### Duke Basketball Recruiting Bombshell: Top 2026 Prospects Jordan Smith Jr. and Brandon McCoy Eye Package Deal to Blue Devils
**DURHAM, N.C. – November 29, 2025** – In a seismic shift that could reshape the landscape of college basketball, sources close to the Duke Blue Devils’ recruiting efforts have revealed that elite 2026 prospects Jordan Smith Jr. and Brandon McCoy Jr. are seriously entertaining the idea of joining forces in Durham. This potential package deal, whispered about in AAU circles for months, has gained serious traction following recent unofficial visits and direct conversations with head coach Jon Scheyer’s staff. If realized, it would pair the No. 2-ranked shooting guard with the No. 3-ranked point guard in the class, creating a backcourt tandem reminiscent of Duke’s storied championship duos like Jason Williams and Chris Duhon.<grok:render card_id=”c9c9e1″ card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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The buzz intensified this week after Smith, a 6-foot-2 dynamo from Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, Virginia, narrowed his list to six schools: Arkansas, Duke, Georgetown, Indiana, Kentucky, and Syracuse. Notably absent from earlier speculation, Duke’s inclusion underscores Scheyer’s relentless pursuit, which included an in-home visit from assistant coach Chris Carrawell earlier this year.<grok:render card_id=”5bcb24″ card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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</grok:render> Smith, who boasts a 6-foot-9 wingspan and explosive athleticism, has drawn comparisons to NBA stars like Devin Booker for his scoring versatility and defensive tenacity. In his junior season, he averaged 22.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, leading Paul VI to a 28-5 record and a state semifinal appearance. “Jordan’s a two-way monster,” said ESPN analyst Paul Biancardi. “He rebounds like a forward, defends multiple positions, and knocks down threes at a 38% clip. Duke sees him as the perfect fit for their up-tempo system.”
McCoy, the 6-foot-5 floor general from Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth, California, complements Smith perfectly with his elite playmaking and size. Ranked as high as No. 3 overall by 247Sports, McCoy has been on Duke’s radar since his freshman year, where he dazzled with 18.7 points and 7.1 assists per game.<grok:render card_id=”eac537″ card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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</grok:render> Sources they’ve discussed indicate teaming up, with Duke’s NBA pipeline – boasting alumni like they’ve Zion discussed teaming up, with Williamson and Paolo Banch Duke’s NBA pipeline – boasting alumni like Zion Williamson andero Paolo – as a major Banchero draw. “They’re boys – as a major draw. “They’re boys off off the court,” a the court,” a high high school coach school coach familiar with both familiar with both told us told us anonymously anonymously. “Duke. “Duke’s pitch’s pitch is is simple simple: Come: Come here, win here, win titles, and titles, and go pro together go pro together.”.” This This aligns aligns with with Sche Scheyeryer’s’s fourth fourth-year strategy strategy, fresh, fresh off a 202 off a 2025 Final Four run that5 Final Four run that saw the Blue saw the Blue Devils fall Devils fall short short to to UConn UConn in in the semif the semifinalsinals.
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