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2026 Men's Basketball Recruiting

I'd be surprised to see both Rippey and Jordan Smith at Duke. If Ripley commits, then my guess is Smith is going elsewhere.

Not saying they're identical players, but neither is an especially tall guard that Duke seems to favor
 
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Any idea how big this signing class is going to be?

Reneau, Donaldson, and Udeh are out of eligibility, so at minimum we are losing 3. Am I missing anyone?
 
hotshot said:
The rich get richer.

Per ESPN: Five-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. announced his commitment to Duke on Tuesday, moving the Blue Devils to the top of the recruiting class rankings.

Rippey chose Jon Scheyer's program over NC State, Tennessee, Miami and Texas.
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Gonna be interesting to see how Rippey and Cayden will be able to co-exist in that lineup.
 
Da_Lucky_One said:
Buzz between Miami and Brandon McCoy is starting to pick up some steam.
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casualcane said:
Summary: if Jordan Smith goes to Arkansas, then those guys like our chances with McCoy
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Welp we shouldn’t feel secure then….hopefully McCoy isn’t waiting on Smith.

Paul IV Catholic is a Blue Devil pipeline school: Trevor Keels, Jeremy Roach; and currently on the team: Darren Harris + Patrick Ngongba.

Sierra Canyon isn’t a Duke feeder school but they do have two high profile players albeit both of them underperformed in the league: Marvin Bagley III and Cassius Stanley.
 
TheUx2 said:
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cookies said:
Welp we shouldn’t feel secure then….hopefully McCoy isn’t waiting on Smith.

Paul IV Catholic is a Blue Devil pipeline school: Trevor Keels, Jeremy Roach; and currently on the team: Darren Harris + Patrick Ngongba.

Sierra Canyon isn’t a Duke feeder school but they do have two high profile players albeit both of them underperformed in the league: Marvin Bagley III and Cassius Stanley.
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Valid point but there is only 1 ball and Duke is becoming full of ball dominant players.
Ripley, Foster and Boozer trying to split the PG minutes will be interesting, especially if they aren't making jump shots.
Which isn't a strength currently.
 
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I am starting to like the idea of McCoy starting beside Tru in the backcourt next season.
At some point, we definitely need to find a five to replace Udeh.
 
Da_Lucky_One said:


I am starting to like the idea of McCoy starting beside Tru in the backcourt next season.
At some point, we definitely need to find a five to replace Udeh.
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That, and find another big to back up Udeh's replacement.

Plus, find a perimeter player who can shoot 40% (give or take) on a decent volume of three-point attempts.

Looks like the Portal again will be key.
 
Coach Lucas knows how to recruit. The question is whether he can learn from this season and build a more complete roster. If this team had anyone that could consistently shoot, Miami would be a legit contender. As it stands now, this team is significantly improved from previous years, but I don't look at this team as a legit threat to go on a deep NCAAT run.
 
hotshot said:
That, and find another big to back up Udeh's replacement.

Plus, find a perimeter player who can shoot 40% (give or take) on a decent volume of three-point attempts.

Looks like the Portal again will be key.
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I agree and that is why I was high on Kevin Thomas before he committed to LSU.
Feels like Miami is a consistent shooter and depth away from being a Sweet 16 team.
 
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