​Matt Giles reports that Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, among others, recently attended a high-stakes matchup featuring two leading 2027 prospects: Beckham Black and Duke’s latest pledge, Kager Knueppel. Black, who just helped Team USA clinch gold at the FIBA U17 World Cup, shares the court with another Duke connection in Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje. The pair were part of a Las Vegas EYBL circuit game where Knueppel’s Team Herro took on AB Elite, the team led by Black.
In the game, Black posted 18 points, four rebounds, and six assists, delivering a well-rounded performance that underscored his versatility and playmaking ability. Knueppel, by contrast, endured a more challenging outing, managing only five points on the night. Despite Knueppel’s struggles, Team Herro managed a dramatic comeback, seizing momentum with a 9-0 run that culminated in a one-point victory, 52-15, in a contest that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Duke fans and college basketball observers are keeping a close eye on Black’s recruitment as he continues to accumulate offers from a broad spectrum of programs. However, there hasn’t been a clear frontrunner emerged for his services, leaving the door open for continued speculation and interest from elite programs nationwide.
For those who want to revisit the action, you can watch the full game between Team Herro and AB Elite and draw your own conclusions about how these players performed in a high-stakes AAU showcase. This recap draws from coverage originally published by Duke Wire, which noted that Scheyer’s presence at the AAU showcase was part of a broader effort to scout rising talent in the 2027 class, particularly in the context of Duke’s ongoing recruiting strategy and development pipeline.