VAST VIEW Duke Lands Five-Star Wing Asa Montgomery, Beating Out UNC for 2027 Blue-Chip Recruit
Top-ranked 2027 wing Asa Montgomery has committed to Duke, picking Jon Scheyer's Blue Devils over North Carolina and other major programs.
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Five-star wing Asa Montgomery has committed to Duke, according to Sporting News, choosing the Blue Devils after taking visits to several top college basketball programs. The decision adds another marquee name to coach Jon Scheyer's growing 2027 recruiting class.
Montgomery's commitment is seen as a notable recruiting win for Duke, which beat out rival North Carolina in the race for one of the top prospects in the 2027 class. Sporting News reports the choice came after Montgomery weighed interest from multiple major programs before settling on Durham.
The addition continues Duke's recent run of landing elite young talent under Scheyer, who has worked to keep the program among the top destinations for the nation's best high school players.
Sources: Sporting News
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