
Duke’s Coaching Duo Eyes 2027 Point Guard Phenom
Duke’s leadership staff attended a standout performance by Beckham Black, a No. 5 overall recruit whose 28‑point, eight‑assist game has intensified interest in the 2027 class.
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Duke’s leadership staff attended a standout performance by Beckham Black, a No. 5 overall recruit whose 28‑point, eight‑assist game has intensified interest in the 2027 class.

Duke’s head coach Jon Scheyer and former NBA standout Paolo Banchero attended a game to watch Beckham Black, a top 2027 prospect, who delivered 28 points, eight assists and strong shooting, reinforcing his No.5 national ranking and highlighting Duke’s continued recruiting dominance.

North Carolina has renewed its scholarship offer to five-star point guard Beckham Black, who is ranked No. 3 nationally and is being courted by several elite programs.

North Carolina has renewed its scholarship offer to Beckham Black, a five‑star point guard ranked No. 3 nationally, as the recruiting race heats up across the Southeast.

The Wildcats are shifting focus to the AAU circuit, with Coach Mark Pope and his staff attending the Nike EYBL event in Memphis to scout top prospects for the classes of 2027 and 2028.