UConn lands Duke transfer wing Nikolas Khamenia from transfer portal
UConn basketball has landed a commitment from Duke transfer wing Nik Khamenia, On3’s Joe Tipton reported.
Khamenia, a 6-foot-8, 215-pound rising sophomore from Los Angeles, was on his official visit to Storrs on Wednesday, sources confirmed to the UConn Report.
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Khamenia is the second player to visit this portal cycle, following Seton Hall transfer center Najai Hines, who committed on Tuesday. Khamenia joins Hines and incoming freshmen Colben Landrew and Junior County as the four newcomers on Connecticut’s 2026-27 roster.
The sophomore wing, who averaged 5.7 points on 34% shooting from 3, will contend for a starting role alongside fellow wing Jayden Ross.
Khamenia scored seven points on 3-of-5 shooting from the field in Duke’s loss to UConn in the Elite Eight last month.
The 6-foot-8 rising sophomore will slot into the role left vacant by Alex Karaban.
UConn Basketball roster breakdown
Here’s a look at how the Huskies’ roster currently projects with how many years of eligibility each player has left. The deadline to enter the transfer portal is April 22nd.
Ball Handlers: Silas Demary Jr. (one year)
Other Guards: Solo Ball (one year), Braylon Mullins (three years), Junior County (four years)
Forwards: Jayden Ross (one year), Jacob Ross (four years), Colben Landrew (four years)
Centers: Najai Hines (three years)
*Demary and Ross have announced their re-signing with the program.
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