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College basketball just witnessed one of the most stunning recruiting twists of the year. The nation’s No. 1 high school player — five-star forward Jayden Mitchell, a 6-foot-8 athletic marvel from Los Angeles, California — has officially flipped his commitment from the Kentucky Wildcats to the Duke Blue Devils, sending shockwaves through the NCAA landscape and igniting excitement in Durham.

Mitchell, who had been a long-standing Kentucky commit since early spring, announced the unexpected decision on social media Saturday night. His post read simply, “A new chapter. Same mission. #BlueDevilNation 💙😈.” Within minutes, the internet exploded — Duke fans celebrated wildly, while Kentucky supporters were left stunned and scrambling for answers.

Sources close to Mitchell say the decision came after a series of deep conversations with his family and a late push from Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, who reportedly visited the star prospect twice in September. Scheyer, known for his relentless recruiting style and player development success, was said to have emphasized Duke’s proven track record of preparing elite prospects for NBA stardom.

“Jayden fits everything we’re building at Duke — the energy, the competitiveness, and the desire to be great,” Scheyer said in a statement following the announcement. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome him into our brotherhood.”

For Kentucky head coach John Calipari, this marks a rare and painful recruiting loss. Mitchell was expected to be the centerpiece of Kentucky’s 2026 class, projected to lead another potential Final Four run. Recruiting insiders described Mitchell’s flip as “a program-altering moment” — one that could instantly tilt future power dynamics between two of college basketball’s most historic programs.

Mitchell, who averaged 27.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game last season, is widely viewed as a future top NBA lottery pick. His combination of size, explosiveness, and elite basketball IQ has drawn comparisons to recent Duke standouts like Jayson Tatum and Paolo Banchero.

In an interview shortly after his commitment video went live, Mitchell revealed a personal connection that influenced his decision. “Duke just felt like home,” he said. “Coach Scheyer believed in me from day one, and the family atmosphere around the program is special. I want to grow, win championships, and prepare for the next level — and Duke gives me that platform.”

Recruiting analysts across the country are already calling this move “one of the biggest flips of the decade.” Duke’s 2026 recruiting class now sits firmly atop national rankings, featuring multiple five-star prospects who could form one of the most talented rosters in modern college basketball history.

For Blue Devil fans, this commitment is more than just a victory on paper — it’s a statement of intent. Duke isn’t just rebuilding after Coach K’s era; they’re reloading, and doing it with style.

As Mitchell put it best: “The brotherhood is back — and we’re coming for everything.”