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WATCH: Huge Duke Basketball Recruit Delivers Violent Dunk

Flory Bidunga looks like a must-get gem for the Duke basketball recruiters.

Matt Giles

WATCH: Huge Duke Basketball Recruit Delivers Violent Dunk
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Kokomo (Ind.) rising senior Flory Bidunga's length, hands, skills, and mobility in the open court bring to mind legendary Duke basketball big man Elton Brand.

And it's safe to say the 6-foot-9, 220-pound aggressor, the latest recruit to receive an offer from the Blue Devils, displayed his strength at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in Orlando, Fla., this week.

Most notably, on Thursday, the five-star southpaw hammered home the following dunk after engaging his vice-like grip to secure an offensive rebound in traffic, spinning toward the basket with a power dribble to get in position to use his left hand, and rising over the helpless defender.

He caught a body, literally.

No flexing afterward, though. No showboating. Instead, he helped his humbled opponent off the floor and continued about his business. 

Flory Bidunga boasts over a dozen offers and ranks No. 4 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite, making him the second-highest-ranked Blue Devil target in the class behind Don Bosco Prep (N.J.) five-star combo guard Dylan Harper.

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Recent chatter and predictions suggest Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff are now the frontrunners for the Congo native following his official visit with the Blue Devils a few weeks ago. On3's Jamie Shaw entered his Duke pick in early June. Then within the past 10 days, two experts at Rivals have followed suit.

The coveted bruiser has said in multiple interviews that he hopes to decide on a college sometime before his senior year of high school begins in August. For now, he's yet to name finalists.

Meanwhile, Duke basketball's 2024 recruiting collection consists of two early pledges: North Meck (N.C.) five-star small forward Isaiah Evans and Paul VI Catholic (Va.) four-star small forward Darren Harris.

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Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country 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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