Notable Duke Players in the NBA:

Duke Dominance: 24 Blue Devils Kick Off NBA Season"

The NBA season has tipped off with a strong presence from Duke University alumni, boasting 24 Blue Devils on opening day rosters across 18 teams ¹. This impressive showing includes notable players like Jayson Tatum, who recently won his first championship with the Boston Celtics, and the Jones brothers, Tre and Tyus ¹.

The latest draftees from Duke, Kyle Filipowski and Jared McCain, are also making their debut this season, bringing promising talent to the court ¹. What's more, Duke's influence extends beyond player roles, with multiple alumni holding key positions in coaching and administrative roles throughout the league. Here are some *Key Dates* for the 2024-25 NBA season: - *Opening Day*: October 22, 2024 ² - *Kia NBA Tip-Off 2024*: October 22-26, 2024 ² - *NBA G League Draft*: October 26, 2024 ² - *Christmas Day Games*: December 25, 2024 ² - *NBA Trade Deadline*: February 6, 2025 ² - *NBA All-Star 2025*: February 14-16, 2025 ² - *NBA Playoffs*: April 19, 2025 ² - *NBA Finals*: June 5, 2025 ² With such a strong representation from Duke University, fans are eagerly anticipating the performances of these Blue Devils throughout the season. *Notable Duke Players in the NBA:* 1. Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) - Reigning NBA champion and All-Star 2. Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans) - 2019 NBA Draft's first overall pick 3. RJ Barrett (New York Knicks) - 2019 NBA Draft's third overall pick 4. Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans) - 2016 NBA Draft's second overall pick 5. Luke Kennard (Los Angeles Clippers) - 2017 NBA Draft's 12th overall pick 6. Grayson Allen (Milwaukee Bucks) - 2018 NBA Draft's 21st overall pick 7. Wendell Carter Jr. (Orlando Magic) - 2018 NBA Draft's seventh overall pick 8. Cam Reddish (Atlanta Hawks) - 2019 NBA Draft's 10th overall pick 9. Tre Jones (San Antonio Spurs) - 2020 NBA Draft's 41st overall pick 10. Tyus Jones (Memphis Grizzlies) - 2015 NBA Draft's 24th overall pick *Rookies:* 1. Kyle Filipowski (Dallas Mavericks) - 2024 NBA Draft's 14th overall pick 2. Jared McCain (New York Knicks) - 2024 NBA Draft's 34th overall pick *Coaches and Executives:* 1. Jeff Capel (Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach) 2. Nate James (New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach) 3. Quinn Cook (Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach) 4. Grant Hill (Atlanta Hawks vice chairman) *Teams with Multiple Duke Players:* 1. Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum, Justin Jackson 2. New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram 3. New York Knicks: RJ Barrett, Jared McCain 4. Los Angeles Clippers: Luke Kennard, Jaylen Jenkins *Duke's NBA Legacy:* Duke University has produced 84 NBA players, including 34 first-round picks. The Blue Devils have won 5 NBA championships, 12 conference titles, and 20 division titles.