Blue Devil Country

Top North Carolina Recruit Attends Duke Basketball Home Game

The Duke basketball program is currently hosting five-star 2027 forward CJ Rosser.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer
Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer / Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images
In this story:

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff haven't extended any 2027 offers yet. But there's now reason to believe Northern Nash High School (N.C.) forward CJ Rosser could be among the first official Blue Devil targets in the cycle.

ALSO READ: Duke Product Wendell Moore Jr. Secures Next NBA Opportunity

The 6-foot-9, 185-pound five-star showed up behind the Duke basketball bench on Saturday afternoon to watch the No. 3-ranked Blue Devils battle the visiting Stanford Cardinal in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Plus, at least one coach from scouted Rosser at his school back in the fall.

Rosser stacks up at No. 3 overall, No. 1 among power forwards, and No. 1 in North Carolina on the 247Sports 2027 Composite.

"What makes CJ special is his character off the court and how he is molding into a leader," Rosser's trainer, Darius Spragley, explained to 247Sports' Dushawn London in October. "He's learning, and that's one of the great things about him. He's always willing to learn...

"He's the whole total package. We just have some things we need to work on. His defense and motor are the main things we're working on, and that'll come with time...It'll all come with experience."

ALSO READ: Duke National Champ Records First NBA Action in Four Seasons

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

Published
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.

Home/Basketball