As of Tuesday morning, the Duke men’s basketball Instagram account and former Purdue guard Mason Gillis began following each other.
The former Boilermaker announced his intention to enter the transfer portal through a social media post on Monday, declaring for the NBA draft but retaining his college eligibility.
No official news has come out about official visits to Durham or meetings with Duke, but quick searches indicate Gillis isn’t following any other teams (other than Purdue).
Gillis, a 23-year-old senior, averaged 6.5 points and 3.9 rebounds last season. The 6-foot-6 guard helped make up one of the best shooting backcourts in the nation, and he averaged a career-high 46.8% from 3-point range. He has a career field-goal percentage of 47.5%, he’s an 82% free-throw shooter, and he’s averaged at least one assist in all four seasons of his career.
With Jared McCain headed to the NBA draft and Jeremy Roach’s 2024-25 fate still unannounced, Gillis could slot into a Blue Devils backcourt currently expected to feature Caleb Foster and Tyrese Proctor.