7-Foot-9 GIANT Shocks the World—Ditches Duke for UNC!
In a jaw-dropping twist that’s sent shockwaves through the college basketball world, 7-foot-9 phenom Jamarion “Tower” Blake has stunned fans and analysts alike by flipping his commitment from Duke University to bitter rival University of North Carolina. The tallest recruit in NCAA basketball history, Blake’s unprecedented decision is poised to reshape the future of ACC hoops and ignite a new era in the storied Duke-UNC rivalry.
Blake, a generational talent out of Las Vegas, Nevada, had been considered a Duke lock for months. With scouts comparing his shot-blocking ability to Rudy Gobert and his interior dominance to Yao Ming, the Blue Devils’ faithful saw Blake as the final piece to restore their dominance. His verbal commitment to Duke earlier this spring made national headlines—but it turns out the commitment wasn’t as ironclad as many believed.
In a bombshell announcement posted to his social media accounts on Wednesday, Blake declared:
> “After much prayer and discussion with my family and coaches, I’ve decided to decommit from Duke and commit to the University of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is home now. Let’s make history, Tar Heels Nation!”
The news broke just hours before his scheduled official visit to Duke’s campus, sending shockwaves across sports media. Within minutes, “#UNCBound” and “7Foot9” were trending nationally.
Sources close to Blake cite UNC’s player development program, a strong relationship with new assistant coach Rasheed Wallace, and a “family feel” during his visit to Chapel Hill as key factors in the decision. His announcement video, which featured clips of Blake towering over defenders in high school and walking through UNC’s Dean Smith Center, ended with the words: “I chose legacy. I chose Carolina.”
UNC head coach Hubert Davis responded with enthusiasm:
> “Jamarion is a once-in-a-lifetime player. More importantly, he’s a tremendous young man who embodies the values of this program. We can’t wait to get to work.”
Duke fans were left reeling, while UNC supporters erupted in celebration. Blake’s switch is being hailed as one of the most shocking recruiting flips in college basketball history.
With elite size, court vision, and surprising agility, Blake is expected to make an immediate impact as a freshman and is already projected as a Top-3 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
One thing’s certain: the next Duke-UNC matchup just got a whole lot taller—and a whole lot more personal.
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