In a stunning turn of events, Kohl Rosario, a four-star prospect from Moravian Prep (N.C.), has committed to play for Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks. The 6-foot-5, 1857 wing has chosen to reclassify to the 2025 class and will suit up as a freshman this coming season. The news was announced via a social media post, where Rosario revealed his decision to join the Jayhawks.
This development comes after Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff had just begun to pursue Rosario, setting up an official visit that was supposed to take place this week. However, it seems that Kansas’ efforts paid off, and Rosario has chosen to join the Jayhawks instead.
Rosario’s decision is a significant blow to Duke’s recruiting efforts, especially considering the Blue Devils’ strong haul in the 2025 cycle. With five commitments, including four five-stars and a four-star, Duke had been boasting the No. 1 haul in the class. Cameron Boozer, a forward, is among the committed players, and the team had been looking forward to adding Rosario to their roster.
The 247Sports Composite rankings reflect Rosario’s impressive climb in the rankings. After receiving Duke’s offer, he jumped from No. 96 overall in the 2026 Composite to No. 72 among his new 2025 peers. Despite this setback, Duke remains confident in their recruiting abilities and will likely continue to pursue other top prospects.
Meanwhile, Kansas has landed a talented prospect in Rosario, who will undoubtedly make a significant impact on the team as a freshman this coming season. The Jayhawks’ ability to secure Rosario’s commitment is a testament to their strong recruiting efforts, and it will be exciting to see how he performs in Lawrence.
