36. Khaman Maluach (2024-25)
Stats: 8.6 ppg and 6.6 rpg
Despite playing alongside one of the best players in modern Duke Basketball history, Maluach performed his role very well at center. He shot 71% from the field and produced five double-doubles, including 19 points and 10 rebounds against Notre Dame. He also had 14 points and nine rebounds in the team’s Elite 8 win over Alabama.
35. Frank Jackson (2016-17)
Stats: 10.9 ppg and 2.5 rpg
Jackson started 16 games as a freshman for Duke, shooting 47% from the field and 40% from deep. The 6’3 playmaker had a trio of 20+ point outings, including 22 in a win over Florida State. Jackson finished his Duke career with 15 points in the Round of 32 loss to South Carolina.
34. Dereck Lively (2022-23)
Stats: 5.2 ppg and 5.4 rpg
Lively’s strength in college was never his scoring production. But rather being one of the top interior defenders in the country, blocking 2.4 shots a game. He was All-ACC on defense and had six blocks in the NCAA Tournament win over Oral Roberts in the Round of 64.
33. Isaiah Evans (2024-26)
Stats: 11 ppg and 2.2 rpg
Evans was a breakout sophomore this past season, averaging 15 ppg on 36% shooting from deep. The All-ACC wing had eight games of at least 20 points, including 32 in the ACC Tournament win over Florida State. Evans also had 25 in the recent Sweet 16 victory over St. John’s.
