Oklahoma City has very little scoring prowess in the frontcourt and would likely have a great deal of interest in Banchero's ability to create offense and also finish plays around the basket. While thats an impressive showing for one program, its just shy of the record in the common draft era. life.". The potential No. Duke forward Paolo Banchero is headed to Orlando after the Magic selected him with the No. Averaging 13.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.4 steals over 34 minutes per game, the junior's rise as an efficient scorer and secondary ball handler played an important part in Duke . Playoff teams looking for a readymade role player -- Bucks, Mavericks, Miami Heat, etc. 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. ESPN's NBA experts Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz considered the question, not only weighing on the notion of historical Duke struggles in the NBA but also evaluating the strengths, weaknesses, NBA comps and optimum NBA team fits for each of the 2022 five. 16 overall. 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. the field, 31.2% from three-point range and 67.0% from the MBB @ Duke 2/28 7pm espn. He had an up-and-down year and as a result his draft stock has probably dropped some. Early life Daniel Jones needs to accept franchise tag or one-year deals to get to $45 million. But will all of these Blue Devils succeed at their new respective spots? In the meantime, here is the NBA Top 10 Plays video. Men's College Basketball Like Everywhere Else, Duke's Roster Is In Flux But A Lot Favors The Blue Devils Right Now What an interesting year this is going to be. Jayson Tatum (9,325 points) - Boston Celtics. 1 selections by a college program all-time. Should Oklahoma City fall out of the Banchero-Jabari Smith-Chet Holmgren sweepstakes, Griffin would give Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a valuable young wing defender who can knock down open 3s and potentially evolve into the Thunder's missing perimeter piece. Wendell Moore was picked at the end of the first round at 26 by Houston, while freshman Trevor Keels is going to the New York Knicks at 42. 42 overall pick, and Duke has officially set a. Duke has had at least one player taken in 35 of the 42 NBA Drafts in the Krzyzewski Era. pic.twitter.com/J8UhhJw330. 2022 NBA Draft. (0:41). The Devils in the NBA page was last updated during the NBA Finals. NBA announces 76 players expected to attend Microsoft Surface #NBACombine 2022, scheduled for May 18-20 . Duke freshman Trevor Keels announced that he is entering the AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 1 overall pick in program history. Duke enters Saturday's game against North Carolina ranked No. 1 overall picks in the NBA Draft, the most in draft history. Indiana could very well be in the market for another frontcourt scoring option after trading Domantas Sabonis for Tyrese Haliburton. Weaknesses: Griffin entered his freshman season trying to do too much offensively, leading to questions about his feel for the game and skill level. Trevor Keels becomes fourth Duke player to enter 2022 NBA Draft Alex Kennedy Apr 23 2022 2:21PM PST Duke freshman Trevor Keels announced that he is entering the 2022 NBA Draft. Tre Jones (1,170 points) - San Antonio Spurs, 19. ACC Roundup - Florida State Nearly Pulls Off Another Comeback, A Chance To Help A Good Cause - And Possibly Win A Scheyer-Signed Basketball. Matchs Summer League. Jayson Tatum (9,325 points) - Boston Celtics, 3. Judging from all the draft boards out there, fellow Blue Devil rookie AJ Griffin also looks like a probable lottery selection or, at the very least, a surefire first-rounder. Metu is questionable for Monday's (Jan. 23) game against Memphis. Although his fit with Sengun is a little questionable, Williams would immediately give the NBA's worst defense a face-lift in the rim protection department. Williams is the fourth Blue Devil selected by the Charlotte Hornets franchise, joining Gerald Henderson (12th overall in 2009), Frank Jackson (31st overall in 2017) and Vernon Carey Jr., (32nd overall in 2020). Mark Williams gets up for the jam with help from Paolo Banchero. Judging from all the draft boards out there, fellow Blue Devil rookie AJ Griffin also looks like a probable lottery selection or, at the very least, a surefire first-rounder. The 19-year-old's strong presence in the paint and skilled footwork are . On March 27, 2022, Bubba Cunningham was standing in a small circle in the . The flop was an insult to flops . There's a high likelihood that Daniel Jones receives the franchise tag from the New York Giants this season . He hasn't yet proven himself to be a true threat as a shooter (32.5% from 3), isn't all that quick or explosive off the dribble and isn't quite the true lead guard to hand the keys of a franchise to. Seth Curry (4,659 points) - Brooklyn Nets, 7. RJ Barrett (4,514 points) - New York Knicks, 8. Williams earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors while helping the Blue Devils reach win the ACC regular-season title and reach the Final Four. Banchero, Smith, and Holmgren are all seen as contenders . The evidence we have simply doesn't back that up, as it doesn't seem Duke players have been abnormally good or bad relative to where they were picked. Duke players have been selected by 29 of the 30 current NBA franchises, with only the Toronto Raptors having never drafted a Blue Devil. When Duke makes the "the Big Dance" in 2022, it will mark 36 tournament appearances for Duke during Krzyzewski's tenure. All rights reserved, The All 22 - An Inside Look at Duke Football, Duke Finishes Perfect at Cameron, Beats State, 71-67, Duke Hosts NC State in Regular Season Home Finale, Roach's Double-Double Leads Duke Past Hokies, 81-65, Duke Takes on Virginia Tech Saturday Night at Cameron. Mike Krzyzewski didn't win a title on . Freshman sensation Paolo Banchero is not in that group. Its not at all clear yet but you could see Duke going after a few players in the transfer portal. The Orlando Magic began the draft selecting Duke star Paolo Banchero with the first-overall pick. NBA: Raptors 93, Cavaliers 118. It's the second time Duke has had four players selected in the first round, joining the Blue Devils' 1999 draft class. The Duke player should have got Td up for that. The Blue Devils may be among the nation's youngest teams again next season, but they will also be among the most-talented with a pair of five-star prospects in the front court. Weaknesses: While NBA teams all uniformly love Banchero's talent, some have questions about how much his style of play will translate to winning, at least early in his career, if he doesn't improve his shortcomings. Williams ranked fifth among all Division 1 men's college basketball players in the 2021-22 season with 110 blocks. Williams is ranked No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic landed on Duke's Paolo Banchero. Duke's previous single-draft record for selections was four, set four times -- 1986, 1999, 2017 and 2018. PG / 6-7 / 192. However, in seemingly all of them, he remains in the top three along with Gonzaga freshman center Chet Holmgren and Auburn freshman power forward Jabari Smith. Weaknesses: While Moore ticks virtually every box NBA teams look for as a 3-and-D wing, he's still at times a better prospect in theory than in reality, prone to disappearing and making head-scratching plays on both ends of the floor, especially in high-leverage moments. 1 overall pick. 128. Odds & lines subject to change. The two schools have lapped the rest of the country when it comes to churning out pros. There were five Duke players selected in the NBA draft, which set a new program record. Banchero is the fifth Blue Devil to be drafted with the first pick as Duke extends its lead with the most No. Chris Webber is another comparison teams may point to skill-wise, although he played in a different era in which NBA big men didn't shoot 3-pointers as today's game. In the new era, player turnover is really kind of manic. 1 pick Paolo Banchero to the Orlando Magic. Thank You, Duke. 2-seeded Auburn Tigers were upset by No. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Paolo Banchero kicked things off when the. Betting analysis for the 2022-2023 NBA season matchup between Denver and Memphis. The Blue Devils have had at least one player selected in 22 of the last 24 NBA Drafts, including 34 first-round picks in that time. Gregg Popovich traditionally likes bigs who can transfer the ball side to side and keep the offense flowing, but Williams certainly fills a need if the Spurs buy his potential as a passer, at least to the level of a Jakob Poeltl-type. 3 in Top 100). And, as per usual, those professional projections are putting a number of Duke men's basketball players under the microscope as the No. Wendell Moore Jr. goes through a defender for a bucket, AJ Griffin helps create separation for Duke (0:41). The Wizards announced that Porzingis is week-to-week with a sprained left ankle. Along with New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, Philadelphia is one of four cities that has sent over 100 players to the NBA. Feb 15, 2023. There's little downside to an ultra-confident guard like Keels, as he's at the very least a longtime NBA rotation player. Justise Winslow (2,829 points) - Portland Trail Blazers, 14. Shortly after a season ends, several Blue Devils with eligibility remaining announce their plans to bolt from Durham via an early declaration to the pro ranks or a dive into a transfer portal that no longer requires first-timers to spend a year on the sidelines. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. This list, which will update here whenever related moves happen, is for those who want to stay up to date with NBA Blue Devils but easily forget who plays where every year. Brendan Marks (@BrendanRMarks) June 24, 2022. Brotherhood forever. Therefore, stay-or-go decisions should be more complicated for those holding relatively uncertain draft stocks. Trevor Keels closed out the day in the second round when the New York Knicks opted for the guard at No. He might do the exploratory thing and come back or he might do what DJ Steward did last year and take his chances. If Williams' passing never materializes, JaVale McGee, who has started over 350 NBA games at age 34, is a relatively stable outcome for the Blue Devils first-rounder. His balance and physicality leave something to be desired, which shows both as a finisher, interior defender and defensive rebounder at times. It turned out that they were able to get the No. Williams is considered a likely first-round draft pick and potential lottery pick after averaging 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game in just 23.6 minutes per contest. The 6-foot-10. Chet Holmgren, the top ranked recruit in the 2021 class, has committed to Gonzaga. 6/23/2022 10:20:00 PM, BROOKLYN, N.Y. Duke men's basketball enjoyed a record-setting night at the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on Thursday as five Blue Devils heard their names called, headlined by the overall No. 1 pick, which he's faded from somewhat over the past few months. 2023 Duke Athletics. For a bulky 7-footer, Williams is surprisingly active on the perimeter when placed in pick and roll situations or forced to guard smaller opponents. Coach K's 46 first-round picks are the most by a college coach in the history of the NBA Draft. Kentucky had 28 players on. He's proven more than capable of taking on the defensive challenge against elite guards -- see Duke's win against Kentucky and TyTy Washington Jr. -- bringing the type of energy and toughness at the point of attack that coaches at all levels covet. Here is a regularly updated list of Duke basketball products in the NBA, ranking them by their career points in the league. 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. This season, the 18-year-old averaged 11.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, Griffin, like a teenage Brown, is also an underrated ball handler relative to his frame and length, which gives him similar upside as a shot creator that Brown's biggest naysayers didn't believe he had. It's very possible that the high stakes of the NCAA tournament brings back that same level of engagement from Banchero we saw early in the season, which would put him squarely back in the conversation for the No. 24 in Top 100). 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. Kyrie Irving (15,286 points) - Dallas Mavericks, 2. Listen, Optimal/practical NBA team fits: The NBA is so starved for depth at the wing position that it would be easier to point to teams that don't need a player in Moore's mold than teams that do, such as any of the playoff teams picking in the late first round: the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets or Milwaukee Bucks. The Blue Devils have produced 17 first-round picks in the last eight years: Grayson Allen, Marvin Bagley III, RJ Barrett, Wendell Carter Jr., Harry Giles, Rodney Hood, Brandon Ingram. Williams' offensive effectiveness near the rim stands out, but his defensive acumen is a huge part of what makes him a potential pro. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Includes ats, over/under and straight up odds analysis. 23), Trevor Keels (No. 1 pick in the Common Draft era (since 1966) are also the most in NBA history. Duke's four No. Jalen Johnson serves as the current bookend and was the only Duke player to be drafted in 2021, as the Atlanta Hawks took him with the 20th pick. In the Lottery Era (since 1985), Duke has produced 15 top-three picks; the next-closest total nationally is five (Kentucky). In the Lottery Era (since 1985), Duke has produced 14 top-three picks; the next-closest total nationally is five (Kentucky). Brandon Ingram (7,350 points) - New Orleans Pelicans, 4. Can the Lions fix their defense? OG Anunoby is a a solid mid-range outcome for Griffin. Banton did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against New York. ET on CBS Banchero already looks like an NBA . Complete scouting report from Jonathan Givony (No. Freshman sensation Paolo Banchero is not in that group. Like Brown as an 18-year-old, Griffin has the tools to be a multi-positional defender who can hang his hat on that end of the floor early in his career. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Call it a modern-day Duke basketball rite of spring. Jokic did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against Oklahoma City. Former Duke basketball stars Jayson Tatum and RJ Barrett (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports). Twenty-one of Duke's last 27 NBA Draft picks, and 28 of the last 36, have come in the first round, including 17 lottery picks. The team's best season was 1998, when they were undefeated (37wins) and finished #1 in the USA Today polls. 26 overall, Moore is the fourth player drafted by the Mavericks, joining Jay Bilas (108th overall in 1986), Phil Henderson (49th overall in 1990) and Cherokee Parks (12th overall) in 1995. Betting analysis for the 2022-2023 NCAA Basketball season matchup between Duquesne and La Salle. Banchero was named the Rookie of the Year of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 2022. Banchero doesn't always bring the level of engagement you might hope on either end of the floor in terms of the consistency of his approach. Griffin would fit perfectly alongside De'Aaron Fox, Davion Mitchell and Domantas Sabonis, and could learn from a pro like Harrison Barnes (even if he's a Tar Heel). Banchero is the second Blue Devil selected by the Orlando Magic franchise, joining J.J.Redick (11th overall in 2006). free-throw line. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Duke's 18 top-10 picks since 2000 are the most in the nation in that timeframe, four more than Kentucky (14). 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. Thats true for Bacot at UNC as well and certainly Tshiebwe at Kentucky, where he could end up making quite a bit. Optimal/practical NBA team fits: There are no shortage of NBA teams in need of a two-way wing who can space the floor, making the list of theoretical suitors for Griffin arguably the longest amongst the five Duke prospects. pic.twitter.com/mFnh19Mhjx. joining freshman Paolo Banchero, sophomore Griffin becomes the first Blue Devil drafted No. Among the most prolific college basketball programs in generating NBA Draft picks, Duke now boasts 106 overall selections one of just four college programs all-time to surpass 100 picks. Is there a 'Duke curse' when it comes to NBA prospects? Cam Reddish (1,601 points) - Portland Trail Blazers, 18. 15 and 16 with Mark Williams going to the Charlotte Hornets and then A.J. Williams is just one of several Blue Devils from the 2021-22 roster who could leaving to pursue professional careers. Wendell Moore Jr. gets the and-1 bucket after he bowls over a defender. The former five-star prospect blossomed in his second season with the Blue Devils and put his development on display in the NCAA Tournament. 14 to Minnesota. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. A Chance To Help A Good Cause - And Possibly Win A Scheyer-Signed Basketball. Duke basketball (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images), Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer (Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports). The Chronicle's 2022 NBA mock draft Duke has five players ready to enter the professional ranks in Thursday's draft. The same goes for Luka Doncic, making Keels an intriguing fit in Dallas, especially with Jalen Brunson entering free agency. Mike Krzyzewski announced the 2021-22 season would be his last, and Duke now has to replace a. a second home at Duke and I'll be riding with The Brotherhood for 1 overall pick in the draft. Comps at the next level (ceiling/floor): Although they have a very different shot profile at the same stage, Jaylen Brown is a best-case outcome for Griffin. A lot of high-leapers will garner the label of "freak athlete . Betting analysis for the 2022-2023 NCAA Basketball season matchup between Duquesne and La Salle. 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. 2.7 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.2 steals, while shooting 41.9% from Former Duke Players Currently In The NBA * NBA stats from the 2022-2023 season. Duke in the Draft. 1 overall pick We published a lengthy. chase another dream. 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. The Blue Devils' program-record five draftees also included Mark Williams at No. Gambling problem? When you consider that Griffin is capable of sliding up to the small-ball 4 defensively while providing spacing as a shooter offensively, it's easy to see why he has a relatively high floor. Includes ats, over/under and straight up odds analysis. Where Duke Players Stand In This 2022 NBA Mock Draft, DBR Podcast #494: Physical Duke Clinches Perfect Cameron Record, ACC Roundup - Florida State Nearly Pulls Off Another Comeback. Kentucky had six players selected in the 2012 draft, led by Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, which set a record since the draft moved to two rounds. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. Many such players, including Dorian Finney-Smith, Andre Iguodala, Thaddeus Young, Keldon Johnson, Cody Martin and Nassir Little have seen significant minutes at the power forward position in the NBA, which Moore might lack a degree of physicality to do. His energy comes and goes, but when engaged, he does some very impressive things like sliding his feet against smaller players, putting a body on bigger guys inside and making plays getting in passing lanes or protecting the rim that suggest he could be outstanding if he brought a more consistent level of intensity on every possession. The Wildcats matched that mark in 2015 in the draft that saw Karl-Anthony Towns, Willie Cauley Stein and Devin Booker go. 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 . 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Duke has produced eight top-three picks since 2014 -- six more than any other program in that span. 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 Lively is 7-1, and Filipowski is 6-11. The 1999 draft saw Duke become the first college program in NBA history to boast four first-rounders as Elton Brand went No. Ranking UFC 285 fights: What's the No. 26 by the Dallas Mavericks and Trevor Keels at No. 42 overall pick, and Duke has officially set a new program record for players selected in a single NBA Draft, with five. 3), AJ Griffin (No. Yes, its within the realm of possibility that new head coach Jon Scheyer will lose every last member of this past teams primary seven-man rotation within the coming weeks, not to mention a chunk from the deeper end of the bench. 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. Wendell Moore rounded out the first round for Duke at No. Jonathan Givony is an NBA Draft expert and the founder and co-owner of DraftExpress.com, a private scouting and analytics service utilized by NBA, NCAA and International teams. You can't talk about the NBA draft without including Kentucky and Duke. 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While Brown shot just 30% from 3 at California and that's Griffin's clear NBA skill, the two hold some physical similarities and question marks in terms of decision-making. 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. Kyrie Irving (15,286 points) - Dallas Mavericks 2. DBR Podcast #494: Physical Duke Clinches Perfect Cameron Record. The same goes for sophomore 7-footer Mark Williams. In each of the last 11 NBA drafts, Duke has had at least one player selected.. Basically, teams that have had success with run-and-jump style bigs in the past. Gambling problem? 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. Former Duke Players Who Played In The NBA * Including anyone currently in the NBA; NBA career stats since the 1946-1947 season. 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. 1 overall pick in Paolo Banchero to the Orlando Magic. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Men's Basketball
Moore can look toward versatile wing such as Shake Milton, who also was a prolific passer in college, and hope to replicate some of his success. 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. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic. Paolo Banchero kicked things off when the Orlando Magic took him with the No. Optimal/practical NBA team fits: A team that values Keels' defensive toughness and isn't overly enamored with length, burst and explosiveness would be ideal for a player like Keels. The Sacramento Kings, which have been in the market for a rangy wing for years, comes to mind. Draft. Two of them were back-to-back outside the lottery in Mark Williams (Charlotte) and AJ Griffin (Atlanta) at 15 and 16 respective. By JD King Apr 18, 2022,. 11 to Cleveland, Corey Maggette No. With two picks in the top-10, the upstart Portland Trail Blazers also make some sense here, with Griffin as an exciting young fit next to Anfernee Simons. RELATED: Stacking up all 26 Blue Devil one-and-dones in history. There were five Duke players selected in the NBA draft, which set a new program record. "Duke has prepared me to take this next step.". Drafts. Strengths: Moore checks quite a few boxes NBA teams look for at the small forward position. If Keels were able to get himself into better shape and turn his shooting stroke into a real asset, Desmond Bane is a best-case prototype for him to model his game after. The fact that three of the top five prospects in the 2022 high school class are committed to Duke shows how incredibly attractive the platform they've built is, but also hints at how stiff the competition for minutes and touches is for anyone that gets "left behind" and isn't quite ready to be one and done. Photo by Alyssa Ting | The Chronicle By Sasha Richie , Micah Hurewitz ,. 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. Duke has produced five No. Duke Players Currently Playing Professionally - RealGM Duke News Rosters Players Stats Depth Charts GM Laboratory Duke Players In The Pros Conference: Team: International Format Former Duke Players Currently Playing Professionally * Stats from the 2022-2023 season. The group is highlighted by three of the top five players in the class in Dereck Lively II, Kyle Filipowski and Dariq Whitehead. Duke has produced a total of 101 NBA Draft picks all-time. Sterling Brown is a realistic floor for Keels. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 48 players found. Defensively, he doesn't always bring the level of physicality and intensity you might hope, having more lapses off the ball than you might hope for in a player with as much experience as he does. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website.