Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff currently sit with the No. 5 overall 2026 recruiting class according to 247Sports, including commitments from two 5-star recruits. But they aren't done with their efforts just yet. The Blue Devils are in hot pursuit of two 5-star guards in the 2026 class, and recent news has revealed that the Duke program could be favorites to land both.
One of those elite talents, Jordan Smith Jr., recently led Paul VI Catholic (VA) to a championship at the GEICO City of Palms Classic, and his responses to the media after the title win show the guard is built to be a part of the Duke program.