DURHAM, N.C. — On the same day Duke basketball retained a starter for next season’s frontcourt, its top-rated recruit said he’ll play elsewhere.
Mackenzie Mgbako announced Tuesday morning on Twitter that he’s requested a release from the national letter of intent he signed with Duke last November.
The 6-8 Mgbako, rated the No. 7 player in the 2023 recruiting class, made his announcement less than an hour after 7-foot center Kyle Filipowski, last season’s ACC rookie of the year, said he’ll return to play for the Blue Devils as a sophomore.
