Kansas basketball: Analyzing each school in play for 5-star Cooper Flagg

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 18: Head coach Jon Scheyer of the Duke Blue Devils looks on against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 18, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 25: Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies reacts during the first half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 25, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

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Flagg recently wrapped up his official visit to UConn, and things apparently went well. The reigning NCAA champions are pulling out all the stops to land the Maine native — after all, there’s no better pitch to a high school recruit than boasting a title.

After losing a good portion of last year’s talent, Flagg would easily fit onto their team. His only competition at the forward spot would come from Stephon Castle and Alex Karaban if they stick around another season, but there’s nobody at the collegiate level who’d overtake his role.

Unfortunately for Dan Hurley and the Huskies, the answer to whether Flagg is strongly considering UConn is a resounding “no.” It is a two-school race between Kansas and Duke at this point, and his recent visit was nothing more than a formality.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Huskies are nowhere near their blue-blood counterparts in the race to capture the Flagg.

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