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UConn Lands Duke Transfer Nikolas Khamenia

The 6-foot-8 former top-20 recruit is expected to replace Alex Karaban in UConn’s frontcourt.

Overview

  • Khamenia, who announced his decision Saturday on social media, will transfer from Duke to UConn.
  • The rising sophomore played 38 games with five starts and averaged 5.7 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 34% from three.
  • UConn projects him as a starter at forward with three years of eligibility, joining fellow sophomore Najai Hines in a reworked frontcourt.
  • The move is a blow to Duke’s depth as it follows guard Darren Harris leaving for Indiana earlier in the week.
  • Analysts once viewed Khamenia as a possible first-round pick, and they see a bigger role at UConn as a chance to rebuild that draft stock.