Duke Adds Interesting 4-Star Recruit to 2027 Recruiting Efforts

The Duke basketball program is broadening its recruiting efforts in the 2027 recruiting class as head coach Jon Scheyer looks to cement another elite incoming group of rookies.

Duke has now set an official visit with a 4-star big man in the 2027 recruiting class.

Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer stands on the court during a practice session ahead of the east regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Duke Basketball Schedules Official Visit With 4-Star 2027 Prospect Deng Ngor

The Blue Devils scheduled an official visit with 2027 prospect Deng Ngor for Oct. 15. Ngor is a 4-star prospect, currently rated as the No. 80 overall player, No. 12 power forward, and No. 1 prospect out of Ontario, according to the 247Sports 2027 Composite Rankings. The 6’8″, 200-pound forward attends Fort Erie International Academy (ON).

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Ngor has seen a rise in interest from other premier programs over the last several weeks. This summer, he has picked up offers from Florida, South Carolina, Butler, Virginia, Auburn, Marquette, and Washington, among others. The Blue Devils have not been reported to have officially offered Ngor.

In addition to Duke, Ngor has official visits scheduled to Ohio State, Washington, and Florida.

Ngor competed with Team Canada at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in Lon, Mexico, this summer, helping lead the Canadians to a victory in the final over Team USA. Across five appearances in the event, Ngor averaged 10.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per game on 50% shooting from the field and 37.5% shooting from three-point range in 19.6 minutes.

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The 6’8″ forward went for 15 points and three steals in the final against the Americans.

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