Another Duke basketball assistant visits No. 1 point guard

Things might be heating up between Duke basketball and guard Meleek Thomas.

Matt Giles | Oct 27, 2022

Duke basketball coaches Amile Jefferson and Jon Scheyer (Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports)

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Last week, first-year Duke basketball assistant coach Jai Lucas dropped by Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School (Pa.) to visit five-star sophomore Meleek Thomas, who ranks No. 7 overall in his class and No. 1 among 2025 point guards in the eyes of 247Sports.

Then on Wednesday, The Circuit's Alex Karamanos reported that another Blue Devil assistant, Pennsylvania native Amile Jefferson, visited the 6-foot-3, 170-pound potent playmaker.

Not only does Thomas' beyond-his-years prowess as a bucket-finder seem worthy of the growing interest he's receiving from the Blue Devils, but it's also worth noting that he has suggested an affinity for the Duke basketball program.

"Growing up, just watching Duke, it was like 'Duke, Duke, Duke,'" Meleek Thomas said in a recent interview with Rivals' Krysten Peek. "They always made it to the tournament. So that was probably my dream school coming up."

Thomas holds only a handful of offers. But based on his chat with On3's Jamie Shaw at the USA Basketball Junior National Team minicamp a few weeks ago, he seems to anticipate several more suitors entering the fray, including a few bluebloods.

"I feel like Penn State and Xavier should be offering soon," Meleek Thomas told Shaw. "Duke, Kentucky, UCLA, Kansas, they've all been in contact too."

Duke basketball's early 2025 offer sheet consists of Montverde Academy (Fla.) five-star small forward Cooper Flagg plus the heralded Boozer twins: Christopher Columbus High School (Fla.) five-star power forward Cameron Boozer and four-star combo guard Cayden Boozer.

Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country for more Duke basketball recruiting updates.

Published Oct 27, 2022

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.