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Surging Prospect Secures Spot on Duke Basketball Wishlist

Originally posted on Duke Blue Devils on SI
By Matt Giles | Last updated May 30, 2025 8:02 AM ET

It sure seemed like a Duke basketball offer was in the works for Moravian Prep (N.C.) guard and breakout EYBL sensation Kohl Rosario. Indeed, it was, as recent Blue Devil interest led to the 6-foot-5, 185-pound potent scorer's official placement on the 2026 recruiting wishlist in Durham.

Rosario announced the offer from fourth-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer via the following post on social media, also giving a shoutout to the program's lead recruiter for his services in third-year Blue Devil assistant coach Emanuel Dildy:

Blessed to receive an offer from @DukeMBB. Thank you to Coach Scheyer, Coach Dildy and the coaching staff. #gobluedevils pic.twitter.com/LZS8iJx46v
— Kohl Rosario (@kohl_rosario) May 29, 2025

At No. 96 overall on the 247Sports 2026 Composite, Rosario becomes the lowest-ranked prospect among the handful of full-fledged Duke targets in the cycle. He checks in at No. 14 among shooting guards and No. 3 in North Carolina.

His ranking is undoubtedly due for a bump, though, in light of eye-popping grassroots performances this spring, including Rosario's recent 30-point effort without missing a single shot from the field.

The Blue Devils, who boast a loaded 2025 haul that gives Scheyer his third top-ranked class in four tries at the helm, have seen neither a commitment nor rejection thus far in the 2026 recruiting arena.

This article first appeared on Duke Blue Devils on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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