EuroBasket Pro Blue Devils Weekly Update

- February 28, 2019

POSTED BY: Eurobasket News

EuroBasket Pro Blue Devils Weekly Update

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We bring you last week's top former Blue Devils players who are currently playing in pro basketball.

   #1. Kyrie Irving (6'3''-G-92, graduated '11, plays pro in the NBA) could not help the Boston Celtics (37-25) in their game last Saturday. Despite his very good performance the Boston Celtics (37-25) were defeated 126-116 on the road by the Chicago Bulls. Irving recorded a double-double by scoring 37 points and making 10 passes. He also added 5 rebounds in 41 minutes. Irving has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages 23.6ppg, 4.8rpg, 6.8apg and 1.6spg. Irving is a naturalized Australian.

   #2. Brandon Ingram (6'9''-SF-97, graduated '16, plays in the NBA) was not able to help the Los Angeles Lakers (30-31) in their last game. Despite Ingram's very good performance the Los Angeles Lakers (30-31) lost 105-110 in Memphis to the Grizzlies. He was the top scorer with 32 points. Ingram also added 6 rebounds and dished 4 assists; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his third season in pro basketball. Ingram has very impressive stats this year 17.9ppg, 5.1rpg and 3.0apg in 50 games he played so far.

   #3. Marvin Bagley III (6'11''-F-99, graduated '18, currently in the NBA), who plays in the NBA was not able to secure a victory for the Sacramento Kings (31-30) in their game last Thursday. Despite his very good performance the Sacramento Kings (31-30) were edged 125-123 in Oakland by the Golden State Warriors. Bagley III recorded a double-double by scoring 28 points and getting 14 rebounds in 34 minutes. It's Bagley III's first season with the team. This year he has very high stats. Bagley III averages 13.9ppg and 7.2rpg.

   #4. Jayson Tatum (6'8''-F-98, graduated '17, plays pro in the NBA) is a teammate of previously mentioned Kyrie Irving. But that was another game of his team in NBA which we would like to mention. Tatum couldn't help the Boston Celtics (37-25) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the Boston Celtics (37-25) were edged 98-97 in Milwaukee by the Bucks. Tatum had a double-double by scoring 17 points and getting 10 rebounds; not bad, considering it's only his second season in pro basketball. Tatum has very impressive stats this year 16.3ppg, 6.2rpg and 1.8apg in 62 games.

   #5. Harry Giles III (6'10''-F-98, graduated '17, plays in the NBA) is a teammate of previously mentioned Marvin Bagley III. However that was another game of his team in NBA which brought him to that list. Giles III couldn't help the Sacramento Kings (31-30) in their game last Wednesday. Despite his very good performance the Sacramento Kings (31-30) were edged 141-140 in Milwaukee by the Bucks. Giles III recorded 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in a mere 17 minutes. This season Giles III averages 6.5ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.3apg.

   #6. Luke Kennard (6'5''-G-96, graduated '17, currently in the NBA) led Detroit Pistons to a victory against the Indiana Pacers 113-109 in the NBA last Monday. He scored 19 points and grabbed 4 rebounds. Kennard has relatively good stats this year 8.8ppg, 2.8rpg and 1.5apg in 42 games.

   #7. Tyus Jones (6'1''-PG-96, graduated '15, plays pro in the NBA) contributed to a Minnesota Timberwolves' victory against the Sacramento Kings 112-105 in the NBA on Monday night. He scored 16 points, made 8 passes and 3 steals in 31 minutes. This season Jones averages 5.7ppg, 1.7rpg, 4.2apg and 1.4spg.

   #8. Experienced J.J. Redick (6'4''-G-84, graduated '06, plays in the NBA) was the major contributor in a 1-point Philadelphia 76ers' victory against the New Orleans Pelicans 111-110 in the NBA in Monday night's game. He scored 16 points and added 3 assists. Redick has very impressive stats this year 18.2ppg, 2.3rpg and 2.8apg in 57 games.

   #9. Lance Thomas (6'8''-F-88, graduated '10, currently in the NBA) helped New York Knicks win their game against the San Antonio Spurs 130-118 in the NBA last Sunday. He recorded 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 30 minutes. This season Thomas averages 4.2ppg and 2.6rpg.

   #10. Mason Plumlee (6'11''-F-90, graduated '13, plays pro in the NBA) helped Denver Nuggets win their game against the Dallas Mavericks 114-104 in the NBA on Friday night. He had a double-double by scoring 12 points and getting 13 rebounds. Plumlee also added 3 assists. Plumlee has relatively good stats this year 8.1ppg, 6.1rpg and 2.7apg in 60 games.

Other former Duke University players, who play in pro basketball:

DeMarcus Nelson (6'4''-PG-85) plays for ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket in French Jeep ELITE ProA
Daniel Ewing (6'3''-SG-83) played for Ferro in Argentinian La Liga few monts ago
Luol Deng (6'9''-F-85) plays for Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA
Jabari Parker (6'8''-F-95) plays for Washington Wizards in the NBA
Amile Jefferson (6'9''-F-93) plays for Orlando Magic in the NBA
Jahlil Okafor (6'11''-C-95) plays for New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA
Frank Jackson (6'3''-G-98) plays for New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA
Miles Plumlee (6'11''-PF-88) plays for Atlanta Hawks in the NBA
Wendell Carter Jr. (6'10''-F-99) plays for Chicago Bulls in the NBA
Quinn Cook (6'2''-PG-93) plays for Golden State Warriors in the NBA
Austin Rivers (6'4''-G-92) plays for Houston Rockets in the NBA
Justise Winslow (6'6''-F-96) plays for Miami Heat in the NBA
Marshall Plumlee (7'0''-C-92) played for Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA last year
Trevon Duval (6'3''-G-98) plays for Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA
Grayson Allen (6'5''-G-95) plays for Utah Jazz in the NBA
Seth Curry (6'1''-PG-90) plays for Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA
Rodney Hood (6'8''-F-92) plays for Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA
Gary Trent Jr. (6'6''-G-99) plays for Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA
Kyle Singler (6'8''-F-88) plays for Rio Natura Monbus Obradoiro CAB in Spanish Liga Endesa
Matt Jones (6'5''-G-94) plays for Stockton Kings in the NBA G League
Ryan Kelly (6'11''-PF-91) plays for Hitachi SunRockers Tokyo-Shibuya in Japanese B League
Shavlik Randolph (6'10''-F-83) plays for Beijing Dragons in Chinese CBA
Josh Hairston (6'8''-F/C-92) plays for Orasi RAV in Italian Serie A2
Tyler Thornton (6'1''-G-92) plays for Halifax Hurricanes in the NBL Canada
Dahntay Jones (6'5''-F/G-80) played for 3's Company in the Big3 last year
Carlos Boozer (6'9''-F/C-80) played for Ghost Ballers in the Big3 last year

Notice: The list above includes only some of the Duke University alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check COMPLETE LIST.