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. 329m goal: Felix the only men's contender for Chelsea's Goal of the Month. I am excited to enter my name in the 2022 NBA April 18, 2022 | 3:07pm PDT Big Mark is going to the big stage. 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. Brotherhood forever. Duke basketball (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images), Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer (Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports). An NCAA-leading 23 lottery selections have come from Duke since 1999, when the Blue Devils had three. 1 selections by a college program all-time. Williams ranked fifth among all Division 1 men's college basketball players in the 2021-22 season with 110 blocks. You have to wonder if someone like DJ Steward regrets missing out on that when he left Duke after last season. 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 in the Draft. 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. NBA announces 76 players expected to attend Microsoft Surface #NBACombine 2022, scheduled for May 18-20 . We learned on Friday that Jeremy Roach is going to be back and of course Joey Baker is coming back too. Buzelis is the only top-100 player to turn professional straight out of high school this cycle after the 2021 and 2022 classes yielded seven total. Look for Brandon Ingram (#10), Cam Reddish (#5), and Paolo Banchero (#2). Wendell Carter Jr. (3,077 points) - Orlando Magic, 12. 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. Duke has had at least one player taken in 35 of the 42 NBA Drafts in the Krzyzewski Era. So as of today, with the NBA departures and one transfer, here's where Duke's roster stands. It was another historic night for Duke Basketball when it comes to the NBA Draft. Orlando is another, as he's versatile enough to play alongside either Wendell Carter Jr. or Mo Bamba, while providing another playmaker to pair with Cole Anthony, Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner. Seth Curry (4,659 points) - Brooklyn Nets, 7. RJ Barrett (4,514 points) - New York Knicks, 8. Duke forward Paolo Banchero (5) makes a layup over Wake Forest forward Dallas Walton (13) and forward Jake LaRavia (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, Jan.. 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. Wendell Moore Jr. pre-draft process.". What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. 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. 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. 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. Not every young Duke basketball weapon would be better off moving on. 15 overall. 1 pick, which he's faded from somewhat over the past few months. natural ability to score the ball should generate interest from NBA He had an up-and-down year and as a result his draft stock has probably dropped some. Former Duke basketball stars Jayson Tatum and RJ Barrett (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports). 2.7 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.2 steals, while shooting 41.9% from There was already hype for it, considering that there were five draft-eligible players projected to go somewhere in the top-45 picks. 2022-23 Season Schedule; League Pass Schedule; 295 Main Street; Pittsfield, ME USA; Website; Claim Team. Position: F Height and weight: 6-foot-10, 235 lbs. Where will Duke's five 2022 phenoms fall on that continuum? 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. "Playing at Duke was a dream and I feel that now is the time to chase another dream. With three quality options to choose from with the No. Thank You, Duke. If he can develop in that department as his career moves forward, it is difficult to see him completely failing, as switchable wings who can make an open shot and keep the ball moving offensively are extremely valuable these days. The Blue Devils have had at least one player selected in 23 of the last 25 NBA Drafts, including 38 first-round picks in that time. 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. In the new era, player turnover is really kind of manic. Duke's Paolo Banchero was selection No. The Sacramento Kings, which have been in the market for a rangy wing for years, comes to mind. With every NBA team looking for ball-handling, passing bigs in the Banchero mold, Williams still has questions to answer in those areas. 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. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at "A physical and slashing guard capable of shooting the ball from free-throw line. 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. life.". Like Boston's starting center, Mark Williams has a similarly massive standing reach, can block jump shots like few bigs in all of basketball and is also somewhat underrated in his ability to make basic reads on the perimeter. Marvin Bagley III, Jahlil Okafor and Jabari Parker are recent top-3 picks who failed to become stars at the next level. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 13 to Seattle and Will Avery No. The two schools have lapped the rest of the country when it comes to churning out pros. 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. 10-seeded Miami 79-61 in the second round of March Madness. 42. Duke vs Virginia Tech Game Info. He's demonstrated no 3-point shot but projects as a rim-runner on offense who can make a living finishing lobs from the dunker's spot and cleaning up messes. For Duke, NBADraft.net lists the prospects thusly: The first thing to note is the influence of Europe, where big men have long had all the skills. 7. Frank Jackson(1,816 points) - Utah Jazz (10-day contract), 17. Class of 2022. Tyus Jones (3,366 points) - Memphis Grizzlies, 10. He is the highest ranked commit . The Celtics center has emerged as one of the league's most underrated bigs thanks to his combination of lob-catching, rebounding, rim protection and passing. Five games on Monday. Banton did not play in Sunday's (Jan. 22) game against New York. Ranking UFC 285 fights: What's the No. Those comparisons hint at some of the questions Banchero might face defensively early in his career, especially in the small-ball era where teams will likely want to see him play fairly significant minutes at center. Expired contracts. Trevor Keels (0 points) - New York Knicks (10-day contract). 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. Duke has the nation's No. Why Paolo Banchero should go No. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Duke has produced a top-three selection in seven of the last nine NBA Drafts. Kentucky had 28 players on. The 6-foot-10. Duke players have been selected by 29 of the 30 current NBA franchises, with only the Toronto Raptors having never drafted a Blue Devil. 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. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 94 players found. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, Scheyer makes history as Duke sweeps at home, V. Bryant settles crash photos suit for $28.85M, Eagles defend QB-push tactic as NFL set to revisit, Bengals not trading Higgins: 'Find your own' WR, Irving: Need to scale back self-imposed pressure, Seahawks consider QB at No. 10-20-2022, 09:06 AM #143 roywhite Member Join Date Feb 2008. Williams' offensive effectiveness near the rim stands out, but his defensive acumen is a huge part of what makes him a potential pro. Men's Basketball So lets do that now, one at a time, explaining why it might be in eachs best financial interest to stick around another year and join forces with the programs six-deep, top-ranked incoming recruiting class. Duke has produced a total of 101 NBA Draft picks all-time. 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. Jack White (12 points) - Denver Nuggets (two-way contract), 26. Hall of Fame head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who retired from coaching following the 2021-22 season, has mentored 46 first-rounders and 29 Lottery picks. 12-22-2022, 10:39 PM #575. dukelifer. Despite a wide base and not the most traditional mechanics, Griffin is as close to automatic as you'll see from an 18-year-old with his physical tools. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic landed on Duke's Paolo Banchero. Duke's 29 NBA lottery picks all coached by Coach K are the most by both a college program and college coach. Paolo Banchero kicked things off when the. 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. "There are very few bigs of his ilk in this draft, and his consistency as an around-the-rim scorer and shot-blocker should make him a lock to go inside the top 20.". The former five-star prospect blossomed in his second season with the Blue Devils and put his development on display in the NCAA Tournament. Brandon Ingram (7,350 points) - New Orleans Pelicans, 4. 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. Editor and publisher of Blue Devil Country. 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. He's not the forceful rebounder he could be, with some scouts questioning his toughness. 23), Trevor Keels (No. Complete scouting report from Mike Schmitz (No. Dort was far more powerful and explosive at the same stage, while Keels is way ahead as a shooter, ball handler and passer. Sterling Brown is a realistic floor for Keels. 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. 1 pick in the Common Draft era (since 1966) are also the most in NBA history. Keels is the fourth Duke player to enter this year's draft, Strengths: Griffin has prototype tools for an NBA wing at 6-6 with a strong, proportionate 222-pound frame and a 7-0 wingspan. While his pass, dribble, shoot skill set has shined bright in spurts this season, it was Keels' defensive toughness that originally drew NBA scouts to the stocky 18-year-old guard. -- Jonathan Givony, Complete scouting report from Jonathan Givony (No. The Blue Devils have also had at least one first-round selection in 11 of the past 12 years. As first-year coach Jon Scheyer inherits the program from the legendary Mike Krzyzewski, he will likely be dealing with an overhauled roster. 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. The Chronicle's 2022 NBA mock draft Duke has five players ready to enter the professional ranks in Thursday's draft. Best rank: 6 (ESPN, Athletic, Yahoo) Worst rank: 12. The Orlando Magic began the draft selecting Duke star Paolo Banchero with the first-overall pick. 3), AJ Griffin (No. A lot of high-leapers will garner the label of "freak athlete . The Duke player should have got Td up for that. New contracts. The 1999 draft saw Duke become the first college program in NBA history to boast four first-rounders as Elton Brand went No. Celeste Taylor scored 21 points, six . The coverage continues on Friday, May 20 from 1-2 PM ET on ESPN2 and 2-5 PM ET on ESPNews. Brendan Marks (@BrendanRMarks) June 24, 2022. This go-round shall be no different, except that the leftovers could constitute a historic low for returning scholarship players. Luke Kennard (3,253 points) - Memphis Grizzlies, 11. His pick came as a bit of a surprise, as many expected that Jabari Smith was going off the board first, though he dropped to No. The Duke power forward spoke with Yahoo Sports NBA draft analyst Krysten Peek at the Barclays Center after being selected 1st overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). They've had some busts (Bagley III, Parker, Okafor, Shelden Williams), and some guys that haven't quite turned out quite the way we thought (Williamson and RJ Barrett so far). Grayson Allen (2,372 points) - Milwaukee Bucks, 16. Draft," Keels wrote on social media. Duke in the Draft Duke has produced a total of 101 NBA Draft picks all-time. Sort: Player (A-Z) Col umns: Swipe 26 players found. Patrick Williams is another physical combo forward who rose in the pre-draft process due to his age, tools and glimpses of skill. In BasketballNews.com's most recent 2022 NBA Mock Draft, Keels is projected See Full Boxscore. While thats an impressive showing for one program, its just shy of the record in the common draft era. Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving, Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson are all recent top-3 picks from Duke who became NBA All-Stars. 26, where he went to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a trade with the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets. 15 and 16 with Mark Williams going to the Charlotte Hornets and then A.J. April 3, 2022 12:22 am ET. Chet Holmgren, the top ranked recruit in the 2021 class, has committed to Gonzaga. At 6-foot-10, 250 pounds, with exceptional scoring instincts, versatility and feel for the game, Banchero won't need any time at all to transition to the NBA either physically or skill-wise. Mark Williams and junior Jayson Tatum (9,325 points) - Boston Celtics, 3. Shaun Livingston. One would think senior Joey Baker, with one year of eligibility remaining due to the NCAAs gift of an extra year to every 2020-21 participant in the country, might seek a transfer destination where he can contribute regularly. Zion Williamson (2,941 points) - New Orleans Pelicans, 13. Vernon Carey Jr. (72 points) - Washington Wizards, 24. Tre Jones (1,170 points) - San Antonio Spurs, 19. Includes ats, over/under and straight up odds analysis. "I found Duke's 18 top-10 picks since 2000 are the most in the nation in that timeframe, four more than Kentucky (14). Williams becomes the first Duke player drafted No. The Detroit Pistons would be an excellent fit for Banchero, pairing him with a fellow cornerstone backcourt player in Cade Cunningham with some good young pieces to play alongside in Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart. Iowa's Keegan Murray is having one of the best seasons in college basketball and his excellent play has helped his draft stock quite a bit . 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