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Duke Basketball: New Insider Buzz in Ongoing Dylan Harper Sweepstakes

Duke basketball recruiters recently checked in on 2024 guard Dylan Harper again.
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Duke Basketball: New Insider Buzz in Ongoing Dylan Harper Sweepstakes
Duke Basketball: New Insider Buzz in Ongoing Dylan Harper Sweepstakes

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The Rivals FutureCast, On3 Recruiting Prediction Prediction, and 247Sports Crystal Ball show Rutgers as the firm frontrunner for Duke basketball target Dylan Harper, who ranks No. 2 overall on the 247Sports 2024 Composite.

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But according to Rivals' Rob Cassidy, the Blue Devils have recently been in New Jersey to see the 6-foot-6, 210-pound combo guard at Don Bosco Prep.

Harper, the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper and younger brother of recent Rutgers star Ron Harper Jr., was in Durham last October for an official Duke basketball visit. There's been no report of a return trip.

However, as Cassidy deduced on Friday morning while at the prestigious Wooten 150 camp in Las Vegas, there's now no telling for sure which way Dylan Harper is leaning in his recruitment or when he'll decide on future visits and, ultimately, a college destination:

"Mum was the word for Dylan Harper on Thursday, as the five-star guard declined interviews amid reports of possible visits to places such as Auburn, Duke, and Kansas. Harper responded by saying, 'I'm chilling and getting better,' when asked about his potential visits before opting out of the interview entirely. He also declined to comment on a timetable for his decision."

He's been down to five finalists since January. They are Duke, Auburn, Kansas, Rutgers, and Indiana.

Cassidy noted Harper might be "up for grabs" and that the race "may include a few twists and turns" from here.

Duke basketball's 2024 efforts have produced three wins. All are small forwards: Paul VI Catholic (Va.) four-star Darren Harris, Wisconsin Lutheran five-star Kon Knueppel, and North Meck (N.C.) five-star Isaiah Evans.

Meanwhile, Dylan Harper isn't the only heralded senior guard on Jon Scheyer's remaining offer sheet. The other is an upcoming Countdown to Craziness visitor in Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.) five-star VJ Edgecombe.

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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 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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