Former Belmont forward Drew Scharnowski has committed to Duke. He announced his decision April 19 on social media.
Scharnowski is a 6-foot-9 redshirt sophomore from Burlington, Illinois. He was among Belmont's best defenders in the 2025-26 season and averaged 10.5 points while shooting 68.3% from the field. Scharnowski also averaged 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 blocked shots per game.
He started in 24 of the Bruins' 32 games and scored 17 times in double figures.
Feb 4, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) warms up with assistant coach Evan Bradds before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY SportsMar 19, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Belmont Bruins guard Evan Bradds (35) shoots the ball during practice before the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY SportsReece Chamberlain (22) and Evan Bradds (35) celebrate as Belmont University beats Murray State University to win the OVC men's tournament championship 88-87 at Municipal Auditorium Mar. 7, 2015.Belmont forward Evan Bradds (35) shoots over Murray State forward Gee McGhee (12) during the second half at Curb Event Center Thursday Jan. 14, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.Belmont forward Evan Bradds (35) shoots past Murray State forward Brion Sanchious (4) in the first half on Jan. 14, 2016. Bradds led the Bruins with 23 points.Belmont forward Evan Bradds (35) and Tennessee State guard Xavier Richards (3) fight for a loose ball on Jan. 24, 2016 at the Curb Event Center.Belmont forward Evan Bradds (35) slips past the TSU defense for a shot on Jan. 24, 2016. Bradds finished with a career-high 36.Tennessee Tech forward Ryan Martin (13) blocks a shot by Belmont forward Evan Bradds on Feb. 20, 2016.Belmont guard Jeff Laidig (5) congratulates teammate Evan Bradds (35) in front of Tennessee Tech guard Torrance Rowe (12) after the Bruins won 95-86 on Feb. 20, 2016. At right is Tennessee Tech guard Aleksa Jugovic (4).Belmont's Evan Bradds (35) dunks against Austin Peay in the OVC Tournament semifinals in Municipal Auditorium on March 4, 2016.Lipscomb guard Michael Buckland (3) drives the baseline past Belmont forward Evan Bradds (35) during the first half at Curb Event Center Tuesday Nov. 29, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.Belmont forward Evan Bradds (35) flies to the basket over Lipscomb guard Michael Buckland (3) during the second half at Curb Event Center Tuesday Nov. 29, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.Belmont forward Evan Bradds (35) shoots past Lipscomb center Rob Marberry (0) during the second half at Allen Arena Tuesday Dec. 6, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.Belmont's Evan Bradds, left, and Tennessee State's Christian Mekowlulu will play key roles in Saturday's game at Gentry Center.Belmont’s Evan Bradds attempts a shot while being guarded by MTSU’s Reggie Upshaw during their game at Belmont Wednesday December 14, 2016.1 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonFeb 4, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) warms up with assistant coach Evan Bradds before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports1 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonFeb 4, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) warms up with assistant coach Evan Bradds before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports2 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonMar 19, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Belmont Bruins guard Evan Bradds (35) shoots the ball during practice before the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports3 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonReece Chamberlain (22) and Evan Bradds (35) celebrate as Belmont University beats Murray State University to win the OVC men's tournament championship 88-87 at Municipal Auditorium Mar. 7, 2015.4 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonBelmont forward Evan Bradds (35) shoots over Murray State forward Gee McGhee (12) during the second half at Curb Event Center Thursday Jan. 14, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.5 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonBelmont forward Evan Bradds (35) shoots past Murray State forward Brion Sanchious (4) in the first half on Jan. 14, 2016. Bradds led the Bruins with 23 points.6 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonBelmont forward Evan Bradds (35) and Tennessee State guard Xavier Richards (3) fight for a loose ball on Jan. 24, 2016 at the Curb Event Center.7 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonBelmont forward Evan Bradds (35) slips past the TSU defense for a shot on Jan. 24, 2016. Bradds finished with a career-high 36.8 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonTennessee Tech forward Ryan Martin (13) blocks a shot by Belmont forward Evan Bradds on Feb. 20, 2016.9 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonBelmont guard Jeff Laidig (5) congratulates teammate Evan Bradds (35) in front of Tennessee Tech guard Torrance Rowe (12) after the Bruins won 95-86 on Feb. 20, 2016. At right is Tennessee Tech guard Aleksa Jugovic (4).10 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonBelmont's Evan Bradds (35) dunks against Austin Peay in the OVC Tournament semifinals in Municipal Auditorium on March 4, 2016.11 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonLipscomb guard Michael Buckland (3) drives the baseline past Belmont forward Evan Bradds (35) during the first half at Curb Event Center Tuesday Nov. 29, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.12 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonBelmont forward Evan Bradds (35) flies to the basket over Lipscomb guard Michael Buckland (3) during the second half at Curb Event Center Tuesday Nov. 29, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.13 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonBelmont forward Evan Bradds (35) shoots past Lipscomb center Rob Marberry (0) during the second half at Allen Arena Tuesday Dec. 6, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.14 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonBelmont's Evan Bradds, left, and Tennessee State's Christian Mekowlulu will play key roles in Saturday's game at Gentry Center.15 / 15Evan Bradds, Belmont basketball coach replacing Casey Alexander in 2026-27 seasonBelmont’s Evan Bradds attempts a shot while being guarded by MTSU’s Reggie Upshaw during their game at Belmont Wednesday December 14, 2016.BELMONT'S LUNDBLADE TRANSFERS TO UT: Tennessee basketball adds Belmont guard Tyler Lundblade, makes transfer portal splash
Scharnowski helped lead Belmont to the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship and a 26-6 record. He posted four double-doubles.
Evan Bradds, who was an assistant at Duke last season, was hired to replace Casey Alexander as Belmont's coach on March 19.
Scharnowski became the third player to transfer from Belmont after the 2025-26 season. Shooting guard Tyler Lundblade transferred to Tennessee, and power forward Brigham Rogers transferred to Murray State.
The Bruins added Ethan Sage, a wing who transferred from Pittsburgh.
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