The modern Duke basketball recruit seems less concerned with the name on the front of the jersey than the names on the backs of his teammates’ jerseys.
The modern teenager with one-and-done dreams notices that the formations of NBA “super teams” often translate into championships. He watches championships lead to increased endorsement deals for those involved. He deduces his most surefire way to become a lottery pick is to be a part of a championship squad for his brief college stay.
USA Today’s Jason Jordan asked two elite Duke targets this week about how title-driven choices from NBA free agents this summer have affected their mindset when choosing a school.