How Duke Is Shaping Its 2026 Basketball Recruiting Class

Posted Dec 14, 2025
While Duke has already found success, the Blue Devils are far from finished, as they continue to pursue several top recruits. Here are three 2026 prospects the program has the best chance of landing. Jordan Smith Jr. is a 5-star shooting guard from Paul VI Catholic High School in Washington, DC. Rivals' rankings list him as the No. 7 player in 2026. (Sports Illustrated)

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