Duke positions itself as favorite for five-star recruit Asa Montgomery

Duke is gaining momentum in the recruitment of five-star small forward Asa Montgomery. After a recent visit to Duke, two crystal ball predictions from insiders indicate a strong likelihood of Montgomery joining the Blue Devils. The Tar Heels remain in the hunt as Montgomery also visited North Carolina last month, but recent developments suggest Duke is pulling ahead in this competitive recruitment. Montgomery is highly ranked across multiple platforms and has received attention from several other programs, including LSU and Arizona.

• 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Duke surging for five-star UNC basketball recruiting target