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Former Duke Basketball Teammates Set to Reunite Next Season

The Suns are now the only NBA franchise with three Duke basketball talents.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball guards Tyus Jones and Grayson Allen
Duke basketball guards Tyus Jones and Grayson Allen / Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Grayson Allen led the NBA in 3-point percentage last season. Tyus Jones extended his league-leading streak to six years in assist-to-turnover ratio. And Mason Plumlee is the oldest Duke basketball talent still in the league.

Now, all three of those NBA Blue Devils are on tap to play for the 2024-25 Phoenix Suns.

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Phoenix employed the 28-year-old Allen as a full-time backcourt starter in his first campaign with the franchise, and he responded with career-best averages of 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while posting his blistering 46.1 shooting percentage beyond the arc.

A few weeks ago, the Suns added to their frontcourt depth by signing the 34-year-old Plumlee, a veteran NBA journeyman with 786 regular season outings under his belt, to a one-year deal.

And on Saturday, following hours of chatter among NBA insiders on social media, Phoenix landed the 28-year-old Jones, who was the Washington Wizards' full-time starting point guard last season and one of the top remaining unsigned free agents entering this weekend. The former Duke basketball one-and-done, a freshman alongside Grayson Allen with the 2014-15 national champions, agreed to a one-year deal.

While instances of three Blue Devils suiting up for the same NBA squad are not new, Tyus Jones, Mason Plumlee, and Grayson Allen are currently the only such trio in store for next 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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