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Duke Basketball: Jon Scheyer Sits Courtside for Unbelievable Prep

Duke basketball's premier recruiting target never fails to amaze.

Matt Giles

Duke Basketball: Jon Scheyer Sits Courtside for Unbelievable Prep
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On Wednesday morning at Peach Jam in North Augusta, S.C., Cooper Flagg outproduced Nightrydas Elite (Fla.) star forward and fellow 2025 Duke basketball offer holder Cameron Boozer in leading Maine United to a 73-65 upset victory and a 2-0 start at the annual prep showcase.

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Then on Thursday afternoon, Flagg posted his most otherworldly box score of the week. Perhaps he was saving his best performance for the first time that college suitors were allowed inside the Riverview Activities Center.

With second-year Blue Devil head coach Jon Scheyer near halfcourt along with assistants Chris Carrawell and Jai Lucas, the 6-foot-8, 200-pound five-star hybrid forward displayed his magic in every facet of the game.

Yes, the 16-year-old phenom, a Maine native and lifelong Duke basketball enthusiast who attends Blue Devil-friendly Montverde Academy (Fla.), legitimately flirted with a quadruple-double. He totaled 38 points, 16 rebounds, 12 blocks, and six assists, playing all 32 minutes in a 71-68 win over ProSkills.

The NBA's official Twitter account was one of many that took notice:

And he did so efficiently, shooting 14-for-24 from the field and 10-for-12 at the charity stripe while committing only two turnovers and one foul. Moreover, this time, the shot-blocking extraordinaire decided to come up clutch on the defensive end of the floor.

Cooper Flagg already supplanted Cameron Boozer, the son of 2001 Blue Devil national champ Carlos Boozer and twin brother to five-star 2025 combo guard Cayden Boozer, atop two of the four brand-name recruiting sites' 2025 rankings.

Assuming his dominance continues the rest of the week (Maine United is 3-0 entering its bout against PSA Cardinals at noon ET Friday), chances are he overtakes Boozer at No. 1 on the 247Sports 2025 Composite in the coming weeks.

Although no 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions exist for Cooper Flagg yet, the two picks entered into the Rivals FutureCast see Scheyer and his Blue Devils coming out on top.

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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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