Departures
Kon Knueppel: The star freshman announced his decision to enter the NBA draft Wednesday via Instagram. In his one season with Duke, Knueppel was one of the best freshmen in the country, averaging 14.4 points per game. The Milwaukee native also was an excellent shooter, going 40.6% from three over the campaign. The 6-foot-7 guard was named ACC Tournament MVP after averaging 21 points per game as Duke captured the conference title.
Women’s basketball
Departures
Reigan Richardson: The senior announced her decision to declare for the WNBA draft April 2 via Instagram. The Charlotte native averaged 9.7 points per game this season. After transferring in from Georgia, the 5-foot-11 guard was the engine of Duke’s offense for the past two seasons, starting every possible game for the Blue Devils. On senior night against North Carolina, Richardson poured in 23 points to cap off her career at Cameron Indoor Stadium. She was not drafted
Louann Battiston: On April 1, Battison announced her intention to enter the transfer portal, becoming the first Blue Devil to transfer this offseason. The Belgian guard made 12 appearances this season, averaging 1.3 points per game.Jenessa Cotton: Cotton became the second Duke player to enter the portal, announcing her decision according to On3’s Talia Goodman April 7. The freshman only saw action in eight games this season.
Vanessa de Jesus: The third member of Duke announced her departure via Instagram April 9. De Jesus was a member of Kara Lawson’s first team at Duke and played four seasons for the team. She most recently was a reserve point guard with a standout performance in the Blue Devils’ Sweet 16 win against North Carolina.
Oluchi Okananwa: The Blue Devils lose one of their most important contributors to the portal, as On3’s Talia Goodman reported Okananwa would be entering the
