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Duke basketball: High-flying recruit joins Cameron Crazies

Rakease Passmore appeared to enjoy his Duke basketball visit.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball: High-flying recruit joins Cameron Crazies
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The Cameron Crazies helped inspire Duke basketball's come-from-behind 77-69 win at home over the Pitt Panthers on Wednesday night. And the program's famed student section even found time to chip in with Blue Devil recruiting efforts.

Combine Academy (N.C.) small forward Rakease Passmore, an energetic playmaker who sports a reported 46-inch vertical leap and ranks No. 47 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite, was on an unofficial visit and sat behind the Duke basketball bench for most of the game.

During the under-four timeout in the second half, the Crazies chanted for the 6-foot-5, 180-pound four-star to join them on the other side of the court. Passmore answered the call:

He appeared to appreciate the experience of standing with the students, feeling Cameron Indoor Stadium erupt as a Duke lineup of four freshmen and one sophomore secured the victory against a Pitt bunch stocked with grad transfers.

Although Rakease Passmore is not one of the six undecided high school juniors holding an offer from first-year Blue Devil head coach Jon Scheyer, it wouldn't be a surprise if he lands one soon. The staff in Durham has kept in touch and showed up to watch him play; meanwhile, he's repeatedly referred to Duke as his "dream school."

So if Scheyer and his crew enter the Passmore sweepstakes, which already includes roughly two dozen suitors, it stands to reason that they could immediately be among the frontrunners.

For now, Paul VI Catholic (Va.) four-star small forward Darren Harris is the Blue Devils' only 2024 commit.

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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