Duke basketball: Jon Scheyer lands commitment from top sharpshooter

The Duke basketball staff is now on the board in the 2024 recruiting arena.

Matt Giles | Oct 22, 2022

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer (Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)

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Paul VI Catholic (Va.) small forward Darren Harris announced his commitment to the Duke basketball program on Saturday afternoon, becoming the first 2024 prize for the Blue Devils.

The 6-foot-6, 195-pound junior, a four-star who ranks No. 48 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite, chose Duke over his other three finalists: Maryland, Miami, and Ohio State.

His decision was no surprise, given that first-year Blue Devil head coach Jon Scheyer and his gang were the only ones who hosted him for an official visit. Plus, Harris attends the same high school that recently produced two Duke basketball guards: Jeremy Roach and Trevor Keels.

And he revealed his announcement date just days after wrapping up his trip to Durham, suggesting that sealed the deal for the Blue Devils.

All five 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions for Harris pointed to him becoming a Duke basketball player.

Harris is arguably the supreme sharpshooter in his class. He has noted on several occasions that he at least partly models his deep 3-point repertoire, featuring a quick-release trigger, after renowned Golden State Warriors shooting guard and four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson.

Meanwhile, Duke still has offers on the table to six more 2024 prospects: five-star combo guard Dylan Harper, five-star shooting guard Tre Johnson, five-star small forward Bryson Tucker, five-star small forward Carter Bryant, five-star small forward Naas Cunningham, and four-star center James Brown.

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

Published Oct 22, 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.