Recruiting has been slow as part of the transfer to Duke University's basketball team, but one college basketball insider believes they have a clear favorite in Sean Stewart.
Stewart, the last player from the Blue Devils to enter the transfer portal, visited Ohio State, Cincinnati and Georgetown. 247 sports Insider Travis Branham said those three are the main candidates for the athletic forward.
“The school I'm most closely following is the Ohio State Buckeyes,” Branham said.
“Jake Diebler scouted Sean Stewart and he was the No. 2 pick during his recruiting out of high school. Now, obviously Diebler is the head coach at Ohio State and has already had him visit. The Buckeyes have a big need.”
Stewart, a McDonald's All-American, averaged 8.6 minutes, 2.6 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in his first season with the Blue Devils. His best game came at the end of the regular season against North Carolina State, where he had 12 points, five rebounds, and three blocks.
“They need another player in the frontcourt, and Sean Stewart's power, strength, athleticism and athleticism will be very needed by the Buckeyes.”
It's surprising that Stewart chose to transfer instead of returning to Duke for his sophomore season to play alongside his high school teammate Cooper Flagg, a top-ranked freshman who will enroll next season. was.
Flagg and Stewart were teammates two seasons ago at Montverde Academy (Fla.), Stewart's senior season.
Sean Stewart had a big presence on Cooper Flagg's official visit to Duke, helping the coaching staff secure a commitment from a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Contributed.
No decision date or schedule has been announced by Sean Stewart, but an announcement regarding his next destination should be made relatively soon.