Jordan Goldwire was an inspirational player for Duke. Originally planning to accept an offer from Eastern Kentucky in 2017, Goldwire was surprised to get an offer from Duke. The Blue Devils needed a backup and much as they did with Andre Buckner, they found a tough little guard who could function in practice and maybe in games.
Only Goldwire carved out a better role. He was always a good defender, but when Duke put him in the lineup with Tre Jones late in a trip to Louisville in 2018, Jones and Goldwire combined to just devastate Louisville’s backcourt, leading Duke to an enormous comeback.