Yes, it’s a fact. The Duke Blue Devils had five NBA Draft picks, including three in the top 20, on their roster last season.
It’s also true that the Blue Devils lost 82-67 to Virginia Tech in the ACC Tournament championship game and 81-77 to rival North Carolina in the Final Four.
Duke’s NBA Draft Picks:
1) Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
15) Mark Williams, Charlotte Hornets
16) AJ Griffin, Atlanta Hawks
26) Wendell Moore Jr, Minnesota Timberwolves
42) Trevor Keels, New York Knicks
In other words, Duke and Coach K had five NBA Draft picks, including No.