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Which teams have the best shot at No. 1 recruit R.J. Barrett? We asked the experts.


According to our panelists, the Duke Blue Devils are the clear favorite going into ’s official visits. Four of the five experts in our poll put Duke in the No. 1 spot. The possibility of a backcourt that includes Barrett, No. 1 point guard and top-five recruit is a very real possibility. The No. 1 recruit is scheduled to visit Durham on Sept. 15. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

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