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Elite Prep Announces Offer From Duke Basketball Head Coach Jon Scheyer

Stock-soaring recruit Shelton Henderson has joined what was an exclusively five-star Duke basketball wishlist.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer
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In recent weeks, Shelton Henderson has hinted at a potential Duke basketball offer by pointing out the heightened interest out of Durham. And on Tuesday afternoon, the Bellaire High School (Texas) rising senior revealed on social media that he received said offer from third-year Blue Devil head coach Jon Scheyer,

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Henderson recently told Pro Insight that Scheyer's predecessor, Hall of Famer and five-time national champion Mike Krzyzewski, was his favorite college coach as a kid. So, it seems the interest goes both ways between the 17-year-old and the Blue Devils.

At No. 41 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, the 6-foot-6, 220-pound forward, an off-the-charts athlete and competitor boasting a chiseled, sturdy frame, becomes the lowest-ranked prospect on Scheyer's 10-deep offer sheet in the cycle. Plus, it's worth noting that Henderson, whose list of offers is dominated by programs in Texas, is now the only four-star in that bunch.

The five-star 2025 Duke basketball targets are Columbus (Fla.) guard Cayden Boozer, Roosevelt (Calif.) guard Brayden Burries, La Lumiere (Ind.) guard Jalen Haralson, Lincoln Park (Pa.) guard Meleek Thomas, Highland (Va.) forward Nate Ament, Columbus forward Cameron Boozer, Utah Prep forward AJ Dybantsa, Perry (Ariz.) forward Koa Peat, and Holy Innocents (Ga.) forward Caleb Wilson.

Jon Scheyer and his crew, owners of two of the past three No. 1 recruiting classes in the country, are still on the lookout for their first pledge in the 2025 arena.

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Matt Giles
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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