The Blue Devils added a second commitment to the class of 2017 on Thursday afternoon when five star scoring guard Gary Trent Jr. picked Duke.

Duke has earned a commitment from five star scoring guard Gary Trent. The 6-foot-5, 210 pound prospect currently attending Prolific Prep in Napa, California announced his decision as part of ESPN’s Recruiting Nation Signing Day Special.

"The thing about Duke, it was the brotherhood," said Trent. "Coach K and the opportunity. You can't turn it down."

Trent picked Duke over other finalists Michigan State and UCLA, and also had offers from high major programs such as Arizona, Kansas, Kentucky, Baylor, Oregon, Ohio State, and Wisconsin.

He is rated as the nation’s No. 11 overall prospect and the second best shooting guard in they country according to the 247Sports.com composite ranks.

The addition of Trent gives Duke a strong wing combination for the class of 2017, as the newest Blue Devil joins four star Georgia prospect Alex O’Connell as committed players. Duke will, of course, be facing heavy roster turnover from this season to next as players such as Grayson Allen, Matt Jones, and Jayson Tatum are most assuredly departing to either graduation or the NBA Draft.

Freshman Frank Jackson could also consider an early departure in June depending on how the upcoming season plays out, though most expect Jackson to be back as the starting point guard for next year’s team.

So what kind of player are the Blue Devils getting?

“He’s one of the premier shooting guards in the country,” said 247Sports’ Andrew Slater. “He’s a lethal scorer at all three levels. He was formerly known for his three-point prowess, but has improved his ability to score in the low-post using natural strength and 6'6" frame. Trent also moves well without the ball searching for spots in the mid-range area and has become a better passer. Defensively his effort has improved and is slightly above average. He’s done a better job of filling passing lanes and using his physicality against his opponent. Trent also has a very good Basketball IQ and a very strong work ethic.”

As has been the case with many Blue Devils in recent years, Trent is a multipole gold medal winner within the Team USA program. This past summer he competed with the U17 team at the Wold Championships and started all seven games, averaging 12.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. We spoke with Team USA Head Coach and Youth Director, Don Showalter previously about Trent’s strengths.

"He's gonna be a pro,” said Showalter. “He's in the same category as Wendell (Carter, Jr.) and Kevin (Knox). He's very gifted, but he sometimes struggles a bit with his shot. By the same token, however, he does it in a way that he doesn't let it bother him. He just moves on to the next shot and he does not force shots. He's not gonna come down and jack up shots that he can't make. The shots he takes are good shots. He's got a great mindset for the game. He's a really good competitor. He's a really good rebounder for a guard.“

Trent’s father, Gary Trent, Sr., played in the NBA for nine seasons with Portland, Toronto, Dallas, and Minnesota.

Duke associate head coach Jeff Capel was the lead recruiter for Trent.