Colton Hiller Is Ranked No. 3 in America and Already Calling Duke His "Dream School"

Jon Scheyer and Duke basketball haven't handed out a single offer yet on the 2027 or 2028 recruiting trail, but they've got one monster prospect locked in their sights. Colton Hiller, a 2028 five-star out of Coatesville Area High School in Pennsylvania, has already made it crystal clear that the Blue Devils are on his radar and he's expecting to hear from Durham when the NCAA opens the recruiting window on June 15.

Here's the wild part: Hiller still has over a month before he even turns 16. The 6-foot-6, 210-pound forward has already collected well over a dozen offers according to 247Sports, and he's ranked No. 3 overall and No. 1 in Pennsylvania on the 247Sports 2028 Composite. When asked about his growing list of suitors, Hiller name-dropped the major programs coming after him hard: "Duke, BYU, Clemson, Villanova, Oregon, Louisville , all of them , a lot, a lot." But it's clear where his heart is leaning. He's already referred to Duke as a "dream school."

Duke Made an Impression in February

Hiller has already gotten a taste of what Scheyer's program is about. He visited Duke back in late February when the Blue Devils knocked off Michigan, the eventual national champion, 68-63 in Washington, D.C. That visit clearly resonated. Combined with the reputation of the program and what Hiller's heard from Scheyer's staff, Duke sits at the top of his list heading into June 15 when things officially kick off.

The Kid Is Playing at an Elite Level Right Now

Hiller isn't just getting recruited because of his size or pedigree. He's actually putting up numbers. Across his first two games for PSA Cardinals this spring, facing mostly rising high school seniors, he averaged 21.0 points and 5.0 rebounds while shooting 42.9 percent from the field. His three-point shot needs work (3-for-11), but the overall game is there.

Eric Bossi from 247Sports put it best: "Hiller looks to have gotten a little taller while leaning out since the fall, and his impact on the game is undeniable. He can shoot, he's a fabulous passer, he gets to the rim, and the level of self-confidence that he has shines through. Other players react positively to playing with him, and you can tell that he commands the respect of teammates and opponents."

Now that Scheyer has locked in his roster for next season, expect Duke to turn up the heat on Hiller and other top targets over the coming months. The kid's already got his eye on Durham. This one's far from over.

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