When Mike Krzyzewski hung up his whistle after the 2021-22 season, some wondered if Duke's recruiting dominance would fade. Jon Scheyer has answered that question with a resounding no.

The Blue Devils' head coach has assembled the top-ranked 2026 recruiting class, and 247Sports' final rankings confirm the hype. Three Duke signees landed in the top 25, with four cracking the top 100—a testament to Scheyer's ability to keep the program's pipeline flowing.

Leading the charge is Cameron Williams, a 6-foot-11 forward from Phoenix who checks in at No. 4 overall. The top-ranked power forward in the class, Williams brings natural shooting touch and impressive length. If he lives up to expectations, he could become Duke's third straight ACC Freshman of the Year, following in the footsteps of Cooper Flagg and Cameron Boozer. Expect him to slot right into the starting lineup from day one.

Point guard Deron Rippey Jr. holds the No. 11 spot as the top-ranked player at his position. Meanwhile, shooting guard Bryson Howard—a 6-foot-4 scorer—finished at No. 21 after dropping six spots in the final update. At No. 91, 7-foot-1 IMG Academy center Maxime Meyer rounds out the top 100 signees.

Duke might have had another top-25 talent in center Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, but he's unranked because he played professionally for FC Barcelona before committing. Still, 247Sports analyst Finkelstein gave him a five-star grade based on film and in-person evaluations. "Had he played in the States and been considered for the Top 150, he would have been in the conversation as the top center in the class," Finkelstein told TheDevilsDen.com, adding Boumtje Boumtje would rank higher than any current center in the national rankings.

For Duke fans, the future looks bright—and deep. With this haul, Scheyer is proving the Blue Devils aren't just reloading; they're building a dynasty for the next era.