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Elite Prep Officially Eliminates Duke Basketball From Race

One of the earliest 2025 Duke basketball targets is down to a final three that doesn't include the Blue Devils.

Matt Giles

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La Lumiere School (Ind.) forward Jalen Haralson reported an offer from Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer in July 2023. And the 6-foot-7, 210-pound five-star routinely named the Blue Devils among his most active suitors for roughly a year.

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But those Duke basketball mentions stopped at some point this summer. Plus, it became evident that Haralson had no plans to visit the Blue Devils as he announced scheduled trips elsewhere in recent months.

Even so, Haralson, now ranking No. 13 overall and No. 1 in Indiana on the 247Sports 2025 Composite, still had Duke in the top nine he revealed in March, along with Auburn, Michigan State, Kansas, Indiana, Gonzaga, Purdue, Missouri, and Notre Dame.

On Monday afternoon, though, Jalen Haralson trimmed that list to three, effectively ruling out any possibility of ending up in Durham. The versatile wing's finalists are Notre Dame, Michigan State, and Indiana.

He unveiled them in the following post, noting that he'll announce a winner on Wednesday:

Meanwhile, Scheyer and his assistants have yet to land a 2025 commit. That said, they appear to be among the top contenders for a handful of top-shelf talents, including the heralded twin sons of 2001 Duke basketball national champion Carlos Boozer in Columbus High School (Fla.) five-star forward Cameron Boozer and five-star guard Cayden Boozer.

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Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more Duke basketball recruiting news.

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Matt Giles

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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