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Three Preps to Represent Duke Basketball in Prestigious Showcase

Future Duke basketball talents abound on the rosters of three noteworthy high school all-star games.

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For the second year in a row, the annual Allen Iverson Roundball Classic, which revealed 27 selections on Wednesday, will feature three Duke basketball recruiting prizes.

This go-round, the future Blue Devils on tap for the renowned exhibition among top-shelf high school seniors are Montverde Academy (Fla.) five-star forward Cooper Flagg, North Meck (N.C.) five-star forward Isaiah Evans, and Paul VI Catholic (Va.) five-star center Patrick Ngongba II.

Flagg, No. 1 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite, and Evans, No. 13 in the class, are also among the selections to participate in the McDonald's All-American Game in early April.

Ngongba, who boasts a No. 23 composite ranking but has been out of action for months due to a foot injury, will join them on the Team USA roster for the prestigious Nike Hoop Summit in mid-April.

The Blue Devils' other two early 2024 signees, Wisconsin Lutheran five-star forward Kon Knueppel (No. 16) and Paul VI Catholic four-star forward Darren Harris (No. 52), did not receive an invite to any of the spring's three premier prep showcases.

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There is no word yet on the date or venue for the 2024 Iverson Classic, nor which of the three Duke basketball players-to-be will be on the same team in the game. The 2023 Iverson Classic, including three now-freshman Blue Devils in Caleb Foster, TJ Power, and Sean Stewart, took place at the end of April.

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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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