A four-star name has been added to Duke’s fall visit calendar, and this one comes with plenty of competition.
Class of 2027 big man Deng Ngor has officially lined up a trip to Durham for the weekend of October 15, giving Jon Scheyer and his staff another chance to make an impression as they keep building toward future classes. Duke already landed the top 2026 class, and the Blue Devils are now turning more attention to what comes next while the season gets underway.
Ngor’s Duke visit is one of five currently on his schedule. He’ll also see Ohio State on September 5, Washington on September 18, Florida on September 22nd and St.
Bonaventure on November 16th. With 23 offers already in hand, he’s clearly a target for a long list of programs.
The scouting report from 247Sports paints the picture of a versatile forward with real upside. Ngor averaged 12 points per game during the 3SSB season, but his biggest shine came while helping Canada win gold at the FIBA U18 Americas. He’s described as a two-way forward with length in the open floor, bounce around the rim and a developing outside shot.
His three-point numbers showed that growth curve. Ngor hit 28% of his threes on just under four attempts per game in grassroots play, then jumped to 38% in FIBA competition. 247Sports also noted his soft touch, quick release and ability to work not just as a spot-up option, but in pick-and-pop actions as well.
There are still rough edges in his game. The report says he doesn’t have much of a first step off the bounce, though he uses long strides well through the lane and can also get by as a long jumper. It also points to developing strength and some unusual body mechanics, with high and wide hips, broad shoulders and long arms.
Even so, Ngor brings more than just length and skill. He was credited as a sneaky good passer, posting 2.6 assists against 2.2 turnovers, and as a budding defender who plays hard and stays active contesting shots. He’s also older for his grade, having turned 18 in February of 2008.
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