Duke recruit Bagley hoping to play in the 2017-18 season
Marvin Bagley III, widely considered the top recruit in the class of 2018, reclassified this week and could be eligible to play for Duke in the upcoming season.
His decision immediately thrusts the Blue Devils toward the front of the national-title conversation for the 2017-18 season.
But what exactly does it mean to reclassify and how does the process work?
According to the NCAA, all incoming student-athletes must complete 16 core courses from a list that includes English, math, natural or physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy. Classes such as physical education, health and music do not count as core courses, nor do remedial classes or classes completed through credit-by-exam.