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Ranking of all 47 five-star commitments for Duke Basketball since 2010

Feb 9, 2019; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) and Blue Devils forward RJ Barrett (5) stand on the court against the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2019; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) and Blue Devils forward RJ Barrett (5) stand on the court against the Virginia Cavaliers at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
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12. Kon Knueppel (2024-25)

Stats: 14.4 ppg and 4.0 rpg

The sharpshooting wing played all 39 games in his lone year, shooting 48% from the field and 41% from deep. Knueppel had seven games of at least 20 points, including 28 in the ACC Tournament against Georgia Tech and twice in the team’s Final Four run, including 21 in the Elite 8 win over Alabama.

11. Brandon Ingram (2015-16)

Stats: 17.3 ppg and 6.8 rpg

While Grayson Allen led Duke in scoring on the Sweet 16 squad, Ingram was second for that team. The 6’9 forward shot 41% from three-point range in his lone season, including 14 games of at least 20 points. That includes all three NCAA Tournament games, with one being a 25-point outing against Yale. 

10. Tyus Jones (2014-15)

Stats: 11.8 ppg and 5.6 apg

Jones started all 39 games as the starting point guard, shooting 38% from deep and ranking second in the ACC in passing. He had seven games of at least 20 points, including 23 in the national title win over Wisconsin.

9. Jayson Tatum (2016-17)

Stats: 16.8 ppg and 7.3 rpg

Tatum was a highly impactful player in his lone year at Duke, second on the team in scoring and shooting 45% from the field. The future NBA champion had six games of 20+ points, including 28 in a road win at Virginia. Tatum also finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds in his last win in a Duke uniform, beating Troy in the Round of 64.

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