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Duke basketball freshmen move in, two show off rooms

The nation's top-ranked class has arrived in Durham.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball's Cameron Indoor Stadium (Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports)
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This week, the Duke basketball program's official Twitter account teased the arrival of five-star freshman point guard Tyrese Proctor, the only member of the Blue Devils' seven-deep supreme 2022 recruiting class who was not in town over the summer.

Well, the Aussie landed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Wednesday, followed by the return of those newcomers who had gone back home for a couple of weeks after attending classes at Duke and practicing together in June and July.

Then on Friday afternoon, the Duke account tweeted a few photos capturing the "Move-In Day vibes," featuring two new Blue Devils, five-star center Dereck Lively II and five-star small forward Mark Mitchell, moving into their dorm rooms on the freshmen's East Campus:

An hour later, the account tweeted clips of Lively (nicknamed "D-LIVE") and Mitchell (aka "Easy") showing off their new pads and amenities:

Lively, a 7-footer from Philadelphia who finished No. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2022 Composite and is likely to start at the five-spot from the get-go, earned the unofficial honor here for "Quote of the Day":

"Devils, my Blue Devils out there, just remember that you can always change 'DEVIL' to 'D-LIVE' — you know who that is."

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Mitchell, a 6-foot-8 potent playmaker from Kansas City who finished No. 22 among his 2022 peers and should vie for playing time at the three and the four, provided a brief look at his partial shoe collection.

Expect more of these inside-look videos and pics from Duke in the coming days, weeks, and months as the 2022-23 Duke Blue Devils prepare for Jon Scheyer's first year as head coach. Their first game is on Nov. 7 at home against Jacksonville.

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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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