2022 Draft Night was most interesting for Duke. Paolo Banchero went #1 to the Orlando Magic, despite a general sense that the Magic favored Auburn’s Jabari Smith (he fell to OKC at #3).
It was a great moment for Banchero, Duke and Jon Scheyer. He still has to prove himself as a coach, but in the offseason, he’s moving from strength to strength: dynamic recruiting? Check. Building a tremendous staff? Check. Innovative hire to deal with NIL? Check. A #1 overall pick to brag about to future recruits? Check.
It’s hard to imagine a coach who has had more success immediately after taking over a program and the draft will help yet again.