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Priority Duke Basketball Target Slated for Countdown to Craziness

Duke basketball advanced another step in the Shelton Henderson sweepstakes.

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It's been several weeks since Bellaire High School (Texas) forward Shelton Henderson, a stock-soaring prospect among the nation's rising high school seniors, locked in plans for a Duke basketball official visit the first weekend of October. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound four-star's stay in Durham will coincide with the program's Countdown to Craziness festivities in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Oct. 4.

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With the above in mind, it should come as no surprise that Jon Scheyer and his Blue Devils landed among the top six that Henderson revealed on Monday. The other suitors remaining in contention are Louisville, Texas, Texas Tech, Houston, and LSU.

He has scheduled visits with all six finalists.

Shelton Henderson, No. 25 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, is a top-shelf athlete and physical force on both ends of the floor, aligning with what Scheyer has been prioritizing of late.

"I really like the people that they send to the league and how they can build me, see me as a player, and what I can bring to that team," the 17-year-old recently explained to Zagsblog's Sam Lance regarding Duke's efforts. "So just building that relationship on and on until it's time to come down to a decision is really good."

Although no 247Sports Crystal Ball picks have popped up in the race, national recruiting insiders Joe Tipton and Jamie Shaw have each entered a pro-Duke basketball forecast into the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

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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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