Big time Duke prospect Harry Giles suffered an unfortunate season ending injury when he tore his ACL in the Oak Hill season opener. Giles went down early in the game where he suffered a partial tear in his right ACL.
Giles suffered a more severe injury before where he tore the ACL, MCL and meniscus in his left knee. The current injury may well stretch into his fist college basketball season. It is a similar situation to former Duke standout Jabari Parker who is currently making his comeback with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Giles, rated the top prospect has just now moved his decision date up to tomorrow at 12:00 noon on ESPN. He will undergo surgery at an unspecified time and will begin the long process of coming back.
There is no reason to think that Giles will not recover on time, for he has an idea of the work that lies ahead. Duke, considered the favorite by many for his for good reason, is partially due to his relationship with Coach Mike Krzyzewski.
During his comeback in 2013, Kryzyzewski was front and center often alone in gyms on the AAU trail. During the Nike Peach Jam that season, Krzyzewski was the only coach in the gym as Giles started his comeback with the CP3 U-16 team.
Giles is also close friends with Jayson Tatum who gave his verbal commitment to Duke a while ago. One has to think that Giles attraction to Duke could be heightened in that the school has some of the nations best medical facilities and rehabilitation programs.
Giles had transferred to Oak Hill Academy from High Point Wesleyan this season. He was a stand out performer with Team USA having led them in scoring on the U-19 team.
The stellar prospect recently visited Duke where he stood with the Cameron Crazies and Oak Hill alumnus Quinn Cook. Giles is considered a can't miss prospect who recently trimmed his list to Duke, Kansas Kentucky and Wake Forest.