Ex-Belmont PF Drew Scharnowski transfers to Duke

Field Level Media|published: Sun 19th April, 18:48 2026

Belmont's Drew Scharnowski (11) blocks a shot by Bradley's Jaquan Johnson in the second half of their college basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria. Johnson was fouled before the block. The Braves defeated the Bruins 95-84.

Belmont forward Drew Scharnowski said Sunday that he is transferring to Duke.

Scharnowski posted a picture of himself in a Duke uniform on his Instagram page with the word "committed."

The 6-foot-9 Scharnowski averaged 10.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 blocks in 30 games (24 starts) while helping the Bruins win the Missouri Valley Conference's regular-season title. He shot 68.1% from the field and was a first-team All-MVC selection and earned All-Defense honors.

Scharnowski made 69.4% of his two-point shots last season, which ranked 28th nationally according to KenPom.com. He also had the top block rate (8.2%) and second-best offensive rebounding percentage (12.2) among Missouri Valley players in league play.

Scharnowski shot just 43.6% from the free-throw line this season.

As a redshirt freshman in 2024-25, Scharnowski averaged 5.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 25 games (two starts).

Scharnowski began considering a move from Belmont after coach Casey Alexander left for the Kansas State gig after a 26-6 season. He announced he would transfer four weeks ago and Kansas State was one of the schools he considered before choosing the Blue Devils.

--Field Level Media