If you somehow missed it, Duke Basketball landed Wendell Moore Jr. last evening. Moore was a key Duke target and his commitment is expected to get the ball rolling with the rest of the 2019 class.
Here are two videos from last evening where Moore is discussing why he chose to play basketball at Duke University. Blue Devil Nation members will have a new recruiting update later today.
One of the nations top prospects, Wendell Moore Jr. has decided he will play basketball for Duke University. His announcement came in front of his hometown Cox Mill fans. Moore picked the Blue Devils over in state and ACC rivals North Carolina, N.C. State and Wake Forest.
Moore is a tough and physical wing player who some consider a power guard. He is a top-notch defender who can guard multiple positions and he possesses a 6-11 wingspan while standing close to 6-6, 210 pounds.
Moore helped lead his Cox Mill team to back to back state titles and has just returned from a stint with USA Basketball. He is expected to become the Cabarrus County’s all-time leading scorer during his senior season with the Chargers where he's 19 points shy of the record.
The newest Duke commitment was born in Richmond, Virginia but currently hails from Charlotte, N.C. He played his AAU ball for CP3 in the Nike EYBL. A season ago he averaged 25.4 points per game in high school and added 7.3 rebounds per contest.
Moore was named as the 2017-18 North Carolina basketball coaches player of the year. He was first-team all state in various publications including USA Today.
The Charlotte native has also won two gold medals while playing for USA Basketball in 2017 and 2018. He started all seven games where his USA team went undefeated this past summer in Santa Fe, Argentina.
Moore grew up a LeBron James fan and is the son of Marie and Wendell Moore Sr. He is the first commitment in the 2019 class for Mike Krzyzewski and the Duke Blue Devils.
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Fresh off his participation in the USA Basketball camp, Wendell Moore Jr. is set to make his collegiate basketball decision at Cox Mill High School at 7:00 this evening.
Moore is a key Duke target and he also has N.C. State, North Carolina and Wake Forest on his list. He is one of the nations top wing players and the Blue Devils hope to land him and build the 2019 class around him.
You can watch Moores decision as it happens in via ADSN on YouTube below.
Moore is a five-star prospect from Concord, N.C. and a player the Blue Devils staff has coveted for a long time. Chris Carrawell has been the lead assistant recruiter for the Blue Devils and Mike Kryzyzewski has been heavily involved.
The Cox Mill product would likely start for the Blue Devils where they expect to lose up to four players to the NBA Draft.
Moore is 6-5, 215 and can play multiple positions. He is also being heavily recruited by N.C. State and has North Carolina and Wake Forest on his list.
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The Duke Men's Basketball staff has been working with the star-studded incoming freshman class and their returning players while preparing for their trip to Canada.
Before that trip takes place and the ten allotted practices begin the staff will be out to several recruiting events starting Thursday, including the Nike Peach Jam.
In our latest update for Blue Devil Nation members, we take a look at who they will look at and how the recruiting class is shaping up as well as updates on next seasons team.
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One of the best sure-fire big man prospects in the nation is Vernon Carey. The scary thing is that the young man is just starting to reach his potential.
Carey is considered a can't miss one and done prospect and he has the nations blue blood programs listed in his final five schools.
Duke has stayed in touch with the Florida prospect where he regularly talks to Mike Krzyzewski and the Duke assistant coaches.
While some believe Duke to be the leader for his services, other schools continue to push hard as well.
The Blue Devils will be in dire need of big men next season with the expected departure of Marques Bolden. They continue to give maximum effort with concern to Carey and would like to team him with another bug man.
The last time I spoke to you was in Raleigh during the John Wall Invitational. Talk about how your game has changed since that time.
I am just trying to be more aggressive over the high school season and then to this summer. Just working on my game every week.
What do you do during the week and who do you train with?
I do it with one of the NBA trainers, Stan Remy and I workout with Dwayne Wade and Brandon Knight.
Wow, that is impressive. You have that down home Florida thing going on.
Yeah.
So, your final five per twitter is Duke, Kentucky North Carolina, Miami (FL), and Michigan State. Can you touch on who has been the most active of late in your recruitment?
Miami, they text me everyday and say I can bring a legacy to Miami. Coach Nate James and Mike Krzyzewski (knows how to pronounce it) texts me everyday to and says that I am a guy who can help lead the Duke program.
How did Duke say that they can use you in their system?
Yeah, like one and done guys like Marvin Bagley and those guys who played this year and are going to the NBA.
You see the success of teams like Duke and Kentucky with one and dones...
Ahem.
Is that an attractive situation for you?
It is.
When you get down to making a decision, is there any timeline on that or is it still early?
It's early, but I am trying to do it before high school season next year. I would like to make a decision by then, but I am not sure yet.
Vernon, being a highly rated player like you are guys will come after you hard. Who are some of the toughest competitors you have face on the circuit?
Guys like Keion Brooks (Mich. St. may lead IU and Kentucky) and really everybody. They're all coming at me hard.
Do you have an unofficial visits planned?
Maybe Miami, but just because they are close to home.
Just how far are you from the Miami campus?
Maybe thirty or forty minutes.
Yeah, that is close. Is that an advantage for them?
Some, but I will go where I feel like there is the best fit.
Who do you like in the NBA playoffs?
The Cav's. (Interview was done before the first game)
Do you pattern your game after any particular NBA guys?
I would say DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis. I like to watch them and how they play.
What do you hope to accomplish during your coming high school season?
Hopefully win a state championship and compete and win a national championship
Will you be attending the same high school, University School this season?
Yes.
Okay. Thanks for your time and good luck the rest of the summer and the upcoming Peach Jam.
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