“Justin Wise Is Special — And Duke Might’ve Just Witnessed Their Next Great Sniper”
He didn’t just light it up — he made sure the fire reached Durham. In a sizzling Peach Jam performance that turned heads and dropped jaws, 2027 sharpshooting sensation Justin Wise exploded for 42 points right in front of Duke head coach Jon Scheyer. The Georgia native might not have a Blue Devil offer yet, but after putting on an offensive masterclass with NBA-level efficiency, that could change very soon. If Scheyer wasn’t watching before, he is now.
Justin Wise just sent a loud message to every elite program in the country — including Duke. The 6-foot-4 sniper out of North Oconee High School (GA) lit up the scoreboard at Peach Jam in North Augusta, South Carolina, this week, with head coach Jon Scheyer watching courtside. And what Wise delivered was nothing short of electrifying.
Despite his Jet Academy squad falling 85-82 to Indy Heat on a dramatic buzzer-beater, Wise put on one of the most impressive individual performances of the tournament, finishing with 42 points. His shooting display was a masterclass in precision and rhythm — he knocked down 10-of-14 shots from the field and buried 7-of-10 from deep, all while locking in defensively with 6 rebounds and 3 steals.
This wasn’t empty scoring — it was poised, controlled dominance with a statement attached.
“His range, quick release, and accuracy are his biggest strengths,” noted 247Sports analyst Brandon Jenkins earlier this spring. But what he showed at Peach Jam was even more: confidence under pressure, smooth mechanics, and a killer instinct that elite programs crave.
Wise, currently ranked No. 102 nationally, No. 15 among shooting guards, and No. 9 overall in Georgia for the class of 2027 (247Sports Composite), has already drawn interest from Clemson, Florida State, Cincinnati, and Auburn. But the buzz is growing louder.
And after Friday’s offensive explosion, don’t be surprised if Duke becomes the next major player in the mix. Scheyer has shown a keen eye for elite scorers with a two-way mentality — and Justin Wise fits that mold perfectly.
At just 175 pounds, Wise still has room to grow physically, but his skill set is already undeniable. He doesn’t just shoot threes — he buries them with the kind of confidence that demands attention.
If this was an audition for Jon Scheyer’s approval, Justin Wise just nailed it.
