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Prime 2026 Target Mentions Duke Basketball Assistant Chris Carrawell

Duke basketball remains in full-on pursuit of five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr.
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Duke basketball associate head coach Chris Carrawell
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In a chat with On3's Joe Tipton this week, Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.) junior guard and longtime Duke basketball target Jordan Smith Jr. pointed out six coaches who have dropped by to see him this season, including Blue Devil associate head coach and 2000 ACC Player of the Year Chris Carrawell.

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Syracuse's Adrian Autry and Georgetown's Ed Cooley are the only head coaches among the in-person visitors for the 6-foot-2, 200-pound coveted five-star. Arkansas assistant Chuck Martin, Kentucky assistant Alvin Brooks III, and Louisville assistant Jermaine Ukaegbu round out the list.

Carrawell visited Smith as recently as late January. And Smith, now ranking No. 5 overall on the 247Sports 2026 Composite, checked out the Blue Devils in early November.

Plus, the Duke basketball program has been home to four Paul VI Catholic products this decade: Jeremy Roach, Trevor Keels, and two current Blue Devil rookies in Darren Harris and Patrick Ngongba II.

Smith, who received an offer from third-year head coach Jon Scheyer in late July, is one of only a few full-fledged early Blue Devil targets in the 2026 cycle.

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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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