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AJ Griffin Declares for 2022 NBA Draft

Apr 24, 2022 5:00 PM

Duke freshman wing A.J. Griffin is following the lead of several teammates and has declared as an Early Entry Candidate for the 2022 NBA Draft. Griffin becomes the fourth Blue Devil to declare for the draft. He joins Paolo Banchero, Trevor Keels, Wendell Moore Jr. and Mark Williams on the Early Entry list.

In his lone season at Duke, Griffin averaged 10.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-6 wing shot 49.3% from the field, including 44.7% on three-pointers.

Griffin projects to be a mid-lottery pick by most draft experts. Several have him ranked inside the top-10.

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Trevor Keels Declares for 2022 NBA Draft

Apr 24, 2022 1:08 PM

Duke freshman Trevor Keels has declared as an Early Entry candidate for the 2022 NBA Draft. Keels joins four other Blue Devils in making himself available for the draft.

That group includes projected lottery picks Paolo Banchero and Mark Williams, as well as potential first-rounder Wendell Moore Jr.

Keels projects to be selected in the late-first to early-second round. In his freshman season, the 6-foot-4 point guard averaged 11.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.

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Wendell Moore Jr. Declares For NBA Draft

Apr 22, 2022 12:57 AM

Wendell Moore Jr. became the third Duke player to declare for the 2022 NBA Draft following his announcement on Thursday.

Moore also plans on hiring an agent. 

"This program, this school, my teammates, coaches, and you the fans, have meant so much to me and my family. Together, we have produced memories and experiences that will last forever," wrote Moore on Instagram.

Moore is ranked as the No. 35 pick in the latest mock draft from ESPN's Jonathan Givony. 

Moore averaged 13.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 39 starts this season while captaining the team. 

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Paolo Banchero Declares For NBA Draft

Apr 21, 2022 1:11 AM

Paolo Banchero announced his decision to enter the 2022 NBA Draft in a video posted to social media.

"It has always been a dream of mine to play at Duke, and it has always been a dream of mine to play in the NBA," said Banchero.

Banchero is projected to be the No. 3 pick in the draft, according to the latest mock from ESPN's Jonathan Givony.

Banchero averaged 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds during the season.

"He is so dynamic, explosive and versatile -- a model player in today's NBA game. He did whatever we asked at a very high level," added Mike Krzyzewski in a statement. 

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Duke Center Mark Williams Declares For NBA Draft

Apr 19, 2022 1:03 AM

Duke center Mark Williams declared for the NBA draft on Monday in a video posted to social media. 

"Duke has prepared me to take this next step and I'm excited to announce I will be declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft," announced Williams.

Williams, ranked the No. 18 draft prospect by ESPN, averaged 11.2 points and 7.4 rebounds in 39 games last season.

"He is gifted at both ends of the floor and is driven to get even better every day," added Mike Krzyzewski in a statement. 

Multiple Duke players from last season's roster are considered likely to declare for the NBA draft. 

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