Duke Lands Five-Star Wing Sebastian Wilkins

Duke Lands Five-Star Wing Sebastian Wilkins, Reclassifies to Join 2025 Squad

Blue Devils Bolster Roster with Top-25 Talent as Offseason Momentum Builds

The Blue Devils just got better and younger.

Five-star forward Sebastian Wilkins, one of the top 25 recruits in the nation, has officially committed to Duke, giving Jon Scheyer and his staff another major recruiting win. Wilkins also announced that he will reclassify to the class of 2025, making him eligible to suit up for the Blue Devils this upcoming season.

Wilkins, a 6’7” wing with elite athleticism, defensive versatility, and a developing offensive arsenal, chose Duke over his other finalist, Maryland, and becomes the second commitment in as many days for the Blue Devils, adding momentum to what is already shaping up to be one of the most dynamic rosters in college basketball.

The Fit: Why Wilkins Works at Duke

Wilkins is exactly the kind of modern wing Duke thrives with: long, explosive, and positionally flexible. He’s capable of guarding multiple spots on the floor and thrives in transition. While his offensive game is still maturing, scouts rave about his upside as a slasher, defender, and high-motor glue guy.

With the ability to impact the game without needing the ball in his hands, Wilkins could carve out an immediate role—especially in a Blue Devils rotation that prizes pace and switchability.

What It Means for Duke’s Roster

Wilkins joins a growing and intriguing group of Blue Devils for the 2025-26 season. While Duke may be close to wrapping up its major offseason moves, one domino remains: the decision of Cedric Coward, who continues to test the NBA Draft waters.

If Coward stays in the draft as most insiders expect Wilkins could slide into a key wing spot and soak up early minutes. If Coward unexpectedly returns, Duke will have a loaded forward rotation, giving Scheyer the luxury of depth, matchups, and lineup versatility.

Scheyer Keeps Building Momentum

Landing Wilkins is yet another sign that Jon Scheyer’s recruiting touch is alive and well. Duke continues to be a premier destination for elite talent, even as college basketball shifts more toward the transfer portal era. The Blue Devils’ ability to combine blue-chip high school players with proven veterans makes them a perennial contender.

And with Wilkins accelerating his timeline to join early, Duke gains a young but hungry athlete who’s eager to compete at the highest level right away.

Welcome to the Brotherhood

“Welcome to the brotherhood, Sebastian.” Those words now carry weight across college basketball and with Wilkins now in the fold, Duke fans have every reason to believe next season could be something special.