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Duke Basketball: Top Undecided 2025 Prep Stars in Front of Jon Scheyer

A few Duke basketball coaches were in Raleigh to witness Nate Ament show off next-level versatility.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer
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Since receiving a Duke basketball offer during his first trip to Durham back in September 2023, Highland School (Va.) senior standout Nate Ament has skyrocketed 20 spots to No. 4 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite. Now, the 6-foot-9, 185-pound forward is the lone uncommitted talent in the top five.

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And as further evidenced at Broughton High School in Raleigh on Saturday night, third-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer remains in full pursuit to potentially add Ament to his four-deep collection of 2025 five-stars and thereby cement the Blue Devils' place atop the national class rankings.

The 37-year-old Scheyer brought along assistants Chris Carrawell, Jai Lucas, and Emanuel Dildy to give the Blue Devils an unmistakable presence for Ament & Co.'s Coby White Bracket semifinal bout against Westchester High School (Calif.) at the John Wall Holiday Invitational.

Arkansas' John Calipari was also sitting courtside, not to mention several more high-major recruiters.

Ament delivered an all-around performance that undoubtedly impressed his suitors. Fueling Highland's 62-40 win, the coveted prospect totaled 12 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, one steal, and three blocks.

He's still in no rush to wrap up his recruitment. In fact, the 18-year-old hasn't named finalists, and he has reiterated for months that he plans to wait until spring to decide on a winner.

Meanwhile, Nate Ament is eyeing more visits, including another with the Blue Devils, as he'll be in Cameron Indoor Stadium again on Feb. 1 for the Duke basketball home game versus archrival UNC.

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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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