No doubt Duke is one of the most successful college basketball programs in NCAA history. Since 1987, the Blue Devils have produced a higher number of NBA draft picks than any other school, including 2011 first overall pick and 2016 NBA champion Kyrie Irving. This is a testament to the program’s ability to identify, recruit, and develop great players.
There are several world-class hoopsters to have ever donned the Duke blue and white uniform, such as Grant Hill, Jay Williams, Shane Battier, Shelden Williams, and Bobby Hurley. But these following two players best represent the Blue Devils:
Christian Laettner
Arguably the best Duke player of all time, the colorful 1992 National Player of the Year did everything on the court, including hitting a turnaround, game-winning jumper – one of the best shots in basketball history – that helped his team beat bitter rival Kentucky en route to a back to back championship in ‘92.
Talented and cocky, Laettner is the embodiment of the reason people either love or hate Duke.
J.J. Redick
Heir to Laettner’s mantle of the most disliked NCAA player was J.J. Redick. His brash personality, however, was backed up by his dominant offensive prowess, having the ability to score in whatever way possible.
He is not only the greatest scorer in school history, he is also NCAA’s all-time leader in made three-point shots and ACC’s all-time leading scorer. The only knock on Redick’s legacy was his inability to lead his team to a Final Four appearance.
Jeffrey Allan Dukes here, and I’m one of those who love and cheer for the Blue Devils. Check out this Facebook page to read more about Duke and its basketball program.
Christian Laettner
Arguably the best Duke player of all time, the colorful 1992 National Player of the Year did everything on the court, including hitting a turnaround, game-winning jumper – one of the best shots in basketball history – that helped his team beat bitter rival Kentucky en route to a back to back championship in ‘92.
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Talented and cocky, Laettner is the embodiment of the reason people either love or hate Duke.
J.J. Redick
Heir to Laettner’s mantle of the most disliked NCAA player was J.J. Redick. His brash personality, however, was backed up by his dominant offensive prowess, having the ability to score in whatever way possible.
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He is not only the greatest scorer in school history, he is also NCAA’s all-time leader in made three-point shots and ACC’s all-time leading scorer. The only knock on Redick’s legacy was his inability to lead his team to a Final Four appearance.
Jeffrey Allan Dukes here, and I’m one of those who love and cheer for the Blue Devils. Check out this Facebook page to read more about Duke and its basketball program.
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