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Captains to Lead Young Team

DURHAM, N.C. – A captain plays an important role on any team. Last year’s duo of recent graduate Quinn Cook and senior Amile Jefferson helped reinforce this notion, guiding the Duke men’s basketball program to its fifth national championship with leadership both on and off the court.

Today’s feature highlights this season’s three captains, Jefferson, graduate student Marshall Plumlee and junior Matt Jones. Head coach Mike Krzyzewski discusses the symbiotic relationship between a captain and his teammates.

The Blue Devils open the 2015-16 season Friday, Oct.