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Heralded Prep Provides Intel After Watching Duke Basketball Practice

A Duke basketball target likes what he saw from the 2024-25 Blue Devils and has reason to think he'd see playing time in Durham next year.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and guard Tyrese Proctor
Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and guard Tyrese Proctor / Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Earlier this week, just a few weeks after receiving an offer from Jon Scheyer, Sidwell Friends School (D.C.) guard Acaden Lewis was in Durham for an unofficial visit with the Duke basketball coaches and players.

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And it sure sounds like the surging prospect, a 6-foot-2, 170-pound four-star who ranks No. 46 overall and No. 8 among combo guards on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, enjoyed his stay.

"It was great," Lewis told Zagsblog's Charlie Parent on Friday after displaying his uptempo style and creative playmaking at the UA Next Elite 24 camp in Brooklyn. "The coaches were amazing. The team looked great in practice, and the practice had good pace. [It's] definitely a place I could see myself playing. The Brotherhood has a pipeline to my area, which is cool."

Plus, according to Lewis, Scheyer and his staff indicated that available backcourt minutes shouldn't be an issue in 2025-26, especially not for a backcourt talent of his caliber.

"[They said] I can come in and play from Day 1," he said. "They’ll have a spot probably open up with Caleb Foster or Tyrese Proctor potentially leaving [for the NBA], so there'll be a spot for me to play."

Lewis, looking to potentially choose a winner before the November signing period, also visited Kentucky, UConn, Syracuse, and UNC this summer. In July, he revealed eight finalists in his recruitment, including Duke and the other four schools he checked out in person, along with Auburn, Michigan, and Tennessee.

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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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