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Two Potential Duke Basketball Players Watch Blue Devils Deflate Gators
- Duke hosted Caden Pierce and Jordan Smith Jr. on campus as the Blue Devils pursued early 2026 targets.
- Pierce is transferring from Princeton and remains near the transfer portal chatter around Duke.
- Jordan Smith Jr. is highly ranked and has Duke among his top-six choices.
- The visit occurred around Duke's 67-66 win over the defending national champion Florida Gators.
- Piers and Smith Jr. drew attention for their proximity to Duke’s recruiting pipeline and staff connections.
- Duke supports a 2026 class with several high-profile signees already committed.
- Media coverage cited Blue Devils Nation and Duke Blue Devils On SI as key tracking sources.
- The reporting notes no fixed decision timeline yet for Pierce or Smith Jr.
- The visits occurred as Duke continues to position itself in the 2026 recruitment landscape.
- Duke's current signees and connections are highlighted as part of the program's evolving recruiting approach.
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