Duke point guard Jeremy Roach announced on social media Tuesday that he is entering the transfer portal after four seasons with the Blue Devils. Roach, a former five-star recruit, played pivotal roles during a transitional period for the program. With the return of guards Caleb Foster and Tyrese Proctor, the Blue Devils have a solid backcourt despite Roach’s departure. However, adding another guard through the transfer portal may be beneficial for Duke since they also lost Jared McCain to the NBA Draft. The nation’s No. 1 ranked recruiting class includes several talented perimeter players, but none are prototypical on-ball guards like Roach.
Roach will have one season left to play using the bonus year of eligibility provided to players due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is expected to be one of the top point guards available in the 2024 transfer cycle after earning third-team All-ACC honors in the 2023-24 season. Roach averaged 14 points and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 42.9% from three-point range in 32.7 minutes per game during his time at Duke. His experience and leadership will be missed, but he leaves behind a legacy at Duke as one of their most accomplished players in recent memory.
Roach’s decision to enter the transfer portal comes at a time of great change for Duke basketball as they navigate a new era under head coach Jon Scheyer. As they look ahead to the future, adding another guard via the transfer portal could help bolster their backcourt and maintain a competitive edge in the ACC. Roach’s next chapter promises to be full of new opportunities and challenges as he seeks to make the most of his final season of eligibility while continuing to grow as both an athlete and person on and off