Two pledges in just over 24 hours, including a five-star pledge from a junior, were the result of Duke's commitment to the elite junior on Friday.
A five-star junior point guard from Australia has committed to Duke.
Kentucky, Ohio State, and Memphis were included in the final four, as was Duke.
I think it's his best fit. The style of play fits him very well, according to Mergin Sina, his coach at Gill St. Bernard's School in New Jersey. There is a lot ofVersatility on both ends. The whole staff came when Duke recruited him. They were very serious early in the process.
Mgbako is the top small forward in the country. In 12 games with the NJ Scholars grassroots program on the Nike EYBL circuit, Mgbako averaged 16.0 points and 4.0 rebound.
He was an impact in the transition game and made a name for himself as a spot-up shooter. His jumper has shot mechanics and strong leg elevation.
He will be effective as a shooter. Mgbako is a dangerous shooter because he combines excellent size as a small forward with a clean release and confident mechanics.
He can be used in dribble hand-offs, ball-screens or spotting up off dribble penetration. His jumper sets up his game.
He wants to become more fluid with the ball after catching in the half-court.
He has taken the next step with his ball-handling and rebound.
At this point in the cycle, Mgbako is the highest ranked junior. Sean Stewart, Caleb Foster, andJared McCain are also in the group.
Five of the nine five-star players are headed to Durham. The new Duke coach has a huge lead in the race to be the top recruiting class in 2023.
Of the 11 players who have committed to the Blue Devil, eight were ranked as five-star prospects, with 10 of the 11 inside the ESPN 100.
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