The top remaining basketball prospect in the nation Marques Bolden is keeping the Big Blue Nation on the edge of their seats as they await his college decision.

The 6’10” five-star prospect out of DeSoto, Texas, narrowed his list to UK, Duke, and TCU, but it seems all but surely a two-way race of blue bloods between the Wildcats and the Blue Devils.

Several weeks ago, it seemed as if Bolden was ready to announce his decision, as he set an informal decision deadline for his birthday, April 17. Both UK and Duke signees relentlessly recruited the big man during the all-star circuit, which consisted of the McDonald’s All-American Game, Nike Hoops Summit and Jordan Brand Classic.

Following the game, Krysten Peek of Rivals gave fans a tidbit of news that shed light on the situation, where she tweeted that Bolden would decide on his birthday.

His birthday passed, and no decision was made.

On Sunday, Bolden’s father said his son would go home and discuss his decision at home, and ultimately announce during the following week at school in front of family and friends. As Friday came and went, again no announcement was made.

Since then, the recruiting world has heard nothing from Bolden or his party.

Several weeks ago, Duke fans all but assumed the five-star big man was a lock to attend school in Durham, North Carolina, and become a Blue Devil. Duke point guard Derryk Thornton announced his intentions to transfer from the school, opening a roster spot and scholarship for Bolden if he decided to attend there.

Recently, Duke forward Amile Jefferson was officially granted a waiver to return for another year in college following an injury that cut his year short last season. Jefferson started each of the nine games he was healthy in last year, and his return could be an indication of a lock jam in the front-court at Duke.

This past week, the tide seemed to have shifted in favor of the Cats with news of Jefferson’s official return at Duke, and Marcus Lee’s interview with ESPN’s Jeff Goodman where Lee hinted at his intentions of going to the NBA.

Recruiting analysts have had difficulty pinpointing where the big man will attend, believing he is truly torn between the two schools and it’s likely 50-50 between them both. Throughout his recruitment, many believed Bolden favored the Cats while his family favored Duke.

His father previously said Bolden would announce at his school in front of his peers, so it’s entirely possible a decision could be made this week.