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Duke Basketball: Breaking down the 2019 recruiting class

By Lukas Harkins

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils shouts against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 29: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils shouts against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first half in the East Regional game of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 29, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 31: The Duke Blue Devils mascot performs. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 31: The Duke Blue Devils mascot performs. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Duke basketball is one of the top recruiting programs in the entire nation. Which prospects are joining “The Brotherhood” from the 2019 class?

Duke basketball lands one of the nation’s top recruiting classes every single year. One of the top destinations in the country for “one-and-done” players, the Blue Devils are constantly experiencing massive roster turnover and still finding a way to be a top-10 team in the country every single year. At a certain point, head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his staff deserve massive credit for their ability to recruit at an insanely high level.

They are simply among the best of the best when it comes to recruiting. During this past season, the starring group of Williamson/Barrett/Reddish/Jones made headlines throughout the year while eventually falling short of their final goal of winning the national championship. Of that group, only Jones elected to return for his sophomore season. This left plenty of holes for the coaching staff to fill. And they filled each and every one brilliantly.

Duke’s 2019 recruiting class, which is ranked at No. 4 overall, represents the sixth consecutive top-5 group coming to Durham. Consisting of four commits all ranked in the nation’s top-40, this class expects to leave a lasting impact on the program. The crew features some elite athletes, 3-point snipers, and a potentially dominant big man in the paint. Zion Williamson might not be walking through that door again, but Duke is still going to be remarkably talented.

So, without any further ado, let’s dive a bit deeper into Duke’s 2019 recruiting class and analyze each of the newcomers for Coach K.

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