Duke basketball (Mary Holt-USA TODAY Sports)
Despite those stirring up doubt, a Duke basketball recruit is Durham-bound.
It’s not exactly clear where the recent G League rumors began with respect to incoming Duke basketball freshman Paolo Banchero. But a wise guesstimate would be somewhere within the state of Kentucky.
After all, the Blue Devils’ recruiting rivals in Lexington were one of the 247Sports Crystal Ball favorites back in August when the O’Dea (Wash.) five-star power forward suddenly and unexpectedly announced his commitment to the perceived underdogs in Durham.