Creating Duke Basketball's All-Time Starting Five

By Brian Kalchik

Creating Duke Basketball's All-Time Starting Five

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Since the Mike Krzyzewski era, the Duke Blue Devils have been dominant in college basketball. The Blue Devils have advanced to yet another Final Four because of a talented trio of freshman in Tyus Jones, Jahlil Okafor and Justise Winslow. But what would the Blue Devils' all-time starting five look like?

PG: Bobby Hurley (1990-93)

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PG: Bobby Hurley (1990-93)

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Bobby Hurley was the best point guard Duke ever had, and his 1,076 career assists remain an NCAA record to this day. In his four seasons at Duke, Hurley was the starting point guard in three national championship games, winning back-to-back titles in 1991 and 1992.

SG: Jay Williams (2000-02)

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SG: Jay Williams (2000-02)

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Jason Williams came to Duke as a shooting guard, but became the second-best point guard Duke has ever had. During his three seasons in Durham, Williams started all 108 games that he played in. He averaged 19.3 and 21.5 PPG during his last two seasons, and he helped the Blue Devils win the 2001 national title as a sophomore.

SF: Grant Hill (1991-94)

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SF: Grant Hill (1991-94)

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Duke didn't officially become dominant until Grant Hill arrived on campus. A year after losing by 30 to UNLV, Hill helped Duke get past the Rebels and win the school's first national title. During his time, Hill appeared in three national championship games, winning two. Hill won the Defensive Player of the Year award in 1993, and was named the ACC Player of the Year and a First-Team All-American in 1994.

PF: Shane Battier (1998-2001)

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PF: Shane Battier (1998-2001)

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Shane Battier was the go-to guy for the 2001 national champion Duke Blue Devils, averaging 22.5 PPG and 10.2 RPG. A great all-around player, Battier also won the National Defensive Player of the Year an incredible three times (1999-2001), and was the National Player of the Year in 2001.

C: Christian Laettner (1989-92)

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C: Christian Laettner (1989-92)

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Famous for his game-winning shot against Kentucky, Christian Laettner's career at Duke was more than just one shot. Hated by everyone, Laettner was the poster boy for winning at Duke. In four seasons, Laettner went to four Final Fours, winning two national titles in 1991 and 1992.

Brian Kalchik is a Houston Texans writer and featured writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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