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California Prep Posts Photos From Duke Basketball Official Visit

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his cohorts welcomed Nikolas Khamenia to campus.

Matt Giles

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One weekend after checking out the UNC basketball program in person, Harvard-Westlake School (Calif.) senior standout Nikolas Khamenia was back on Tobacco Road for his official visit with Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils.

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The 6-foot-8, 210-pound forward visited Arizona the weekend before traveling to Chapel Hill. A few weeks prior to those trips, Khamenia named a top five of Duke, UNC, Arizona, UCLA, and Gonzaga.

Gonzaga hosted Khamenia last fall.

On Sunday afternoon, the polished stretch-four posted a handful of pictures from his official Duke basketball photoshoot on Coach K Court in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Those snapshots, all showing the coveted 17-year-old in a No. 1 Blue Devil home jersey, include photos alongside his parents and siblings, plus one standing next to the 37-year-old Jon Scheyer:

For now, Nikolas Khamenia, a top-tier four-star prospect at No. 29 overall and No. 5 among California talents on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, has no more visits on tap and is eyeing an October commitment ahead of the early signing period in November.

He's held an offer from Scheyer & Co. since late June.

There's no doubt Khamenia is one of a several candidates to give the powerhouse Duke basketball recruiting team its first win in the 2025 cycle.

No 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions have surfaced for the race.

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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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