Duke Recruiting: Could Brandon McCoy and Jordan Smith Be a Package Deal?…
While there’s nothing confirmed yet, this bit of recruiting news is still worth keeping an eye on: longtime Duke target Brandon McCoy and fellow top prospect Jordan Smith are reportedly close friends and may be considering committing to the same school.
McCoy, a 6’4″ point guard, is currently ranked as the No. 2 overall player in the 2026 class and the top point guard. Smith, a 6’2″ shooting guard, holds the No. 6 overall ranking. McCoy hails from Bellflower, California, while Smith plays at Paul VI, a program with strong Duke ties—having sent players like Jeremy Roach, Trevor Keels, Darren Harris, and Patrick Ngongba to Durham.
The main quote of note comes from McCoy: “I want to play for a coach I trust, someone who wants the best for me.”
There’s an awkward section in the original source that jumps from discussing Duke to Louisville without any clear transition—so be ready for a confusing pivot when you read it.
While recruiting is always unpredictable—and even more so these days—it’s exciting to think that both McCoy and Smith might be eyeing a future in Duke blue.
