In an announcement on social media Tuesday, Duke point guard Jeremy Roach revealed that he will be entering the transfer portal after four seasons with the Blue Devils. The former five-star prospect played a pivotal role during a transitional period for the program and is expected to be one of the top point guards available in the 2024 transfer cycle.
During his time at Duke, Roach started 108 games under both Mike Krzyzewski and Jon Scheyer. 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. As he prepares to embark on his final season of eligibility, Roach will have one year left to play using the bonus year of eligibility provided to players due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 as he leaves behind a legacy at Duke, but his next chapter promises to be full of new opportunities and challenges as he seeks to make the most of his final season of eligibility.
