It’s hard to overstate how much midfield talent and athleticism Duke has coming in next August, with Askeroglu being one of seven Blue Devil commits ranked inside the Top 35 overall of last summer’s Top 100, which will be updated later this year. Earning co-MVP honors at midfield on Monday, he tallied three goals across two games, routinely beating his man as he’s done time and time again over the years. Oozing with quick-twitch athleticism, Askeroglu has “shades of Andrew McAdorey,” according to one P9 coach, a comparison that’s not farfetched at all . He’s lethal when he puts his foot in the ground, applying relentless pressure with the ball in his stick. At one point, he buried a gorgeous step-back hammer from deep. Expect him to keep trending upward while facing tougher competition at The Woodlands for his senior season under Anthony DeMaio.

Alek Askeroglu Alek Askeroglu 5'8" | 165 lbs | M | Right Hand The Woodlands | 2026 #31 Nation TX earned THSLL All-State in 2024 at Cy-United totaling 64 points with 37 goals & 27 assists. He had a fruitful freshman spring season on Varsity in 2023 scoring & assisting goals, forcing turnovers as well as helping the team in the clear. Alek breaks pressure as an authoritative scorer. He is one of the best midfielders in Texas who can create for himself. Askeroglu moves swiftly on the field with quality stick-work & passing. He is a speedy midfielder who posted timed runs: 4.6 (40-yard dash) & 11.44 (100-meter sprint). Alek is dangerous in the ride where he drops back then he moves like a flash to pick off passes from the goalie or cause disruption in the midfield. Students of the game in the ACC know on average a turnover in the middle of the field is usually worth half a goal. Askeroglu is one of the most highly touted prospects to ever come out of the city (Houston) & he rips the ball! A consensus 4-star prospect & top-100 player in his class. Verbally committed to Duke.

Athletic and well-built, Askeroglu packs a punch albeit in a 5’8, 165-pound frame. With a powerful lower body (it’s no surprise he’s a track athlete and football standout), Askeroglu can absolutely bring it with his outside shot and was a force when sweeping. When defenders were unable to get their hands on him, the ball often found the back of the net. He was really impressive in both the semifinals and championship and like James, he’s continued to play exceptional lacrosse at Showtime this week.