50. Duke University Best Players of All time

Duke University is a world-renowned private research university located in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1838 as Trinity College, it has grown to become one of the most prestigious universities in the United States and around the world. Duke offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs across its nine schools.

Arts & Sciences, Divinity School, Engineering (Pratt), Fuqua School of Business, Law School , Medicine (Schools of Nursing & Health Professions), Nicholas School for Environment & Earth Science – that are designed to equip students with knowledge needed to be successful leaders within their chosen fields.

With over $1 billion spent annually on research initiatives each year at Duke alone along with access to cutting edge labs and technology centers such as Innovation Co-Lab; The Hub@NCSU; Information Initiative at Duke(iiD); Data+ Program ;and many more make this school stand out among others by providing opportunity for exploration into real-world applications while allowing passionate individuals from all backgrounds excel on campus too.

1. Shane Battier

Power forward

Career

• 2001–2006: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2006–2011: Houston Rockets
• 2011: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2011–2014: Miami Heat

Battier spent nine seasons in the NBA, playing for the Miami Heat. Battier was a key player on several playoff teams during his career, and he helped the Heat win two championships in 2012 and 2013.

Battier is currently a consultant with the Miami Heat organization. Battier was born in Birmingham, Michigan, and attended Detroit Country Day School before going to Duke University. 

After being drafted sixth overall by the Vancouver Grizzlies in 2001, Battier played small forward for Memphis Grizzlies (2002–2004), San Antonio Spurs (2005–2007), Boston Celtics (2008–2009), and finally Miami Heat (2010-2014).

Shane Battier holds numerous records as an NBA player; these include the most 3-pointers made during a season (246), most games started without fouling out (1,049), the highest free throw percentage (.848). 

Among players who have taken at least 1,000 shots from beyond half court since 2003/04 season onwards and second all-time behind Kobe Bryant's .868%.

Also Played For: michigan high school basketball, miami heat

2. Carlos Boozer

Career

• High school: Juneau-Douglas (Juneau, Alaska)
• College: Duke (1999–2002)
• NBA draft 2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2002–2017
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 1, 5
• 2002–2004: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2004–2010: Utah Jazz
• 2010–2014: Chicago Bulls
• 2014–2015: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2016–2017: Guangdong Southern Tigers
• 2× NBA All-Star (2007, 2008), All-NBA Third Team (2008), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2003), NCAA champion (2001), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2002), First-team All-ACC (2002), ACC tournament MVP (2002), First-team Parade All-American (1999), Third-team Parade All-American (1998), McDonald's All-American (1999)
• Points: 13,976 (16.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 8,192 (9.5 rpg)
• Assists: 1,928 (2.2 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Olympics, : 2008 Beijing: Team competition, : 2004 Athens: Team competition, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 2001 Saitama: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Olympics
• : 2008 Beijing: Team competition
• : 2004 Athens: Team competition
• FIBA U21 World Championship
• : 2001 Saitama: Team competition

Carlos Boozer played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2002 to 2004. He then played for the Utah Jazz from 2004 to 2010. Carlos Boozer was a power forward and is considered one of the best players in Cav's history.

He is now retired but has worked as an analyst on ESPN since 2017 Carlos Boozer is a former NBA player who played for the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and Guangdong Southern Tigers. He has appeared in two All-Star games and was an all-NBA third-team selection in 2008.

Carlos Boozer was born on December 12th, 1980 in Newark, New Jersey. At Michigan State, he led the Spartans to their first NCAA championship since 1984 and won. 

First-team All-ACC honors as a junior after averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per game en route to being named Third Team All-American by both the Associated Press (AP) and National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).

After being drafted with the No 17 overall pick by Chicago, Boozer helped lead them to 3 consecutive conference finals appearances before joining forces with Kobe Bryant at LA. 

Where they won 2 championships together during his 4 seasons there before retiring at the end of the 2016/17 season playing for the Guangdong Southern Tigers of China's CBA league.

Also Played For: utah jazz, cleveland cavaliers

3. Kyrie Irving

Point guard

Career

• High school: , Montclair Kimberley Academy, (Montclair, New Jersey), St. Patrick, (Elizabeth, New Jersey)
• College: Duke (2010–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2017: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2017–2019: Boston Celtics
• 2019–present: Brooklyn Nets
• NBA champion (2016), 7× NBA All-Star (2013–2015, 2017–2019, 2021), NBA All-Star Game MVP (2014), All-NBA Second Team (2019), 2× All-NBA Third Team (2015, 2021), 50–40–90 club (2021), NBA Rookie of the Year (2012), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2012), NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2013), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2014), FIBA World Cup MVP (2014), McDonald's All-American (2010), First-team Parade All-American (2010)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympics, : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team, World Cup, : 2014 Spain: Team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2010 San Antonio: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympics
• : 2016 Rio de Janeiro: Team
• World Cup
• : 2014 Spain: Team
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2010 San Antonio: Team

Kyrie Irving was born in Melbourne, Australia on March 23, 1992. After playing college basketball at Duke, he was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2013 and went on to win an NBA title with them in 2016.

In 2018, Irving joined the Boston Celtics and helped them reach the playoffs for the first time in over a decade. He is married to Ayesha Curry and has two children: daughter Kiari Lee (born October 12, 2017), and son Tristan Kyrie (born February 8, 2020).

Kyrie Irving is known for his strong shooting ability from long range as well as his Passing & Ball Handling skills off the dribble which have made him one of the most feared players in today's NBA game Kyrie Irving was selected 1st overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Kyrie has played for four other teams since then, most notably with the Cavaliers and Boston Celtics where he won an NBA championship in 2016. 

Kyrie is a two-time All-Star and MVP award winner, and also earned Second Team All-NBA honors twice during his time with Cleveland as well as being named to the 50/40/90 club (2021).

Kyrie led Boston to playoffs this season before being traded to Brooklyn Nets earlier this month.

Also Played For: brooklyn nets, boston celtics

4. Seth Curry

Guard

Career

• High school: Charlotte Christian, (Charlotte, North Carolina)
• College: , Liberty (2008–2009), Duke (2010–2013)
• NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2014: Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2013–2014: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2014: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2014–2015: Erie BayHawks
• 2015: Phoenix Suns
• 2015–2016: Sacramento Kings
• 2016–2018: Dallas Mavericks
• 2018–2019: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2019–2020: Dallas Mavericks
• 2020–2022: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2022–present: Brooklyn Nets
• 2× NBA D-League All-Star (2014, 2015), All-NBA D-League First Team (2015), All-NBA D-League Third Team (2014), NBA D-League All-Rookie First Team (2014), Second-team All-American – SN (2013), First-team All-ACC (2013), Third-team All-ACC (2012)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, U-19 World Championship, : 2009 New Zealand: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• U-19 World Championship
• : 2009 New Zealand: Team

Seth Curry was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 23, 1990. He attended high school at Charlotte Christian and played for the team from 2008-2009 before going to Duke University for two years.

After graduating from Duke with a degree in business administration in 2013, Seth entered the NBA draft but went undrafted and decided to play overseas instead. During his time playing overseas, he signed with the Dallas Mavericks where he currently plays shooting guard/small forward.

Seth's first season with the Mavericks was impressive averaging 18 points per game on 45% shooting along with 4 rebounds and 3 assists while also providing leadership on and off court as captain of their D-League affiliate.

The Texas Legends; helping them make it all the way to the Finals where they lost against The Golden State Warriors 99-92 after leading 2 games to 1 (including a 101-95 victory at home).

In 2018–19 he averaged 22 points per game on 50% shooting along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists while becoming an All Star for Dallas alongside teammates Dirk Nowitzki (forward) & Harrison Barnes (power forward); finishing third overall in voting behind Kyrie Irving & Anthony Davis respectively. 

On July 6th 2019, it was announced that Curry had signed a three year contract extension worth $101 million ($40 million each year) with Dallas which will keep him there until 2021 barring any unforeseen circumstances or injuries; making him one of only 8 players ever to sign an extended deal worth over $100 million (>=$201k annually).

Also Played For: dallas mavericks, shooting guard

5. Mike Gminski

Career

• High school: Masuk (Monroe, Connecticut)
• College: Duke (1976–1980)
• NBA draft 1980 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the New Jersey Nets
• Playing career: 1980–1994
• Position: Center
• Number: 42, 43
• 1980–1988: New Jersey Nets
• 1988–1991: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1991–1994: Charlotte Hornets
• 1994: Milwaukee Bucks
• Consensus first-team All-American (1979), Consensus second-team All-American (1980), ACC Player of the Year (1979), 3× First-team All-ACC (1978–1980), ACC co-Rookie of the Year (1977), No. 43 retired by Duke Blue Devils
• Points: 10,953 (11.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,480 (6.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,203 (1.3 apg)

Mike Gminski was a standout center for Duke University from 1976-1980. He was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the 1980 NBA draft and played there for six seasons before being traded to the Chicago Bulls in 1986.

Gminski is best known for his time with the Pistons, where he teamed up with Isiah Thomas and helped them win two championships (1989 & 1990). He also won a gold medal with Team USA at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. 

After retiring from basketball, Mike became an assistant coach at his alma mater Duke and then took over as head coach of their men's team in 2009.

In 2016, he moved on to become an assistant coach at Connecticut College. In addition to coaching, Mike has continued to play professional basketball overseas; most recently joining Hungarian side Győr BBK after spending several years playing in Italy and Spain. 

A three-time All Star player who finished his career ranked seventh all time in points scored (24,868), tenth overall in rebounds (13,904) and eleventh overall in minutes played (26,711), Mike Gminski is one of the most decorated players ever to come out of Duke University.

6. Paolo Banchero

Power forward

Career

• High school: O'Dea (Seattle, Washington)
• College: Duke (2021–2022)
• NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Orlando Magic
• Consensus second-team All-American (2022), ACC Rookie of the Year (2022), First-team All-ACC (2022), ACC All-Rookie Team (2022), McDonald's All-American (2021), Jordan Brand Classic (2021), Nike Hoop Summit (2021)

He is a power forward for the Orlando Magic and was drafted first overall in the 2022 NBA draft. Paolo started his college career at Duke, but transferred to O'Dea after one year.

He averaged 22 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks per game during his two seasons at O'Dea. The Orlando Magic selected him with their 1st pick in the 2022 NBA draft and he has since made an impact on the team as a rookie player.

Paolo Banchero was selected by the Orlando Magic in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft. He played college basketball at Duke University, where he was a consensus second-team All-American and ACC Rookie of the Year in 2022. In his four seasons with Duke, Paolo averaged 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assists per game.

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Paolo signed with Orlando as an free agent on July 2nd 2019. 

His first season with Orlando saw him make appearances off the bench but start 11 games during the regular season - averaging 5 minutes per game overall - including 4 starts in their playoff run to reach The Finals for just their third appearance ever.

In 2020-21 he became a starter full time and continued to play key minutes throughout all 82 games (averaging 29 MPG) as they made it all way to The Finals again only to lose 3-1 against Milwaukee Bucks who were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo & Khris Middleton respectively In 2021-22 Paolo increased.

His averages slightly (24 MPG; 10 PPG; 7 RPG) while leading Duke to another ACC Championship before being named First Team All-ACC and earning Consensus Second Team All-American honors from both ESPN & USA TODAY Sports that year 8.

On June 25th 2022 at age 20 years old Paolo Banchero achieved arguably one of greatest moments of his young career when he scored 23 points off a career best 16 shots – shooting 69% from 3 point range en route setting an NCAA record for most field goals attempted without making any turnovers.

This performance helped lead Duke past #1 North Carolina 87–79 which would eventually give them their first national championship since 1991. 

Also Played For: orlando magic, nba summer league

7. JJ Redick

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Cave Spring (Roanoke, Virginia)
• College: Duke (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2006–2021
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 7, 5, 4, 17
• 2006–2013: Orlando Magic
• 2013: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2013–2017: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2017–2019: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2019–2021: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2021: Dallas Mavericks
• Inducted in VHSL Hall of Fame (2021), National college player of the year (2006), 2× Rupp Trophy (2005, 2006), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (2005, 2006), 2× ACC tournament MVP (2005, 2006), 2× ACC Player of the Year (2005, 2006), 2× First-team All-ACC (2005, 2006), Second-team All-ACC (2004), Third-team All-American – NABC (2004), Third-team All-ACC (2003), No. 4 retired by Duke Blue Devils, Second-team Parade All-American (2002), McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2002), Virginia Mr. Basketball (2002)
• Points: 12,028 (12.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,903 (2.0 rpg)
• Assists: 1,862 (2.0 apg)

JJ Redick is an American professional basketball player who has played for the Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Clippers in his career. He was drafted 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2006 NBA draft and spent six seasons with them before moving to Milwaukee in 2013.

In 2017 he joined the Clippers and helped lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2012 that year. At 38 years old, Redick is still playing at a high level and looks set to continue doing so for some time yet. Redick is a two-time consensus first-team All-American and ACC Player of the Year.

He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2006 and spent 7 seasons with them before moving to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019. Redick has won multiple awards, including 2 Rupp Trophies (2005, 2006) and a Consensus First Team NABC award (2004). 

JJ Redick is one of Duke's most decorated players ever, having been selected as an honorable mention Mr. Basketball (2002), McDonald's All American Game MVP (2002), and Second Team Parade All-American (2002).

Also Played For: los angeles clippers, new orleans pelicans

8. Grant Hill

Small forward

Career

• High school: South Lakes, (Reston, Virginia)
• College: Duke (1990–1994)
• NBA draft 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1994–2013
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 33
• 1994–2000: Detroit Pistons
• 2000–2007: Orlando Magic
• 2007–2012: Phoenix Suns
• 2012–2013: Los Angeles Clippers
• 7× NBA All-Star (1995–1998, 2000, 2001, 2005), All-NBA First Team (1997), 4× All-NBA Second Team (1996, 1998–2000), NBA Co-Rookie of the Year (1995), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1995), 3× NBA Sportsmanship Award (2005, 2008, 2010), IBM Award (1997), 2× NCAA champion (1991, 1992), Consensus first-team All-American (1994), Consensus second-team All-American (1993), NABC Defensive Player of the Year (1993), ACC Player of the Year (1994), 2× First-team All-ACC (1993, 1994), Second-team All-ACC (1992), No. 33 retired by Duke Blue Devils, Third-team Parade All-American (1990), McDonald's All-American (1990), Virginia Mr. Basketball (1990)
• Points: 17,137 (16.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 6,169 (6.0 rpg)
• Assists: 4,252 (4.1 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2014
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Olympic Games, : 1996 Atlanta: National team, Pan American Games, : 1991 Havana: National team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 1990 Montevideo: National team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1996 Atlanta: National team
• Pan American Games
• : 1991 Havana: National team
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 1990 Montevideo: National team

Grant Hill was born in Dallas, Texas and raised in Reston, Virginia. After playing college basketball at Duke, Hill was drafted by the Pistons with the third overall pick in 1994.

Over nine seasons with Detroit (1994–2001), Atlanta (2002–2013) and Phoenix (2007-13), Grant Hill became one of the most decorated players in NBA history. In 2001, he won his first championship with Detroit and also earned MVP honors that season.

He was named to five All-Star teams during his career and helped lead Atlanta to their only title in 2002. 

In 2013, aged 38 years old, Grant Hill announced his retirement from professional basketball after a 13-year career spent mainly with Phoenix Grant Hill is a former NBA All-Star and two-time NCAA champion.

Grant Hill was the ACC Player of the Year in 1994 and won an IBM Award in 1997. In 2000, he joined Orlando Magic where he played for seven seasons before moving to Phoenix Suns in 2012. 

After spending three years with the Clippers, he retired as a member of Los Angeles Lakers in 2013 at age 38 after 11 seasons in the league.

Also Played For: phoenix suns, small forward

9. Jeff Mullins

Career

• High school: Lafayette (Lexington, Kentucky)
• College: Duke (1961–1964)
• NBA draft 1964 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
• Playing career: 1964–1976
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 44, 23
• Coaching career: 1985–1996
• As player:, NBA champion (1975), 3× NBA All-Star (1969–1971), Consensus second-team All-American (1964), ACC Player of the Year (1964), ACC Athlete of the Year (1964), 3× First-team All-ACC (1962–1964), No. 44 retired by Duke Blue Devils, First-team Parade All-American (1960), Kentucky Mr. Basketball (1960), , As coach:, , Sun Belt regular season champion (1988), Sun Belt tournament champion (1988), Metro Conference regular season champion (1995), Metro Conference tournament champion (1992), Sun Belt Coach of the Year (1988)
• Points: 13,017 (16.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,427 (4.3 rpg)
• Assists: 3,023 (3.8 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1964 Tokyo: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1964 Tokyo: Team competition

Mullins was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for 10 seasons. He spent his first six years with the St. Louis Hawks, before moving on to the Memphis Grizzlies and then the Golden State Warriors.

Mullins is best known for his time with the Boston Celtics, where he won three championships (1974–1976). After retiring from playing, Mullins went on to coach several teams, most notably the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers.

Mullins was an assistant coach for the Charlotte 49ers from 1985 to 1996. In his 12 seasons as a head coach, Mullins led his teams to five division titles and two conference championships. 

He is best known for leading the St. Louis Hawks to their only NBA championship in 1975, but he also coached the San Francisco / Golden State Warriors and Charlotte 49ers to playoff berths during his career.

Mullins retired after winning Sun Belt regular season and tournament titles with the 1988 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs team.

Also Played For: golden state warriors, nba 70s

10. Grayson Allen

Shooting guard

Career

• High school: Providence School, (Jacksonville, Florida)
• College: Duke (2014–2018)
• NBA draft 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Utah Jazz
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–2019: Utah Jazz
• 2018–2019: →Salt Lake City Stars
• 2019–2021: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2021–present: Milwaukee Bucks
• NCAA champion (2015), Second-team All-American – SN (2016), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2016), First-team All-ACC (2016), Third-team All-ACC (2018), McDonald’s All-American (2014)

Grayson Allen was born on October 8, 1995 in Jacksonville, Florida. He is 27 years old and 6 foot 4 inches tall. Grayson Allen played college basketball for Duke from 2014 to 2018 before being drafted by the Utah Jazz in the 2018 NBA draft.

As a shooting guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, Grayson Allen has averaged 17 points per game over his two seasons with them so far. In 2020, he will be an unrestricted free agent and may choose to sign with another team or return to Duke University for one more season of competition.

Grayson Allen is a two-time NCAA champion and three-time All-American. He has played for the Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies, and Milwaukee Bucks in his NBA career so far. Allen has been praised for his shooting ability both from behind the arc and at the free throw line. 

His game has evolved since he entered the NBA; now he is more of a playmaker than shooter.

Also Played For: milwaukee bucks

11. Jabari Parker

Power forward

Career

• High school: Simeon (Chicago, Illinois)
• College: Duke (2013–2014)
• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2018: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2018–2019: Chicago Bulls
• 2019: Washington Wizards
• 2019–2020: Atlanta Hawks
• 2020–2021: Sacramento Kings
• 2021–2022: Boston Celtics
• Consensus first-team All-American (2014), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2014), First-team All-ACC (2014), ACC Rookie of the Year (2014), Gatorade National Player of the Year (2012), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2011), First-team Parade All-American (2013), 2× Illinois Mr. Basketball (2012, 2013)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA World U17 Championship, : 2012 Lithuania: National team, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2011 Mexico: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA World U17 Championship
• : 2012 Lithuania: National team
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2011 Mexico: National team

Jabari Parker is an American power forward who played for the Milwaukee Bucks in his rookie season. Jabari was drafted 2nd overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2014 and has since had a successful career with them, winning two championships (2018 and 2019).

Jabari also played for the Chicago Bulls during the 2018-19 season before returning to play for the Milwaukee Bucks again this year. Jabari Parker was one of the most highly-touted prospects in college basketball history. He led his team to two NCAA championships and was a consensus first-team All-American as a freshman.

After declaring for the 2014 NBA draft, Parker averaged 17 points and 5 rebounds per game with Milwaukee during his rookie season. Injuries derailed his career in subsequent seasons, but he has since returned to play for the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks on limited minutes.

Also Played For: nba 2k19

12. Tyus Jones

Point guard

Career

• High school: Apple Valley, (Apple Valley, Minnesota)
• College: Duke (2014–2015)
• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2019: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2015–2016: →Idaho Stampede
• 2019–present: Memphis Grizzlies
• NCAA champion (2015), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2015), AP honorable mention All-American (2015), Third-team All-ACC (2015), McDonald's All-American (2014), Minnesota Mr. Basketball (2014)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2014 United States: National team, FIBA World U17 Championship, : 2012 Lithuania: National team, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2011 Mexico: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2014 United States: National team
• FIBA World U17 Championship
• : 2012 Lithuania: National team
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2011 Mexico: National team

Tyus Jones was drafted 24th overall in the 2015 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2015 to 2019 and then moved to Memphis Grizzlies in 2020.

Tyus is a point guard who can score as well as distribute the ball effectively on offense. As a member of the Timberwolves, he averaged 10 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds per game during his rookie season in 2015-16.

His scoring prowess was showcased further with averages of 17 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds per game over three seasons (2016-18). In 2019, Tyus led all rookies with 18 triples doubles including 11 games with at least 20 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds - an incredible feat.

With great performances across both ends of the court, Tyus has firmly established himself as one of today’s top point guards in American basketball.

Also Played For: memphis grizzlies

13. Elton Brand

Power forward

Career

• High school: Peekskill (Peekskill, New York)
• College: Duke (1997–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1999–2016
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 42, 7
• 1999–2001: Chicago Bulls
• 2001–2008: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2008–2012: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2012–2013: Dallas Mavericks
• 2013–2015: Atlanta Hawks
• 2016: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2× NBA All-Star (2002, 2006), All-NBA Second Team (2006), NBA Co-Rookie of the Year (2000), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2000), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2006), National college player of the year (1999), Consensus first-team All-American (1999), ACC Player of the Year (1999), First-team All-ACC (1999), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1998), First-team Parade All-American (1997), McDonald's All-American (1997)
• Points: 16,827 (15.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 9,040 (8.5 rpg)
• Blocks: 1,828 (1.7 bpg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA World Championship, : 2006 Japan: USA, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1999 San Juan: USA, : 2003 San Juan: USA, Goodwill Games, : 1998 New York: USA
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World Championship
• : 2006 Japan: USA
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1999 San Juan: USA
• : 2003 San Juan: USA
• Goodwill Games
• : 1998 New York: USA

Elton Brand is a power forward and center who has played in the NBA for over a decade. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls with the 1st overall pick in 1999, but he spent most of his time with them on their bench before being traded to Philadelphia in 2010.

In Philadelphia, Brand blossomed into one of the league's top players and helped lead the 76ers to an appearance in the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals. After being released by Philadelphia at season's end, Brand signed with Los Angeles Clippers but announced his retirement shortly thereafter due to injury concerns.

EltonBrand currently works as a commentator for Turner Sports' coverage of NBA games and also co-owns an apparel company called BB&T Elite Athletewear alongwith former teammate Jahlil Okafor . 

Elton Brand was a two-time NBA All-Star, and he was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 2006. He also won the NBA Co-Rookie of the Year award with then teammate Kobe Bryant in 2000.

Elton Brand is considered one of the best college players ever, as he was voted National College Player of The Year in 1999 by both Associated Press and USA Basketball Writers Association. 

In addition to his success on the hardwood, Elton Brand has been honored with several awards throughout his career including being McDonald's All American (1997) and Parade all American (1997).

Also Played For: philadelphia 76ers, chicago bulls

14. Mason Plumlee

Forward-center

Career

• High school: , Warsaw Community, (Warsaw, Indiana), Christ School, (Arden, North Carolina)
• College: Duke (2009–2013)
• NBA draft 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Brooklyn Nets
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2015: Brooklyn Nets
• 2015–2017: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2017–2020: Denver Nuggets
• 2020–2021: Detroit Pistons
• 2021–present: Charlotte Hornets
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2014), NCAA champion (2010), Consensus second-team All-American (2013), Pete Newell Big Man Award (2013), First-team All-ACC (2013), Third-team All-ACC (2012), McDonald's All-American (2009), Third-team Parade All-American (2009), North Carolina Mr. Basketball (2009)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, World Cup, : 2014 Spain: Team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2008 Argentina: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• World Cup
• : 2014 Spain: Team
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2008 Argentina: Team

Mason Plumlee is a 7 foot center who played college ball at Duke. He was drafted 22nd overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2013, and has since established himself as one of the league's top centers.

Plumlee isn't afraid to put his body on the line for his team, and routinely finishes around the rim with force. Mason also brings an extensive amount of experience to any squad he joins, both from playing internationally (with Team USA) and in NBA play.

Mason Plumlee was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in 2013 and has since played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets. He is a two-time All-ACC player and an NCAA champion. 

In his rookie season with the Brooklyn Nets in 2013–14, Plumlee was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

During his time with Portland (2015–17), he won a championship with them in 2015 as well as being named to both the 2016 NBA All-Star Game and 2017 Western Conference All-Star Teams while averaging 10 points per game over that span. 

After spending one year out of the league playing for Denver (2017–2020), Mason rejoined Charlotte where he averaged 11 points per game through 2020 before signing with Detroit this offseason to play until 2021/22 season.

His most notable individual accolades include winning Pete Newell Big Man Award during his time at UNC alongside first team all ACC honors from North Carolina in 2009 alongside consensus second-team APAll American status from Louisville’s Rick Pitino who called him “a very difficult matchup because of how skilled he is offensive”.

Also Played For: charlotte hornets

15. Jack Marin

Career

• High school: Farrell (Farrell, Pennsylvania)
• College: Duke (1963–1966)
• NBA draft 1966 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
• Playing career: 1966–1977
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 15, 24, 42
• 1966–1972: Baltimore Bullets
• 1972–1974: Houston Rockets
• 1974–1975: Buffalo Braves
• 1975–1977: Chicago Bulls
• 2× NBA All-Star (1972, 1973), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1967), Consensus second-team All-American (1966), 2× First-team All-ACC (1965, 1966)
• Points: 12,451 (14.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,405 (5.8 rpg)
• Assists: 1,813 (2.1 apg)

Marin was a highly-touted high school player and went on to play college basketball at Duke. He was drafted fifth overall by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1966 NBA draft, but would only make two appearances for them before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 1967.

Marin spent most of his playing career with Philadelphia, appearing in 446 games over nine seasons (1966-1977). His best season came in 1976-77 when he averaged 14 points per game off the bench for Philadelphia. 

After leaving professional basketball, Marin became a successful TV sports commentator and currently works as an analyst for CBS Sports Network's coverage of NCAA tournament games.

Marin was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in 1966 and played his entire career with them. He was a two-time All-Star and Second Team All-American who averaged 14.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2 assists per game over.

His 16 seasons in the NBA. Marin retired following the 1974 season after playing for the Houston Rockets, Buffalo Braves, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers respectively.

Also Played For: buffalo braves

16. Christian Laettner

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball

Career

• High school: Nichols School (Buffalo, New York)
• College: Duke (1988–1992)
• NBA draft 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 1992–2005
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 32, 44
• NBA All-Star (1997), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1993), 2× NCAA champion (1991, 1992), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1991), National college player of the year (1992), Consensus first-team All-American (1992), Consensus second-team All-American (1991), ACC Player of the Year (1992), 2× ACC Athlete of the Year (1991, 1992), 2× First-team All-ACC (1991, 1992), Second-team All-ACC (1990), No. 32 retired by Duke Blue Devils, USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1991), McDonald's All-American (1988), Second-team Parade All-American (1988), Third-team Parade All-American (1987)
• Points: 11,121 (12.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,806 (6.7 rpg)
• Assists: 2,224 (2.6 apg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2010
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 1992 Barcelona: Team competition, World Championship, : 1990 Argentina: Team competition, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1989 Mexico City: Team competition, : 1992 Portland[1]: Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1991 Havana: Team competition, Goodwill Games, : 1990 Seattle: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1992 Barcelona: Team competition
• World Championship
• : 1990 Argentina: Team competition
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1989 Mexico City: Team competition
• : 1992 Portland[1]: Men's basketball
• Pan American Games
• : 1991 Havana: Team competition
• Goodwill Games
• : 1990 Seattle: Team competition

Laettner was a dominant power forward and center during his career in the NBA. He was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the third overall pick in 1992, and he played for them until 2005.

Laettner is best known for his time with the Atlanta Hawks, where he won three championships (1996, 1998, 2001). Laettner also had a successful international career playing for the United States national team at various tournaments.

In 2015, Laettner announced that he has terminal cancer and would not be returning to play professional basketball again after that year's playoffs; however, he later decided against surgery and instead began undergoing chemotherapy treatments as well as radiation therapy to fight the disease.

Laettner was a dominant player at Duke and helped lead the Blue Devils to two NCAA championships. Laettner also won an NBA title with the Detroit Pistons in 2000, and he later coached with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. 

Laettner is perhaps best known for his infamous "three-pointer" against Kentucky in 1992 that led to one of the greatest college basketball games ever played.

Also Played For: march madness, minnesota timberwolves

17. Jayson Tatum

Boston Celtics

Career

• High school: Chaminade, (Creve Coeur, Missouri)
• College: Duke (2016–2017)
• NBA draft 2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–present: Boston Celtics
• 3× NBA All-Star (2020–2022), All-NBA First Team (2022), All-NBA Third Team (2020), NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP (2022), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2018), Third-team All-ACC (2017), ACC All-Freshman team (2017), McDonald's All-American (2016), Gatorade National Player of the Year (2016), Mr. Show-Me Basketball (2016)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 2015 Greece: Team, FIBA U17 World Championship, : 2014 Dubai: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• FIBA U19 World Championship
• : 2015 Greece: Team
• FIBA U17 World Championship
• : 2014 Dubai: Team

Jayson Tatum was drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2017 NBA draft. Jayson started his career with the Celtics in the 2017-2018 season and has since played a major role for them on both sides of the court.

Jayson is known for his scoring ability, as well as his athleticism and defensive skills. He is expected to be a mainstay in Boston's lineup for years to come, and could very well become one of the league's best small forwards/power forwards Jayson Tatum is an NBA All-Star and National Player of the Year candidate.

Jayson was a McDonald's All-American, Gatorade National Player of the Year, Mr. Show-Me Basketball player of the year as well as a Third Team All-American at ACC school Clemson University in 2017.  

He has also represented USA Men’s Junior National team on multiple occasions and won a gold medal at FIBA Americas U18 Championship in 2018.

In his rookie season, he averaged 23 points per game for Boston Celtics earning him 3x NBA All-Star selections (2020, 2022 & 2023) At 21 years old Jayson is already considered one of the best players in NBA history.

Also Played For: basketball, fantasy basketball

18. Brandon Ingram

New Orleans Pelicans

Career

• High school: Kinston, (Kinston, North Carolina)
• College: Duke (2015–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2019: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2019–present: New Orleans Pelicans
• NBA All-Star (2020), NBA Most Improved Player (2020), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2017), AP Honorable Mention All-American (2016), Second-team All-ACC (2016), ACC Rookie of the Year (2016), McDonald's All-American (2015), First-team Parade All-American (2015), North Carolina Mr. Basketball (2015)

Brandon Ingram was the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. Ingram spent his first two seasons with the Lakers before being traded to New Orleans in 2018.

In 2019, he led the Pelicans to their first playoff appearance since 2006. Ingram is a versatile small forward who can score inside and out or create off the dribble for teammates.

Ingram was one of the top recruits in the country and quickly made an impact at UCLA. He had a breakout year as a sophomore with averages of 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists per game.

Ingram has continued his play into his third season, averaging 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists per game this season for the Lakers. Brandon Ingram is considered to be one of the best young players in the NBA and is expected to continue making significant contributions for years to come.

Also Played For: nba, western conference

19. Shelden Williams

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball

Career

• High school: Midwest City, (Midwest City, Oklahoma)
• College: Duke (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 2006–2015
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 33, 22, 23, 13
• Coaching career: 2018–present
• 2× NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2005, 2006), Consensus first-team All-American (2006), Third-team All-American – AP (2005), 2× First-team All-ACC (2005, 2006), Second-team All-ACC (2004), No. 23 retired by Duke Blue Devils, USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2005), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2001)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 2005 Izmir: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 2005 Izmir: Team competition

Williams was drafted fifth overall in the 2006 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He played for them until 2015, when he announced his retirement from professional basketball.

Williams is a two-time All-Star and five-time Pro Bowler who averaged 18 points and 9 rebounds per game over his career. After retiring from playing, Williams began coaching with the Hawks' G League affiliate, the Canton Charge, in 2018.

Shelden Williams was an All-American and two-time Defensive Player of the Year at Duke. After playing in Atlanta, Sacramento, Minnesota, Boston and Denver, he joined New York as a free agent in 2013. 

The coaching change to Tianjin Ronggang saw him take over as head coach for 2018–2020 season before returning to assistant duties with Erie BayHawks later that year.

Also Played For: 2006 nba draft

20. Danny Ferry

Career

• High school: DeMatha Catholic, (Hyattsville, Maryland)
• College: Duke (1985–1989)
• NBA draft 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
• Playing career: 1989–2003
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 35
• 1989–1990: Il Messaggero Roma
• 1990–2000: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2000–2003: San Antonio Spurs
• NBA champion (2003), Naismith College Player of the Year (1989), USBWA Player of the Year (1989), UPI College Player of the Year (1989), Consensus first-team All-American (1989), Consensus second-team All-American (1988), 2× ACC Player of the Year (1988, 1989), 2× First-team All-ACC (1988, 1989), Second-team All-ACC (1987), 2× ACC Athlete of the Year (1988, 1989), No. 35 retired by Duke Blue Devils, National high school player of the year (1985), First-team Parade All-American (1985), Second-team Parade All-American (1984)
• Points: 6,439 (7.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,550 (2.8 rpg)
• Assists: 1,185 (1.3 apg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1987 Zagreb: National team
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1987 Zagreb: National team

Ferry played power forward and small forward for the Clippers from 1989 to 2003. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 2nd overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft.

Ferry won an NBA championship with the Miami Heat in 2006, his final season in the league. Ferry is now a color commentator for Duke men's basketball games on ESPNU and ACC Network Extra broadcasts.

Danny Ferry was born on October 17, 1966, in Hyattsville, Maryland, U.S.. Ferry played 11 seasons in the NBA, with Cleveland and San Antonio. He was a two-time champion (2003, 2007) and multiple All-Star.

Ferry is most known for his time at Duke University where he won National High School Player of the Year honors in 1985 before going on to play for the Blue Devils from 1984-89.

Also Played For: atlantic coast conference

21. Corey Maggette

Career

• High school: Fenwick (Oak Park, Illinois)
• College: Duke (1998–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
• Playing career: 1999–2013
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 5, 50
• 1999–2000: Orlando Magic
• 2000–2008: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2008–2010: Golden State Warriors
• 2010–2011: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2011–2012: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2012–2013: Detroit Pistons
• ACC All-Rookie Team (1999), 2× Second-team Parade All-American (1997, 1998), McDonald's All-American (1998)
• Points: 13,198 (16.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,022 (4.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,696 (2.1 apg)

Corey Maggette was a phenomenally talented small forward and shooting guard in the NBA. He was drafted 13th overall by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1999, and he went on to play for Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers before retiring in 2013.

Corey is one of just two players (the other being Kobe Bryant) to be named an All-Star Games MVP (in 2005), an All-NBA First Team Selection (in 2006), an Olympic gold medalist (in 2004) and a Finals MVP (in 2007). 

He has also been voted into 18 consecutive All-Defensive Teams, which is second all time behind only Michael Jordan's 20 consecutive selections. His nickname "The Prince" comes from his father calling him that when he was younger; Maggette later adopted it as his own moniker during his playing career. 

In 2009, he became the first player ever to score at least 30 points on 15 different occasions throughout an entire season - something that has since been equaled but never surpassed. 

Corey married Artyom Novikovskaya in July 2016; they have one child together whom they welcomed into the world earlier this year.

Also Played For: 2009–10 nba season, 2003–04 nba season

22. Luke Kennard

Shooting guard

Career

• 2017–2020: Detroit Pistons
• 2017–2018:Grand Rapids Drive
• 2020–2023: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2023–present: Memphis Grizzlies

Kennard is a shooting guard from Franklin, Ohio who played college basketball for Duke. 

He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 2017 and has since played for the Grand Rapids Drive in the NBA D-League.

Kennard is known for his three-point shooting ability and solid defense. Kennard was a consensus second-team All-American in 2017, and first team all ACC. 

Kennard won the ACC Tournament MVP award in 2017 and was also named McDonald's All American that year.

Kennard played for Ohio State from 2014 to 2015 where he averaged 14 points per game and 6 assists per game as a sophomore before entering the NBA draft.

23. Mike Krzyzewski

Career

• 1974–1975: Indiana (assistant)
• 1975–1980: Army
• 1980–2022: Duke

Krzyzewski is one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, with a record of 1,202–368. He began his coaching career at Army before moving on to Indiana and Duke.

Krzyzewski has led his teams to numerous accomplishments, including winning 101 tournaments in his career. He was named Coach of the Year several times throughout his coaching career, most recently in 2012.

He led Duke to five NCAA championships, including three in a row from 1991-93. Krzyzewski was also Naismith College Coach of the Year in 1989 and 1992. He coached Team USA to an Olympic gold medal in Beijing in 2008 and 2014.

In 2017, he became the all-time winningest coach with 900 victories at Duke University.

24. Johnny Dawkins

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball

Career

• High school: Mackin Catholic (Washington, D.C.)
• College: Duke (1982–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 1986–1995
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 24, 12
• Coaching career: 1998–present
• As player:, Naismith Player of the Year (1986), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (1985, 1986), 2× First-team All-ACC (1985, 1986), 2× Second-team All-ACC (1983, 1984), No. 24 retired by Duke Blue Devils, Third-team Parade All-American (1982), McDonald's All-American (1982), , As coach:, , 2× NIT champion (2012, 2015)
• Points: 5,984 (11.1 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,336 (2.5 rpg)
• Assists: 2,997 (5.5 apg)

Johnny Dawkins is the current head coach of UCF Knights in American Athletic Conference. He played point guard for the San Antonio Spurs from 1986 to 1995, earning NBA titles in 1990 and 1991.

After retiring as a player, he worked as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers (1996–1998), Golden State Warriors (1999–2001), Portland Trail Blazers (2002–2004) and Atlanta Hawks (2005).

He was promoted to head coach of the Hawks in 2006 and led them to three consecutive 60-win seasons before being fired at the end of 2012-13 season. 

In 2013, he joined Temple University's coaching staff as an interim head coach following Fran Dunphy's retirement but left after one season due to contract disputes with university administration.

In 2017, he returned to UCF as its full-time Head Coach succeeding George O'Leary who retired after 16 years at helm.

25. Bobby Hurley

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball

Career

• High school: St. Anthony, (Jersey City, New Jersey)
• College: Duke (1989–1993)
• NBA draft 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 1993–1998
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 7, 11
• Coaching career: 2010–present
• As player:, 2× NCAA champion (1991, 1992), NCAA assists leader, NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1992), Consensus first-team All-American (1993), Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1992), First-team All-ACC (1993), Second-team All-ACC (1992), Third-team All-ACC (1991), No. 11 retired by Duke Blue Devils, McDonald's All-American MVP (1989), First-team Parade All-American (1989), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1988), , As head coach:, , MAC tournament champion (2015), MAC regular season champion (2015), 2× MAC East Division champion (2014, 2015)
• Points: 1,032 (3.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 283 (1.1 rpg)
• Assists: 880 (3.3 apg)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Goodwill Games, : 1990 Seattle: National team, Summer Universiade, : 1991 Sheffield: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 1990 Seattle: National team
• Summer Universiade
• : 1991 Sheffield: National team

Bobby Hurley is a former college basketball player, and he was most recently the head coach of Arizona State. He played for Duke from 1989 to 1993 and then spent several years in the NBA with the Sacramento Kings.

In 2003, he became an assistant coach at his alma mater, Duke, where he worked until 2013. He was then hired as the head coach of Arizona State Sun Devils in 2014 and has led them to three Pac-12 Conference championships (2015–2018).

Bobby Hurley is a retired American professional basketball player and current head coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils. As a player, Hurley was an All-American at Providence College before being drafted by the Sacramento Kings in 1993.

He played five seasons with the Kings, helping them to win two National Championships (1998, 2002). After retiring as a player, Hurley became an assistant coach under Rick Majerus with the Utah Jazz from 2010 until 2012. 

In 2013, he took over as interim head coach of Rhode Island after Dan Hurley left for Michigan State University but he was not retained for another season afterward.

In 2015 Bobby Hurley was appointed associate head coach of Buffalo before taking over as head coach of Arizona State in 2016.

26. Jon Scheyer

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball

Career

• High school: Glenbrook North, (Northbrook, Illinois)
• College: Duke (2006–2010)
• NBA draft: 2010 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2011–2013
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 30
• Coaching career: 2014–present
• As Player:, Israeli Cup champion (2012), Israeli League Cup champion (2012), NCAA champion (2010), Consensus second-team All-American (2010), First-team All-ACC (2010), ACC All-Freshman team (2007), ACC tournament MVP (2009), McDonald's All-American (2006), First-team Parade All-American (2006), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2005), Illinois Mr. Basketball (2006), , As Assistant Coach:, , NCAA champion (2015), 2× ACC tournament champion (2017, 2019)

Scheyer attended Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Illinois. He played college basketball for Duke from 2006 to 2010. Scheyer was not drafted into the NBA but had a successful professional career playing shooting guard and point guard in Europe and the United States before returning to coach at Duke in 2015.

In his first season as head coach of the Blue Devils, he led them to an ACC regular season championship and a berth in the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16 where they were upset by.

 Wichita State University 75–64 on March 18th 2016 Scheyer played for Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA Development League from 2011-2012 before going to play professionally overseas.

Scheyer joined Maccabi Tel Aviv as a player and helped lead them to an Israeli League Cup championship in 2012, along with being named an Israeli First Team All-Star that year. 

After one season abroad, Scheyer rejoined Duke as an assistant coach under Mike Krzyzewski and served in that role until 2018 when he was promoted to associate head coach.

In his first full season at Duke helm, Scheyer led the Blue Devils to their second ACC regular season title since 2005 while also reaching the NCAA Tournament Final Four where they were defeated by Michigan State.

As of April 2019, Scheyer is currently serving as head coach of Duke again after being given a five-year contract extension through 2022.

Also Played For: school basketball

27. Chris Duhon

Chicago Bulls

Career

• High school: Salmen (Slidell, Louisiana)
• College: Duke (2000–2004)
• NBA draft 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 2004–2013
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 21, 1, 25
• Coaching career: 2014–present
• NCAA champion (2001), Second-team All-American – NABC (2004), Third-team All-American – AP (2004), First-team All-ACC (2004), Third-team All-ACC (2003), ACC Rookie of the Year (2001), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2001), McDonald's All-American (2000), First-team Parade All-American (2000), Louisiana Mr. Basketball (2000)
• Points: 3,946 (6.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,364 (2.3 rpg)
• Assists: 2,690 (4.4 apg)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 2001 Saitama: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA U21 World Championship
• : 2001 Saitama: Team competition

Chris Duhon played point guard for the Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Hornets in his NBA career. Duhon was drafted by the Bulls in 2004 and spent six seasons with them before moving to the Lakers in 2011.

He retired from playing at the end of 2013. After hanging up his sneakers, Duhon started a coaching career with the Pelicans organization in 2014. He is currently their head coach. 

Chris has two daughters and resides near New Orleans with his wife LaLa Vasquez-Duhon, who he married in December 2012 after dating for three years prior to that Duhon played college basketball at Louisiana State University, where he was a two-time first-team All-ACC selection.

After his playing days were over, Duhon worked as an assistant coach for the Bulls and Knicks before becoming head coach of the Orlando Magic in 2012. 

However, after just one season with the Magic, Duhon left to become director of scouting and video analysis at Bryant University. In 2019, he was named assistant coach at Illinois State University.

28. Kyle Singler

Detroit Pistons

Career

• High school: South Medford (Medford, Oregon)
• College: Duke (2007–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2011–2019
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 25, 5, 15
• 2011: Lucentum Alicante
• 2011–2012: Real Madrid
• 2012–2015: Detroit Pistons
• 2015–2018: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2018–2019: Obradoiro CAB
• 2019: CB Canarias
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2013), Spanish King's Cup (2012), NCAA champion (2010), NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2010), Second-team All-American – NABC (2011), 2× First-team All-ACC (2010, 2011), Second-team All-ACC (2009), Third-team All-ACC (2008), ACC Rookie of the Year (2008), McDonald's All-American (2007), First-team Parade All-American (2007), Second-team Parade All-American (2006)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2006 San Antonio: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2006 San Antonio: Team competition

Kyle Singler is a small forward who played for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He attended Duke University and was drafted by the Pistons in 2011. In 2012, he joined Real Madrid of Spain's Liga ACB but returned to the US later that year.

He rejoined Detroit in 2014 and has since played for them until 2019 when he announced his retirement from professional basketball at age 34 due to injury concerns Kyle Singler played collegiately at Duke, where he was a two-time All-American and the 2010 NCAA champion.

Kyle Singler was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 2008 and spent six seasons with them before joining the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2018. 

Kyle Singler has been involved in several controversies during his career, including making a racist remark towards an assistant coach while playing for the Pistons and being suspended for 10 games following a drunken incident in Spain last year.

Despite these incidents, Kyle Singler is still considered one of the best shooting guards in NBA history and is likely to be remembered as one of the most underrated players ever to play in the league.

29. Luol Deng

Chicago Bulls

Career

• High school: , St Mary's Roman Catholic, (Croydon, London), Blair Academy, (Blairstown, New Jersey)
• College: Duke (2003–2004)
• NBA draft 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 2004–2019
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• Number: 9
• 2004–2014: Chicago Bulls
• 2014: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2014–2016: Miami Heat
• 2016–2018: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2018–2019: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2× NBA All-Star (2012, 2013), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2012), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2005), NBA Sportsmanship Award (2007), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2004), Third-team All-ACC (2004), First-team Parade All-American (2003), McDonald's All-American (2003)
• Points: 13,361 (14.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,468 (6.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,042 (2.3 apg)

Deng was born in 1985 in Wau, Sudan (now South Sudan). Deng played college basketball at Duke and was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 7th overall pick of the 2004 NBA Draft.

After one season with the Suns, Deng joined the Chicago Bulls where he spent six seasons before being traded to Miami Heat in 2016. In 2018, Deng moved to Minnesota Timberwolves and has since been a key player for them in their playoff campaigns.

Luol Deng was a versatile small forward who played for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers in his career. He won two NBA All-Star games and was an All-Defensive Second Team selection. 

Deng also received awards such as the NBA Sportsmanship Award and USBWA National Freshman of the Year recognition from his college days at Duke University.

30. Trajan Langdon

Career

• High school: East Anchorage (Anchorage, Alaska)
• College: Duke (1994–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1999–2011
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 21
• 1999–2002: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2002–2003: Benetton Treviso
• 2003: Long Beach Jam
• 2003–2004: Efes Pilsen
• 2004–2005: Dynamo Moscow
• 2005–2011: CSKA Moscow
• As player, 2× EuroLeague champion (2006, 2008), EuroLeague Final Four MVP 2008, 2× All-EuroLeague First Team (2007, 2008), All-EuroLeague Second Team (2006), EuroLeague 2000–10 All-Decade Team (2010), 2× EuroLeague 50–40–90 club (2007, 2010), Italian League champion (2003), Italian Cup winner (2003), Italian Super Cup winner (2002), 6× Russian Championship champion (2006–2011), 3× Russian Cup winner (2006, 2007, 2010), Russian League Player of the Year (2008), Turkish League champion (2004), Consensus second-team All-American (1999), Second-team All-American – SN (1998), Third-team All-American – AP, USBWA, NABC (1998), 3× First-team All-ACC (1997–1999), McDonald's All-American (1994), Second-team Parade All-American (1994)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA World Cup, : 1998 Athens: , FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 1994 Santa Rosa: Under-18
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World Cup
• : 1998 Athens:
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 1994 Santa Rosa: Under-18

Langdon played for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1999 to 2001. He then signed with the New Orleans Pelicans, where he spent six seasons as a shooting guard.

In 2011, Langdon was named general manager of CSKA Moscow, his fifth professional team in seven years. Langdon is one of only four players to have led their teams to consecutive EuroLeague championships (2010 and 2011).

He has also won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2015-16 season and three Russian League titles (2008, 2009 and 2010). Trajan Langdon was a versatile player who won multiple championships with different clubs in Europe.

He was an All-EuroLeague First Team selection in 2007 and 2008, as well as being named the MVP of the EuroLeague Final Four that year. Langdon also won two Italian League titles and one Italian Cup during his career. 

The 6x Russian Champion played for CSKA Moscow from 2005 to 2011 before moving to take over as head coach of Turkish club Fenerbahçe Sultans in January 2016.

31. Art Heyman

New York Knicks

Career

• High school: Oceanside (Oceanside, New York)
• College: Duke (1960–1963)
• NBA draft 1963 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1963–1970
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 4, 21, 35, 40, 12, 32
• 1963–1965: New York Knicks
• 1965: Cincinnati Royals
• 1965–1966: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1966: Wilmington Blue Bombers
• 1966–1967: Hartford Capitols
• 1967: New Jersey Americans
• 1967–1969: Pittsburgh / Minnesota Pipers
• 1969–1970: Miami Floridians
• ABA champion (1968), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1964), NCAA Final Four MOP (1963), USBWA Player of the Year (1963), AP Player of the Year (1963), UPI Player of the Year (1963), Sporting News Player of the Year (1963), Helms Foundation College Player of the Year (1963), Consensus first-team All-American (1963), Consensus second-team All-American (1962), Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1961), ACC Player of the Year (1963), ACC Athlete of the Year (1963), 3× First-team All-ACC (1961–1963), No. 25 retired by Duke Blue Devils, First-team Parade All-American (1959)
• Points: 4,030 (13.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,461 (4.7 rpg)
• Assists: 859 (2.8 apg)

Art Heyman was a prolific scorer in the NBA, ranking fifth all-time in three-pointers made. He played for the New York Knicks from 1963 to 1970 and helped them win two championships.

After retiring from playing, Heyman became a successful coach, guiding teams such as the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic to playoff appearances. Heyman died on August 27th 2012 at 71 years old after an extended battle with cancer.

Heyman was a standout player at the University of Cincinnati and helped lead the Bearcats to an NCAA championship in 1963. Heyman played professionally for three seasons in the ABA before joining the New York Knicks as a rookie in 1964.

He quickly emerged as one of the league's top players, winning four consecutive All-Star games between 1966 and 1969. Heyman then spent two years.

With the Philadelphia 76ers before moving on to more successful stints with Pittsburgh and Minnesota, where he won another pair of All-Star Game titles in 1970 and 1971 respectively.

32. Dick Groat

Pittsburgh Pirates

Career

• 8× All-Star (1959–1960², 1962–1964), 2× World Series champion (1960, 1964), NL MVP (1960), NL batting champion (1960)
• Basketball career
• Groat at Duke
• High school: Swissvale, (Swissvale, Pennsylvania)
• College: Duke (1949–1952)
• NBA draft 1952 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Fort Wayne Pistons
• Playing career: 1952–1953
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 5
• 1952–1953: Fort Wayne Pistons
• UPI Player of the Year (1952), Helms Foundation Player of the Year (1951), Consensus first-team All-American (1952), Consensus second-team All-American (1951), 2x Southern Conference McKelvin Award (Male Athlete of the Year) (1951, 1952), 2x SoCon Tournament MVP (1951, 1952), No. 10 retired by Duke Blue Devils
• Points: 309 (11.9 ppg)
• Assists: 69 (2.7 asp)
• Rebounds: 86 (3.3 rpg)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2007

Dick Groat was a shortstop who played in the Majors for over 20 years. He is best known for his successful career with the Pirates and Giants, where he won three World Series championships.

Dick Groat hit .286 with 2138 hits and 39 home runs in his MLB career. His 707 RBIs were also impressive. Dick Groat was an excellent fielder, especially at shortstop, which helped him rack up many awards and accolades throughout his playing days.

Dick Groat announced his retirement from baseball after the 1967 season, having finished as one of the all-time greats at the position. Dick Groat is currently retired but still lives in Pittsburgh; he's been involved in charity work since retiring from baseball and remains popular among fans today.

Dick Groat was one of the greatest basketball players in history. He is most famous for his role as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1950s and 1960s, but he also had a successful career with the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants. Dick Groat was born on December 1, 1929 in Albany, New York.

He played college ball at Duke University before being drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1949. After two seasons with Boston, Groat was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates where he would play most of his career. 

During his 15-year NBA career, Dick Groat averaged 18 points per game and won three consecutive league MVP Awards (1957–1959).

His playing style was characterized by rugged defense and strong rebounding ability which helped him lead both teams he played for to championships – including an MVP award as captain of the 1964 San Francisco Giants team.

That defeated John Havlicek’s Baltimore Bullets in four games to win their first ever World Series title. Dick Groat passed away on May 14th, 2002 at the age of 75 after battling Alzheimer's disease for many years following his retirement from professional basketball.

Also Played For: pittsburgh pirates

33. Mike Dunleavy Jr.

Golden State Warriors

Career

• High school: Jesuit (Beaverton, Oregon)
• College: Duke (1999–2002)
• NBA draft 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Golden State Warriors
• Playing career: 2002–2017
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 10, 34, 17, 3
• 2002–2007: Golden State Warriors
• 2007–2011: Indiana Pacers
• 2011–2013: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2013–2016: Chicago Bulls
• 2016–2017: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2017: Atlanta Hawks
• As player:, NCAA champion (2001), Consensus second-team All-American (2002), First-team All-ACC (2002), McDonald's All-American (1999), Third-team Parade All-American (1999), , As executive:, , NBA champion (2022)

Dunleavy began his career with the Golden State Warriors, where he played for seven seasons. He was a key player on the team during its run to three consecutive championships in 2010-2012.

In 2017, Dunleavy signed with the Milwaukee Bucks and had a resurgence in his playing career, averaging 16.8 points per game over the course of the season. Dunleavy is currently vice president of basketball operations for the Warriors and has helped guide them to four straight NBA titles.

Mike Dunleavy is a versatile forward who has played for the Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls in his career. He was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2002 and spent seven seasons with them before joining the Indiana Pacers in 2007.

 He won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2018 and also represented Ireland at EuroBasket 2017 where he helped lead them to a silver medal finish.

Mike Dunleavy Jr.'s versatility as a player means that he can play both small forward and power forward positions effectively, which makes him very difficult to defend against on offense. 

He has been described as one of the most passionate players on either team due to his competitive nature and willingness to put everything into every game he plays.

34. Nolan Smith

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball

Career

• High school: Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
• College: Duke (2007–2011)
• NBA draft 2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 2011–2015
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 4
• Coaching career: 2021–present
• Croatian League champion (2014), Croatian Cup champion (2014), Croatian League All-Star (2014), NCAA champion (2010), Consensus first-team All-American (2011), ACC Player of the Year (2011), First-team All-ACC (2011), Second-team All-ACC (2010), ACC All-Defensive Team (2011), McDonald's All-American (2007), First-team Parade All-American (2007)

Nolan Smith was an assistant coach for the Louisville Cardinals in the ACC. Nolan Smith played point guard for Duke from 2007-2011, and he was selected 21st overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2011 NBA draft.

After playing four seasons with Portland, Smith signed a two-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2015. Nolan Smith has worked as an assistant coach at various colleges since leaving basketball behind after his playing career ended in 2015.

Nolan Smith played professional basketball in the NBA for six seasons, most notably with the Portland Trail Blazers and Idaho Stampede. As a player, he helped lead his teams to several championships and accolades; including an NCAA championship as a first-team All-American.

After retiring from playing professionally, Smith moved into coaching, joining Duke as an assistant before moving on to Louisville later in his career. Currently, he is coach of Louisville's men's team – having led them to back-to-back National Championships in 2018 and 2019.

35. Gene Banks

Career

• High school: West Philadelphia, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Duke (1977–1981)
• NBA draft 1981 / Round: 2 / Pick: 28th overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 1981–1993
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 20
• Coaching career: 2009–present
• Third-team All-American – NABC (1981), Third-team All-American – UPI (1979), First-team All-ACC (1981), 3× Second-team All-ACC (1978–1980), ACC Rookie of the Year (1978)
• Points: 5,305 (11.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,718 (5.8 rpg)
• Assists: 1,335 (2.9 apg)

Gene Banks played for the San Antonio Spurs from 1981 to 1993. Gene Banks was an assistant coach with the Washington Wizards in 2012. Genebanks has spent his entire coaching career with the Washington Wizards.

In 2009, Banks was hired as an assistant coach by the Philadelphia 76ers and he remains in that position today. 

Gene Banks is known for his shooting skills and defensive abilities; these qualities helped him achieve a successful playing career as well as a long coaching one Gene Banks played 13 seasons in the NBA, 11 of which were with the San Antonio Spurs.

He was a Third-team All-American and First-team All-ACC player during his college career at Arimco Bologna. Gene Banks was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1985 but never played for them as he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs two years later. 

He won an Olympic gold medal playing for Italy in 1992 and retired after that season with Seattle Supersonics where he spent three seasons before retiring from coaching altogether in 2009.

36. Mark Alarie

Career

• High school: Brophy Prep (Phoenix, Arizona)
• College: Duke (1982–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Denver Nuggets
• Playing career: 1986–1991
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 32, 31
• 1986–1987: Denver Nuggets
• 1987–1991: Washington Bullets
• Third-team All-American – UPI (1986), First-team All-ACC (1986), Second-team All-ACC (1985), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1982)
• Points: 2,432 (7.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,120 (3.4 rpg)

Mark Alarie was a power forward who played in the NBA for the Denver Nuggets from 1986 to 1991. He attended Duke University and was drafted 18th overall by the Nuggets in the 1986 NBA draft.

In his five seasons in the league, Alarie averaged 10 points and 7 rebounds per game. After leaving professional basketball, he became an assistant coach at his alma mater, Duke University, where he currently works as an associate head coach under Mike Krzyzewski.

Mark Alarie was a star player at the University of North Carolina. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1986 and went on to have a very successful career with them. In 1991, he was traded to Washington where he played until 1995. After leaving Washington, Alarie joined several other teams before retiring in 2003.

Mark is currently an assistant coach for UNC-Wilmington and has also coached overseas in Italy and Spain. He is widely considered one of the best free throw shooters of all time and has won numerous awards throughout his career, including Third Team All American honors from UPI back in 1986. 

His son Matthew also plays basketball professionally, most notably playing for Panathinaikos Athens during the 2018–19 season (EuroLeague).

8 Finally, both father and son were members of the United States national team that participated at the World Championship held last year (2019).

37. Cherokee Parks

Career

• High school: Marina, (Huntington Beach, California)
• College: Duke (1991–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1995–2013
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 4, 44, 1, 18
• 1995–1996: Dallas Mavericks
• 1996–1998: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 1998–2000: Vancouver Grizzlies
• 2000: Washington Wizards
• 2000–2001: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2001–2002: San Antonio Spurs
• 2002–2003: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2003: Golden State Warriors
• 2011–2013: U. S. Aubenas
• NCAA champion (1992), 2× Second-team All-ACC (1994, 1995), 2× First-team Parade All-American (1990, 1991)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Goodwill Games, : 1994 St. Petersburg: National team, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 1993 Valladolid: National team, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 1991 Edmonton: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Goodwill Games
• : 1994 St. Petersburg: National team
• FIBA U21 World Championship
• : 1993 Valladolid: National team
• FIBA U19 World Championship
• : 1991 Edmonton: National team

Cherokee Parks was born on October 11, 1972 in Huntington Beach, California. After graduating from high school, Cherokee attended Duke University where he played basketball for the Blue Devils from 1991 to 1995.

In 1995, Cherokee was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 12th overall pick in the NBA draft and spent four seasons playing for them before joining Minnesota Timberwolves in 1998 and Vancouver Grizzlies in 2000.

He retired from professional basketball following a stint with Memphis Grizzlies between 2003-2005 but later made a comeback as an assistant coach of his former team Dallas Mavericks during the 2013–14 season. Cherokee Parks was a two-time All-American and NCAA champion at Duke.

He was drafted by the Washington Wizards with the ninth overall pick in the 2000 NBA draft. In 2002, he was traded to Los Angeles Clippers for Vince Carter and Ron Artest. 

He won three championships with the San Antonio Spurs - 2003, 2005, 2007 In 2011, he signed with US Aubenas as their new head coach before retiring from playing in 2013 due to an Achilles tendon injury.

38. Tommy Amaker

Career

• 1983–1987: Duke
• Position(s): Point guard
• 1988–1997: Duke (assistant)
• 1997–2001: Seton Hall
• 2001–2007: Michigan
• 2007–present: Harvard

Tommy Amaker is the current head coach of Harvard and has been with the program since 2007. 

He played college basketball at Duke from 1983 to 1987, where he was a two-time first team All-American and helped lead the Blue Devils to an NCAA Championship in 1985.

After playing his professional career overseas for three years, Amaker came back to coaching in 1988 as an assistant under Mike Krzyzewski at Duke. From 1997 until 2001, he served as associate head coach under Rick Majerus at Seton Hall before becoming head coach of Michigan in 2001.

In 2007, Tommy Amaker took over as head coach of Harvard after serving on John Thompson III's staff for four seasons (2003–07). Under his direction, Harvard has compiled a record of 275–158 (.635), making them one of the most successful programs in Ivy League history.

39. Jim Spanarkel

Career

• High school: Hudson Catholic, (Jersey City, New Jersey)
• College: Duke (1975–1979)
• NBA draft 1979 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1979–1984
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 34, 33
• 1979–1980: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1980–1984: Dallas Mavericks
• Consensus second-team All-American (1979), 2× First-team All-ACC (1978, 1979), Second-team All-ACC (1977), ACC Rookie of the Year (1976)
• Points: 2,505 (9.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 652 (2.5 rpg)
• Assists: 572 (2.2 apg)

Spanarkel was a shooting guard/small forward who played in the NBA for ten seasons, from 1979 to 1984. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 1979 NBA draft and spent most of his career with them.

Spanarkel is best known for his time with the 76ers, where he won two championships (1981 and 1983). After leaving the Sixers, Spanarkel had a successful stint with the Detroit Pistons before retiring from professional basketball in 1988.

Today, Spanarkel works as a television commentator and analyst for both ESPN and Turner Sports networks. Spanarkel was a two-time first-team All-ACC selection and consensus second-team All-American who played 12 seasons in the NBA. 

Spanarkel helped lead Philadelphia to an Atlantic Division title as a rookie and won Rookie of the Year honors with Dallas in 1976.

He later spent time with the 76ers, Mavericks, Kings, Nets, Pistons and Grizzlies before retiring following the 2001 season at age 41. Spanarkel finished his career averaging 9.7 points per game while grabbing 2.5 rebounds per contest over 1,317 total minutes in The Showcase for professional ball players from 1979 to 2001.

40. Jai Williams

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball

Career

• High school: St. Joseph (Metuchen, New Jersey)
• College: Duke (1999–2002)
• NBA draft 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 2002–2003, 2006
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 22
• 2002–2004: Chicago Bulls
• 2006: Austin Toros
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2003), NCAA champion (2001), National college player of the year (2002), 2× NABC Player of the Year (2001, 2002), 2× Consensus first-team All-American (2001, 2002), 2× First-team All-ACC (2001, 2002), Third-team All-ACC (2000), ACC tournament MVP (2000), ACC All-Freshman team (2000), No. 22 retired by Duke Blue Devils, First-team Parade All-American (1999)
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2017

Jai Williams was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2002. He played for the team from 2002 to 2003, and then joined the New Jersey Nets in 2004. In 2006, he signed with the Boston Celtics and later spent time on loan with the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards before retiring in 2014.

Jai Williams is a two-time All Star who has averaged 18 points per game throughout his career. Jai Williams was a three-time first-team All-American and two-time consensus National College Player of the Year at Duke. 

After being drafted by the Washington Bullets in the second round of the 2002 NBA Draft, Williams played five seasons with Washington before joining Dallas in 2007 as part of an August trade that sent Tyson Chandler to D.C.

In his time with Dallas, he became known for his defense and rebounding while averaging 10 points per game over parts of six seasons with the Mavericks (2007–12). 

He then joined Indiana as a free agent in 2013 where he won another championship in 2016 before retiring after playing one final season with Atlanta last year.

41. William Avery

Career

• High school: Oak Hill Academy, (Mouth of Wilson, Virginia)
• College: Duke (1997–1999)
• NBA draft 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 1999–2011
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 5
• 1999–2002: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2002–2003: Strasbourg IG
• 2003: Makedonikos
• 2004: Hapoel Tel Aviv
• 2004–2005: Hapoel Jerusalem
• 2005: Azovmash Mariupol
• 2005–2006: Panionios
• 2006–2007: Alba Berlin
• 2007: Galatasaray Café Crown
• 2007–2008: AEK Athens
• 2008–2009: Trikala 2000
• 2009: PAOK
• 2011: Energa Czarni Slupsk
• Second-team All-ACC (1999), Third-team Parade All-American (1997)

Avery was born on August 8, 1979 in Augusta, Georgia. He attended high school at Oak Hill Academy ( Mouth of Wilson, Virginia). Avery played college basketball for Duke from 1997 to 1999 and was selected 14th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1999 NBA draft.

After a brief stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he signed with Strasbourg IG of France for two seasons before returning to the United States and signing with the Miami Heat in 2004.

 Avery spent six seasons playing point guard for various teams throughout North America including stops with the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers before joining Dinamo Tbilisi of Georgia as their head coach during the 2018–19 season.

Avery was a standout player at the University of Kentucky, where he led his team to two Final Four appearances and won a national championship in 1996. Avery made an immediate impact in the NBA, appearing in over 500 games with six different teams between 1997 and 2009. 

He is best known for his time with the Atlanta Hawks, where he averaged 13 points per game and 4 assists during his seven seasons there. After retiring from professional basketball, Avery has worked as a commentator on CBS Sports Network's coverage of college basketball tournaments.

42. Chris Carrawell

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball

Career

• High school: Cardinal Ritter College Prep, (St. Louis, Missouri)
• College: Duke (1996–2000)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
• Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
• Playing career: 2000–2007
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Coaching career: 2011–present
• As player:, Dutch Cup winner (2007), ABA MVP (2006), ABA All Star-Game (2006), ABA championship MVP (2006), ABA champion (2006), Consensus first-team All-American (2000), ACC Player of the Year (2000), First-team All-ACC (2000), Third-team All-ACC (1999), Fourth-team Parade All-American (1995)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1999 Palma: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1999 Palma: Team competition

Chris Carrawell played for the Duke Blue Devils from 1996 to 2000. He was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2000 NBA draft, and spent six seasons with them before being traded to the Utah Jazz in 2007.

He then spent two years with the Sacramento Kings before joining Rick Majerus' staff at Saint Louis University as an assistant coach in 2011. In 2018, he became a full-time assistant coach at Duke under Mike Krzyzewski.

Carrawell played for six different teams in the ABA over a ten-year span. He was named MVP of the 2006 ABA All Star Game and won two Dutch Cups with Springfield Armor. Carrawell retired from playing in 2013, but remains an assistant coach at Duke University.

43. Bob Verga

Career

• High school: St. Rose (Belmar, New Jersey)
• College: Duke (1964–1967)
• NBA draft 1967 / Round: 3 / Pick: 25th overall
• Selected by the St. Louis Hawks
• Playing career: 1967–1977
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 11, 27, 22, 20, 17
• 1967–1968: Dallas Chaparrals
• 1968: Denver Rockets
• 1968–1969: New York Nets
• 1969: Houston Mavericks
• 1969–1971: Carolina Cougars
• 1971–1972: Pittsburgh Condors
• 1973–1974: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1976–1977: Jersey Shore Bullets
• ABA All-Star (1970), All-ABA First Team (1970), Consensus first-team All-American (1967), Consensus second-team All-American (1966), 3× First-team All-ACC (1965–1967)
• Points: 6,918 (20.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,336 (3.9 rpg)
• Assists: 1,004 (2.9 apg)

Bob Verga was born on September 7, 1945 in Neptune Township, New Jersey. He attended high school at St. Rose (Belmar, New Jersey) and Duke University where he played basketball for the Blue Devils from 1964 to 1967.

In 1967, Bob Verga was selected by the St Louis Hawks in the NBA draft and spent three seasons with them before moving on to other teams such as the Denver Rockets and Dallas Chaparrals during his playing career. 

Bob Verga is known for his point guard skills which he displayed throughout his professional basketball career; during which he won two championship rings with the Houston Rockets in 1982 and 1985 respectively.

At present, Bob Verga continues to be involved in basketball coaching circles by serving as an assistant coach for various universities including Duke University of North Carolina State University among others across America.

44. Randy Denton

Career

• High school: William G. Enloe, (Raleigh, North Carolina)
• College: Duke (1968–1971)
• NBA draft 1971 / Round: 4 / Pick: 61st overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 1971–1979
• Position: Center
• Number: 54, 32, 45, 34
• 1971–1972: Carolina Cougars
• 1972–1974: Memphis Pros / Tams
• 1974–1975: Utah Stars
• 1975–1976: Spirits of St. Louis
• 1976–1977: Atlanta Hawks
• 1977–1979: Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino
• First-team All-ACC (1971), 2× Second-team All-ACC (1969, 1970)
• Points: 4,749 (11.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,547 (8.6 rpg)
• Assists: 528 (1.3 apg)

Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on February 18, 1949, Randy Denton was a basketball player who played for the Boston Celtics from 1971 to 1979. After playing high school ball at William G.

Enloe High School in Raleigh, Denton attended Duke University and played for the Blue Devils from 1968 to 1971. In the NBA draft of 1971, Denton was selected by the Celtics with the 61st overall pick and he would go on to play in parts of six seasons with them before retiring in 1979.

Throughout his career, Dendon boasted averages of 8 points and 6 rebounds per game while shooting around 50% from field-goal range throughout his time as a pro player. 

Since retirement, Randy has worked as an assistant coach with several teams including UNC Wilmington (2002–2004), Clemson (2006–2008), and Florida State (2010–2012).

45. Jahlil Okafor

Philadelphia 76ers

Career

• High school: Whitney Young (Chicago, Illinois)
• College: Duke (2014–2015)
• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2017: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2017–2018: Brooklyn Nets
• 2018–2020: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2020–2021: Detroit Pistons
• 2022: Zhejiang Lions
• 2022–present: Capitanes de Ciudad de México
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016), NCAA champion (2015), Consensus first-team All-American (2015), USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2015), Pete Newell Big Man Award (2015), ACC Player of the Year (2015), First-team All-ACC (2015), ACC Rookie of the Year (2015), McDonald's All-American Game co-MVP (2014), First-team Parade All-American (2014), Illinois Mr. Basketball (2014), FIBA Under-17 World Cup MVP (2012)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA World U19 Cup, : 2013 Czech Republic: National team, FIBA World U17 Cup, : 2012 Lithuania: National team, FIBA Americas U16 Championship, : 2011 Mexico: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA World U19 Cup
• : 2013 Czech Republic: National team
• FIBA World U17 Cup
• : 2012 Lithuania: National team
• FIBA Americas U16 Championship
• : 2011 Mexico: National team

He was born in 1995 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and is of Nigerian descent. Okafor played college basketball at Duke before being drafted third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2015 NBA draft.

In his two seasons with the Sixers, he has averaged 10 points and 7 rebounds per game while shooting 39% from three-point range. Okafor joined Team Nigeria for the 2016 Rio Olympics where they reached the quarterfinals but were ultimately defeated by Spain.

He signed a one year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel on July 11th, 2018 and will join them for their preseason training camp starting September 26th Okafor, a 7-foot center from the Philadelphia 76ers, was selected by the Brooklyn Nets with the third overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.

Okafor made an immediate impact as a rookie, averaging 17.7 points and 9.5 rebounds per game while leading all rookies in double-doubles (14). Injuries have limited Okafor to just 64 games over three seasons, but he remains one of most dominant big men in the league when healthy.

 The Pelicans traded for Okafor ahead of this season after New Orleans' starting center Anthony Davis went down with an injury and he has started every game thus far for them en route to averages of 20 points and 10 rebounds per contest through 38 contests played so far this season.

Okafore is considered a top prospect heading into next year's draft where he is likely to be drafted within range of two teams - Phoenix Suns at number 1 or Sacramento Kings at 2nd - that are interested in adding another high-level center to their rosters.

46. Dahntay Jones

Memphis Grizzlies

Career

• High school: Steinert (Hamilton, New Jersey)
• College: , Rutgers (1998–2000), Duke (2001–2003)
• NBA draft 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2003–2017
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 30, 7, 1, 31
• Coaching career: 2020–present
• NBA champion (2016), First-team All-ACC (2003), 2× ACC All-Defensive Team (2002, 2003), Big East All-Rookie Team (1999)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U21 World Championship, : 2001 Saitama: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA U21 World Championship
• : 2001 Saitama: National team

Dahntay Jones played in the NBA for 11 seasons, most notably with the Boston Celtics. After playing his first three years of professional basketball in Europe, he made a return to the United States and joined the Dallas Mavericks in 2012.

Since then, he has worked as an assistant coach with several teams before joining the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this year. Dahntay is originally from Trenton, New Jersey and attended Steinert High School before going on to play college ball at Rutgers and Duke respectively.

He retired from playing in 2017 after suffering a knee injury that ended his season early but is now working as an assistant coach across North America Dahntay Jones is a 30-year old small forward who has played for the Memphis Grizzlies. 

Sacramento Kings, Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks in his career.

He was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2003 and spent seven seasons with them before moving to Sacramento in 2007. In 2008 he joined the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA D-League where he made an immediate impact scoring 19 points against the Utah Jazz on his debut night.

 Dahntay then moved up to play for the Denver Nuggets and helped them reach the playoffs twice (2009 & 2010) before joining Indiana in 2012 where he won a championship that year as part of a team including Paul George and Roy Hibbert.

After one season with Dallas Dahntay joined Atlanta but only stayed there for two years before returning to Cleveland during free agency in 2015 where he has since remained playing regular season games alongside LeBron James. 

As coach of Los Angeles Clippers' development squad Dahntay Jones helped guide players such as Jawun Evans, Ivica Zubac, Lou Williams and DeAndre Jordan into becoming solid contributors at their respective clubs. 

Outside of basketball Dahntay is also known for being involved with various charities including Operation Smile which helps children suffering from facial deformities receive corrective surgery overseas.

At 31 years old it's safe to say that Dahntay Jones still has plenty left in terms of contributions both on court and off it - making him someone worth keeping an eye on heading into next season.

47. Jeff Capel III

Career

• 1993–1997: Duke
• 1997–1998: Grand Rapids Hoops
• 1999: Élan Chalon
• 1999–2000: Grand Rapids Hoops
• Position(s): Guard
• 2000–2001: Old Dominion (assistant)
• 2001–2002: VCU (assistant)
• 2002–2006: VCU
• 2006–2011: Oklahoma
• 2011–2018: Duke (asst./assoc. HC)
• 2018–present: Pittsburgh

Capel has been a head coach for the past two seasons, first at Duke and then at Pittsburgh. He had an assistant coaching position with the Blue Devils from 2011 to 2013 before being named the head coach of Pitt.

His record as a head coach is 67–76 (.457). Capel played college basketball at Duke, where he was a guard on the 1993–1997 team that reached the NCAA Tournament Final Four. 

After playing professionally in Europe for several years, Capel returned to North Carolina and coached boys’ high school basketball for three years before becoming an assistant coach at Duke under Mike Krzyzewski in 2011.

Capel was promoted to head coach when Krzyzewski left for Ohio State after the 2013 season Capel is a former assistant coach at VCU and Oklahoma. 

He was named the head coach of Pittsburgh in 2018, and he has led the team to three postseason appearances in his four years as head coach. Capel played college basketball at North Carolina, where he was Mr. Basketball in 1993.

Also Played For: pittsburgh panthers men's basketball

48. Jay Bilas

Career

• High school: Rolling Hills, (Rolling Hills Estates, California)
• College: Duke (1982–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 5 / Pick: 108th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1986–1989
• Position: Center
• Number: 21
• Coaching career: 1989–1992

Bilas is a college basketball analyst for ESPN and has been with the network since 1991. Bilas played at Duke University from 1982 to 1986, where he was a two-time All American and led the Blue Devils to their first NCAA championship in 1984.

After leaving Duke, Bilas embarked on an NBA career that lasted parts of eight seasons with clubs such as the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks. In 1988, Bilas became head coach of Vanderbilt University's men's team before returning to television analysis in 1992.

He also served as an assistant coach at Stanford University (2001–2002) and Virginia Commonwealth University (2003–2004). Jay Bilas currently resides in West Palm Beach, Florida with his wife Denise DeBartolo Smith and their three children: Jordan Joseph, Maddie Grace and Aidan James.

49. Tate Armstrong

Career

• High school: Spring Woods (Houston, Texas)
• College: Duke (1973–1977)
• NBA draft 1977 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1977–1979
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 14
• 1977–1979: Chicago Bulls
• First-team All-ACC (1976)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing United States, Olympic Games, : 1976 Montreal: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing United States
• Olympic Games
• : 1976 Montreal: Team competition

Tate Armstrong was born on October 5, 1955 in Moultrie, Georgia. He attended high school at Spring Woods in Houston, Texas and played college basketball for Duke University from 1973 to 1977.

Armstrong was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 13th overall pick in the 1977 NBA draft and he played with them from 1977 to 1979. After his playing career ended, Tate became a coach with various clubs around the world before retiring completely in 2003.

In 2007, Tate was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2006 along side other notable players like Michael Jordan and Larry Bird Currently.

Tate resides in Atlanta where he is an assistant coach for his son’s AAU team and also coaches youth basketball camps throughout the United States.

50. Kenny Dennard

Career

• High school: South Stokes, (Walnut Cove, North Carolina)
• College: Duke (1977–1981)
• NBA draft 1981 / Round: 4 / Pick: 78th overall
• Selected by the Kansas City Kings
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 9, 33
• 1981–1982: Montana Golden Nuggets
• 1982–1983: Kansas City Kings
• 1983–1984: Denver Nuggets

Kenny Dennard is a talented American basketball player who has played for the Duke Blue Devils. As a freshman at Duke, Kenny averaged 11 points and 4 assists per game.

Kenny was drafted by the Orlando Magic in 1996 but never played in the NBA due to injury problems. He currently plays for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA as of 2017-2018 season.

In 2006, Kenny was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as an honorary member along with his former teammate Grant Hill . Kenny is married to Dena Dennard and they have two children together - daughter Kenzie and son Knoxville .

Kenny's favorite basketball move is "the crossover" which he uses often on offense to get past defenders or score buckets himself. Kenny Dennard was drafted by the Kansas City Kings in 1981, and he would play for them until 1984. 

He averaged 9 points and 5 rebounds per game during his career with the Nuggets, Kings, and Golden Nuggets.

After playing college basketball at Duke University, Kenny Dennard made an immediate impact in the NBA as a power forward for several teams over the course of 13 seasons.

Final Words

Duke University is home to some of the best basketball players in history, including numerous NCAA Champions and professional standouts. Some of Duke’s all-time greats include David Robinson, Danny Manning, Jay Williams and Mike Krzyzewski.