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Duke Basketball Pipeline Target Reschedules Blue Devil Visit

Priority Duke basketball recruit Jordan Smith Jr. will travel to Durham just before the regular season begins.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball recruiting target Jordan Smith Jr.
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Duke basketball will host Jordan Smith Jr. beginning on Nov. 1, ZAGSBLOG's Sam Lance reported this week. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound guard's visit with Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils will be of the unofficial variety.

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The five-star senior, an explosive backcourt talent and arguably the top perimeter defender in the 2026 cycle, attends Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.). That's the same prep powerhouse that has produced two recent Blue Devil guards in Trevor Keels and Jeremy Roach, not to mention a pair of current Duke freshmen in five-star center Patrick Ngongba II and four-star guard Darren Harris.

Smith, who jumped five spots over the summer to No. 7 overall on the 247Sports 2026 Composite and has held an offer Scheyer since late July, initially planned to be in Durham this weekend.

Now, it looks as though Compass Prep (Ariz.) five-star forward Miikka Muurinen will be the only 2026 target on campus to check out the Duke basketball program in the coming days.

Roughly 10 miles down Tobacco Road, UNC basketball is also a major player for Smith and Muurinen. The Tar Heels are slated to welcome Smith to Chapel Hill for an unofficial visit next weekend.

Michigan, Michigan State, Louisville, Kansas, and Syracuse are other top suitors at this early juncture in the Jordan Smith Jr. sweepstakes.

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Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more Duke basketball recruiting news.

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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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