Duke basketball’s 2025 recruiting class is shaping up to be one of the best in recent years. On Thursday, Italian wing Dame Sarr committed to Duke, filling an important need for head coach Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils. With this addition, Scheyer has secured another top-level player to join five-star shooting guard Cameron Boozer.
These young players are ready to make their mark, just like Duke legends such as Jay Bilas, Tyus Jones, Zion Williamson, Jayson Tatum, and Grant Hill. But the real buzz is around how the Italian sensation will complement the 6’9″ power forward.
International Sensation Dame Sarr Ready to Complement Duke’s New Chapter with Cam Boozer
Back in October 2024, Duke landed a major win on the recruiting trail. Twin brothers Cameron and Cayden Boozer, sons of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, officially committed to the Blue Devils. Since then, the buzz around them—especially Cameron—has only grown louder.
Cameron Boozer stands tall at 6’9″ and is ranked No. 3 nationally in ESPN’s 2025 class. He’s one of the best high school prospects in the country. On defense, he brings size, strength, and incredible rim protection. His ability to guard multiple positions makes him a key piece of Duke’s future defense.
But he’s not just a defensive force. The power forward also shines on offense. With a smooth shooting touch, relentless rebounding, and sharp basketball instincts, he’s already proven himself on big stages. He dominated the EYBL circuit and earned MVP honors at both the FIBA U16 Americas Championship and the U17 World Cup.
Now, with the recent addition of another five-star recruit from Italy, Dame Sarr, Duke gains a perimeter playmaker with elite scoring ability. Head coach Jon Scheyer prefers a bigger team than his predecessor, Mike Krzyzewski, and while Sarr isn’t a great shot-blocker, he has the size Scheyer likes.
Five-star guard Dame Sarr has committed to Duke 🔥
Sarr is from Italy and played for FC Barcelona this past season. He is a projected first-round pick in 2026. pic.twitter.com/xEMbI5aXlV
— B/R Hoops (@brhoops) May 22, 2025
Standing around 6’7.5″ with a 7′ wingspan, the Italian standout has the physical tools to make an immediate impact. He also has massive hands, measuring nearly as wide as NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain. That kind of grip gives him an edge in ball control and finishing at the rim.
With so much talent coming in, fans are already speculating about Duke’s starting five. If we had to guess, it could feature Patrick Ngongba, Cameron Boozer, Dame Sarr, Caleb Foster, and Isaiah Evans.
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However, it will be interesting to see how Cameron and Dame Sarr complement each other on the court. The Blue Devils seem determined to reload after missing the Final Four last season and losing their entire starting five to the NBA.
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