The Duke Blue Devils suffered a significant recruiting blow when 5-star forward Nate Ament committed to the Tennessee Volunteers. Ament, ranked No. 4 overall in the nation, chose the Volunteers over Duke and Kentucky, dealing a harsh blow to Jon Scheyer’s recruiting efforts.
A Tough Pill to Swallow
Ament was widely considered one of the top prospects in the 2025 class. Duke had been heavily invested in Ament’s recruitment, hosting him on an official visit in January. Despite their best efforts, Scheyer and his staff couldn’t seal the deal.
Still a Strong Recruiting Class
Despite losing out on Ament, the Duke Blue Devils still boast a talented recruiting class. With commitments from 5-star prospects Cameron Boozer and previous commitment Nikolas Khamenia to Kentucky, and a pledge from four-star guard Cayden Boozer, Duke’s class is still ranked No. 15 overall in the country.
What’s Next for Duke Basketball?
The Blue Devils will need to regroup and focus on their remaining targets to make a strong finish to their recruiting class. With talented players already committed, Duke still has a promising future ahead. Stay tuned for more updates on Duke basketball recruiting.
