\n

From an NBA perspective, improving his ball handling and shooting will be crucial, after posting 32% from three-point range and 53% from the free-throw line this past season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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