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Duke Basketball Recruiting: Thrilling Talent Announces Decision Time

The Duke basketball recruiters will get their answer from VJ Edgecombe this weekend.

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At No. 5 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite, Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.) guard VJ Edgecombe is the highest-ranked undecided recruit in the class. But the prime Duke basketball target won't be on the board much longer, as he told On3's Joe Tipton on Friday that he'll reveal a winner in his recruitment this weekend.

Edgecombe, who has been down to a final three of Duke, Baylor, and Kentucky since late December, is competing at the talent-rich Hoophall Classic in Massachusetts. He plans to announce his decision live at halftime of the game between Montverde Academy (Fla.) and Prolific Prep (Calif.), tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET Sunday (ESPN2). 

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At the time of this article's publishing, all five entered picks between the 247Sports Crystal Ball and Rivals FutureCast project Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils to prevail over the Bears and Wildcats for Edgecombe's services. However, several insiders haven't counted out Baylor or Kentucky completely.

The 6-foot-5, 180-pound five-star, a high-flying showman, received a Duke basketball offer in early July and was on an official visit the same weekend as Countdown to Craziness in October.

VJ Edgecombe's visit with the Blue Devils coincided with visits from all five heralded 2024 prospects who have since signed their national letter of intent and comprise the nation's top-ranked recruiting haul.

Scheyer and his crew have a chance to solidify that ranking on Sunday.

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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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