Mike Krzyzewski generally avoids designating players by position, cultivating versatility in mindset as well as in skills. Still, regardless of nomenclature, Krzyzewski covets a highly athletic point guard with well-honed skills and playmaking ability and a nuanced understanding of the game, a leader able to seamlessly extend the coach’s control onto the court.
That role is especially valuable if leavened with experience, a trait in short supply recently among prominent Blue Devils.
Still, despite noteworthy roster turnover and carping about the lack of true point guards, during the 21st century Duke had six different players lead a squad in assists at least two years in a row.