The Duke Blue Devils have suffered a significant blow with the news that 5-star forward Shelton Henderson will not be joining the team. Henderson, ranked as the No. 2 recruit in Texas and No. 4 shooting guard nationally, had committed to play for Jon Scheyer in early November.
Mutual Parting of Ways
According to reports, the school and Henderson mutually parted ways at around 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Henderson will now explore other opportunities, leaving Duke to look elsewhere for top talent.
Henderson’s Ranking
Henderson was ranked No. 21 overall in the country by 247Sports. His decision to leave Duke comes as a surprise, especially given his early commitment to the program.
Impact on Duke
This news comes at a time when Duke is already dealing with the potential departure of Cooper Flagg to the NBA draft. The loss of Henderson will undoubtedly be a setback for the Blue Devils as they look to rebuild and strengthen their roster for the upcoming season.
