Duke Basketball: Breaking down the 2019 recruiting class

Wendell Moore – Concord, NC

SF | 6-foot-5 | 210 lbs | No. 28 overall

Wendell Moore is an extremely polished defensive player. With quick feet and an absolutely massive wingspan, he can defend multiple positions when on the floor and lock them each down. He already brings a well-built frame to the table and should be relied on to shut down one of Duke’s opposing scorers during each and every game. Considering Tre Jones is already an elite point guard defender and Stanley will also hold his own on the perimeter, in addition to Moore, Duke has the potential to be a superb defensive team.

On the offensive end of the floor, Moore showcases his athleticism when skying above the rim. Although not a major perimeter threat from distance, he has relatively solid shot mechanics that should be refined at the college level. If he is able to knock down perimeter jumpers for Duke as a freshman, that could immediately change the dynamic of this team. Either way, his defense will be welcomed right away as a potential starter on the wing.

Ranked as the No. 28 overall prospect in the class, it is easy to see Moore’s talent when on the court. He is an elite perimeter defender and excels at taking the ball to the basket offensively. If he refines his ball handling or emerges as a solid perimeter threat, he could be a real two-way star in Durham before heading to the NBA.