Mike Krzyzewski considers Cooper Flagg as the best freshman ever at Duke, surpassing legends like Grant Hill and Christian Laettner. The challenge of creating an all-time Duke roster focused on collegiate achievements included feedback from former players and an analysis of 53 Duke players drafted in the NBA since 1985. The selection process emphasized statistical impact across generations and the adaptability of players in a positionless game, aiming for a balanced roster that reflects college basketball's evolution.
Mike Krzyzewski stated, '[Grant Hill] is the best player to ever play at Duke,' and '[Christian Laettner] is the most accomplished.' He also praised Cooper Flagg as 'definitely the best freshman that has ever played.'
Compiling Duke's all-time roster required a careful review of 53 former Duke players selected in the first round of NBA drafts since the 1985-1986 season.
The exercise considered multiple generations of talent, including players with limited playing time, while evaluating their statistical impact and national performance.
The aim was to create a balanced roster, reflecting the evolution of collegiate basketball and considering how older players would have fared in the modern era.
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