From Final Four to Transfer Portal: The Impressive Journey of Jeremy Roach, Duke’s Valuable On-Ball Guard

In the 2023-24 season, Jeremy Roach earned third-team All-ACC honors while averaging 14 points and 3.3 assists per game with an impressive 42.9% 3-point shooting percentage. After spending four seasons with the Blue Devils, Roach announced on social media that he will be entering the transfer portal. Despite his departure, Duke has returning guards Caleb Foster and Tyrese Proctor, making it likely that the team will look to add another guard through the transfer portal after losing Jared McCain to the NBA Draft.

While the Blue Devils have a strong recruiting class coming in, none of the six commitments are traditional on-ball guards, making Roach a valuable addition to any team. His successful career at Duke was highlighted by his performance in the 2022 NCAA Tournament where he helped lead the Blue Devils to the Final Four in Krzyzewski’s last season as coach. His ability to score efficiently in high-pressure situations made him a valuable asset to the team.

As a former five-star prospect, Roach started 108 games under coaches Mike Krzyzewski and Jon Scheyer during his time at Duke. Despite his departure, Duke has remaining guards Caleb Foster and Tyrese Proctor, making it likely that they will look for another guard through the transfer portal after losing Jared McCain to the NBA Draft. Roach will have one season of eligibility remaining in