The 2027 high school recruiting class features a bunch of elite talent, and the Duke basketball program has begun getting to know a couple of top prospects.Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have inked the No. 1-ranked high school recruiting class three years in a row, as Scheyer continues to establish his label as arguably the best recruiter in all of college basketball. Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer reacts in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesThe Blue Devils were a bit more methodical in which prospects they pursued in the 2026 class, considering it was viewed much more as a group full of long-term developmental projects rather than polished prospects. Scheyer and Co. have sent out two offers to top 2027 prospects. Let's take a look at where both of them moved in the latest 247Sports 2027 recruiting rankings update. Beckham BlackMar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer shoots a ball during a practice session ahead of the east regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesBeckham Black is a 6'3", 180-pound point guard out of Southeastern Prep (FL). He is the highest-rated prospect Duke has offered so far, receiving his offer from the Blue Devils back in May. Beckham is the younger brother of current Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black, and has received offers from several marquee programs, including Michigan, North Carolina, Arkansas (where Anthony played), Kentucky, Texas, and USC, among others, in addition to Duke. May 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) in the first half during game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn ImagesBlack is arguably the top guard in the entire 2027 recruiting class, and he saw a slight boost in his ranking in the latest 247Sports update. According to the 2027 Composite Rankings, Black stayed put as the No. 4 overall player and No. 1 point guard in the class. According to the 247Sports 2027 Top150, the backcourt piece moved up one spot to the No. 2 overall player, taking over 5-star power forward CJ Rosser. Black has continuously risen up the recruiting rankings over time, and figures to be one of the Blue Devils' top 2027 targets. Kager KnueppelWisconsin Lutheran High School's Kager Knueppel (1) reacts after hitting a 3-pointer against Appleton North High School during a Division 1 semifinal game at the WIAA state boys basketball tournament on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin Lutheran won the game, 68-61.
Duke's 2027 Recruiting Targets Move Up the Rankings
The 2027 high school recruiting class features a bunch of elite talent, and the Duke basketball program has begun getting to know a couple of top prospects. Hea
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