Duke Eyes Another Five-Star Addition for 2027 Class
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Asa Montgomery's recent visit to Durham signals a potential talent surge under Jon Scheyer, though roster density remains a factor.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff are continuing to aggressively build their 2027 recruiting class, according to Sports Illustrated. The program recently hosted 5-star prospect Asa Montgomery, a 6'7" forward from Powder Springs, Georgia, for an official visit that included the Countdown to Craziness event. Following the visit, Montgomery has received a crystal ball prediction to commit to the Blue Devils.
Montgomery is currently ranked as the No. 3 small forward and the No. 8 overall player in the 2027 class by the 247Sports 2027 Composite Rankings. He previously played alongside Duke freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje for Team USA at the FIBA U17 World Cup, where Montgomery helped the team secure a gold medal while averaging 9.7 points and 4.4 rebounds. Before visiting Duke, Montgomery visited Florida, North Carolina, UConn, Georgia Tech, and LSU; he is scheduled to visit Louisville and Arizona next.
If Montgomery joins the program, he would be the third major addition to the 2027 cycle, joining 5-star forward Kager Knueppel and Australian point guard Luke Paul. Sports Illustrated reports that while Duke has shown interest in other 2027 wing prospects such as AJ Williams and Demarcus Henry, they currently have no other official visits scheduled.
The addition of another elite wing would further concentrate Duke's talent pool. While Sports Illustrated notes that guard depth is not a concern because all four current guards have the option to return for the 2027-28 season, the influx of top-tier recruits continues to reshape Scheyer's roster projections.