This is a game thread so go fu ck yourself with that . Banchero is one of the five most talented players within Duke's program and is listed amongst the NBA's top 25 prospects for the NBA Draft. Mike Krzyzewski didn't win a title on . Keels becomes the first Blue Devil drafted No. He becomes the 10th top-two pick in Duke history, the 17th Blue Devil to be selected in the top three, the 19th in the top five and 27th in the top 10. He might do the exploratory thing and come back or he might do what DJ Steward did last year and take his chances. 1 pick, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith, Banchero projects as the type of NBA player a team can run their offense through right off the bat early or late in the shot clock, soaking up a significant number of possessions and be reasonably efficient in the process, while also keeping teammates happy. Paolo Banchero (1,033 points) - Orlando Magic, 20. In the meantime, here is the NBA Top 10 Plays video. Moore's draft rights were traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves following the pick. Two of them were back-to-back outside the lottery in Mark Williams (Charlotte) and AJ Griffin (Atlanta) at 15 and 16 respective. 33 in Top 100). 2022 NBA Draft prospects: Brady Manek, Jeremy Roach among players to watch in Duke vs. UNC in Final Four - DraftKings Nation March Madness 2023 College Basketball NBA Draft Under the radar players to watch in the Final Four of NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Griffin has a clear-cut NBA skill with his shooting as he's converting a remarkable 48.1% of his triples while ranking 5th in the entire NCAA in catch and shoot efficiency. Duke center Mark Williams announced Monday on social media that he will be leaving the Blue Devils and pursuing a career in the. Williams' offensive effectiveness near the rim stands out, but his defensive acumen is a huge part of what makes him a potential pro. 1 overall picks in the NBA Draft, the most in draft history. When Duke makes the "the Big Dance" in 2022, it will mark 36 tournament appearances for Duke during Krzyzewski's tenure. With a history of knee injuries, NBA scouts wonder whether or not Griffin will get medically red-flagged throughout the pre-draft process. Even though Moore has been a starter for the better part of three years, he's only two months older than Kentucky's Washington Jr., and is younger than many of the sophomores projected to be drafted. The Milwaukee Bucks, especially with Pat Connaughton entering the last year of his contract, Donte DiVincenzo now in Sacramento and Wes Matthews a free agent, could be a logical option. No other program can claim the amount of pro success as Duke, with maybe Kentucky able to compare when it comes to college-to-pro success. Head Coach Mike. ACC Roundup - Break Up The Yellow Jackets! 2-seeded Auburn Tigers were upset by No. Strengths: There really isn't much Banchero can't do on either end of the floor. Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country for daily Duke basketball content. "I found The Blue Devils have also had at least one first-round selection in 11 of the past 12 years. So as of today, with the NBA departures and one transfer, here's where Duke's roster stands. On the other hand, consider that college basketball has graduated from its first year of the NIL era, where some of the nations premier talents snagged six-figure deals with their name, image, and likeness. outside, Trevor Keels came to Duke after being a consensus Brandon Ingram (7,350 points) - New Orleans Pelicans, 4. The same goes for sophomore 7-footer Mark Williams. Jack White (12 points) - Denver Nuggets (two-way contract), 26. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft bowed out earlier than expected in the Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament.. Jabari Smith and the No. Under the protocol they are required to isolate, so he will not be on the bench and will not travel with the team until cleared. Duke star center Mark Williams announced Monday that he is declaring for the NBA Draft after a standout sophomore season with the Blue Devils. Strengths: Keels is a powerful combo guard with the exact offensive versatility teams generally covet. Expired contracts. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Duke has the nation's No. Is there a 'Duke curse' when it comes to NBA prospects? Includes ats, over/under and straight up odds analysis. Zack Pearson. Romeo Langford, Theo Pinson and Josh Green are some other less successful players that come to mind. Not every young Duke basketball weapon would be better off moving on. Unlike the other two candidates for the No. Mark Williams (220 points) - Charlotte Hornets, 23. Apr 2, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Trevor Keels (1) shoots the ball during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2022 NCAA men's basketball. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. The franchise to have drafted the most Blue Devils is Detroit (nine), followed by seven for Chicago, and six each for Golden State and Boston. NBA scouts and pro talent evaluators will be out in force when the Duke Blue Devils visit the Syracuse Orange on Saturday night at the Carrier Dome (6 p.m. It turned out that they were able to get the No. However, keep in mind that they either are walk-ons or initially arrived at Duke as walk-ons, and none have yet exhibited enough promise to earn minutes as Blue Devils outside of the garbage-time variety. Mark Williams gets up for the jam with help from Paolo Banchero. Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving, Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson are all recent top-3 picks from Duke who became NBA All-Stars. The 6-foot-10. Seventeen of Duke's last 22 NBA Draft picks, and 24 of the last 32, have come in the first round, including 16 lottery picks. Duke basketball (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images), Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer (Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports). No, hes almost sure to be a top-three pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. 10-seeded Miami 79-61 in the second round of March Madness. 1 overall pick. Duke has produced eight top-three picks since 2014 -- six more than any other program in that span. Duke Basketball: Analyzing where all 5 players went in 2022 NBA Draft NEW YORK, NY, USA - JUNE 23: Mark Williams (C), Paolo Banchero (L) and Malaki Branham (R) pose for photos with his. The coverage continues on Friday, May 20 from 1-2 PM ET on ESPN2 and 2-5 PM ET on ESPNews. In the Lottery Era (since 1985), Duke has produced 15 top-three picks; the next-closest total nationally is five (Kentucky). Banchero is also a capable shooter, averaging one 3-pointer per game, 77% of his free throw attempts and a significant volume of mid-range jumpers and difficult short-range attempts, demonstrating his soft touch as a scorer that bodes well for his chances of extending his range and becoming more consistent from the perimeter in time. 2023 Duke Athletics. Early life The 2021-22 Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team represented the University of Kansas in the 2021-22 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, which was the Jayhawks' 124th basketball season.The Jayhawks, members of the Big 12 Conference, played their home games at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.They were led by 19th year Hall of Fame head coach Bill Self. Mike Krzyzewski didnt win a title on his way out the door, but he did set a new program record after a massive showing at the draft on Thursday night. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; NBA scouts and pro talent evaluators will be out in force when the Duke Blue Devils visit the Syracuse Orange on Saturday night at the Carrier Dome (6 p.m. Who is the player of the year in every women's college basketball conference? Duke had the most players invited to the 2022 NBA Combine, leading Gonzaga (four) and Arizona (three). With three quality options to choose from with the No. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 26 players found. Wendell Moore Jr. goes through a defender for a bucket, AJ Griffin helps create separation for Duke (0:41). ACC Roundup - Florida State Nearly Pulls Off Another Comeback, A Chance To Help A Good Cause - And Possibly Win A Scheyer-Signed Basketball. And considering first-year Duke guard Jaylen Blakes never saw truly significant action despite his four-star rating as a prep, it would be understandable in this day and age if he also seeks greener personal pastures elsewhere. the field, 31.2% from three-point range and 67.0% from the Griffin would also be an interesting fit next to Pacers guards Tyrese Haliburton and Chris Duarte, giving Indiana a level of pop those two lack on the perimeter, while being able to add value without needing much volume given his spot shooting. Wendell Moore Jr. gets the and-1 bucket after he bowls over a defender. NBA Draft 2022: Magic, Thunder, Duke among 10 biggest winners June 24, 2022 By Andy Katz FOX Sports College Basketball Analyst The biggest winners of the 2022 NBA Draft were the. free-throw line. Call it a modern-day Duke basketball rite of spring. He can be a ball-stopper who tends to let defenders off the hook by settling for difficult shots in the mid-range, doesn't always play with the type of physicality you might hope and has some lazy habits off the ball defensively that better teams in the ACC have punished for easy points. NEW YORK, NY, USA - JUNE 23: Mark Williams (C), Paolo Banchero (L) and Malaki Branham (R) pose for photos with his family during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City, (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images), Duke Basketball (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images). I'm personally not a fan of putting a large group of players in one uniform category for no other reason than what color uniforms they wear. Aucun choix de draft cette saison. As first-year coach Jon Scheyer inherits the program from the legendary Mike Krzyzewski, he will likely be dealing with an overhauled roster. Although he has an incredibly high floor given all the things he does well on both ends, his oversized frame, lack of elite length (6-7 wingspan), average burst and major struggles playing in traffic as a finisher (46.3% at the rim in the half court) will give NBA teams some pause about his true upside. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 15 overall by the Charlotte Hornets, AJ Griffin at No. The franchise to have drafted the most Blue Devils is Detroit with nine, followed by seven for Chicago, six each for Golden State and Boston and five for Atlanta and New York. -- Jonathan Givony, Complete scouting report from Jonathan Givony (No. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. There's a deep class of wing prospects vying for those spots in the late first and early second rounds, but also quite a bit of demand. Retirements. 6:29 pm ET, Charleston Southern vs. High Point odds, picks, bets, Coaching changes tracker: Latest on who's hired, fired, Detroit's Davis near Maravich's NCAA scoring record, Alabama's Oats takes blame for Miller's pregame patdown, Indiana vs. Iowa odds, picks, computer simulations, Marquette vs. Butler odds, picks, computer simulations, Duke center Mark Williams declares for NBA Draft, Bracketology: Slide continues for Iowa State, Nate Oats says Bama players explained pat-down, March Madness starts with game-winner at buzzer, AP Top 25: Marquette moves up; UK back in rankings, Legendary former Virginia coach Terry Holland dies. Apr 18, 2022 at 6:29 pm ET 2 min read USATSI Duke star center Mark Williams announced Monday that he is declaring for the NBA Draft after a standout sophomore season with the Blue Devils.. Paolo Banchero kicked things off when the Orlando Magic took him with the No. All Rights Reserved. The Wizards announced that Porzingis is week-to-week with a sprained left ankle. Defensively, Griffin also has a chance to be highly impactful and versatile, even if he's still learning the nuances of on-and-off ball defense at this stage of his development. La saison 2022-2023 du Jazz de l'Utah est la 49 e saison de la franchise en National Basketball Association . AJ Griffin's offense comes through late in the second half as he knocks down three shots to help Duke create a comfortable lead. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Staying in school now, with NIL cash, may prove to be more tempting for second round picks and guys who are unlikely to be drafted. ACC Roundup - Break Up The Yellow Jackets! * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Williams becomes the first Duke player drafted No. Wendell Moore Jr. RELATED: Stacking up all 26 Blue Devil one-and-dones in history. 2022-23 NCAA Basketball Regular Season Game; Duke (20-8, 11-6 ACC) vs. Virginia Tech (16-12, 6-11 ACC) Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023 Time: 8:00 PM ET Venue: Cameron Indoor Stadium -- Durham, North Carolina Coverage: ESPN The Duke Blue Devils put their three-game winning streak on the line when they host the ACC rival Virginia Tech Hokies for some NCAA . "Playing at Duke was a dream and I feel that now is the time to chase another dream. By JD King Apr 18, 2022,. Shaun Livingston. A far better shooter than his percentages suggest, Keels can add value in catch-and-shoot situations while also picking apart a shifting defense out of second-side pick-and-roll opportunities. He's a powerful two-foot leaper in space and, while not quite as tall as the 6-8 combo forwards in the Jimmy Butler mold, his strength, length and incredibly strong base allows him to play much bigger than his height. His balance and physicality leave something to be desired, which shows both as a finisher, interior defender and defensive rebounder at times. Griffin becomes the first Blue Devil drafted No. Playoff teams looking for a readymade role player -- Bucks, Mavericks, Miami Heat, etc. Look for Brandon Ingram (#10), Cam Reddish (#5), and Paolo Banchero (#2). That group will be primarily observing the work of five Duke players who appeared in or near the first round of ESPN's latest 2022 NBA mock draft: Paolo Banchero (No. Banchero is not nearly as explosive as Griffin was at his peak, but was also far more skilled from the perimeter at the same age, which can similarly be said in comparison with Randle, who also didn't start shooting 3s in earnest until his fifth NBA season. Former Duke Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. The fact that Williams has sound shooting mechanics (75% on free throws) and can make occasional high-low and backdoor reads is the cherry on top of an already NBA-ready shot-blocker and lob-catcher. Sterling Brown is a realistic floor for Keels. Matt Babcock, our senior NBA Draft analyst, was impressed by All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Odds & lines subject to change. Complete scouting report from Mike Schmitz (No. All Rights Reserved. Williams' 7-foot-7 wingspan allows him to change all types of shots at the rim and is a huge reason he's blocking 5.3 shots per 40 minutes so far this season, which ranks third among prospects in the ESPN Top 100. Celeste Taylor scored 21 points, six . A lot of high-leapers will garner the label of "freak athlete . To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Duke forward Paolo Banchero is headed to Orlando after the Magic selected him with the No. You have to wonder if someone like DJ Steward regrets missing out on that when he left Duke after last season. In other words, Banchero, Griffin, and Williams would be wise to leave now if their goal is to secure a guaranteed NBA contract without any further delay or risk. The group is highlighted by three of the top five players in the class in Dereck Lively II, Kyle Filipowski and Dariq Whitehead. It was another historic night for Duke Basketball when it comes to the NBA Draft. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Five games on Monday. Duke's Paolo Banchero was selection No. Complete scouting report from Mike Schmitz (No. Due to the large, ever-changing number of former Duke basketball players in the NBA, it's not easy to keep track of that number and remember their whereabouts. Duke's 18 top-10 picks since 2000 are the most in the nation in that timeframe, four more than Kentucky (14). Griffin will take aggressive angles on the ball too often, allowing straight line drives to the rim more than you'd hope from a prospect with defensive stopper potential. But its basketball so were cool! 1 selections by a college program all-time. I might be able to handle a low-stakes preseason, but with 28 or more Duke players in the NBA, we may have reached the point where almost every game in the regular season will have at least one of them in action. Duke has produced a total of 101 NBA Draft picks all-time. Indiana could very well be in the market for another frontcourt scoring option after trading Domantas Sabonis for Tyrese Haliburton. The Thunder and their treasure-trove of picks also make some sense as Williams' vertical spacing would further unlock Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's playmaking, and he gives the Thunder -- who have been playing Jeremiah Robinson-Earl at center -- a dimension its roster currently doesn't have. Banton did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against New York. Duke's four No. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Duke's 29 NBA lottery picks all coached by Coach K are the most by both a college program and college coach. Grayson Allen (2,372 points) - Milwaukee Bucks, 16. Rises when the lights get bright. 2022 NBA mock draft: Post-NCAA tournament edition Paolo Banchero is our top prospect, but three other players also deserve consideration with the No. Basically, teams that have had success with run-and-jump style bigs in the past. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. While Brown was a four-year player at SMU and a mid-second-round pick, like Keels, he was a floor-spacing guard who had an inherent toughness and turned into a sound positional passer. Quot ; freak athlete coverage continues on Friday, May 20 from PM... 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