The college basketball transfer portal is officially open, and the first domino has fallen in Durham. Duke Blue Devils guard Darren Harris has announced his intention to enter the portal after two seasons with the program.

A former highly-touted 4-star recruit from Fairfax, Virginia, Harris struggled to carve out a consistent role in head coach Jon Scheyer's rotation. This past season, the sophomore averaged 9.7 minutes, 3.3 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game.

His playing time saw a brief uptick during teammate Caleb Foster's mid-season absence, but Harris was relegated back to a limited role upon Foster's return for the NCAA Tournament. He logged only nine total minutes across Duke's final three games of the 2025-26 campaign.

As the first Blue Devil to enter the portal this cycle, Harris's decision marks the beginning of what is always a pivotal roster reshuffling period for elite programs. For a player seeking a fresh start and a larger on-court opportunity, the portal offers a new path forward.