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No. 1 Recruit Draws Duke Basketball Suitors to School

While on the West Coast, Duke basketball checked in on phenom Brandon McCoy Jr.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball recruiting target Brandon McCoy Jr.
Duke basketball recruiting target Brandon McCoy Jr. / Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK
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St. John Bosco High School (Calif.) junior Brandon McCoy Jr. is one of only three 2026 preps who have received an offer from Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer. And this week, the Blue Devils were among a handful of programs that had a representative on hand to check in on the 6-foot-4, 170-pound five-star guard.

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McCoy, an explosive playmaker who ranks No. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2026 Composite and officially landed on the Duke basketball wishlist in late July, also welcomed Arkansas, Arizona, SMU, Washington, and UCLA to his school, national recruiting insider Adam Zagoria reported on Saturday afternoon.

Jon Scheyer has landed at least one top-five prospect in two of his first three recruiting cycles as head coach, including the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2024 class in current Blue Devil freshman forward Cooper Flagg.

Duke is one of four bluebloods who have already entered the fray for Brandon McCoy Jr.

The other two confirmed early Duke basketball targets on the 2026 trail are Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.) five-star guard Jordan Smith, boasting a No. 8 overall composite ranking, and Compass Prep (Ariz.) four-star forward Miikka Muurinen, appearing at No. 68 overall among the nation's high school juniors.

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Matt Giles

MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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