5-Star Forward Bryson Howard Commits Duke 2026 Class

Five-star small forward Bryson Howard, the son of former NBA All-Star Josh Howard, committed to Duke on Oct. 21, giving Jon Scheyer his first pledge in the 2026 class. The 6-foot-5, 188-pound left-handed wing (reported 6-foot-11 wingspan) is a consensus top-15 recruit (No. 12 nationally) after a breakout spring/summer on the EYBL where he averaged roughly 19–21 points per game and shot in the mid-40s from three. Howard chose Duke over Kentucky and North Carolina following an official visit to Durham, saying the program’s “Brotherhood” and fit with Scheyer’s system made him feel at home. Scouts praise his shooting mechanics, length, ability to finish through contact, lob-threat upside and two-way impact, traits that project well to Duke’s up-tempo, analytics-minded scheme. The commitment provides early momentum for Scheyer as Duke aims to keep building another elite freshman class while continuing to pursue other top 2026 targets. Howard announced his decision live on the CBS Sports College Basketball channel after a recruitment that saw him rise from unranked to a five-star prospect.