Star-studded Duke basketball freshman center Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, who didn't turn 17 until May, arrived in Durham this past summer so early that he plans to spend two years in college before becoming old enough to be eligible for the NBA Draft. And as Jon Scheyer made clear to Duke Blue Devils On SI at ACC Tipoff in Charlotte earlier this month, his expectation is that Boumtje Boumtje won't be the last highly advanced talent to choose such a two-year path in the coming years.

One prime Blue Devil target who has reportedly long been considering that route is Coatesville Area High School (Pa.) junior small forward Colton Hiller, a 6-foot-6, 210-pound five-star currently stacking up at No. 2 overall on the 247Sports 2028 Composite.…