Entire Duke basketball staff visits five-star prep in California

Things might be progressing quickly between the Duke basketball recruiters and one heralded 2024 recruit.

Matt Giles | Sep 9, 2022

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer (Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports)

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Last week, Sage Hill (Calif.) small forward Carter Bryant reported interest from the Duke basketball coaches.

Then on Friday, according to a tweet from Travis Branham of 247Sports, the entire Blue Devil staff traveled to California to pay a visit to the 6-foot-7, 215-pound five-star on the first day of the fall recruiting period.

No, Bryant has not yet revealed a Duke offer. Even so, the relationship between him and the recruiters in Durham seems to be growing.

Carter Bryant (No. 4 in white in the highlight video below) is a physical yet smooth playmaker. He ranks No. 26 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite and has already racked up roughly two dozen offers.

Thus far, first-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his crew have extended offers to six 2024 prospects.

Four are five-star talents: combo guard Dylan Harper, shooting guard Tre Johnson, small forward Naas Cunningham, and small forward Bryson Tucker. The other two are top-tier four-stars: small forward Darren Harris and center James Brown.

It's worth noting that the Blue Devils have yet to reel in a commitment from any current high school juniors.

That said, it's still way too early in the cycle for any genuine concern, particularly in light of Duke's commitment this week from five-star 2023 power forward TJ Power, who bolstered the program's standing atop the 247Sports Team Rankings.

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

Published Sep 9, 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.