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Duke basketball: Promising prospect likes Blue Devils, Tar Heels

Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski and UNC basketball head coach Roy Williams (Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports)

A 2022 recruit has conveyed Duke basketball and UNC basketball aspirations.

There’s definitely some bounce in his game, smoothness in his stroke, and passion in his reactions. Yes, at first glimpse, it sure looks as if IMG Academy (Fla.) four-star junior and admitted Duke basketball follower Noah Batchelor would fit well in a Blue Devil jersey. Apparently, though, the slick small forward has also dabbled in UNC basketball fandom from time to time.

According to what Batchelor said this week to Tipton Edits recruiting insider Joseph Tipton, his eyes have long been on both the Blue Devils and Tar Heels:

“Growing up, it was Duke and UNC.