Marvin Bagley III committed to Duke as a class of 2017 recruit last month, but he still needed approval from the NCAA to be able to play immediately. The 18-year-old received it on Friday.
Duke basketball announced on Twitter that its top recruit has been given the green light.
OFFICIAL: @MB3FIVE has been officially certified by the NCAA Eligibility Center.#HereComesDuke pic.twitter.com/fJtfLPW2j2
— Duke Basketball (@DukeMBB) September 8, 2017
Bagley averaged 24.6 points and 10.1 points per game as a senior at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth (Calif.) after sitting out his junior year due to transfer rules. He had previously spent his freshman and sophomore years in his home state of Arizona.
While it’s still early to say how Bagley will perform at the next level, many expect him to be the top overall pick in next year’s NBA Draft. If you want to know how much hype is surrounding the 6-foot-11 big man, just look at how Duke’s championship odds were affected when he announced his commitment.
