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Duke Basketball: Towering Overseas Talent Now Set to Visit Blue Devils

Duke basketball may add up to two more pieces to its top-ranked 2024 collection.

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According to a post from 247Sports' Adam Rowe on Friday evening, NBA Academy Africa center Khaman Maluach plans to be in Durham for a Duke basketball visit "later this month."

The 7-foot-2, 235-pound prospect, a projected five-star who recently announced his reclassification from 2025 and now ranks No. 15 overall among 2024 preps in the eyes of On3, has held an offer from the Blue Devils since August. Thus far, his only other official suitors, per On3, are Georgetown and UCLA.

Maluach's scheduled trip suggests Duke is notably active in his recruitment.

Here's what 247Sports' Travis Branham wrote about the budding skills of the 17-year-old South Sudan native in December:

"If Khaman Maluach was playing in the United States, he'd regularly be in the conversation as one of the best prospects in all of high school basketball.

"[He] has a special blend of rim protection, rebounding, mobility and the ability to score inside and out...In the past, Maluach was a standout prospect due to his size and length with his ability to make jumpers, but he is now making a significant impact down low while also being a terrific vocal leader for his team on the court."

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his cohorts already enjoy the nation's No. 1 haul in the 2024 cycle, a five-deep bunch featuring the premier high school senior in Montverde Academy (Fla.) five-star forward Cooper Flagg.

And the Blue Devils have a chance to further bolster their class on Sunday when Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.) five-star guard and longtime Duke target VJ Edgecombe reveals his college choice.

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Edgecombe and Maluach are the only two undecided 2024 recruits remaining on Duke basketball's offer sheet.

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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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