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Duke Basketball Contacts Top North Carolina Recruit Directly

The Duke basketball recruiting team is still showing significant interest in nearby phenom CJ Rosser.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer
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Northern Nash High School (N.C.) forward CJ Rosser heard from the Duke basketball coaches on Sunday. Given it was the first day that college programs were permitted to contact 2027 recruits directly, there's no doubt the versatile weapon is at or near the center of the Blue Devils' radar in the class.

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According to 247Sports' Dushawn London, Rosser has also heard from Cincinnati, Syracuse, Kentucky, and Virginia Tech within the past 24 hours.

Despite it still being the early going in most high-profile 2027 pursuits, Rosser is no stranger to the Duke basketball program. No, the 6-foot-9, 185-pound five-star has already been on an official visit in Durham, sitting behind the bench in Cameron Indoor Stadium to watch the 2024-25 Blue Devils defeat the Stanford Cardinal back in mid-February.

At No. 3 overall, No. 1 among power forwards, and No. 1 in North Carolina on the 247Sports 2027 Composite, CJ Rosser is the one of the most heralded rising high school juniors on the Blue Devils' list of interests.

As things stand, though, there have been no reported offers from fourth-year head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff in the cycle.

Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more Duke basketball recruiting news.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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