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Duke Basketball Boasts Four 'Top 100 Players' Entering Season

Duke basketball's four returning starters should be one dangerous crew in Year 2 together.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball forward Kyle Filipowski (Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports)
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Although one could argue they deserve a tad more, senior guard and the featured trio of Duke basketball sophomores are getting respect nationally as they and the preseason No. 2 Blue Devils gear up for the program's second campaign under Jon Scheyer.

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CBS Sports recently released its "Top 100 and 1 Players for 2023-24" ahead of next week's tipoff to the college hoops season. It includes four Blue Devils.

Duke basketball sophomore forward, reigning ACC Rookie of the Year, preseason All-American selection, and projected ACC Player of the Year Kyle Filipowski appears at No. 3. That's below the reigning national player of the year in Purdue senior center Zach Edey at No. 1 and fifth-year UNC big man Armando Bacot at No. 2.

Blue Devil sophomore guard and returning starter Tyrese Proctor pops up at No. 14.

Senior guard Jeremy Roach, a 2023-24 co-captain with Proctor and graduate center Ryan Young, comes in at No. 33 in the eyes of CBS Sports' panel of writers.

And Scheyer's fourth returning starter, sophomore forward Mark Mitchell, sits at No. 77.

None of the loaded squad's four five-star freshmen (Caleb Foster, Jared McCain, Sean Stewart, TJ Power) are on the list.

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The Blue Devils tip off their 2023-24 campaign next Monday night when they host Dartmouth in Cameron Indoor Stadium. First, they'll welcome UNC Pembroke to Durham for an exhibition matchup on Wednesday night.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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