Duke basketball secured the commitment of a terrific player from Washington State who could be a contender for ACC Player of the Year

For the first time this offseason, Duke basketball has taken a step toward adding to its roster rather than defending it. The program, which has yet to lose a player to the transfer portal, may have found its first incoming piece in Cedric Coward.

In addition to another top-ranked recruiting class coming in, Duke has had one player commit out of the portal as of April 28 — but there’s a catch.