Where Are They Now?
276 Duke players tracked — from the NBA to the boardroom.
14
Brandon Ingram2015–16
Los Angeles Clippers (traded from Toronto, Sept 2026); out to start 2026-27 after heel and Achilles surgery; 2x All-Star
12
Cameron Boozer2025–26
Memphis Grizzlies forward, entering 2026-27. Duke 2025–26: consensus National Player of the Year; 38 GP, 22.5 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 4.1 apg, 55.6% FG; ACC POY, ROY, unanimous All-American; 27 pts in Elite Eight loss to UConn.
2
Cooper Flagg2024–25
Dallas Mavericks forward; 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year; #1 overall pick 2025 NBA Draft; averaging 20.4 ppg/6.6 rpg/4.6 apg
1
Dereck Lively II2022–23
Dallas Mavericks; NBA Finals 2024; recovering from foot surgery
2
Gary Trent Jr.2017–18
Guard, Milwaukee Bucks
3
Grayson Allen2014–18
Charlotte Hornets guard (traded from Phoenix, July 2026); 17.7 PPG in 2025–26; $70M extension; career-high 42 pts/10 threes (Nov 2025)
3
Isaiah Evans2024–26
Minnesota Timberwolves guard, entering 2026-27. Duke 2024–26; 14.7 ppg in 2025-26; jersey #0 retired by North Mecklenburg.
1
Jalen Johnson2020–21
Starting forward, Atlanta Hawks; 2026 NBA All-Star; $150M contract
0
Jared McCain2023–24
Oklahoma City Thunder (traded from 76ers Feb 2026); defending NBA champions; ~5M TikTok followers
0
Jayson Tatum2016–17
Boston Celtics; returned from Achilles rupture March 2026; Duke Chief Basketball Officer
9
Khaman Maluach2024–25
Phoenix Suns center; rookie season 2025-26. Duke 2024–25.
7
Kon Knueppel2024–25
Charlotte Hornets; 4th overall pick 2025 NBA Draft; Summer League Champion + MVP; ROY frontrunner
30
Kyle Filipowski2022–24
Utah Jazz; 4-year/$12M contract; Scheyer era’s first cornerstone
1
Kyrie Irving2010–11
Dallas Mavericks; recovering from torn ACL (March 2025); targeting 2026–27 return; mentoring Cooper Flagg
5
Luke Kennard2015–17
Guard, Phoenix Suns (signed July 2026); shooting 49.7% from three; #2 all-time in NBA career 3PT%
6
Maliq Brown2024–26
San Antonio Spurs forward, entering 2026-27. Duke 2024–26; ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
15
Mark Williams2020–22
Starting center — Phoenix Suns (NBA)
35
Marvin Bagley III2017–18
Forward/Center, Denver Nuggets (signed July 2026); averaging 13.0/8.9 in first 7 games with Dallas
5
Paolo Banchero2021–22
Orlando Magic franchise player, signed through 2030; 2x All-Star; 2023 NBA ROY; 72 games in 2025-26
5
RJ Barrett2018–19
Toronto Raptors; 2023 FIBA World Cup Bronze (Canada’s first in 87 years); $120M contract
14
Sion James2024–25
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward; rookie season 2025-26. Duke 2024–25; team captain.
3
Tre Jones2018–20
Chicago Bulls; 3-year/$24M contract; Susan G. Komen Foundation advocate
5
Tyrese Proctor2022–25
Cleveland Cavaliers guard; rookie season 2025-26. Duke 2022–25; 3-year starter.
5
Tyus Jones2014–15
NBA point guard (Denver Nuggets, re-signed July 2026); 6x NBA assist-to-turnover ratio leader; Write Your Own Story Foundation
34
Wendell Carter Jr.2017–18
Center, Orlando Magic ($50M extension through 2025-26); founded A Platform Squared nonprofit; NBA Cares Community Assist Award
1
Zion Williamson2018–19
New Orleans Pelicans; 62 games in 2025-26, most since 2023-24; $25.3M of 2026-27 guaranteed