By ADAM ZAGORIA
Baylor is now the frontunner for Duke transfer guard Jeremy Roach and a decision is expected soon, a source with direct knowledge told ZAGSBLOG.
The source described Baylor as being “far ahead,” but said other schools remain “in the mix.” ZAGSBLOG reported earlier this week that Kentucky, Arkansas and St. John’s were in that group.
At Baylor, Roach would be a perfect veteran addition for Scott Drew, who recently turned down the Kentucky job to remain at the Big 12 school.
Baylor is bringing in five-star guards VJ Edgecombe of Long Island Lutheran (NY) and Rob Wright III of Chipotle’s national champion Montverde (FL) Academy.
Roach averaged 14.0 points, 3.3 assists and 2.5 rebounds as a junior at Duke.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster are returning to campus, while Kyle Filipowski and Jared McCain declared for the NBA Draft. The Blue Devils have the No. 1 recruiting class led by Cooper Flagg, who former Duke star Austin Rivers says should be part of the U.S. Olympic team.
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