Harry Giles Injury: Updates on Duke Forward's Knee and Return

Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles had been recovering from October knee surgery, but is ready to make his collegiate debut. 

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Giles Active vs. Tennessee State 

Monday, Dec. 19

Duke announced Giles was avalaible to play against the Tigers. 

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Giles Has Long Injury History

It's been an injury-riddled few years for Giles, who tore the ACL, MCL and meniscus in his left knee in 2013 and partially tore his right ACL in 2015.

The 5-star Oak Hill Academy prospect was ranked No. 2 in the nation in the class of 2016, per Scout, and garnered high praise from ESPN.com:

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He is explosive around the rim and dunks with power at every opportunity. He is a monster on the glass especially offensively where he is a tip dunk threat if not boxed out aggressively. Giles has also improved his ball handling and shooting along with adding a floater in the lane. He is starting to dominate and doing it on a consistent basis with toughness and confidence. From a physical standpoint he reminds us of a young Chris Webber (Michigan/NBA). Although not quite as skilled as Webber at this stage he has the same tremendous hands and feet. He displays a nice touch in the lane but can also throw down dunks on cue. Heady passer for a big man and thinks the game well. Tremendous upside as a high-post four man.

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Duke has been just fine without Giles so far this year. At 10-1, it is ranked fifth in the country heading into Monday's contest.

With veterans Grayson Allen and Amile Jefferson and sophomore standout Luke Kennard alongside other highly touted youngsters like Jayson Tatum and Frank Jackson, the Blue Devils will receive an added boost with Giles' return.

Stats courtesy of ESPN.com.