Recruiting

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils defensive end Vincent Anthony Jr. (7) reacts after a play in the first quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Manny Diaz and the Blue Devils are heating up in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

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Dec 16, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer directs his team during the second half against the Lipscomb Bisons at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Despite already having the number one class, Jon Scheyer continues to prioritize one of the nation’s top remaining uncommitted prospects.

Jan 6, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer talks with Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans (3) during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center. Duke defeated Louisville 84-73. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Duke's next elite guard put his potential on display once again.

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

The 27th Nike Hoop Summit is set to feature at least two Duke basketball pledges.

Wisconsin Lutheran's Kager Knueppel (1) grabs a rebound during the game against Slinger at Wisconsin Lutheran High School, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dec. 9, 2025. Wisconsin Lutheran won the game, 68-46.

The younger brother of Duke basketball product Kon Knueppel might be close to landing another offer.

Dec 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer coaches against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The newest Duke basketball 5-star commit is ready to get to Durham.

Nov 15, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz reacts during the third quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

After a dip in 2026 recruiting rankings, the Blue Devils look to build momentum early in the 2027 cycle with a fast-rising in-state safety.

Nov 16, 2021; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Starting player jerseys for the Duke Blue Devils are layed out on the bench prior to a game against the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Duke basketball already has an impressive group of talents on tap for its 2026-27 campaign.

Manny Diaz, head football coach of Duke football, wears a sombrero upon arrival at the Marriott El Paso on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, ahead of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.

The Duke Blue Devils got a big-time bowl win this week, but the '26 roster will look much different.

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

Redshirt junior becomes Duke’s seventh portal departure as Manny Diaz closes second season

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

One of the top safeties in the transfer portal visiting Durham.

Dec 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer talks to Duke Blue Devils forwards Cameron Boozer (12) and Maliq Brown (6) and guard Cayden Boozer (2) during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Duke has now added its fourth commit in the 2026 high school basketball class. Deron Rippey Jr has announced that he will join the Brotherhood and play for Duke

Mar 14, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils mascot in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Duke basketball program hosted one of its 2026 recruiting prizes again.

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

Duke is making progress with one of the top cornerback prospects in the 2027 class.

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard (20) runs the ball for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

With the transfer portal opening in less than a week, should the Blue Devils pursue a running back?

Oct 3, 2025; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer smiles during the Countdown to Craziness at the Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

The Duke basketball staff prevailed in a high-profile recruiting battle.

Mar, 4, 2007, Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels (50) Tyler Hansbrough comes back out on the court for the celebration for the seniors after the Tar Heels 86-72 victory against the Blue Devils at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Copyright © 2007 Bob Donnan

The former Tar Heel forward is admittedly biased in his view of the Duke basketball program.

Nov 23, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Isaiah Evans (3) reacts after hitting a three-pointer during the first half against the Howard Bison at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

The starting wing and a Duke basketball assistant showed up on the baseline at a prep showcase.

Nov 29, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz looks on against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the fourth quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Duke football is coming off a strong season in Manny Diaz’s second year as head coach. While the Blue Devils finished with an 8–5 record, one game worse than la