Duke Basketball Adds Intriguing 2027 Prospect to Radar

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have had a busy last several days on the 2027 and 2028 recruiting trails.

Earlier this week, the Blue Devils earned their third commitment of the 2027 cycle, sealing 5-star forward Asa Montgomery. He joins 5-star forward Kager Knueppel and Australian 6’6″ point guard Luke Paul as Duke’s 2027 pledges.

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Duke also offered 2028 5-star prospect Brady Pettigrew, adding to the list of prospects in the class that Scheyer and Co. have on their radar. Now, the Blue Devils could add an intriguing international prospect in the 2027 class to the fold.

Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer makes calls during the exhibition game against Kansas Jayhawks inside Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas on Oct. 25, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Duke To Host International Prospect Matija Lukic on Official Visit

According to Draft Express’ Jonathan Givony, Matija Lukic, one of the top international prospects in the 2027 recruiting class, will take seven official visits over eight days, starting on Sunday. He will visit Duke, Boston College, BYU, NC State, UConn, Utah, and North Carolina. Washington is also reportedly involved.

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Lukic is turning into one of the top young international talents and currently plays for Casademont Zaragoza in Spain, though he was born and raised in the Netherlands. The 6’9″ prospect recently turned heads at the Adidas NextGen EuroLeague Pre-Qualifier, where he averaged 20.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.2 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game on 9-of-18 (50%) shooting from three-point range in four games as an invited player with U18 Pablo Laso Academy.

In the final, a 76-72 defeat to U18 Zentro Basket Madrid, Lukic went for a game-high 38 points, along with seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Lukic was named the Most Valuable Player at the event.

Lukic also competed with Team Serbia at the FIBA U17 World Cup this summer, averaging 16.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists,…

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