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Son of Former Cowboys Star Attracts Duke Basketball Head Coach

It would not be a surprise if Marcus Spears Jr. becomes the first full-fledged 2027 Duke basketball recruiting target.
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DUek basketball head coach Jon Scheyer
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Duke basketball interest in Marcus Spears Jr. is by no means new. In fact, the Dynamic Prep (Texas) forward recently confirmed the Blue Devils are among his most active suitors, although he hasn't reported an offer out of Durham just yet.

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The latest indicator of Duke's interest in Spears popped up in North Augusta, S.C., on Thursday afternoon. And it came in the form of fourth-year Blue Devil head coach Jon Scheyer showing up courtside to watch the 6-foot-8, 190-pound five-star phenom shine in Nike EYBL E16 action.

Spears, the son of former Dallas Cowboys defensive end and current ESPN NFL analyst Marcus Spears, currently checks in at No. 6 overall, No. 2 among power forwards, and No. 2 in Texas on the 247Sports 2027 Composite.

"Marcus Spears Jr....another 3-and-D potential prospect in the class," national high school basketball insider Samad Hines noted in the following post, "has good hands, athleticism, capable of hitting shots, and can easily be a walking double-double with his effective rebounding."

With Jon Scheyer on hand, Spears and five-star teammate Ryan Hampton, a small forward who ranks No. 2 overall in the cycle and has also caught the eye of the Duke basketball recruiting team, powered their Drive Nation squad to a 79-64 win over NW Rotary in the Riverview Activities Center.

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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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