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Is a Dame Sarr commitment on the horizon for Duke basketball and head coach Jon Scheyer? All signs seem to be pointing that way. The Blue Devils have made the five-star Italian shooting guard a top recruiting priority, and Kansas may have just shifted gears in its pursuit of backcourt talent.

On Friday, 2025 three-star shooting guard Corbin Allen, a Kansas City (Missouri) native, announced his commitment to the Jayhawks. It’s a solid pickup for Bill Self and company. Still, the timing raises questions—especially with Kansas now securing another SG for the class.

From this perspective, it looks like Kansas may be conceding the battle for Sarr, suggesting his decision is nearing—and favoring Duke. With multiple crystal ball predictions trending toward the Blue Devils and Kansas seemingly pivoting to Plan B, momentum appears to be building in Durham for a big recruiting win.

Duke fans are anxiously awaiting what could be major recruiting news: a commitment from five-star guard Dame Sarr. And if that announcement comes soon—as many expect—it would be a huge win for Jon Scheyer and his staff.

Sarr, a dynamic talent who’s spent the past three years honing his game with FC Barcelona in Spain, has been one of the most sought-after prospects in the 2025 class. Programs like Duke, North Carolina, and Kansas have all been heavily involved in his recruitment.

For a while, the buzz pointed toward Kansas as the likely landing spot, and Jayhawks fans were excited about the idea of Sarr lighting up the Big 12. But things began to shift. Duke intensified its pursuit, especially after the Cedric Coward situation changed course with his focus now on the NBA Draft. That opened the door for Scheyer to zero in on Sarr—and he’s made a strong impression.

With Duke’s pitch resonating and the Blue Devils offering a clear path to early playing time, momentum is building. Unless something unexpected happens, Sarr appears poised to choose Duke, where he’d likely step in as an immediate starter and impact player. All signs are pointing to Durham.