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Duke basketball: High-flying recruit talks 'dream school'

Another 2024 Duke basketball offer might be close at hand.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball: High-flying recruit talks 'dream school'
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On Jan. 11, Combine Academy (N.C.) junior Rakease Passmore will be in Durham for an unofficial visit to the Duke basketball program when the Blue Devils host Pitt in Cameron Indoor Stadium. While the 6-foot-5, 180-pound four-star has not reported an offer from head coach Jon Scheyer, there seems no doubt he'd like one.

Moreover, members of the Duke staff have shown up a couple of times in recent months to watch the electric small forward showcase his 46-inch vertical leap and budding repertoire.

Passmore, who ranks No. 47 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite and boasts nearly two dozen offers spanning most of the country, has noted his attraction to the Duke basketball program on several occasions. And he did so again this week in his chat with 247Sports' Travis Branham.

"It's been pretty good," Passmore told Branham about the interest coming from Duke. "I have been watching Duke since I started playing basketball in the eighth grade. It's going to be big-time to go there. It's like my dream school. I haven't talked to [Scheyer] yet, but I have talked to the assistants. He came to a game and told me what I had to work on and stuff like that, my left hand and shot from three."

Although Rakease Passmore has not named finalists and does not appear to be in a hurry to pick a school, he mentioned to Branham that Indiana, Kansas, NC State, Oregon, and Tennessee are among his most active suitors.

The Blue Devils have a verbal commitment from one 2024 recruit, Paul VI Catholic High School (Va.) four-star small forward Darren Harris, and offers out to seven undecided prospects in the class.

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Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country for more Duke basketball recruiting updates.

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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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