NBA Players That Went to Duke

Last Modified May 11, 2023 08:06 GMT

Duke University is well known for its men's basketball program. The Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team has a long and successful history, with five NCAA championships (1991, 1992, 2001, 2010, and 2015) and 19 ACC championships. The team has also produced many successful NBA players, including Grant Hill, Kyrie Irving, Zion Williamson, and many others.

The team has a strong reputation for recruiting top high school basketball talent and developing those players into successful college and professional players.

PlayerPositionHeight/WeightTeam(s)
Kyrie IrvingG6'3"/ 191 lbDallas Mavericks
Jayson TatumSF6'8"/ 210 lbBoston Celtics
Brandon IngramSF6'7"/ 190 lbNew Orleans Pelicans
Austin RiversSG6'4"/ 200 lbMinnesota Timberwolves
RJ BarrettSG6'7"/ 202 lbNew York Knicks
Seth CurryG6'1"/ 190 lbDallas Mavericks
Mason PlumleePF6'11"/ 254 lbLos Angeles Clippers
Gary Trent Jr.SG6'5"/ 205 lbToronto Raptors
Tyus JonesPG6'1"/ 196 lbMemphis Grizzlies
Wendell Carter Jr.PF6'10"/ 265 lbOrlando Magic
Zion WilliamsonPF6'6"/ 284 lbNew Orleans Pelicans
Luke Kennard SG6'5"/ 206 lbMemphis Grizzlies
Justise WinslowSF6'6"/ 222 lbPortland Trail Blazers
Marvin Bagley IIIPF6'11"/ 235 lbDetroit Pistons
Cam ReddishG6'8"/ 218 lbPortland Trail Blazers
Paolo BancheroC6'10"/ 255 lbOrlando Magic
Tre JonesPG6'2"/ 185 lbSan Antonio Spurs
AJ GriffinSG6'6"/ 222 lbAtlanta Hawks
Grayson AllenSG6'4"/ 198 lbMilwaukee Bucks
Jalen JohnsonPF6'9"/ 220 lbAtlanta Hawks
Mark WilliamsC7'1"/ 242 lbCharlotte Hornets
Vernon Carey Jr.PF6'9"/ 270 lbUtah Jazz
Wendell Moore Jr.SF6'5"/ 213 lbMinnesota Timberwolves
Jack WhiteSF6'7"/ 222 lbDenver Nuggets
Trevor KeelsPG6'4"/ 221 lbNew York Knicks

FAQs

A. Yes, Kyrie Irving did attend Duke University. He played for the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team during the 2010-2011 season.
A. Yes, Duke University is considered one of the top elite schools in the United States and the world and is known for its academic excellence, research, and selective admissions process.
A. No Duke player has ever won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. However, several Duke players have successful NBA careers, including Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum etc.
A. Bill Russell(1960-63) and Wilt Chamberlain(1965-68) are the only two players in NBA history who have won three consecutive Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards.

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