Where Will The Starting Five From Duke Go In The NBA Draft?
Every season Duke has roster turnover that is nothing new for head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Actually it has become more like a routine.
With the NBA Draft sixteen days away lets take a look at where the players from Mike Krzyzewski's 2017-18 starting lineup could end up starting with Marvin Bagley III. "according to https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2018-nba-mock-draft-this-two-round-projection-is-dominated-by-big-men-at-the-top/
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Kings
Marvin Bagley III | Duke | Fr | PF
I've been confused over the developments in the past month that have turned the No. 1 overall discussion into an Ayton-or-Doncic-only debate. Bagley's oddly been pushed to the side for most, but not here, not with me. While I still have Ayton ever so slightly ahead, I think Bagley's got a much higher floor and makes a lot of sense for Sacramento at No. 2. I would not be surprised if he wound up going No. 1.
3
Mavericks
Grayson Allen | Duke | Sr | SG
My prediction: Allen ultimately gets remembered much, much more for his Duke career than what he does in the NBA.
5
Magic
Gary Trent Jr. | Duke | Fr | SG
Offensively has a chance to blossom into a double-digit scorer in the NBA. At this stage of the draft, that's enough to warrant a pick.
10
76ers
Wendell Carter Jr. | Duke | Fr | PF/C
Thrived at Duke but was overshadowed by Bagley and, to an extent, Grayson Allen's general stardom. Carter (13.5 ppg, 9.1 rpg) is never going to be the A option on a team, but you're not looking to get that at No. 10. Instead, he'll be a three-level option (perhaps as soon as his second year) and would do more for the 76ers than the messy, ongoing Markelle Fultz experiment.
18
Timberwolves
Trevon Duval | Duke | Fr | PG
Toughest player to project, pick-wise, in this draft. Athletic but very inconsistent. T'wolves have the roster insurance to take a chance.