Five Blue Devils selected in NBA Draft
Five former Blue Devils were selected in the 2022 NBA Draft, including Paolo Banchero at No. 1 overall. We take a look at how well each fits in with their new teams.
Dreams came true Thursday night for five former Blue Devils. Paolo Banchero became the fifth Duke player to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick, while four others — Mark Williams, AJ Griffin, Wendell Moore Jr. and Trevor Keels — were chosen in the Draft. All but Keels, who was elected No. 42 overall, were picked in the first round.
So, how did each of the former Duke standouts fare when it comes to fit and being setup for a successful start to their NBA careers? Pretty well, actually.
This is particularly true for two of the Blue Devils selected.
Paolo Banchero - No. 1, Orlando Magic
The debate of who should be drafted with the first overall pick was all over the place since the conclusion of the college season. Would it be Jabari Smith? Could it be Chet Holmgren? Or, would it be Banchero? The general consensus is each of these three will have phenomenal careers in the NBA.