What college basketball can look forward to from the freshman class
The season is over and draft hopefuls have declared. But college basketball's incoming freshman class, headlined by Duke's top-ranked trio, could be pretty exciting.
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
29-8, 2nd in ACC
- 11/10W 97-68
- 11/11W 99-69
- 11/142W 88-81
- 11/17W 78-61
- 11/20W 92-63
- 11/23W 99-81
- 11/24W 85-78
- 11/267W 87-84
- 11/29W 91-81
- 12/2W 96-80
- 12/5W 124-67
- 12/9L 89-84
- 12/20W 104-40
- 12/3024W 100-93
- 1/6L 96-85
- 1/10W 87-52
- 1/13W 89-71
- 1/1525W 83-75
- 1/20W 81-54
- 1/23W 84-70
- 1/272L 65-63
- 1/29W 88-66
- 2/3L 81-77
- 2/821L 82-78
- 2/11W 80-69
- 2/14W 74-52
- 2/1811W 66-57
- 2/21W 82-56
- 2/24W 60-44
- 2/26L 64-63
- 3/39W 74-64
- 3/8W 88-70
- 3/912L 74-69
- 3/1515W 89-67
- 3/177W 87-62
- 3/2311W 69-65
- 3/251L 85-81
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Bubas dies at 91; built Duke into powerhouse
Vic Bubas, who coached the Blue Devils from 1959 to 1969 and recorded 213 wins, died Monday. Bubas retired from coaching in 1969, when he was only 42 years old.
Duke poised to reload like never before (1:01)
Marc J. Spears The Undefeated
When asked why the decision to go to the NBA was a difficult one for him, ex-Duke center Wendell Carter, Jr., told The Undefeated: "I fell in love with Duke in the short time I was there. Taking that next chapter in my life is difficult. There are going to be a lot of ups and downs coming up this next year. I just saw the pros and cons of both situations. It was difficult to say no to one thing and follow my heart with the other thing."
Duke loses 5 starters with Carter going pro
Duke will lose all its starters from last season with word that Wendell Carter Jr. is declaring for the NBA draft.
Duke, Kentucky and the limits of one-and-done rosters
The Blue Devils and Wildcats have relied heavily on talented freshmen, but there's reason to think a little more experience on the roster might pay additional dividends in the tournament.
Marc J. Spears The Undefeated
Duke center Wendell Carter is expected to announce his 2018 NBA Draft decision on Monday on his 19th birthday at 12 PM EST, sources told The Undefeated.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
It's not always pretty, but this guy wins and he works. R.J. Barrett has worked on his jumper and he knows it needs even more work. His game touches so many different categories. Scorer, rebounder and playmaker. His elite athletic ability and alertness makes him a high level finisher and a potential defender. 20 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assist along with a win at the Hoop Summit. No.1 prospect in the ESPN 100 ,from the class of 2018.
Marc J. Spears The Undefeated
USA Basketball announced that Duke signee Zion Williamson is unable to play for Team USA in the Hoop Summit on Friday due to injury.
Parents: Duke's Carter Jr. undecided on draft
Duke center Wendell Carter Jr. is undecided about entering the 2018 NBA draft, his parents told The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears.
Marc J. Spears The Undefeated
The parents of Duke freshman center Wendell Carter told ESPN's The Undefeated on Wednesday morning that their son is still undecided about entering the 2018 NBA Draft. While the parents have opposing views, both say they are not pressuring their teenager which way to decide. "I told him I wanted him to come back," Carter's mom Kylia Carter told The Undefeated. "His jaw dropped. It has nothing to do with basketball. It's about you. It's about who he is. He is a student at core. Yes, he is a great basketball player. But he's an 18-year-old kid. He is having a tug with a heart and his mind. I don't feel for him because I think it's good for him that he is going through this struggle. It's his decision. He has to live with it." While Wendell Carter, Sr., told The Undefeated, "I have always tried to keep Wendell ahead of any curve… I think it would be a good decision for him to go."
NBA draft rankings: Top 100 prospects
Who are the best prospects in the 2018 NBA draft? You can find our updated top 100 rankings here throughout the season.
Duke's Duval joins Bagley in declaring for draft
Duke freshman Trevon Duval will join teammate Marvin Bagley III in entering the NBA draft after just one college basketball season.
Should Duke be 2019 NCAA tourney favorites? (0:52)
Duke 5-1 favorite in Vegas to win '19 tourney
Duke heads into the offseason as the favorite to win the 2019 men's basketball national championship at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas.
Hoops royalty leads Way-Too-Early Top 25
Villanova reigns as national champion. How does the field stack up for next season? Here's your first look at the best of the best for next season.
Where does 2018 Villanova rank among all the national championship teams?
Headlined by the 1972 UCLA Bruins, 80 teams have cut down the nets at an NCAA tournament. Villanova became the latest, winning its second title in three years. Where does this triumph rank all time?
Barrett blocks 7-footer Bol and nails 3 on other end (0:59)
What McDonald's All Americans will do for Duke, Kentucky, UNC and Kansas
Wednesday's McDonald's All American Game will go a long way to restock Duke, Kansas, North Carolina and Kentucky. Will these new additions put their teams back in the Final Four?
Wooden Watch: Who's in position to claim college basketball's top award?
Arizona's Deandre Ayton, Duke's Marvin Bagley III, Villanova's Jalen Brunson, Kansas' Devonte' Graham and Oklahoma's Trae Young are the finalists for national player of the year.
Duke's future on display at All American Game (0:41)
Tar Heels' recruit stars in All American Game
Nassir Little, a North Carolina commit, was named MVP of the McDonald's All American Game after scoring 28 points on Wednesday night. Only Jonathan Bender (31) and Michael Jordan (30) scored more points in the event's 41-year history.
Williamson injures thumb in McDonald's game
Duke-bound Zion Williamson suffered a thumb injury late in the second half of the McDonald's All American Game on Wednesday night. Williamson will see a personal orthopedist on Thursday upon returning home to South Carolina.
Final 4's Brunson, Graham are Wooden finalists
Jalen Brunson, Devonte' Graham, Deandre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III and Trae Young are the five finalists for the Wooden Award
2017-18 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17-1 | - | 31-3 |
| Duke | 13-5 | 4 | 29-8 |
| Clemson | 11-7 | 6 | 25-10 |
| North Carolina | 11-7 | 6 | 26-11 |
| Miami | 11-7 | 6 | 22-10 |
| NC State | 11-7 | 6 | 21-12 |
| Virginia Tech | 10-8 | 7 | 21-12 |
| Florida State | 9-9 | 8 | 23-12 |
| Louisville | 9-9 | 8 | 22-14 |
| Syracuse | 8-10 | 9 | 23-14 |
| Notre Dame | 8-10 | 9 | 21-15 |
| Boston College | 7-11 | 10 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-12 | 11 | 13-19 |
| Wake Forest | 4-14 | 13 | 11-20 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-18 | 17 | 8-24 |
Top Performers 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game84.49th
Rebounds Per Game41.16th
Assists Per Game17.58th
Points Allowed69.6101st
2018 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 9 | 4 |
2018 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Reddish | SF | Signed | 96 |
| R.J. Barrett | SF | Signed | 96 |
| Zion Williamson | PF | Committed | 96 |
| Tre Jones | PG | Signed | 93 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 16 |
| Tournament Record | 108-36 |
| Championship Seasons | 1991, 1992, 2001, 2010, 2015 |
| Tournament Appearances | 41 |