Duke’s recruiting push for the 2028 class is already picking up speed, and the latest name on the board is a big one: five-star small forward Colton Hiller.
Hiller, a Pennsylvania native, said over the weekend on social media that the Blue Devils had officially extended an offer. The move adds another high-profile program to his growing list, which now stands at 26 offers and includes Duke, Alabama, Florida State, Auburn, Kansas, North Carolina, and Virginia among others.
At 6-foot-6 and 210 pounds, Hiller has turned himself into one of the country’s premier young prospects at Coatesville Area High School. Per the 247Sports recruiting rankings, he sits at No. 3 nationally, No. 3 among small forwards, and No. 1 in Pennsylvania.
In an interview with The Devils Den, Hiller described how his game has evolved and pointed to one NBA player he studies closely.
"Yeah, I used to just be a guy who would put up a lot of shots from outside, but I expanded my game this past high school season," Hiller said. "I had the ball in my hands a lot, so I was definitely working on expanding my game and that was one of the ways I did that through the mid-range."
And when asked which NBA player he studies most, he did not hesitate: "I watch Luka Doncic a ton. That's how I want to play."
Duke’s early activity in the 2028 class fits a bigger picture for Jon Scheyer and his staff. The Blue Devils have been aggressive during the summer, making contact as soon as the open contact period began and now starting to send out offers as they build toward a class that could become especially important.
With a smaller 2027 class likely on the way, plus the top 2026 class and a strong transfer portal haul already in hand, the 2028 group is shaping up to be a major focus. Getting an early foothold there matters, and Hiller is now part of that picture.
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