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Rice Transfer Sean Obi Commits to Duke

Sean Obi was one of the most sought after transfers this offseason. (AP Image)

Sean Obi was one of the most sought after transfers this offseason. (AP Image)

The Duke Blue Devils just gained a big man to help out in the paint.  Rice University transfer Sean Obi announced that he will be heading to Duke next season.

Obi is a 6-9, 265-pound forward that just finished his freshman season averaging 11.4 points and 9.3 rebounds and shot 59.1 percent from the floor.

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Via Instagram:

"Happy to officially announce that I will be attending Duke university for the rest of my college basketball career. Very thankful for all the support and love from my family and friends all over, and also to every college Coach that have called and been in involved with me through out this process. Duke it is!! #Dukebasketball#DukeNation # Bleedblue #Dukeblueplanet"

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