Duke basketball: Five-star prep wants to visit rival bluebloods

Kentucky and Duke may duel for a top 2024 guard.

Matt Giles | Jul 11, 2022

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Now that Lake Highlands (Texas) shooting guard Tre Johnson ranks No. 1 in the 2024 class, at least in the eyes of the On3 scouts, there's no doubt he could go pretty much anywhere he wants after high school. For now, though, the prime Duke basketball target is looking at schools he'd like to visit soon.

And while shining at the Nike EYBL Session 4 in Kansas City over the weekend — he scored 24 points and shot 4-for-6 from three in a game that Blue Devil assistants attended — Johnson told Joe Tipton of On3 that, for now, he has two particular visits in mind: to Duke and Kentucky.

However, the 6-foot-6, 180-pound five-star said he has not yet scheduled dates to check out the powerhouse recruiting rivals in person.

He's already taken unofficial visits to Baylor and Texas.

Others in the mix for Duke basketball recruiting target Tre Johnson

Tre Johnson is a lengthy, electric playmaker and smooth sharpshooter who already holds 16 offers, per 247Sports, including from Duke, Kentucky, and UNC.

During his chat with Tipton, Johnson listed Arkansas, Baylor, BYU, Duke, LSU, Florida State, Kentucky, Texas, and others as the programs he hears from the most these days.

While his recruitment seems to pick up every time he picks up a basketball, Johnson has neither named finalists nor given any indication of a timeline for his decision.

Duke's 2024 wishlist has yet to produce a commitment. The Blue Devils' offer sheet consists of Tre Johnson plus three heralded small forwards: five-star Naas Cunningham, five-star Bryson Tucker, and four-star Darren Harris.

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

Published Jul 11, 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.