San Diego State point guard Lamont Butler has made waves in the college basketball world by entering the transfer portal, sparking speculation about his future destination. Among the teams rumored to be interested in his services are the Duke Blue Devils, who have expressed a desire to bolster their backcourt with another ball handler and leader on the court.
Butler is regarded as one of the best leaders and on-ball defenders in college basketball and will have a long list of suitors for his services. He has national championship experience, having led his Aztecs team on a storied run to the national championship game before ultimately losing to champion Uconn in the 2022–2023 season.
The departure of Jeremy Roach (Baylor) leaves Duke with only two true ball-handlers: junior point guard Tyrese Proctor and sophomore Caleb Foster, who is still rehabbing a lower leg injury that ended his freshman season early. Butler’s leadership qualities and competitive mindset align with Duke basketball’s culture. Duke has three open scholarships and will continue to retool to compete for championship #6.
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