2025 Men's Basketball Recruiting

There's gonna be a lot of playing time available at the 1 and 2 postion next year.
There’s going to be a lot of playing time at all positions at Duke next year. It’s likely that most of the rotation players will be going pro or transferring after this season. Unfortunately, that’s the way it has become.
 
There’s going to be a lot of playing time at all positions at Duke next year. It’s likely that most of the rotation players will be going pro or transferring after this season. Unfortunately, that’s the way it has become.
Wasn't that way two years ago, so I think there is reason to think it won't be the case next year.
 
There's gonna be a lot of playing time available at the 1 and 2 postion next year.
I doubt it.

I think there is a very decent chance that one of Proctor or Foster comes back and will play 33+ minutes per game at PG. Darren Harris is going to push for a lot of those minutes at the 2.

I think Duke has a great chance to land Acaden Lewis who will certainly battle for those minutes. When you look at the way Acaden has shot up the rankings and the schools recruiting him, you can probably project him to be better than a typical top 40 recruit.

And then there is the portal…

Also, Cayden — a relatively poor outside shooter — does not profile like other guards Scheyer has recruited. I’m not saying Duke would not find a major role for him or anything like that but I could see him looking at what Duke has and does and somewhat wondering how he fits in… at least initially.
 
I doubt it.

I think there is a very decent chance that one of Proctor or Foster comes back and will play 33+ minutes per game at PG. Darren Harris is going to push for a lot of those minutes at the 2.

I think Duke has a great chance to land Acaden Lewis who will certainly battle for those minutes. When you look at the way Acaden has shot up the rankings and the schools recruiting him, you can probably project him to be better than a typical top 40 recruit.

And then there is the portal…

Also, Cayden — a relatively poor outside shooter — does not profile like other guards Scheyer has recruited. I’m not saying Duke would not find a major role for him or anything like that but I could see him looking at what Duke has and does and somewhat wondering how he fits in… at least initially.
Said another way, Miami can promise the Boozers to continue in college for their last year of playing together what they've been doing probably since they were 5 years old. The Cayden and Cam show. Duke won't promise that.

I can see where that would be appealing for both of them. And Mom has them playing nearby.

Hopefully Cayden sees all the value of developing himself at Duke and competing for his playing time against other great players...

Unless both Proctor and Foster are first round draft picks, I too think Duke will make it the top priority to get one of them back to play PG. Then to get Brown and all the other freshmen back.
 
I don't feel it's going to be us. Our early commits in a season are usually low-key and out of the blue. I wouldn't be surprised if we're just in the finals for the drama.
 
I doubt it.

I think there is a very decent chance that one of Proctor or Foster comes back and will play 33+ minutes per game at PG. Darren Harris is going to push for a lot of those minutes at the 2.

I think Duke has a great chance to land Acaden Lewis who will certainly battle for those minutes. When you look at the way Acaden has shot up the rankings and the schools recruiting him, you can probably project him to be better than a typical top 40 recruit.

And then there is the portal…

Also, Cayden — a relatively poor outside shooter — does not profile like other guards Scheyer has recruited. I’m not saying Duke would not find a major role for him or anything like that but I could see him looking at what Duke has and does and somewhat wondering how he fits in… at least initially.
There is a lot of TBD concerning Duke's backcourt next season, which could give Cayden pause. What is confounding to me is why Cameron would consider Miami. I am biased, but I can't see how Miami would better prepare Cameron for the next level than Duke. He will be a top pick no matter where he goes, so the goal should be to determine which program best prepares him to succeed at the next level. Deciding where to go based on how it impacts your brother doesn't strike me as a great decision. I understand the draw of playing with your brother for one more season and playing close to home, but I think Cameron will give up quite a bit by choosing Miami.
 
There is a lot of TBD concerning Duke's backcourt next season, which could give Cayden pause. What is confounding to me is why Cameron would consider Miami. I am biased, but I can't see how Miami would better prepare Cameron for the next level than Duke. He will be a top pick no matter where he goes, so the goal should be to determine which program best prepares him to succeed at the next level. Deciding where to go based on how it impacts your brother doesn't strike me as a great decision. I understand the draw of playing with your brother for one more season and playing close to home, but I think Cameron will give up quite a bit by choosing Miami.
It would be a very personal decision for him. Playing on the court with his brother one final year and playing close to home. Would he give up a bit of development and the opportunity to join one of the great networks in sports? Yes. Would it affect his draft stock as the #1 of #2 pick? Probably not.

If we do lose out on the Boozers, hopefully plan B is Koa Peat, Nate Ament, Shelton Henderson, Acaden Lewis. That would be a top 3 recruiting class. And that could be a top 5 team next year matching those guys with 4-5 returnees - and no more Covid 5th years.
 
It would be a very personal decision for him. Playing on the court with his brother one final year and playing close to home. Would he give up a bit of development and the opportunity to join one of the great networks in sports? Yes. Would it affect his draft stock as the #1 of #2 pick? Probably not.

If we do lose out on the Boozers, hopefully plan B is Koa Peat, Nate Ament, Shelton Henderson, Acaden Lewis. That would be a top 3 recruiting class. And that could be a top 5 team next year matching those guys with 4-5 returnees - and no more Covid 5th years.
I would love the Boozers to come to Duke, but Duke will be fine regardless.

I do have a couple of concerns about your plan B. I worry that Peat may be difficult to bring out east, and Ament plans on deciding late. Also, isn't Duke more focused on Aristode than Henderson? Maybe I should stock up on the Pepto now.
 
I am sure you all recall a cryptic post I made a couple weeks ago about this thread being more active soon... that was because I had heard the Boozers were very likely to pick Duke and the decision would come fairly soon. Since then I have heard some more skeptical stuff. One thing is abundant clear to me at this point, no one I know seems to have much of a sense of what the brothers are going to do. I am getting zero vibes from any of the insiders or sources that usually have a good sense of this stuff.

Nada...

Next Thursday will likely be a big surprise.
 
I would love the Boozers to come to Duke, but Duke will be fine regardless.

I do have a couple of concerns about your plan B. I worry that Peat may be difficult to bring out east, and Ament plans on deciding late. Also, isn't Duke more focused on Aristode than Henderson? Maybe I should stock up on the Pepto now.
I think Aristode and Henderson are both in the mix. Henderson will be at CTC tonight. Both physical SFs who can probably play up to PF.

Yes, Duke will end up just fine even if it turns out to be a bit of a down year with recruiting and we lean more on the portal.

Caleb Wilson visiting UNC this weekend. They are in the hunt for two top-5 recruits this year.
 
I am sure you all recall a cryptic post I made a couple weeks ago about this thread being more active soon... that was because I had heard the Boozers were very likely to pick Duke and the decision would come fairly soon. Since then I have heard some more skeptical stuff. One thing is abundant clear to me at this point, no one I know seems to have much of a sense of what the brothers are going to do. I am getting zero vibes from any of the insiders or sources that usually have a good sense of this stuff.

Nada...

Next Thursday will likely be a big surprise.
Interesting. This is a recruitment unlike any other with the skyrocketing NIL and the Boozers I'm sure having a top notch agent representing them.

Even if they have a strong preference one way or the other, the agent's job is to keep a lid on everything and keep both Duke and Miami uncomfortable (and digging deep into their pockets) until the decision is announced. Sounds like the agent is earning his fee.
 
I think Aristode and Henderson are both in the mix. Henderson will be at CTC tonight. Both physical SFs who can probably play up to PF.

Yes, Duke will end up just fine even if it turns out to be a bit of a down year with recruiting and we lean more on the portal.

Caleb Wilson visiting UNC this weekend. They are in the hunt for two top-5 recruits this year.
It is a testament to Jon and the staff that not having a top class would be considered a bit of a down year with recruiting. Duke hasn't had a class outside of the top 5 since 2012. Just bonkers.
 
It is a testament to Jon and the staff that not having a top class would be considered a bit of a down year with recruiting. Duke hasn't had a class outside of the top 5 since 2012. Just bonkers.
That's pretty nuts.

I do wonder if getting quality transfers in will be a bigger challenge with the end of 5th year eligibility.

We were able to bring in Maliq Brown as a rising junior, proving it can be done. But we aren't going to admit just any transfer like that gang down the road.
 
That's pretty nuts.

I do wonder if getting quality transfers in will be a bigger challenge with the end of 5th year eligibility.

We were able to bring in Maliq Brown as a rising junior, proving it can be done. But we aren't going to admit just any transfer like that gang down the road.

This could be a bit of a concern, but there will still be grad transfers. Jon seems pretty adept at turning setbacks (like Udeh) into learning experiences. I would guess that there will be ample academic due diligence before things get too far with a potential transfer. You know, what non-UNC (or as I like to call them, institutions of higher learning) do all the time.
 
I think it is great for Duke recruiting that the Boozers are announcing on October 10,iot will open up spots for recruits, considering Duke. I Have a feeling the Boozers are going to Miami . They were just so careful not to focus on Duke that it leaves me feeling very uncertain.
The Boozer twins would not even be dragging Miami along if they were not going to commit there next week!i I just have a nagging feeling that they want to separate themselves from their father regarding name recognition! Cayden will definitely play at MiamiThe fact, I just made this comment about Cayden the number18 ranked recruit in the country magnifiers how overshadowed he’s been by his brother father and Duke . The twins will be Miami basketball in the future If they are successful next year they would become much more than the sons of Carlos Boozer!
Their comments regarding Duke are scripted!They are being respectful to their father’s school but nothing more! Carlos was at Duke for four years over 20 years ago ! The twins spent their entire life in Miami with their father! Miami is unique and very different from anywhere else in the country! Their hearts seem to be somewhere else and that place may be where they call home !I don’t feel like Duke will be there choice next week !
They will choose to go to Miami and choose to stay st I hope I am wrong. Miami’s biggest advantage is that it is located in Miami!
Please excuse any errors and my grammar in this post, because I have a broken right hand and had to dictate this!!!😌😌❤️
 
As we used to say in competing for large government contracts, where a number of persons are helping to evaluate competing proposals over many weeks -- "If you don't know you're winning, you're losing." I would be disappointed and perplexed if the Boozers don't come to Duke, but not surprised.
 
Jason wasn't kidding about the potential for surprise. Today I learned from the DBR front page that the Boozer twins are actually triplets!

Cameron, who is 6-9, is generally ranked second, higher than the 6-4 Cameron, but we are really, really impressed with Cayden’s basketball IQ. He’s going to be good.

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"Hi, I'm Cayden. This is my brother Cameron, and this is my other brother Cameron."
 
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