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Duke Basketball Recruiters May Enter Fray for Dutch Sensation

Five-star 2025 prospect Dwayne Aristode has been on the Duke basketball recruiting radar for months.

Matt Giles

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Roughly six months since moving to America, Brewster Academy (N.H.) forward and potential Duke basketball target Dwayne Aristode already ranks No. 26 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite. But the Netherlands product, who spent the past three years playing for Club Joventut Badalona in Spain, hasn't reported many offers yet.

There's no doubt, though, that Duke head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have noticed Aristode's potent arsenal as a 6-foot-7, 185-pound lengthy five-star.

The Blue Devils visited him at his school in late October. And on Thursday, Aristode told 24/7 High School Hoops that Duke is one of the 10 programs that has been reaching out to him, along with Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, Texas Tech, UCLA, UConn, Virginia, Wake Forest, and Xavier.

Thus far, his only visits were to Arizona, UCLA, and Wake Forest.

Here's the scouting report on Dwayne Aristode that On3's Jamie Shaw provided a few weeks ago:

"Aristode is a highly explosive and quick twitch player. He plays with a toughness that helps him on the defensive end and on the boards. He can also get downhill to finish at and above the rim in traffic...Still young, and getting used to the speed of the American game, he is already productive and has top-tier athleticism and frame."

Duke basketball has yet to land a commitment in the 2025 cycle but has offers out to eight undecided talents. They are all top-20 five-stars.

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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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