The Duke basketball coaches are now eyeing yet another Paul VI Catholic five-star in energetic guard Jordan Smith Jr.
Paul VI Catholic rising junior Jordan Smith Jr.'s phone and offer sheet are blowing up. On Saturday, the first day that college coaches are allowed to contact 2026 prospects directly via calls, texts, and direct messages, the 6-foot-3, 175-pound guard has heard from the Duke basketball staff and others while adding a handful of big-name offers.After all, Duke has been wildly successful when it comes to reeling in top-notch talents at powerhouse Paul VI Catholic.
Top-10 2026 prospect Jordan Smith tells me that he has heard from the following schools since the contact period began:As for Smith, a five-star sitting at No. 12 overall on the 247 Sports 2026 Composite, his energetic game seems to fit the mold of what third-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer has been prioritizing of late.
" separates himself with his motor and intensity as he seeks out stops on the defensive end and is a fearless attacker offensively. Smith is a great athlete who is bound to leave his mark on a game because of how he refuses to take possessions lightly."Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of FanNation's Blue Devil Country and All Tar Heels, covering the Duke Blue Devils and UNC Tar Heels on SI.com.
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