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Duke Basketball: Towering Recruit Shows Off Blue Devil Threads

Elite center Khaman Maluach appears to be all smiles in Duke basketball jerseys.

Matt Giles

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The outcome of the Duke basketball contest that Khaman Maluach attended wasn't ideal for the Blue Devils. But despite Saturday night's 80-76 loss to unranked Pitt, as the NBA Academy Africa five-star center watched from behind the Duke bench, it appears he enjoyed what was his first official visit to any school.

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Maluach, a 7-foot-2, 235-pound versatile big man who landed a Blue Devil offer in August before announcing his decision to reclassify from 2025 in December, now ranks No. 15 overall among On3's 2024 Top Basketball Recruits. And his only other reported college suitors are UCLA and Georgetown, although the pro route is in play.

On Monday evening, Khaman Maluach posted pictures from his Duke basketball visit on social media. They are of him on Coach K Court in Cameron Indoor Stadium, posing in various Blue Devil gear and jerseys, including "The Brotherhood" getup with the gothic-style script.

As one can see below, he captioned the pics, "THE BROTERHOOD?😈😈#notcommitted":

If Maluach picks the Blue Devils, he'd become Duke's sixth prize in the 2024 cycle. The program's early signees include the top-ranked high school senior in phenom forward Cooper Flagg, along with fellow five-star forwards Kon Knueppel and Isaiah Evans, plus five-star center Patrick Ngongba II and four-star wing Darren Harris.

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They comprise the No. 1 collection in the country, a title they'll likely retain regardless of where Khaman Maluach, the only remaining 2024 target for Blue Devil head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff, decides to play next season.

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Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country on SI.com for more on the Khaman Maluach sweepstakes and other 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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