Duke secures commitment from top international prospect Luke Paul
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Duke Blue Devils have received a commitment from Luke Paul, a prominent 6-foot-6 point guard from Australia. Paul, who currently plays for the Cairns Taipans in the NBL, made his announcement during a segment on ESPN with analyst Brian Windhorst. He had a standout performance at the U17 FIBA World Cup, averaging 15.3 points, 7.1 assists, and 6.4 rebounds, leading Australia to a bronze medal. Paul plans to stay in the NBL for the upcoming season before joining Duke for the 2027-28 campaign. His commitment raises questions about the recruitment of other top prospects, including No. 1 overall prospect Beckham Black.
- •Luke Paul plays for the Cairns Taipans in the NBL.
- •He averaged 15.3 points and 7.1 assists at the U17 FIBA World Cup.
- •Paul plans to join Duke for the 2027-28 season.
- •His commitment could affect the recruitment of Beckham Black.
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"Luke Paul, an intriguing international prospect has committed to Duke. Paul is expected to be a first-round pick in the 2028 NBA Draft.
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