Duke Starting Lineup Entirely Drafted in 2025 NBA Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft made history as all five starters from Duke University's 2024-25 basketball team were selected, marking a first for the program. Cooper Flagg was chosen as the first overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks, Kon Knueppel went fourth to the Charlotte Hornets, and Khaman Maluach was picked tenth, later traded to the Phoenix Suns. Sion James and Tyrese Proctor were drafted in the second round by the Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers, respectively. This achievement places Duke alongside the elite 2012 Kentucky and 2006 UConn teams, who also had their entire starting lineups drafted in the same year. The Blue Devils finished the season 35-4 under Coach Jon Scheyer, winning ACC titles and reaching the Final Four before falling to Houston. Duke’s five selections were the most for the program since 2022 and underscore its continued success in producing NBA-ready talent.