The 2026 recruiting class will be another big one for the Duke Blue Devils. With the cycle coming to an end with high school prospects, the Blue Devils have the top recruiting class once again.
For Jon Scheyer and his staff, they continue to re-load with recruiting classes. Even with the talent that they lost from last season, the Blue Devils have to feel good going into this season and the future of the program due to these classes.
But now, the attention turns to the 2027 class.
It’s expected to be a smaller class for the Blue Devils after they welcome in a big 2026 class plus have a few more players on the roster who could stay an extra year. So far, Duke has identified a few targets that they are making a priority. I’m sure as the recruiting cycle continues on, they will add to that board if needed.
One prospect they are heavily recruiting has family ties to the program and would be a HUGE get for the Blue Devils.
Kager Knueppel speaks on recruitment.
Kon Knueppel found success at Duke before a big rookie season in the NBA, helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four. With Kon being a Blue Devil, the chance of more Knueppels attending Duke became a real possibility.
That includes his brother, Kager, who is a three-star forward also out of Milwaukee.
As a 2027 recruit, Kager is being pursued by Duke as well as a few other programs right now. He has a total of five offers in his recruitment and recently broke down where things stand.
In an interview with Kentucky Sports Radio, Knueppel told the site that he’s not 100% Duke and will check out other school
“It’s not just 100 percent Duke,” Knueppel said. “I’m still gonna – like, it’s my own path, so I’ll see other schools and have interest in them…We don’t have a specific date, but Duke is trying to get us down to go on a visit, and I think Michigan, maybe…
“I think [my decision] is gonna happen sooner than later, so not all the way until the high school season, but closer to that.”
That’s not terrible news for Duke. While he says it’s not 100% Duke, that’s basically him saying he will explore all options before making a final decision.
