Duke Basketball Target Trevor Manhertz Announces Decision Date

The 6-foot-8 wing is down to Duke, Louisville, and Indiana as he prepares to reveal his college choice.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 2:07pm

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Christ School (N.C.) small forward Trevor Manhertz, a 4-star recruit in the 2027 class, has set a date to announce his college decision. The 6-foot-8, 185-pound prospect will reveal whether he's headed to Duke, Louisville, or Indiana on Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Why it matters

Manhertz, the son of former Duke associate athletics director Joe Manhertz, is a highly coveted recruit who has been considering reclassifying to the 2026 class. His decision will impact the Blue Devils' 2026 recruiting class, which has already landed four commitments.

The details

Manhertz visited Duke in late December and watched the Blue Devils defeat Georgia Tech. While Duke is considered his "dream school," the 247Sports Crystal Ball currently favors Indiana as the frontrunner for his commitment. Manhertz has also taken an official visit to Louisville.

  • Manhertz will announce his college decision on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET.
  • Manhertz visited Duke in late December 2025 and watched the Blue Devils play.
  • Manhertz took an official visit to Indiana in November 2025.

The players

Trevor Manhertz

A 4-star small forward in the 2027 class, currently ranked No. 52 overall, No. 15 at his position, and No. 3 in North Carolina on the 247Sports Composite. He is considering reclassifying to the 2026 class.

Jon Scheyer

The head coach of the Duke Blue Devils basketball team.

Joe Manhertz

Trevor Manhertz's father, who previously served as the associate athletics director at Duke University.

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What they’re saying

“It was Duke when I was growing up,”

— Trevor Manhertz

What’s next

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The takeaway

Manhertz's decision will be a closely watched recruitment, as the Blue Devils look to add another top-tier talent to their 2026 class. His potential reclassification also adds an extra layer of intrigue to his college choice.