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Five-Star Forward Adds to Stacked 2025 Duke Basketball Class

Duke basketball has picked up a commitment from one of the top prospects in Texas.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer
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Duke basketball entered Saturday with a comfortable lead at No. 1 overall on the 2025 recruiting trail. And now, it looks as though the Blue Devils are in no danger of dropping from that top spot anytime soon, as third-year head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have landed their fourth top-shelf pledge in the cycle.

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Bellaire High School (Texas) five-star senior Shelton Henderson, who ranks No. 22 overall and No. 5 among small forwards on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, announced his commitment to Duke on Saturday afternoon. He chose the Blue Devils over fellow finalists Texas and Louisville.

Duke looked like the prohibitive favorite to reel in Shelton Henderson ever since the 17-year-old checked out the Blue Devils on an official visit in early October, coinciding with the program's Countdown to Craziness celebration in Cameron Indoor Stadium.

The 6-foot-6, 220-pound bruiser joins Harvard-Westlake School (Calif.) four-star forward Nikolas Khamenia, Columbus High School (Fla.) five-star forward Cameron Boozer, and his twin brother, five-star guard Cayden Boozer, in the 2025 Duke basketball recruiting haul.

All three pledged allegiance to Scheyer & Co. within the past month.

Each of those Blue Devil prizes sits among the top 30 talents in the cycle. Cameron Boozer is the only one in the top 20, though, as he ranks No. 2 overall.

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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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