In a surprising development, a top Duke basketball player has informed the university of his decision to leave the program, potentially eyeing a future in the NBA with a high-ranked team. This announcement has sent ripples through the Blue Devils’ fan base, as the player has been a standout performer and a key figure for Duke.
As Duke grapples with this unexpected news, they can still take pride in their alums who are making waves in the NBA. With the recent retirement of former Virginia star Joe Harris, Duke basketball alums now occupy the top two spots on the list of active NBA leaders in career 3-point percentage.
Former Duke guard Luke Kennard, who played two seasons for the Blue Devils before becoming a 2017 lottery pick, remains at the top of the list with a career 3-point shooting percentage of 43.9%. Kennard, currently with the Memphis Grizzlies, had an outstanding season, finishing just behind Grayson Allen, another Duke alum, in 3-point percentage last year.
Seth Curry, the 33-year-old sharpshooter and second-oldest active NBA Blue Devil, has moved up to No. 2 on the active career list, boasting a 43.1% mark from beyond the arc. Curry, who recently signed a one-year contract with the Charlotte Hornets, continues to make a name for himself in his 12th NBA season, following a career that saw him go undrafted in 2013.
Grayson Allen, who played a pivotal role in Duke’s 2015 national championship, now sits at No. 7 on the active list with a career 3-point percentage of 41.2%, after a stellar season that saw him shoot 46.1% from deep.
Despite the departure of one of their current stars, Duke basketball’s legacy in the NBA remains strong, with their alumni continuing to excel at the highest level.
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