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In a surprising turn of events, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas has sparked concern among Duke basketball fans with his latest comments about top recruit Cooper Flagg. Speaking during a recent segment, Bilas hinted that the highly-touted freshman may not stay at Duke for long \u2014 and possibly not for the reasons fans were expecting.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n While many anticipated Flagg to be a one-and-done player en route to the NBA, Bilas suggested that early issues \u2014 possibly involving injuries, adjustment struggles, or team chemistry \u2014 could impact Flagg\u2019s trajectory at Duke. \u201cThere are some rumblings around the program,\u201d Bilas noted. \u201cI wouldn\u2019t be shocked if this doesn\u2019t play out the way Duke fans are hoping.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Though Bilas did not specify any concrete developments, his track record and close ties to the program lend weight to his words. The Blue Devils faithful are now left wondering whether their future star\u2019s stint in Durham might be shorter \u2014 or rockier \u2014 than anticipated.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Duke has yet to release any official statement, but speculation continues to mount as the offseason progresses.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"