Five-Star Wing Bryson Howard Picks Duke Over UNC, Kentucky as First 2026 Commit

Overview

• Howard announced his decision Tuesday on a live CBS Sports stream, closing a recruitment that accelerated in recent months.
• The 6-foot-5 left-handed wing is the son of former NBA All-Star and Wake Forest standout Josh Howard.
• After entering last year unranked, he surged on the Nike EYBL circuit with 19.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 46.2% 3-point shooting, rising into the national top 20 across services.
• "I loved my visit to Duke," he told ESPN, noting time with players and coaches and that the program's pace and style fit his game.
• Scouting reports highlight elite shotmaking, vertical finishing and defensive potential, and Duke remains active on 2026 targets with five-star point guard Deron Rippey Jr. visiting this week.