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Another Top Duke Basketball Target Ready to Announce

Duke basketball isn't the perceived frontrunner for five-star forward Dwayne Aristode.

Matt Giles

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The Duke basketball recruiters hosted Dwayne Aristode in late September. A few days later, the Brewster Academy (N.H.) senior included the Blue Devils in his top five, along with Arizona, Michigan State, Southern Cal, and NBL Next Stars.

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Aristode, a 6-foot-8, 215-pound five-star who ranks No. 18 overall on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, has visited all of his finalists.

And on his Saturday Instagram Story, Aristode revealed that he'll announce a winner in his recruitment on Sunday. According to the graphic, that announcement will come at 1:15 a.m. ET — presumably a typo, as 1:15 p.m. would make more sense if seeking to maximize the decision's reach.

For now, it looks unlikely that third-year Duke basketball head coach and his crew will add Dwayne Aristode to Friday's pair of 2025 commits in Columbus High School (Fla.) five-star guard Cayden Boozer and five-star forward Cameron Boozer, twin sons of 2001 Blue Devil national champion and two-time NBA All-Star forward Carlos Boozer.

After all, earlier this week, 247Sports national recruiting insider Travis Branham, who typically only enters a Crystal Ball prediction when all but certain of a race's outcome, put in a pick favoring Arizona to reel in Aristode. Plus, it's worth pointing out that Branham tagged his pro-Wildcats forecast with a "high" level of confidence.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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