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Duke Basketball: Big-Time Prediction Appears for Phenom Cooper Flagg

Duke basketball's Cooper Flagg buzz appears to be growing louder.

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There are now nine 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions for Montverde Academy (Fla.) senior small forward Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 prospect in the 2024 class. They all point to Duke basketball, the 6-foot-9, 200-pound five-star's favorite team growing up, coming out on top.

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And the latest prediction came from national recruiting insider Travis Branham on Tuesday afternoon. Note that he tagged it with a "high" confidence level.

Why is that significant? Branham is 18-for-18 with his predictions in the 2024 cycle and 193-for-205 all-time. Furthermore, more times than not, once he enters a forecast, it's only a matter of hours or days until the recruit in question announces his decision.

Cooper Flagg has not named finalists but strongly hinted at them being Duke and UConn by visiting only those two programs. Most folks expect him to reveal his college choice between now and the start of the early signing period in November.

He was at Countdown to Craziness on Friday night, answered the Cameron Crazies' call to join them for the late portion of the Blue-White scrimmage, and posted a bunch of pics of his family in Duke basketball jerseys to Instagram on Monday night.

As things stand, including the nine from 247Sports, 16 experts between the Crystal Ball, Rivals FutureCast, and On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine have projected the outcome of the Cooper Flagg race.

All favor Duke.

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Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country on SI.com for more on the all-important Cooper Flagg sweepstakes and other Duke basketball recruiting news.

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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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