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Duke moves in to Top 5 of CBS Sports’ preseason rankings after addition of Jacob Grandison




Jon Scheyer The last piece of the puzzle was added to his 2022-23 roster over the weekend, a highly sought after landing after the transfer of an Illinois graduate. Jacob Grandison After an official visit. Bringing a 24-year-old versatile wing to the team that boasts the number one recruitment class in the country joins a talented but inexperienced group of important veteran leaders who have experienced the inside and outside of the college basketball landscape. yes, Jeremy Roach After having a party late last season, he’s back in third grade, but he’s the only one back from last year’s Final Four Team.

The addition of Grandison was enough to raise Blue Devils to one of Gary Parrish’s Top 25 CBS Sports and One’s Top 5. Poetic Parish Wax About the State of the Duke ProgramMike Krzyzewski’s decision to take over the reign is at the forefront Jon Scheyer A year before retirement, the latter was able to devote his efforts to creating a roster for this season, next season, and beyond. On paper, the plan went well as Blue Devil’s went deep in every position and offered many options as the new Duke Head Coach and his assistant coach were about to start the Shire era with great success.

“When we announced Mike Krzyzewski’s retirement tour and succession plans last June, people had different opinions. Not everyone was a fan, but more than a year later. It’s hard to discuss all of that right now. It didn’t work almost perfectly.

It brought a Krzyzewski guide Duke In the 13th Final Four while the Blue Devils coach is waiting Jon ScheyerRelentlessly hired to give himself the best possible chance to keep Blue Devils at the top of the sport when taking over. Today, Duke has the top-ranked 2022 recruitment class in the United States and a well-talented list to compete in the national championships, his first season as a Shire head coach. “

Duke basketball freshmen will arrive on campus in just five days.This is not only for freshmen, but also for roach Jaylen Breaks Shire will also give him his own voice and style. Like Derek Livery, young people will make up 60% or 80% of the starting lineup, depending on how Grandison is expected to affect them. Kyle PhilipowskiWhen Darik Whitehead All projected as one player and spend a considerable amount of time.guard Tyres ProctorReclassified to this next class earlier this month, may rotate the start at the shooting guard position with Grandison.And an incoming shooter Jayden Schut He is a top 75 rookie and also directs the minutes.

How are the roles expected to fluctuate, with the understanding that Grandison, Whitehead, Mitchell, and Proctor can fluctuate between 2 and 4 depending on needs, roles, etc. Is shown below.

  • Point guard
  • Shooting guard
  • Small forward
  • Power forward
  • center

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