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Duke Basketball: 5 keys for a successful 2018-19 season

By Lukas Harkins

OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: The Duke Blue Devils cheerleaders carry their schools flags on to the court prior to the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional against the Kansas Jayhawks at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: The Duke Blue Devils cheerleaders carry their schools flags on to the court prior to the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional against the Kansas Jayhawks at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 15: Cam Reddish #22 of Westtown School reacts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 15: Cam Reddish #22 of Westtown School reacts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

Scoring hierarchy emerges

Considering the youth on this team, it is reasonable to expect that there may be some early hurdles to leap over in regards to role assignments. This is especially true when discussing who will be the top offensive options this season. With so many talented scorers on the roster, developing a scoring hierarchy of who the offense revolves around will be vital to success.

In three preseason games in Canada during August, both RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson flashed their ridiculous offensive games. These two clearly project as scoring leaders on the team this season but they will definitely command their fair share of possessions. However, they are not alone in terms of potentially elite scorers on the roster. Cam Reddish, the No. 2 recruit in the 2018 class, is also joining the team this year even though he did not compete on the preseason tour.

With these three players all on the court at the same time, Coach K and Co. will need to create a scoring hierarchy. As already mentioned, point guard Tre Jones will play a vital role in helping the offense grow and flow together but he cannot do it alone. All three of these scorers bring a little something different to the offense and it will be extremely exciting to watch the Blue Devils this season if they are able to gel perfectly together.

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