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14-05-2025
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Former Five-Star Duke Freshman Makes Unexpected NBA Draft Decision
Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils are fresh off a Final Four season led by an incredible freshman class. Duke courted some of the most talented freshmen in the country, such as Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, Patrick Nnongba, Kon Knueppel and Isaiah Evans. Advertisement While all of them saw varied roles during their freshman season at Duke, several decided to enter their name in the 2025 NBA Draft pool. As expected, Flagg, Knueppel, and Maluach, all starters for the Blue Devils, declared for the NBA Draft. Ngongba announced that he would be returning for his sophomore season. Evans also previously announced his return, but a recent update on the NBA Draft filings reveals that the former blue-chip prospect entered his name as an early candidate for the draft, per Ryan Lommen and NBA Communications. As Lommen alluded to, Evans is likely testing the NBA Draft waters before making an official decision on whether he would like to return for his second season at Duke. Advertisement He joins 106 early entrants for the NBA Draft, including Duke teammates Cooper Flagg, Tyrese Proctor, Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach. Evans saw a limited role in his freshman season at Duke, playing 13.7 minutes per game and starting just three of the 36 games in which he appeared in. McDonald's All American East forward Isaiah Evans (center) and McDonald's All American East forward Cooper Lysaker-Imagn Images During his freshman season with the Duke Blue Devils, Evans averaged 6.8 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.5 assists per game. Evans originally committed to Duke as a five-star prospect, ranked as the No. 4 small forward and the No. 15 overall player in the nation, per 247Sports. Related: UConn's Dan Hurley Gets Major Roster News on Tuesday Related: Duke Commit Sends Message to Jon Scheyer After Big Announcement
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29-04-2025
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No. 3 College Basketball Recruit Sends Message After Major Duke News
The Duke Blue Devils are rebuilding following an incredible season led by a freshman trio of Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and Khaman Maluach. Duke finished the season with a 35-4 record, reaching the NCAA Tournament Final Four. While the Blue Devils eventually suffered a loss to Houston, they defeated Alabama, Arizona, Baylor and Mount St. Mary's during their March Madness run. Advertisement Now, head coach Jon Scheyer is tasked with remaking a roster that's losing some of the best freshmen to ever pass through the program. While Duke has been known to be extremely selective in terms of recruiting, they recently picked up a commitment from one of the top players in the transfer portal, which seems to be a perfect marriage for both parties. Washington State transfer Cedric Coward committed to Duke. Coward will now head to the ACC, set to play alongside one of the best high school prospects in the country, Cameron Boozer. Upon the release of his commitment to Duke, Coward posted the announcement on social media, which followed a message from Boozer. Advertisement "Oh yea," Boozer said. Cameron Boozer, Instagram Cameron Boozer, Instagram Boozer is heading into his freshman season after leading Columbus High School to a state title in Florida. According to 247Sports, he's ranked as a five-star prospect, listed as the No. 1 power forward and the No. 3 overall player in the nation. McDonald's All American East forward Cameron Boozer (12).Pamela Smith-Imagn Images Last season, Coward recorded 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game at Washington State. He has one year of eligibility remaining and is set to fill the void that Flagg and company are leaving behind, accompanied by several of the top incoming freshmen. Related: Duke Commit Sends Message to Jon Scheyer After Big Announcement Related: No. 3 College Basketball Recruit Sends Clear Message to Duke Commit
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25-04-2025
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Top College Basketball Recruit Turns Heads With New Post on Friday
The college basketball world has its focus set on the recruiting trail. After an incredible college basketball season that saw the SEC dominate, with Florida winning the national championship, all eyes are on the next group of players who can make an impact on the NCAA. Advertisement Recent news in the recruiting realm highlights one of the top stars of the 2026 class. According to Tipton Edits, blue-chip prospect Anthony Thompson has revealed his final 15 schools. Thompson will decide his college basketball future from the following programs: Auburn, BYU, Xavier, North Carolina, Michigan, Ohio State, Michigan State, Purdue, Notre Dame, Indiana, Georgetown, Kentucky, Kansas, Louisville and Texas. Anthony Thompson, Instagram Anthony Thompson, Instagram Upon the release of his official schools list, some fans took to social media, sharing their thoughts on the new post. "Tuff Ant," said one fan. "You know where to go," said another fan. Advertisement "Top 5 NBA lottery God be the glory," mentioned one fan. "3 Indiana schools here," commented one fan. "That's insane," said one fan. "Spartyyyy," said another fan. McDonald's All American West guard Darryn Peterson (22) and McDonald's All American East forward Cameron Boozer (12).Pamela Smith-Imagn Images According to 247Sports, Thompson is ranked as a five-star prospect, listed as the No. 3 small forward and the No. 11 overall player in the class of 2026. Thompson currently plays high school basketball at Western Reserve Academy. While he has yet to take his official visits, Thompson has a 23.6% prediction in favor of Ohio State and a 20.7% prediction in favor of Indiana, via On3. Those two schools currently hold the highest odds to land the five-star recruit as he heads into his final season of high school basketball. Related: No. 1 College Basketball Recruit Turns Heads With New Post on Monday Related: St. John's Reacts to RJ Luis News After Unexpected Transfer Portal Decision
