2025 four-star forward Nik Khamenia was considered a lock to commit to Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins on Tuesday.
Instead, the 6’8 California native shocked the college basketball recruiting world by announcing his commitment to Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils, another huge win for the ACC powerhouse on the recruiting trail.
Khamenia is the No. 19 ranked prospect in the 2025 class according to 247Sports. He was choosing between a top three of Duke, UCLA, and Gonzaga, and also had offers from North Carolina, Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio State, Creighton, Oregon, and many others…