Duke Basketball: Top 25 Players to Ever Play for Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski

8. Shelden Williams – Duke Blue Devils (2003-2006)

Career stats: 13.9 ppg 9.1 rpg 0.9 apg

The all-time leader in program history in both rebounds and blocks, Williams’ productivity over the years allowed him to rise on this list. He had a great couple of seasons as an upperclassmen, averaging a double-double and nearly four blocks a night. Williams played all four years with another Blue Devil great, helping his the forward’s stats for sure. The same thing could easily be said the other way around as well.

7. Grant Hill – Duke Blue Devils (1991-1994)

Career stats: 14.9 ppg 6.0 rpg 3.6 apg

When healthy (as he was for the most part in his college career) Hill was one of the best basketball players on the planet. He won a pair of national titles as an underclassmen and was ACC Player of the Year his senior year in 1994.

6. Christian Laettner – Duke Blue Devils (1989-1992)

Career stats: 16.6 ppg 7.8 rpg 1.8 apg

One of the most polarizing players in NCAA history, Laettner’s play along with his attitude annoyed opposing fans. His memorable moment came in 1992 with his game-winning shot against Kentucky to go to the Final Four. He went perfect in that game, scoring 30 points total. He averaged 21.5 ppg and was the National Player of the Year.

5. Jay Williams – Duke Blue Devils (2000-2002)

Career stats: 19.3 ppg 3.7 rpg 6.0 apg

Only a few players in college basketball will ever be named National Player of the Year, with even fewer doing it twice. That’s what the 6’2 guard accomplished in 2001 and 2002, leading Duke to the 2001 title. Williams averaged around 26 ppg in the NCAA Tournament that year, including a pair of 30+ point games along the way.