1995-96 to ’97-98
Stats as a Hawk:
15.8 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 2.6 APG, 48.6 FG% in 34.4 minutes per game
Before the Hawks:
Laettner attended the Nicholas School in Buffalo, where he led his Vikings to two state championships, while amassing over 2,000 points. This led to his recruitment by the legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski heavily recruiting Laettner to play for the Duke Blue Devils. Laettner’s arrive on campus launched one of college basektball’s most storied dynasties. Laettner led the Blue Devils to Final Four appearances in all four seasons on campus, winning two national championships and losing another to Future Hawk Stacey Augmon.