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Must-Get Duke Basketball Recruit Skies High in Front of Blue Devils

Duke basketball target Flory Bidunga's No. 4 ranking may prove several spots too low.

Matt Giles

Must-Get Duke Basketball Recruit Skies High in Front of Blue Devils
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In the few weeks since checking out the Blue Devils in person on an official visit and landing a Duke basketball offer, Kokomo High School (Ind.) rising senior Flory Bidunga has attracted loads of attention from Jon Scheyer and his staff.

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Given the relatively late offer and the coveted five-star center's plan to announce his decision by early August, Duke's full-throttle pursuit makes sense.

Most recently, the Blue Devils made their presence known by showing up for the bulk of his outings at the Adidas 3SSB Championships in Rock Hill, S.C., concluding on Sunday afternoon with Bidunga leading Indiana Elite to a 73-72 triumph over Mass Rivals in the U17 fifth-place game.

With Scheyer in attendance, the 6-foot-9, 220-pound powerful force of nature delivered a game-high 30 points. And he drew lofty praise from countless onlookers, including in the following tweet from Stadium's Jeff Goodman:

On Saturday evening, the Congo native, who has been playing basketball for only a few years but already ranks No. 4 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite, highlighted his team's 70-42 blowout win against Southern Assault by getting his head to the rim for an alley-oop flush.

According to On3's Jamie Shaw, Duke basketball coaches were also on hand for that game, presumably witnessing the athletically inclined prospect's rim-rocking one-handed dunk (the second of the five Bidunga highlights in the tweeted video below). It's all undeniably impressive for a guy his size:

Flory Bidunga is one of a handful of 2024 talents the Blue Devils are actively recruiting in hopes of adding to their two-deep collection of heralded commits thus far in 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 on SI.com 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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