Moments ago, Vernon Carey Jr., the #2 overall player in the Class of 2019 according the 247Sports.com just committed to Duke:
WE GOT HIM, VERNON CAREY TO DUKE pic.twitter.com/dxasi3ylZS
— Barstool Blue Devils (@BarstoolBDevils) December 6, 2018
Carey is a 6′ 10″ center from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He chose the Blue Devils over Michigan State and North Carolina who were also in his final three.
Duke now has three commitments for the Class of 2019. Carey joins Wendell Moore (#24 overall) and Boogie Ellis (#36 overall).
The Blue Devils are also in hot pursuit of Isaiah Stewart and Matthew Hurt.