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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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Duke remained undefeated at 9-0 after a 67-66 win over Florida at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Duke’s backcourt produced little in the win, with Caleb Foster missing key late opportunities.
Cayden Boozer played only 10 minutes and was largely a non-factor against Florida.
Duke still relied on its frontcourt, with Boozer and Ngongba delivering early contributions.
Isiah Evans showed potential but remains streaky, especially from three.
Duke needs more consistent guard production to sustain success and NCAA title chances.
The team’s early-season success is contrasted by backcourt inconsistency.
Duke’s guards failed to provide significant scoring or assists in the Florida game.
Foster contributed in clutch moments against Arkansas but struggled versus Florida.
Coach staff must balance usage between frontcourt and backcourt to improve consistency.

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