Jon Scheyer and Duke enter recruiting race for 6-foot-9 phenom

The Duke Blue Devils have always been tied to the best prospects in all of college basketball. That’s the way it’s always been, and that’s not going to change anytime soon.

They’ve always had nothing but the top recruits in the nation, and this year won’t be the exception to the rule, with the Boozer twins replacing the NBA-bound Cooper Flagg.

That’s why it’s not much of a surprise to hear that they’re keeping tabs on Braydon Hawthorne, a highly-coveted 6-foot-9 phenom from the recruit class of 2025.

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“Duke’s interest in Hawthorne emerged in recent weeks as the Blue Devils look to add depth and versatility to their 2025 recruiting haul. Coaches visited the Huntington Prep (W.Va.) product earlier this spring and now have him on campus, hoping to make a lasting impression,” reported Alec Elijah of Athlon Sports.

Head coach Jon Scheyer of the Duke Blue Devils

Hawthorne has been a quick riser in recent months, going from No. 105 in some recruiting services all the way to the No. 35 spot in On3, so he’s now the third-highest undecided player in his class.

He had initially committed to play for the Mountaineers. Now, he’s also reportedly drawing interest from the likes of Virginia Tech, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, and the Blue Devils.