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Duke Basketball Recruiting: Cooper Flagg Answers Cameron Crazies Call

Duke basketball target Cooper Flagg became an honorary member of the Cameron Crazies.

Matt Giles

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Montverde Academy (Fla.) five-star Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 prospect in the 2024 class, is on an official Duke basketball visit this weekend and attended the Blue Devils' Countdown to Craziness celebration on Friday night.

With a few minutes remaining in the team's Blue-White scrimmage, Duke's famed student section in Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Cameron Crazies, began the chant: "Cooper Flagg, sit with us!"

As one can see in the video at the top of this article or in the post below, the 6-foot-9, 200-pound small forward answered their call:

He walked from his seat next to the bench (where he was beside second-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and among seven other recruits on hand) across the baseline to the other side of the court.

Then he trotted along the sideline, high-fiving the Crazies before standing in the heart of the student section for the remainder of the scrimmage.

Blue Devil Country on SI.com was a few feet away, watching Flagg hoist the Cameron Crazies' iconic baby doll. He appeared to enjoy the evening, as the 16-year-old Maine native is an admitted lifelong Duke fan and had previously only been to campus on an unofficial visit.

Flagg has not named finalists. But the contenders appear to be the two schools that have hosted him this fall: Duke and UConn.

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And the expectation is he'll announce his decision in the days or weeks following this weekend's three-day stay in Durham.

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Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country on SI.com 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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