Meleek Thomas, a highly sought-after basketball recruit, has been identified as a promising prospect for Duke’s 2025 wishlist. Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 175 pounds, the five-star guard from Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania has garnered significant attention from the Blue Devils.
Thomas has previously expressed his admiration for the Blue Devils in interviews, including Duke in his list of top 12 potential colleges last summer. He has also indicated a desire to visit Durham on multiple occasions. However, in a recent interview with Rivals’ Rob Cassidy, Thomas did not mention Duke when discussing his upcoming plans to visit colleges. Instead, he listed UConn, Arkansas, and Indiana as the schools he intends to visit, in addition to previous visits to Pitt, Auburn, Kentucky, and Penn State.
It is essential to acknowledge that Thomas, ranked No. 6 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, appears to be proceeding cautiously with the recruitment process. Although he has not mentioned Duke in recent discussions, it may be premature to rule out the possibility of him considering the university.
Notably, none of the eight Duke basketball targets in the class have committed to any school yet, and none have publicly ruled out Duke from their list of potential colleges. The other seven targets, all of whom are five-star prospects, are also being pursued by several top college basketball programs.
The Duke basketball community eagerly anticipates updates on the recruiting process, and fans are encouraged to stay informed by following Blue Devil Country on SI for the latest news and developments.
The recruitment of Meleek Thomas and other top prospects is a significant process for both the players and the colleges vying for their talents. As the young athletes make decisions regarding their future in collegiate basketball, the developments in the coming months will be of great interest.