The Duke basketball program’s ideal solution at point guard next season is the return of current freshman Tre Jones. However, the chance of Jones becoming a sophomore lessens each time the No. 2 Blue Devils (18-2, 7-1 ACC) take the court; his nearly flawless play — 100 assists, 36 steals, and only 18 turnovers to date — continues to propel his name closer to being a projected lottery pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
At this point, assuming Jones leaves, Duke’s best option at the point next season appears to be Boogie Ellis, a four-star combo guard who ranks No.