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Silky Duke Basketball Target Expects to Commit Before November

Duke basketball remains in the top five for California recruit Nikolas Khamenia.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer
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Harvard-Westlake School (Calif.) forward Nikolas Khamenia picked up an offer from Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer back in late June. Roughly two months later, the 6-foot-8, 210-pound senior included the Blue Devils among his finalists, along with UNC, Arizona, Gonzaga, and UCLA.

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Plus, he checked out Duke on an official visit last month.

"They believe in my versatility," Khamenia, a four-star prep ranking No. 27 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, said about the Duke coaches during his chat with ZAGSBLOG's Matt Whitfield this week. "They see me as a really good player. They want me to come in and play a big role."

Khamenia confirmed that he plans to wrap up his recruitment via an announced decision by the end of October. So, a commitment to one of his remaining contenders should arrive at some point within the next two weeks.

He's visited all five finalists in recent months.

As things stand, no insiders have entered a 247Sports Crystal Ball prediction for the Nikolas Khamenia sweepstakes.

Meanwhile, Jon Scheyer and his Blue Devils, who have compiled a No. 1 recruiting haul in two of the past three cycles, already boast two heralded 2025 prizes. The five-star twins at Columbus High School (Fla.), forward Cameron Boozer and guard Cayden Boozer, announced their commitments to the Duke staff last week.

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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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