1989-90
29-9
The humiliation that built a dynasty. A thrilling run to the title game — then UNLV delivered the most lopsided championship loss in tournament history.
Coach: Mike Krzyzewski • First Dynasty • Championship Game (#3 seed East, lost to UNLV 103-73)
12
Total Roster
8
Profiled
3
New Arrivals
9
Returning
New Arrivals
Returning Players
30
Alaa AbdelnabyProfile
Center • 6’10” • Bloomfield, NJ
23
Brian DavisProfile
Guard/Fwd • 6’7” • Bladensburg, MD
32
Christian LaettnerProfile
Center/Fwd • 6’11” • Angola, NY
3
Phil HendersonProfile
Guard • 6’4” • University Park, IL
21
Robert BrickeyProfile
Forward • 6’5” • Fayetteville, NC
45
Clay Buckley
Guard • 6'10" • Wayne, PA
34
Crawford Palmer
Forward • 6'9" • Arlington, VA
22
Greg Koubek
Forward • 6'6" • Clifton Park, NY
13
Joe Cook
Guard • 6'2"
Sources (11)
- 1989-90 Duke Roster & Stats — Sports Reference
- 1989-90 Duke Season — Wikipedia
- 1990 NCAA Championship Game — Wikipedia
- 1990 NCAA Tournament — NCAA.com
- Runaway! UNLV Beats Duke 103-73 — Sports Illustrated Vault
- A Runnin’ Rebels Rout — Tampa Bay Times
- UNLV Set the Standard — Las Vegas Sun
- Duke Basketball History — CoachK.com
- Jim Looks Back at 1991 Title Run — Duke Basketball Report
- How UNC Blew Its Shot in 1991 — Yahoo Sports
- How the 1990 Final Four Changed Denver — Las Vegas Sun