Along with Flagg and Knueppel, the Blue Devils are also losing Khaman Maluach, Tyrese Proctor, and Sion James are also expected to be drafted. Another players has officially decided to leave the Duke program to stay in the draft.

Under third-year head coach Jon Scheyer, Duke posted a 35-4 overall record and went 19-1 in ACC play, securing both the regular-season and tournament crowns. Their 83.2 points per game margin, ranking 11th nationally, paired with a stifling 62.8 points allowed (7th nationally), underscored an efficient two-way identity.