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Latest Duke Basketball Commit Predicted Decision Six Years Ago

Originally posted on Duke Blue Devils on SI
By Matt Giles | Last updated May 24, 2025 5:24 AM ET

As a young middle schooler on April 18, 2019, Sebastian Wilkins forecasted the official commitment he made to the Duke basketball program on Friday.

Wilkins, a 6-foot-8, 215-pound four-star power forward out of Brewster Academy (N.H.), surprised some insiders by choosing the Blue Devils over fellow finalist Maryland. But looking back at his debut Instagram post after visiting Duke on a trip to the Carolinas just over six years ago, there's no doubt the versatile prospect is fulfilling a dream by heading to Durham for college:

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Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer currently has 14 players, including 12 of the scholarship variety, committed to his fourth roster. However, one of those pledges, Washington State wing Cedric Coward, is expected to remain in the 2025 NBA Draft and forego his final year of eligibility.

This article first appeared on Duke Blue Devils on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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