RECRUITING WAVE: Duke Basketball Targets Kager Knueppel, Beckham Black as 2027 Class Battle HEATS Up

Duke Blue Devils target top-tier talent as Jon Scheyer launches the 2027 basketball recruiting campaign. Can the Blue Devils lock in another No. 1 class? JJ Jackson and recruiting insider Brandon Jenkins spotlight new scholarship offers—headlined by Kager Knueppel, whose family legacy could keep the Knueppel pipeline flowing, and dynamic point guard Beckham Black, brother of NBA guard Anthony Black. The discussion breaks down both players’ skill sets, potential program fits, and the unique brotherhood advantage that Duke brings to the recruiting battle. Key topics include the growing reliance on the transfer portal in college basketball, the ongoing roster construction dilemma with the NCAA’s eligibility uncertainty, and which rising stars like C.J. Rosser and Cayden Daughtry might be next on Duke’s radar. Brandon Jenkins provides insider insight into Duke’s player development priorities, the latest on 2026’s top-ranked class, and what upcoming events could shape the next generation of Blue Devils standouts. Twitter: @LO_BlueDevils | @_JJ_Jackson_ The Locked On Blue Devils Podcast with host JJ Jackson is a daily show that brings you the latest news & headlines from Duke Blue Devils Athletics. Every day, we will discuss the biggest stories from Duke Basketball and Football and feature special guests including athletes, coaches and insiders for an in-depth look. Locked On Blue Devils is a part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community:https://lockedonbluedevils.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.