Duke basketball product gets dropped by another NBA team

Former Duke basketball guard Frank Jackson is once again on the NBA market.

Matt Giles | Oct 13, 2022

Former Duke basketball guard Frank Jackson (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)

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On Tuesday, the NBA player transactions log — currently overflowing with reports of waived talents around the league — revealed that the Phoenix Suns cut former Duke basketball one-and-done Frank Jackson. He played in the Suns' first two preseason games but saw only 10 combined minutes and scored only two points.

In June, the Detroit Pistons declined the 2022-23 option on Jackson's contract, despite his average of 10.2 points per game across his two seasons in Motown.

The 24-year-old zippy point guard, who went No. 31 overall to the New Orleans Pelicans at the 2017 NBA Draft after averaging 10.9 points for the Blue Devils as a freshman, remained without an NBA home the entire summer before signing with the Suns three weeks ago.

Frank Jackson sat out his rookie year with the Pelicans due to a foot injury. Although he earned consistent minutes for New Orleans in 2018-19 and 2019-20, the franchise did not extend him a qualifying offer as a free agent in 2020.

Duke basketball peaked at 29 former players on NBA preseason rosters earlier this week when the Memphis Grizzlies signed Matthew Hurt.

That count is now down to 28, with the likelihood of a few more former Blue Devils getting waived before the 2022-23 regular season begins next week as franchises trim rosters to 15 players.

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Published Oct 13, 2022

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.