Duke Basketball: Analyzing the Blue Devils’ rotation for 2018-19

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Minutes Allocated (40 total): Cam Reddish (28), Joey Baker (7), Alex O’Connell (3) and Jack White (2)

Although he’s second to Barrett in the high school rankings, Reddish is projected by more than not to be the No. 1 NBA Draft pick for 2019. He’s also 6’7 but his wingspan is over 7’0 and might be an even better overall athlete. He’ll be all over the wings on the perimeter and will be tasked with guarding the team’s best offensive player.

Compared to last year at the same position, Reddish isn’t as good an overall shooter as Trent. But his athleticism and scoring ability will be needed considering the potential lack of offense coming from the post in 2018-19.

Look out for the perimeter shooting for Reddish. Just in case it’s a struggle for him and the Blue Devils need some spacing, O’Connell might get some time here as well.

Another freshman coming into the fold is Baker, who reclassified earlier this offseason to be part of the 2018 class. He’s another 6’7 forward who is an outstanding shooter and underrated athlete. Unlike the other rising freshmen, Baker is expected to stick around with the program. He might not get many minutes in year one but down the road, he’ll become a focal point for Duke almost in a way that Grayson Allen was.

Lastly, White is a fan-favorite who will be getting garbage minutes for the most part. The rising junior could play more at other schools but instead will provide leadership and chemistry off the bench for the team.