The college basketball postseason ended last month, but there are more trophies to chase for the Duke program.
Four former Blue Devils advanced to the NBA’s Conference Finals, three of them playing consistent minutes. Boston’s Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving, and Dereck Lively of the Dallas Mavericks, and Minnesota’s Wendell Moore Jr. each remain alive in the chase for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Tatum averaged a double-double in both of Boston’s five-game wins so far, with two 30-point games and a triple-double already in his postseason sample size. Irving had a 40-point game and two 30-point games against the Clippers in the opening round, and Lively put together two straight double-doubles and earned national praise to close out the second round.
They aren’t the only notable Duke alums from the postseason, however. Orlando’s Paolo Banchero excelled for the Magic as he helped force a Game 7 with Cleveland, setting a franchise record along the way.
Here are the best photos of the best Duke players in the NBA postseason.