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Duke Basketball: Outbound Transfer Count Grows to Four

Former four-star recruit Jaden Schutt is the latest Duke basketball player to enter this year's transfer portal.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball guard Jaden Schutt
Duke basketball guard Jaden Schutt / Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
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After being one of the only schools to not have an outgoing transfer last offseason, Duke basketball lost three players to the portal the past two weeks when Christian Reeves, Mark Mitchell, and Jaylen Blakes all opted to continue their careers elsewhere.

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That number has now become four, as the Blue Devils have lost another player to the transfer portal with the decision from sophomore guard Jaden Schutt.

His decision to enter his name into the portal was first reported early Monday evening by On3’s Joe Tipton.

Schutt was a member of Jon Scheyer’s inaugural recruiting class, a former four-star recruit from Illinois who was highly touted for his shooting prowess. After playing sparingly in his first season, he then missed the entirety of his sophomore year after suffering a foot injury during the offseason.

The 6-foot-5 sophomore averaged 2.1 points and 1.1 rebounds per game in his freshman year, appearing in just 14 games while playing just under seven minutes a game.

His best performance as a Blue Devil came in a victory over Maryland Eastern Shore back in December 2022. Schutt finished with nine points, five rebounds, and an assist in that contest while shooting a perfect 3-for-3 beyond the arc.

Due to his injury, Schutt redshirted this past season and will have three years of eligibility remaining.

Jaden Schutt’s departure marks the sixth Duke basketball player to depart this offseason. Reeves, Mitchell, and Blakes are in the portal alongside Schutt. Meanwhile, both Kyle Filipowski and Jared McCain declared for the NBA Draft.

The Blue Devils now have two open scholarships heading into next season, three is Jeremy Roach decides not to use his fifth year of eligibility in Durham.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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