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Former Duke Basketball Guard Cassius Stanley Returns to Durham

The high-flying Duke basketball one-and-done has set his sights on a college degree.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball guard Cassius Stanley
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Following an entertaining 2019-20 Duke basketball freshman campaign, which ended without a postseason due to the pandemic, rim-rattling guard and ACC All-Freshman Team performer Cassius Stanley heard his name No. 54 overall at the 2020 NBA Draft. But he played only 33 games across two seasons in the league, first with the Indiana Pacers on a two-way deal and then with the Detroit Pistons on 10-day contracts.

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Now, at least for part of the summer and perhaps a few more summers to follow, the 24-year-old Stanley is back in Durham furthering his education.

The Duke basketball social media team gave a shoutout to the Los Angeles native this week, reporting that Stanley is "back on campus making progress towards that Duke degree":

In the accompanying picture, he's sitting inside the program's practice facility and chatting with Duke basketball associate head coach Chris Carrawell, who was a second-year assistant under Mike Krzyzewski when Stanley shined for the formidable 2019-20 Blue Devils (25-6, 15-5 ACC) alongside Tre Jones and Vernon Carey Jr.

After spending 2022-23 in the G League, Cassius Stanley headed overseas to suit up for Hapoel Afula in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, averaging 12.5 points in 25.8 minutes per game last season.

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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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