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Duke’s final roster under legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski from the 2021-22 season will go down as one of the program’s all-time best in terms of NBA talent after a banner draft night for the Blue Devils on Thursday. Five Duke players heard their names called among the 58 picks, which set a school and ACC record for the two-round era.
Of Duke’s five selections, four went in the first round, including No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero. Following Banchero were sophomore center Mark Williams (No. 15), freshman wing AJ Griffin (No. 16), junior wing Wendell Moore Jr. (No. 26) and freshman guard Trevor Keels (No. 42). Collectively, those five helped lead the Blue Devils to a 32-7 mark and Final Four appearance in Krzyzewski’s 42nd and final season as