Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer recently observed rising senior Brayden Burries from Roosevelt High School (Calif.) impress at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in early June.
Earlier this year, the 6-foot-4, 200-pound guard listed the Blue Devils among his top 10 recruiting options, and many believed that Duke was a leading contender for his commitment following his fall visit.
However, according to national recruiting insider Eric Bossi on The 247Sports College Basketball Show, it seems that Burries, a five-star prospect ranked No. 15 in the 2025 class on the 247Sports Composite and who has had a Duke offer since last July, is now leaning toward other schools.
“I think he’s pretty committed to staying in the 2025 class at this point, barring any surprises,” Bossi said about the 18-year-old Burries, who was once a top candidate to reclassify for the 2024 season. “He’s a bit older, turning 19 in September, which makes him somewhat older for his class. But he’s a skilled, mature, and confident guard who can play both on and off the ball.”
5⭐️ Brayden Burries dropped 27 points last night for Roosevelt with Chris Paul in attendance! 🔥 @BraydenBurries @section7az pic.twitter.com/fkScGcWucz
— BallerTV (@BallerTV) June 22, 2024
Bossi continued, “A year ago, Duke and Arizona were seen as the front-runners for Burries, but now they might be losing some ground. Kansas is still in the mix, but currently, the two schools to watch are UCLA and Houston, with UCLA being a local option and Houston making significant strides. Tennessee has also recently emerged as a contender due to family connections with Burries.”
As Burries takes his time with his decision, he remains one of Duke’s top 12 targets for the 2025 class. Notably, one of Duke’s newest offers is extended to Sidwell Friends School (Washington, D.C.) four-star prospect Acaden Lewis, another rising star at Burries’ position.
