The Duke basketball program lost its entire 2024-25 starting five from a team that went to a Final Four, but every one of them was selected in the 2025 NBA Draft, including three in the top ten. On October 22nd, several Blue Devils selected in the 2025 draft were in action. The most anticipated debut was from AP National Player of the Year Cooper Flagg, who was selected with the first overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks. Besides the prized top pick, however, three more former Blue Devils began their hopefully lengthy professional careers with their respective franchises.
Former Duke basketball players make impactful debuts to begin NBA season
