Back to the Duke Blue Devils Newsfeed

Why Duke basketball starting five should change every game

Riding a seven-game winning streak since the home loss to Stephen F. Austin on Nov. 26, the 10-deep Duke basketball rotation has spotlighted the squad's M.O.: unselfish play.

In part due to injuries, No. 2 Duke (13-1, 3-0 ACC) has rolled out eight different starting lineups from a collection of nine players (10 are averaging at least 13 minutes). Eight of the nine have seen at least three starts apiece.

And only freshman center Vernon Carey Jr., who ranks first in the country in player efficiency rating at 39.0, has been on the floor for every opening tip.