The Blue Devils are doing it again.For the third time in four years, Duke has secured a top-three men’s basketball recruiting class, reaffirming its status as one of the premier pipelines for elite high school talent. Head coach Jon Scheyer, entering his fourth year at the helm, continues to build on the legacy left by Mike Krzyzewski with a mix of proven development, strong culture, and relentless recruiting.
The 2025 class is headlined by the dynamic twin duo of Cameron and Cayden Boozer—yes, the sons of former Duke and NBA star Carlos Boozer. Cameron, a versatile power forward ranked among the top three players in the country, brings an NBA-ready frame, high basketball IQ, and leadership that scouts say could make him a one-and-done lottery pick. His brother Cayden, a poised point guard with a pass-first mentality and a killer mid-range game, rounds out what could be one of the most balanced backcourts in recent Duke history.
Adding depth to the class is five-star wing Koa Peat, a physical and athletic forward out of Arizona who can defend multiple positions and thrives in transition. Four-star big man Patrick Ngongba II, who flipped from Kansas late in the cycle, adds frontcourt toughness and rebounding—areas where Duke has occasionally struggled against physical teams in March.
What sets this group apart, beyond the stars, is the chemistry and competitive edge they bring. Several of the commits have played together on the AAU and USA Basketball circuits, and their familiarity promises smoother integration into Scheyer’s up-tempo system. Recruiting analysts note that this group has the rare combination of high ceiling and high floor, meaning both star power and reliable depth.
Duke’s 2025 haul ensures the program will remain not just competitive, but dominant, in the increasingly cutthroat world of college basketball. With name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals influencing top players’ decisions more than ever, Duke’s commitment to player development, national exposure, and NBA preparation continues to pay dividends.
As the countdown to the 2025–26 season begins, Duke fans can expect nothing less than another deep March run—and maybe, just maybe, a return to championship glory.