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Dec 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils mascot performs before a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Duke basketball still has a shot to welcome what would be its fourth Naismith High School Player of the Year across the past nine years.

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Oct 15, 2021; Durham, NC, USA; A general view of the court prior to Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Future Duke basketball floor general Deron Rippey Jr. and his family hope to see the Blue Devils avenge the February loss at UNC.

Nov 8, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) throws a pass against the UConn Huskies in the first quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Manny Diaz and the Blue Devils are looking to flip a talented 2027 quarterback from Illinois.

Sep 10, 2021; Durham, North Carolina, USA; A Duke Blue Devils helmet sits on an equipment chest during the third quarter of the game against the North Carolina A&T Aggies at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

Duke and head coach Manny Diaz are trending for one of their top offensive lineman targets in the 2027 class.

Oct 3, 2025; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Kara Lawson is introduced during player introductions at the Countdown to Craziness at the Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Kara Lawson and the Blue Devils are in the mix for one of the top overall prospects in the 2027 class.

Oct 16, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Tyler Thornton addresses the media during the ACC basketball media day at The Ritz-Carlton. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

Future Duke basketball floor general Deron Rippey Jr. will arrive in Durham as a back-to-back-to-back New Jersey state champion.

Oct 18, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz runs out before the first half of the game against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

On today's episode of the Duke Blue Devils Insider Podcast, we're joined by SI Recruiting Insider Max Dorsey to deliver the weekly Duke recruiting update.

Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Duke defensive lineman Wesley Williams (DL62) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

This former Blue Devil let high-school recruits know why they should choose Duke.

The Blue Devils were recently named as a finalist for one of their top EDGE targets in the 2027 class.

Nov 2, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Sahmir Hagans (2) runs with the football for a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Blue Devils are set to host one of the top wideouts in the 2027 class for an official visit.

Feb 24, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer calls a play against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

The buzz is growing for potential Duke basketball target Colton Hiller.

Jan 17, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer looks on against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Here's a look at which 2027 prospects Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils are targeting.

Manny Diaz and the Blue Devils are making progress with one of their top defensive back targets in the 2027 class.

Oct 18, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils tight end Chandler Rivers (0) runs out before the first half of the game against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Manny Diaz and the Blue Devils are pursuing a talented 2027 defensive back.

Sep 3, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils helmet during pregame activities before the start against the Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Manny Diaz and the Blue Devils are in the mix for a 2027 offensive lineman from Texas.

Manny Diaz and the Blue Devils continue to target some of the top prospects in the 2027 class.

Tatnall’s Nolan Parsons (left) and Mason Collins come off the court at a timeout after jumping out to a lead in the first half of Tatnall’s 58-51 win at Caravel Academy, Feb. 3, 2026.

Five-star prep Mason Collins has referred to Duke basketball as a "dream school."

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz celebrates defeating the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

On today's episode of the Duke Blue Devils Insider Podcast, we're joined by SI Recruiting Insider Max Dorsey for the weekly Blue Devils recruiting update.