Jacob Theodosiou, a 6‑foot‑4 guard from Waterloo, Ontario, announced in early May that he will join Duke University’s men’s basketball program for the 2026‑27 season. The senior transfer, who previously starred for the Wyoming Cowboys and Loyola Greyhounds, brings a blend of size, shooting and defensive versatility that coaches say fits the Blue Devils’ fast‑paced system.
International Exposure
Beyond his club commitments, Theodosiou is slated to wear the Canadian jersey at the FIBA U23 3×3 Nations League 2026 in Chile, where he will face host nation Chile on Saturday at 2:55 p.m. ET. The tournament, streamed live on the FIBA 3×3 YouTube channel, will showcase the guard’s ability to thrive in the fast‑break, half‑court format that differs from traditional five‑on‑five play.
During his collegiate career, Theodosiou posted averages of 13.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 steals over 58 appearances for Loyola. He was ranked No. 188 overall and No. 26 among point guards on the 247Sports 2023 Composite, a testament to his steady rise from a three‑star recruit to a nationally recognized prospect.
Duke’s incoming class is projected to open the season among the top five in the AP Top 25 poll. Alongside Theodosiou, the roster welcomes former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell and a highly touted recruiting haul that includes senior guard Caleb Foster, junior center Patrick Ngongba II, sophomore wing Dame Sarr, sophomore guard Cayden Boozer and redshirt freshman forward Sebastian Wilkins.
The addition of Theodosiou underscores Duke’s strategy of blending experienced transfers with fresh talent, a formula that head coach Jon Scheyer hopes will translate into sustained excellence on the national stage.
Fans can follow every dunk and defensive stop on the FIBA 3×3 YouTube channel, which will broadcast all matches of the U23 Nations League. For Theodosiou, the Chilean event represents a chance to test his skills against some of the world’s best three‑point shooters and to bring visibility to Canadian basketball on a global stage.