Asa Montgomery Commits to Duke for 2027

Asa Montgomery has committed to Duke, giving coach Jon Scheyer’s program its third reported pledge in the 2027 recruiting class and adding a highly ranked forward to the Blue Devils’ next group. Montgomery confirmed his decision Wednesday through ESPN reporter Paul Biancardi and Rivals reporter Joe Tipton, according to reports. The five-star prospect is listed at No. 8 overall in the 247Sports Composite for the 2027 class. ESPN’s SC Next 100 ranks him No. 7, a placement in a separate ranking system. The 6-foot-7 forward attends Hillgrove High School in Powder Springs, Georgia. He chose Duke after making official visits to Georgia Tech, LSU, North Carolina and UConn, as well as Duke. Montgomery told ESPN that he had viewed Duke as a dream school since childhood and said Scheyer had been candid with him during the recruiting process. Duke’s other reported commitments in the class are forward Kager Knueppel and Australian guard Luke Paul. Montgomery is the highest-ranked player in the 2027 class reported to have committed so far, according to one account citing the 247Sports Composite. His pledge extends a run in which Duke has brought in a top-10 prospect in seven consecutive...