Duke lands commitment from Loyola Maryland transfer guard Jacob Theodosiou

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Duke lands commitment from Loyola Maryland transfer guard Jacob Theodosiou

Duke lands commitment from Loyola Maryland transfer guard Jacob Theodosiou

Duke lands commitment from Loyola Maryland transfer guard Jacob Theodosiou

Duke lands commitment from Loyola Maryland transfer guard Jacob Theodosiou

The Duke Blue Devils are making serious moves this offseason, and their latest addition has fans buzzing. Jacob Theodosiou, a 6'4" guard from Loyola Maryland, has officially committed to Duke after a visit to Durham. He becomes the third player to join Jon Scheyer's transfer portal class, further solidifying a roster that's shaping up to be one of the nation's most formidable.

Theodosiou's journey to Duke is a story of perseverance. He started his college career at Wyoming in 2023-24, appearing in just 10 games before transferring to Loyola Maryland. It was with the Greyhounds that he truly found his stride, blossoming into a consistent scorer and playmaker. Over two seasons at Loyola, he averaged 13.1 points per game on 41.4% shooting, along with 3.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists. While his three-point percentage sat at 31.4%, his all-around game and ability to create off the dribble add a new dimension to Duke's backcourt—a unit already considered the strongest in the country.

What makes this commitment particularly intriguing is how quietly it came together. Theodosiou reportedly entered the transfer portal on April 7, but kept his recruitment largely under the radar, with no social media posts about offers or visits. Now, he's locked in with the Blue Devils, ready to contribute to a program that's reloading rather than rebuilding. Duke hasn't had to dive deep into the portal thanks to several key returners—Cayden Boozer, Caleb Foster, and Patrick Ngongba all announced they're staying for next season. But Scheyer hasn't been idle, either.

The Blue Devils kicked off their portal class with Belmont's Drew Scharnowski, followed by a major splash in landing Wisconsin guard John Blackwell—one of the biggest names available. Theodosiou now rounds out a trio of transfers, joining five incoming freshmen in yet another star-studded class. For a team that's already stacked with returning talent, this addition only deepens the bench and raises the ceiling. Duke fans, get ready—this squad is built to contend.

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