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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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20. Gary Trent Jr. (2017-18) 

Stats: 14.5 ppg and 4.2 rpg

In his lone year in college basketball, Trent was one of the best pure shooters in the country, leading the ACC with 40% shooting from deep on 6.5 attempts a game. He had five games with at least 20 points, including 30 in a road win at Miami. He finished his career with 17 points against Kansas in the Elite 8 loss. 

19. Austin Rivers (2011-12)

Stats: 15.5 ppg and 2.1 apg

Rivers was an All-ACC player in his lone year at Duke, shooting 43% from the field and 37% from deep. The former ACC Rookie of the Year had eight games of at least 20 points, including 29 on the road at North Carolina. Rivers finished his Duke career with 19 points in the Round of 64 upset defeat to Lehigh.

18. Tre Jones (2018-20)

Stats: 12.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg, and 5.8 apg

Jones took a great sophomore leap for Duke, averaging 16.2 ppg and 6.4 apg, earning ACC Player of the Year and DPOY honors. The playmaking guard had a 28-point outing in a win over UNC and finished his Duke career with 21 points and 11 assists to beat the same Tar Heels.

17. Jabari Parker (2013-14)

Stats: 19.1 ppg and 8.7 rpg

Parker was the leading scorer and rebounder for Duke in 2024, earning All-American and National Freshman of the Year honors. Parker, who shot 47% from the field, had 27 points in his second game against Kansas, as well as 30 points and 11 rebounds against North Carolina. Unfortunately, his career ended with just 14 points in the Round of 64 upset against Mercer.

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