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Future Duke Basketball Sharpshooter Eclipses 50 for Prep Powerhouse

Darren Harris may have seen fellow Duke basketball prize Isaiah Evans' recent 44-point outing and decided to raise him eight.

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Paul VI Catholic (Va.), the nation's No. 2 prep squad in the eyes of ESPN, improved to 23-2 behind 52 points from Duke basketball signee Darren Harris in Tuesday night's 101-58 road win over St. Mary's Ryken.

The 6-foot-6, 195-pound Harris, a four-star wing and celebrated sniper who ranks No. 53 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite, finished 14-for-19 from the field, 7-for-11 beyond the arc, and 15-for-15 at the line. Indeed, his sizzling scoring prowess from all areas was on full display.

"I was in that 'flow state,'" Harris, a 3-point contest champion on several occasions, told League Ready afterward, "and my teammates did a good job finding me in the right spots."

Check out the highlights of his all-around scorching performance:

Darren Harris, the first in his class to commit to Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff, is on tap to arrive in Durham this summer alongside a Paul VI teammate in five-star center Patrick Ngongba II. Ngongba boasts a No. 22 composite ranking but has been out of commission most of the season due to a foot injury.

And the Blue Devils will welcome three other early 2024 signees: Montverde Academy (Fla.) five-star forward Cooper Flagg (No. 1 overall), North Meck (N.C.) five-star wing Isaiah Evans (No. 14), and Wisconsin Lutheran five-star forward Kon Knueppel (No. 16).

Evans, who scored 44 points in a game last week while shooting 16-for-19 from the field, joins Flagg as the only McDonald's All-American Game selections in the bunch.

Scheyer's haul ranks No. 1 in the country, per 247Sports.

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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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