
<p>For those who wondered what recruiting would look like as Duke transitioned from <a href="https://coachk.com/">Mike Krzyzewski</a> to <a href="https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jon-scheyer/4161">Jon Scheyer</a>, well, early returns look positive.</p>



<p>In his first full cycle as head coach, Scheyer already has four players ranked in the <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/rankings/consensus-player/basketball/2023/">2023 On3 Consensus</a> top-25 committed. Forward <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/mackenzie-mgbako-81211/">Mackenzie Mgbako</a>, post <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/sean-stewart-105663/">Sean Stewart</a>, guard <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jared-mccain-56699/">Jared McCain</a>, and point guard <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/caleb-foster-16985/">Caleb Foster</a> comprise the class to this point. Duke’s 2023 class is currently ranked third in <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/rankings/consensus-team/basketball/2023/">On3’s team rankings.</a></p>



<p>There is some positional versatility in this class. Mackenzie Mgbako is a smooth shooter who can toggle between both forward positions. Sean Stewart is a rugged post who can play the four and five depending on the lineup type. Jared McCain is a score-first guard but can get a team into sets. And as a 6-foot-5 point guard, Caleb Foster shoots it well enough to play off the ball as well.</p>



<h2 id="h-duke-s-depth-chart">Duke’s depth chart</h2>



<p>In 2022, Duke brought in a seven-man freshman class that ranked No. 1 overall in the <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/rankings/consensus-team/basketball/2022/">2022 On3 recruiting rankings</a>. The interesting part is figuring out who will be in Durham for multiple years.</p>



<p>Guard <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/tyrese-proctor-150348/">Tyrese Proctor</a>, wing <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jaden-schutt-52691/">Jaden Schutt</a>, and center <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/christian-reeves-23126/">Christian Reeves</a> each should expect to be in town for multiple years. Heading into the season, one would think four-star forward <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/mark-mitchell-83480/">Mark Mitchell</a> would be on the multi-year plan.</p>



<p>That leaves On3’s No. 1 ranked <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/kyle-filipowski-76582/">Kyle Filipowski</a>, and On3 consensus five-stars <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/dariq-whitehead-30143/">Dariq Whitehead </a>and <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/dereck-lively-ii-34627/">Dereck Lively</a>. All three could go either way. However, at this point, one would assume that at least two of the three depart early for the first round of the NBA Draft.</p>



<h2 id="h-how-will-duke-close">How will Duke close?</h2>



<p>That leaves one spot open in the 2023 class. We know movement could still happen, transfers out, and further roster management.</p>



<p>With Dereck Lively and Kyle Filipowski each potentially moving on, expect Duke to be on the look for a true five. They are in luck because the five is a little deeper in 2023 than initially thought.</p>



<p>We know Duke has offered only two centers in 2023, On3’s No. 21 <strong><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jp-estrella--150992/">JP Estrella</a></strong> and No. 8 <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/xavier-booker-147256/">Xavier Booker</a>. One source told me recently, at this point, to look for 6-foot-11 JP Estrella to be at the top of the recruiting board. Estrella is originally from Maine and will play his senior season at Wolfeboro (NH) Brewster Academy. </p>



<p>Estrella has taken official visits to Tennessee and Marquette. He has an official visit set with Iowa and is setting a date with Duke.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jp-estrella--150992/">Estrella is ranked No. 21 by On3, which is 20 spots higher than where the industry-standard On3 Consensus has Estrella, at 41.</a></p>



<h2 id="h-estrella-s-scouting-report">Estrella’s scouting report</h2>



<p>JP Estrella has good size, and he moves extremely well, both vertically and laterally. The 6-foot-11 post is competitive on the block; he understands angles and has good footwork on both sides of the ball. He can step out and comfortably knock down shots off the catch and is a good area rebounder. The native of Maine works hard on the defensive end. He will need to continue adding weight, which should lead to improved lateral quickness. There is a lot to like here as a stretch big who can finish over his left and right shoulders with toughness around the basket and some pop.</p>


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