Cooper Flagg, a highly-touted freshman and Rivals’ top recruit, has announced that he will be joining Duke’s basketball program. Flagg is joined by three other five-star recruits and two four-star recruits in the incoming class. This news comes after the departure of several high-profile players from last year’s roster, including Sean Stewart and TJ Power, who have entered the transfer portal.
The departure of these players, along with graduations and declarations for the NBA Draft, means that Duke is projected to return with only three players from last season’s Elite Eight team. These include junior guard Tyrese Proctor, sophomore guard Caleb Foster, and senior walk-on Stanley Borden. However, Duke is not discouraged by this news as they have signed a highly-touted freshman class that is expected to make a significant impact on the team.
In addition to the incoming freshmen, Duke is reportedly targeting several transfers to bolster their roster for next season. The team is aiming to make a strong push, especially with head coach Jon Scheyer entering his first season without any players from the Mike Krzyzewski era. Scheyer is looking to build upon the team’s recent success and take Duke to new heights on the court.
