The 2025 college basketball recruiting class is bringing in some of the most elite talent seen in the past decade

Among the headliners are AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer—each with the skills and credentials to stake a claim as the nation’s top prospect. Before any of them step onto a college court, Cameron Boozer has already added to his growing legacy by being named the 2025 Mr. Basketball USA, becoming the first player to win the award twice since LeBron James.

While Jon Scheyer and Duke are losing several key players from last season’s Final Four run, the arrival of Boozer should help keep the Blue Devils at the forefront of the national conversation.

After capturing a state championship with Columbus High School, Boozer enters his freshman year at Duke as the No. 1 power forward and No. 3 overall player in the 2025 class. Prior to choosing Duke—his father’s alma mater—he received offers from powerhouse programs like Kentucky, Arkansas, Florida State, and North Carolina.

Standing 6-foot-9, Boozer won’t be coming in alone. He’ll be joined by fellow five-star recruit Nikolas Khamenia and four-star Cayden Boozer, his twin brother. The trio of blue-chip newcomers will aim to help Duke secure its first national championship under Scheyer.

Last season, the Blue Devils made a strong tournament run, knocking off Alabama, Arizona, Baylor, and Mount Saint Mary’s, before falling to Houston in the Final Four. Now, with Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and Tyrese Proctor all heading to the NBA, Boozer and company will be tasked with leading the next chapter of Duke basketball.

Duke makes the startling last-minute choice to drop a five-star recruit.

Late Thursday night, Duke basketball suffered a setback to its future roster plans.

Five-star forward Shelton Henderson has decided to reopen his recruitment, parting ways with the Blue Devils in what 247Sports described as a mutual decision around 11:30 p.m.

Henderson had originally committed to Duke back in early November, but the 6-foot-6, 220-pound standout will now seek a new destination. He’s currently ranked No. 2 in Texas, the No. 4 shooting guard nationally, and No. 21 overall in the 2025 class, according to 247Sports.

Though Henderson’s early pledge gave him time to deepen his Duke connection, it ultimately wasn’t enough to keep him in the fold. One factor in the decision may be that his lead recruiter, Jai Lucas, is no longer at Duke and is now the head coach at Miami.

While Duke awaits a bigger decision — Cooper Flagg’s potential NBA Draft announcement — Henderson’s departure is still a blow. And if Flagg does leave, losing Henderson only adds to the disappointment.

For now, what’s certain is that Henderson won’t be suiting up for Duke. The next question is where the highly touted prospect will land.