The Duke Blue Devils may be on the verge of losing one of its top high school recruits. Shelton Henderson, a 5-star forward, has removed all references to Duke from his social media, fueling speculation that he may be heading to Miami.
Miami Connection
The rumors surrounding Henderson’s potential decommitment from Duke began after Miami hired Jai Lucas, who has a close relationship with the recruit. Lucas was instrumental in Henderson’s recruitment while he was at Duke, and it’s believed that Henderson may follow him to Miami.
Henderson’s Status
Henderson is listed as the No. 14 player in the country by 247Sports. He committed to Duke in early November and signed his National Letter of Intent. For Henderson to join Miami, the Blue Devils would need to release him from his commitment.
Impact on Duke
If Henderson were to leave Duke for Miami, it would be another significant loss for the Blue Devils. However, the news may also indicate that Isaiah Evans will return for his sophomore season, which could impact playing time for Henderson and Nate Ament.
What’s Next?
While nothing has been made official, everything currently points to Henderson joining Miami. The Blue Devils will need to respond quickly to retain their top recruits and maintain their competitive edge.
