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C.L. Brown ESPN Staff Writer 

Duke's open basketball practice is notable for who is not participating. Freshman Harry Giles, still being brought along slowly while rehabbing a torn ACL, is dressed but not involved in any contact drills. Junior guard Grayson Allen isn't injured, but a Duke spokesman said he's being held out to "keep him fresh."

Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer 

Kansas was already bringing three five-star 2017 prospects on official visits this weekend -- and the Jayhawks also added one late in the week. Elite guard Trevon Duval -- the No. 1 guard in 2017 -- told ESPN he's heading to Lawrence this weekend for Late Night in the Phog. Duval hasn't progressed much in his recruitment, but Kansas is certainly involved.

Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer 

Penn State freshman Joe Hampton is leaving the program. Former four-star prospect.

Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer 

ESPN 100 forward Xavier Tillman just committed to Michigan State. He's the No. 75 prospect in the 2017 class. Also took visits to Purdue and Marquette. He joins No. 26 Jaren Jackson in the Spartans' class.

Jeff Goodman ESPN Insider 

Duke (like many schools) will hold its first official practice today. Freshman Harry Giles has been brought along slowly and that will continue to be the plan as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered in the first game of his senior season in high school at Oak Hill Academy. Giles still on track to play in the season-opener on Nov. 11. "I'm definitely confident," Giles said of playing in the opener.

C.L. Brown ESPN Staff Writer 

The NCAA has yet to clear NC State's Turkish center Omer Yurtseven. Speaking at media day, the 7-foot freshman said he hoped for the best because, "I don't think I have done something wrong." His club coach in Turkey, Zeljko Obradovic, reportedly said Yurtseven was paid by the club team the past three seasons.

Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer 

Five-star prospect Hamidou Diallo is eligible to skip college and go straight to the NBA, but told ESPN, "I'm sticking to going to college." Diallo said he graduated high school last June and is now doing a post-grad year -- the same rule Thon Maker used to enter the 2016 NBA Draft.

Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN

Chris Mullin elevates Mitch Richmond to assistant coach. Just as long as it doesn't affect Greg St. Jean's activity during timeouts.

C.L. Brown ESPN Staff Writer 

Despite coming off a torn ACL, NC State coach Mark Gottfried declared freshman point guard Dennis Smith Jr., "the best in the country. Period." Gottfried added Smith has the potential to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft.

Darren Rovell ESPN Senior Writer 

Michigan expecting that every seat in its basketball arena will be filled tomorrow for Jordan uniform reveal with a performance from DJ Khaled