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Duke Basketball: Top Guard Says He Wants to Play for Blue Devils

Evidently, the No. 1 North Carolina prospect in the 2027 class grew up in a Duke basketball culture with dreams of being a Blue Devil.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer
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If ever a Duke basketball offer from Jon Scheyer could translate into an instant commitment from the recipient, perhaps it would be in the case of The Burlington School (N.C.) rising sophomore King Gibson. The electrifying talent sure sounds like an ardent supporter of the Blue Devils.

"I want to get the Duke offer," Gibson recently told Pro Insight while playing for Team Loaded on the Adidas 3SSB Circuit. "I want to go to Duke. That's my dream school...The Brotherhood, it's basically just the culture around the school. I've always been a Duke fan since I was growing up. I've always been around a Duke culture with my family.

"So, I feel like that's the school I would want to attend."

And on that note, given the 6-foot-4, 185-pound guard's early five-star rating and No. 7 overall ranking (No. 1 among North Carolina talents) on the 2027 ESPN 25, he may be well on his way to eventually landing on Scheyer's wishlist.

That said, the Duke basketball staff hasn't even delivered its first 2026 offer, much less officially target any 2027 preps.

But in light of King Gibson's impressive downhill speed, top-shelf bounce, silky shooting stroke, competitive fire, fondness for the Blue Devils, and proximity to Duke — a 36-mile drive from his high school to Cameron Indoor Stadium — one would think he's bound to at least pop up on Scheyer's radar soon enough.

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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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