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Heralded Duke Basketball Recruiting Addition 'Just Scratching Surface'

Duke basketball will welcome a fierce competitor to Durham in Shelton Henderson.

Matt Giles

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Bellaire High School (Texas) forward Shelton Henderson, attending the alma mater of third-year Duke basketball assistant and 2007 McDonald's All-American guard Jai Lucas, has been committed to the Blue Devils since early November and recently signed his scholarship agreement. The 6-foot-6, 225-pound five-star is part of a four-deep 2025 recruiting class that ranks No. 1 in the country.

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Following Henderson's signing to make his Blue Devil pledge official, third-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer broke down what the program is set to enjoy when the turbocharged wing arrives in Durham next year.

"Shelton has all of the makings of a high-level player at Duke," Scheyer noted. "His athleticism, versatility as a defender, and high-level competitiveness is everything we look for. He's going to be a guy for us that can guard multiple positions and attack the paint in a way that historically has been really successful here.

"His game is just scratching the surface, and I can't wait to coach him."

Henderson, who put his versatility on display as a junior to the tune of 21.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.9 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game, currently sits No. 22 overall, No. 5 among small forwards, and No. 2 in Texas on the 247Sports 2025 Composite.

He's the first Duke basketball recruiting prize from Texas in the Jon Scheyer era.

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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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