1985-86
37-3
The year Duke arrived. 37 wins, Dawkins' coronation, the birth of the floor slap, and one half short of a happy ending.
Coach: Mike Krzyzewski • Foundation • National Runner-Up (#1 seed, East)
12
Total Roster
10
Profiled
3
New Arrivals
9
Returning
New Arrivals
Returning Players
55
Billy KingProfile
Forward • 6’6” • Sterling, VA
12
David HendersonProfile
Guard/Fwd • 6’5” • Drewry, NC
21
Jay BilasProfile
Center/Fwd • 6’8” • Rolling Hills, CA
24
Johnny DawkinsProfile
Guard • 6’2” • Washington, DC
32
Mark AlarieProfile
Forward • 6’8” • Scottsdale, AZ
51
Marty NessleyProfile
Center • 7’2” • Whitehall, OH
4
Tommy AmakerProfile
Point Guard • 6’0” • Falls Church, VA
31
Kevin Strickland
Forward • 6'5" • Mt. Airy, NC
40
Weldon Williams
Guard • 6'6" • Park Forest, IL
Sources (11)
- 1985-86 Duke Schedule & Results
- 1985-86 Duke Roster & Stats
- 1985-86 Duke Schedule - GoDuke
- 1985-86 Duke Season - Wikipedia
- The 1986 Blue Devils Set the Stage for 30 Years - NCAA.com
- 1986: All the Pieces Come Together - GoDuke
- The Godfathers of Duke Basketball - ESPN
- Turning Points: The 1985 Pre-Season NIT - Duke Basketball Report
- 1985-86 College Basketball Season Archive
- Duke Basketball Treasure Gets Real About Slapping Floor — SI
- Duke May Need Floor Slap — Ball Durham (floor slap history)