Ranking all 36 Duke basketball jersey numbers ever worn

Matt Giles

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What is the greatest jersey number in Duke basketball history?

Across more than a century of Duke basketball, at least three Blue Devils apiece have worn each of the 36 possible jersey numbers: 0-5, 10-15, 20-25, 30-35, 40-45, and 50-55. The rafters inside Cameron Indoor Stadium currently display 13 retired ones. But this ranking is of the total contributions from each jersey number, taking into account all the players. To make it more interesting, Ball Durham gives its personal pick for each number’s top star.

As for where each of the 36 ranks, the predetermined formula is responsible for the answers. In other words, while some might think the formula itself needs a tweak, it does not contain personal bias; rather, this is simply a curiosity-filled journey to find out which set of digits is the best of all time in terms of Dukie math.

The formula (on each slide) gives points for major team accomplishments, even if the player wearing the jersey number at the time was seldomly on the floor. Plus, it rewards key individual honors (to simplify matters for guys who played in multiple numbers, each number receives credit for those players’ individual accolades). However, it also deducts points from each jersey number for any Blue Devils who averaged less than five points for a career.

By the end, every Blue Devil in the history books who has ever donned a numbered jersey will have appeared. And by the end, we’ll know which Duke basketball jersey number reigns supreme (only hint: it’s one of the retired ones). Now, let’s start with the most pitiful digits of the bunch…

Judging jersey No. 50 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Justin Robinson
Tom Novick
Michael Thompson
Corey Maggette
Rey Essex
Alan Shaw
Glen Smiley
Wes Skibsted
Bob Gantt
Jim Bowman
Albert Herrick

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): None

Final Four appearances (five points each): Maggette in 1999

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Robinson in 2019, Robinson in 2017, Novick in 2005, Thompson in 2003, Maggette in 1999, Gantt in 1944, Gantt in 1942, Bowman in 1938

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Bob Gantt in 1943

First-round draft picks (two points each): Maggette in 1999

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): None

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Robinson, Novick, Thompson, Essex, Smiley, Skibsted, Bowman

Number of players (one point each): 11

TOTAL SCORE = 14

Judging jersey No. 0 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Wendell Moore
Jayson Tatum
Austin Rivers

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): None

Final Four appearances (five points each): None

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Tatum in 2017

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Tatum in 2017, Rivers in 2012

First-round draft picks (two points each): Tatum in 2017, Rivers in 2012

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): None

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): None

Number of players (one point each): Three

TOTAL SCORE = 16

Judging jersey No. 53 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Brennan Besser
Casey Peters
Andy Means
George Moses
Chris Redding
Fred Lind
Glenn Price
Ace Parker

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Peters in 2010

Final Four appearances (five points each): Peters in 2010

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Besser in 2017, Peters in 2011, Peters in 2010, Means in 2003, Means in 2002, Price in 1941

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Redding in 1973

First-round draft picks (two points each): None

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Redding

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Besser, Peters, Means, Price, Parker

Number of players (one point each): Eight

TOTAL SCORE = 22

Judging jersey No. 54 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Christian Ast
Warren Chapman
Clyde Allen
Fred Edwards

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Ast in 1991, Ast in 1992

Final Four appearances (five points each): Ast in 1991, Ast in 1992, Chapman in 1966

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Ast in 1992, Chapman in 1966, Allen in 1942, Edwards in 1938

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): None

First-round draft picks (two points each): None

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): None

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Ast, Chapman

Number of players (one point each): Four

TOTAL SCORE = 45

Judging jersey No. 41 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Jack White
Jordan Davidson
Patrick Davidson
Matt Christensen
Jon Goodman
Allen Williams
Ray Kuhlmeier
Doug Kistler
Tom Peters
Irving Gray
Kenny Turner
Bill Parsons

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): J. Davidson in 2010, Christensen in 2001

Final Four appearances (five points each): J. Davidson in 2010, P. Davidson in 2004, Christensen in 2001

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): White in 2019, White in 2017, J. Davidson in 2010, J. Davidson in 2006, P. Davidson in 2005, Christensen in 2002, Christensen in 2001, Christensen in 2000, Williams in 1980, Kistler in 1960, Gray in 1946, Turner in 1944

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): None

First-round draft picks (two points each): None

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): None

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): White, J. Davidson, P. Davidson, Christensen, Goodman, Williams, Kuhlmeier, Peters, Gray, Turner, Parsons

Number of players (one point each): 12

TOTAL SCORE = 52

Judging jersey No. 51 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Mike Buckmire
David Mayer
Steve Johnson
Patrick Johnson
Martin Nessley
Cy Valasek
Ken Podger

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): S. Johnson in 2010

Final Four appearances (five points each): S. Johnson in 2010, P. Johnson in 2004, Nessley in 1986

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Buckmire in 2019, Mayer in 2011, S. Johnson in 2010, S. Johnson in 2009, P. Johnson in 2006, P. Johnson in 2005, P. Johnson in 2003, Nessley in 1986, Valasek in 1941

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Valasek in 1941

First-round draft picks (two points each): None

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): None

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Buckmire, Mayer, S. Johnson, P. Johnson, Nessley

Number of players (one point each): Seven

TOTAL SCORE = 54

Judging jersey No. 40 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Marshall Plumlee
Ross Perkins
Andy Borman
Taymon Domzalski
Weldon Williams
Neil Chinault
Steve Litz
Joe Kennedy
Tom Gebbie
Jay Beal
Bucky Allen
Sammy Rothbaum
Wright Hollingsworth
Cedric Loftis
John Heath

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Plumlee in 2015, Borman in 2001

Final Four appearances (five points each): Plumlee in 2015, Borman in 2001, Domzalski in 1999, Williams in 1986, Kennedy in 1966

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Perkins in 2006, Perkins in 2005, Borman in 2002, Borman in 2001, Borman in 2000, Domzalski in 1999, Williams in 1986, Kennedy in 1966, Beal in 1960, Hollingsworth in 1944, Loftis in 1942

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Allen in 1958

First-round draft picks (two points each): None

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): None

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Plumlee, Perkins, Borman, Domzalski, Williams, Chinault, Litz, Gebbie, Beal, Rothbaum, Hollingsworth, Heath

Number of players (one point each): 15

TOTAL SCORE = 57

Judging jersey No. 52 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Todd Zafirovski
Erik Meek
Steve Vandenberg
Terry Murray
Tom Wallingford
Eugene Bledsoe
Bob Moyer
Bob Wood

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Zafirovski in 2010, Meek in 1992

Final Four appearances (five points each): Zafirovski in 2010, Meek in 1994, Meek in 1992, Murray in 1964

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Zafirovski in 2011, Zafirovski in 2010, Meek in 1992, Murray in 1964, Bledsoe in 1944, Moyer in 1941, Wood in 1938

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): None

First-round draft picks (two points each): None

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): None

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Zafirovski, Murray, Wallingford, Moyer, Wood

Number of players (one point each): Eight

TOTAL SCORE = 58

Judging jersey No. 55 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Brian Zoubek
Greg Newton
Billy King
Allen Williams
Ron Herbster
Chuck Holley

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Zoubek in 2010

Final Four appearances (five points each): Zoubek in 2010, Newton in 1994, King in 1988, King in 1986, Herbster in 1964, Herbster in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Zoubek in 2010, Zoubek in 2009, King in 1988, King in 1986, Williams in 1980, Herbster in 1964, Herbster in 1963, Holley in 1941

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): King in 1988

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): None

First-round draft picks (two points each): None

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): None

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Zoubek, King, Williams, Herbster

Number of players (one point each): Six

TOTAL SCORE = 70

Judging jersey No. 45 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Nick Pagliuca
Joe Pagliuca
Eric Boateng
Mark Causey
Clay Buckley
Dan Meagher
Ted Mann
Sammy Rothbaum
Eddie Shokes
Charles Kunkle

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): N. Pagliuca in 2015, Buckley in 1991

Final Four appearances (five points each): N. Pagliuca in 2015, J. Pagliuca in 2004, Buckley in 1991, Buckley in 1990, Buckley in 1989, Buckley in 1988, Mann in 1964, Mann in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Boateng in 2006, J. Pagliuca in 2005, Causey in 2002, Buckley in 1988, Mann in 1964, Mann in 1963, Rothbaum in 1942, Rothbaum in 1941, Shokes in 1939

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): None

First-round draft picks (two points each): None

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): None

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): N. Pagliuca, J. Pagliuca, Boateng, Causey, Buckley, Mann, Rothbaum, Shokes, Kunkle

Number of players (one point each): 10

TOTAL SCORE = 80

Judging jersey No. 15 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Alex O’Connell
Frank Jackson
Jahlil Okafor
Josh Hairston
Gerald Henderson
Sean Dockery
Andre Buckner
Ryan Caldbeck
Todd Singleton
Bruce Bell
Pat Doughty
Bob Riedy
Burton Fitts
Fred Kast
Paul Schmidt
Jim Rogers
Rudy D’Emilio
Jon Engberg
Bill Armour

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Okafor in 2015, Buckner in 2001

Final Four appearances (five points each): Okafor in 2015, Dockery in 2004, Buckner in 2001, Caldbeck in 1999, Bell in 1978, Riedy in 1966

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): O’Connell in 2019, Jackson in 2017, Hairston in 2011, Henderson in 2009, Dockery in 2006, Dockery in 2005, Dockery in 2003, Buckner in 2002, Buckner in 2001, Buckner in 2000, Caldbeck in 1999, Bell in 1978, Kast in 1960

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Okafor in 2015

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Okafor in 2015

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Okafor in 2015, Henderson in 2009, D’Emilio in 1954

First-round draft picks (two points each): Okafor in 2015, Henderson in 2009

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Henderson, D’Emilio

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): O’Connell, Hairston, Dockery, Buckner, Caldbeck, Singleton, Bell, Doughty, Riedy, Fitts, Kast, Rogers, Engberg, Armour

Number of players (one point each): 19

TOTAL SCORE = 86

Judging jersey No. 13 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Joey Baker
Matt Jones
Michael Gbinije
Olek Czyz
Nick Sutton
Lee Melchionni
Andy Means
JD Simpson
Taymon Domzalski
Joe Cook
Brent Kitching
Don Miller
Tony Buhowsky
Herky Lamley

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Jones in 2015, Simpson in 2001

Final Four appearances (five points each): Jones in 2015, Melchionni in 2004, Simpson in 2001, Domzalski in 1999, Cook in 1990, Cook in 1989, Cook in 1988, Kitching in 1964, Kitching in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Baker in 2019, Jones in 2017, Czyz in 2010, Czyz in 2009, Melchionni in 2006, Melchionni in 2005, Melchionni in 2003, Means in 2002, Simpson in 2001, Simpson in 2000, Domzalski in 1999, Cook in 1988, Kitching in 1964, Kitching in 1963

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): None

First-round draft picks (two points each): None

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): None

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Baker, Gbinije, Czyz, Sutton, Melchionni, Means, Simpson, Domzalski, Cook, Kitching, Miller, Buhowsky

Number of players (one point each): 14

TOTAL SCORE = 89

Judging jersey No. 1 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Vernon Carey Jr.
Zion Williamson
Trevon Duval
Harry Giles
Jabari Parker
Kyrie Irving

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): None

Final Four appearances (five points each): None

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Williamson in 2019, Giles in 2017, Irving in 2011

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): Williamson in 2019

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Carey Jr. in 2020, Williamson in 2019, Parker in 2014

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Williamson in 2019

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Carey Jr. in 2020, Williamson in 2019, Parker in 2014

First-round draft picks (two points each): Williamson in 2019, Giles in 2017, Parker in 2014, Irving in 2011

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): None

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Giles

Number of players (one point each): Six

TOTAL SCORE = 96

Judging jersey No. 14 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Jordan Goldwire
Brandon Ingram
Rasheed Sulaimon
David McClure
Nate James
Kenney Brown
Quin Snyder
Vince Crump
Chip Engelland
Rob Hardy
Willie Hodge
Bill Zimmer
Scott Williamson
Jerry Robertson
Don Tobin
Kes Deimling
Ceep Youmans

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): James in 2001

Final Four appearances (five points each): James in 2001, James in 1999, Snyder in 1989, Snyder in 1988, Snyder in 1986, Hardy in 1978, Zimmer in 1966, Williamson in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Goldwire in 2019, McClure in 2009, McClure in 2006, McClure in 2005, James in 2001, James in 2000, James in 1999, Snyder in 1988, Snyder in 1986, Engelland in 1980, Hardy in 1978, Zimmer in 1966, Williamson in 1963

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Ingram in 2016, James in 2001, Youmans in 1950, Youmans in 1949, Youmans in 1948

First-round draft picks (two points each): Ingram in 2016

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): None

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Goldwire, McClure, Brown, Crump, Hardy, Zimmer, Williamson, Robertson, Deimling

Number of players (one point each): 17

TOTAL SCORE = 99

Judging jersey No. 2 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Cassius Stanley
Cam Reddish
Gary Trent Jr.
Chase Jeter
Quinn Cook
Nolan Smith
Josh McRoberts
Luol Deng
Andre Buckner

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Cook in 2015, Smith in 2010, Buckner in 2001

Final Four appearances (five points each): Cook in 2015, Smith in 2010, Deng in 2004, Buckner in 2001

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Reddish in 2019, Jeter in 2017, Smith in 2009, Smith in 2010, Smith in 2011

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Smith in 2011

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Smith in 2011

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Reddish in 2019 (honorable mention counts), Cook in 2015, Cook in 2013, Smith in 2011, Smith in 2010, McRoberts in 2007, Deng in 2004

First-round draft picks (two points each): Reddish in 2019, Deng in 2004

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Cook, Smith

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Jeter, Buckner

Number of players (one point each): Nine

TOTAL SCORE = 104

Judging jersey No. 20 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Marques Bolden
Semi Ojeleye
Andre Dawkins
Elliot Williams
Taylor King
Casey Sanders
D. Bryant
Mike Chappell
Chris Collins
Gene Banks
Dave O’Connell
Larry Saunders
Dave Golden
Denny Ferguson
Jack Mullen
Larry Bateman
Dick Rosenthal
Bernie Janicki
Jim Kulpan
Buck Cheek
Bill Fleming
Pat Lyons

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Dawkins in 2010, Sanders in 2001

Final Four appearances (five points each): Dawkins in 2010, Sanders in 2001, Bryant in 1999, Collins in 1994, Banks in 1978, Ferguson in 1964, Ferguson in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Bolden in 2019, Bolden in 2017, Dawkins in 2011, Dawkins in 2010, Williams in 2009, Sanders in 2003, Sanders in 2002, Sanders in 2001, Sanders in 2000, Bryant in 1999, Banks in 1980, Banks in 1978, Ferguson in 1964, Ferguson in 1963, Mullen in 1960

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Collins in 1996, Banks in 1981, Banks in 1980, Banks in 1979, Banks in 1978

First-round draft picks (two points each): Williams in 2010 (guess we’ll count it even though he transferred from Duke beforehand)

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Dawkins, Collins, Banks, Janicki

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Bolden, Ojeleye, Williams, King, Sanders, Bryant, O’Connell, Mullen, Bateman, Rosenthal, Kulpan, Cheek, Lyons

Number of players (one point each): 22

TOTAL SCORE = 107

Judging jersey No. 30 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Antonio Vrankovic
Semi Ojeleye
Seth Curry
Jon Scheyer
Joe Pagliuca
Reggie Love
Dahntay Jones
Andy Borman
JD Simpson
Tony Moore
Alaa Abdelnaby
Jim Suddath
Rob Hardy
Rick Mainwaring
Robby West
Buzzy Harrison
John Frye
Bobby Joe Harris
Joe Belmont

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Scheyer in 2010

Final Four appearances (five points each): Scheyer in 2010, Love in 2004, Moore in 1994, Abdelnaby in 1990, Abdelnaby in 1989, Abdelnaby in 1988, Hardy in 1978, Harrison in 1964, Harrison in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Vrankovic in 2019, Vrankovic in 2017, Curry in 2011, Scheyer in 2010, Scheyer in 2009, Jones in 2003, Jones in 2002, Abdelnaby in 1988, Suddath in 1980, Hardy in 1978, Harrison in 1964, Harrison in 1963, Frye in 1960

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Scheyer in 2010

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Curry in 2013, Curry in 2012, Scheyer in 2010, Jones in 2003, Abdelnaby in 1990, Harrison in 1964, Belmont in 1956, Belmont in 1955, Belmont in 1954

First-round draft picks (two points each): Jones in 2003, Abdelnaby in 1990

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Curry, Scheyer, Abdelnaby, Belmont

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Vrankovic, Ojeleye, Pagliuca, Love, Borman, Simpson, Moore, Suddath, Hardy, Mainwaring, West

Number of players (one point each): 19

TOTAL SCORE = 118

Judging jersey No. 34 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Wendell Carter Jr.
Sean Obi
Andre Dawkins
Ryan Kelly
Jamal Boykin
Mike Dunleavy
Chris Burgess
Carmen Wallace
Crawford Palmer
Dave Colonna
Bill Jackman
Jim Spanarkel
Bob Cook
Judge Carr
Tim Teer
Buzzy Harrison
Fred Cox
Doug Kistler
Jack Kalbfus
Fred Shabel
Rod Boyce

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Kelly in 2010, Dunleavy in 2001, Palmer in 1991

Final Four appearances (five points each): Kelly in 2010, Dunleavy in 2001, Burgess in 1999, Wallace in 1994, Palmer in 1991, Palmer in 1990, Palmer in 1989, Spanarkel in 1978, Harrison in 1964, Harrison in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Kelly in 2011, Kelly in 2010, Boykin in 2006, Dunleavy in 2002, Dunleavy in 2001, Dunleavy in 2000, Burgess in 1999, Spanarkel in 1978, Harrison in 1964, Harrison in 1963, Kistler in 1960

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Dunleavy in 2002, Spanarkel in 1979

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Carter Jr. in 2018, Dunleavy in 2002, Spanarkel in 1979, Spanarkel in 1978, Spanarkel in 1977, Harrison in 1964

First-round draft picks (two points each): Carter Jr. in 2018, Dunleavy in 2002, Spanarkel in 1979

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Dawkins, Dunleavy, Spanarkel

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Obi, Boykin, Burgess, Wallace, Palmer, Colonna, Jackman, Cook, Carr, Teer, Cox, Shabel, Boyce

Number of players (one point each): 22

TOTAL SCORE = 124

Judging jersey No. 12 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Javin DeLaurier
Derryck Thornton
Justise Winslow
Alex Murphy
Kyle Singler
Jordan Davidson
Andre Sweet
Steve Wojciechowski
Thomas Hill
David Henderson
Vince Taylor
Tate Armstrong
Richie O’Connor
Tony Barone
Frank Harscher
Jack Boyd
Bob Thuemmel
Don Cashman
Bill Martin
Scotty York

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Winslow in 2015, Singler in 2010, Hill in 1992, Hill in 1991

Final Four appearances (five points each): Winslow in 2015, Singler in 2010, Hill in 1992, Hill in 1991, Hill in 1990, Henderson in 1986, Barone in 1966, Harscher in 1964

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): DeLaurier in 2019, DeLaurier in 2017, Singler in 2011, Singler 2010, Singler in 2009, Davidson in 2006, Hill in 1992, Henderson in 1986, Taylor in 1980, Barone in 1966, Harscher in 1964

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): Wojciechowski in 1998

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Singler in 2011, Singler in 2010, Singler in 2009, Singler in 2008, Wojciechowski in 1998, Wojciechowski in 1997, Hill in 1993, Hill in 1992, Hill in 1991, Taylor in 1982, Armstrong in 1976

First-round draft picks (two points each): Winslow in 2015, Armstrong in 1977

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Singler, Hill, Henderson, Taylor, Armstrong

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): DeLaurier, Murphy, Davidson, Sweet, Barone, Harscher, Boyd, Thuemmel, Cashman, Martin, York

Number of players (one point each): 20

TOTAL SCORE = 140

Judging jersey No. 3 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Tre Jones
Grayson Allen
Tyler Thornton
Greg Paulus
Nick Horvath
Justin Caldbeck
Ricky Price
Marty Clark
Phil Henderson

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Allen in 2015, Horvath in 2001, Clark in 1992, Clark in 1991

Final Four appearances (five points each): Allen in 2015, Horvath in 2004, Horvath in 2001, Henderson in 1990, Henderson in 1989, Henderson in 1988

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Jones in 2019, Allen in 2017, Thornton in 2011, Paulus in 2009, Paulus in 2006, Horvath in 2003, Horvath in 2002, Horvath in 2001, Horvath in 2000, Henderson in 1988

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): None

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Jones in 2020, Jones in 2019 (honorable mention counts), Allen in 2018, Allen in 2016, Paulus in 2008, Price in 1996, Henderson in 1990

First-round draft picks (two points each): Allen in 2018

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Allen, Paulus, Price, Henderson

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Thornton, Horvath, Caldbeck

Number of players (one point each): Nine

TOTAL SCORE = 140

Judging jersey No. 43 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Mike Gminski
Terry Chili
John Posen
Bill Ulrich
Ed Koffenberger
Harry Harner
Bill Mock

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Retired for Gminski

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): None

Final Four appearances (five points each): Gminski in 1978

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Gminski in 1980, Gminski in 1978, Koffenberger in 1946, Harner in 1944, Mock in 1941

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Gminski in 1980, Gminski in 1979

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Gminski in 1979

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Gminski in 1980, Gminski in 1979, Gminski in 1978, Koffenberger in 1947, Koffenberger in 1946

First-round draft picks (two points each): Gminski in 1980

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Gminski

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Chili, Posen, Ulrich

Number of players (one point each): Seven

TOTAL SCORE = 148

Judging jersey No. 11 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Bobby Hurley
Doug McNeely
Jim Corrigan
Rick Gomez
Edgar Burch
Zeno Edwards
Bob Verga
Fred Schmidt
Johnny Morris
Bob Vernon
Don Cashman
Dick Brewer
Tom Peters
Bill Downing
Dave Scarborough

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Retired for Hurley

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Hurley in 1992, Hurley in 1991

Final Four appearances (five points each): Hurley in 1992, Hurley in 1991, Hurley in 1990, Verga in 1966, Schmidt in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Hurley in 1992, Corrigan in 1980, Verga in 1966

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Hurley in 1993, Verga in 1967, Verga in 1966

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Hurley in 1993, Hurley in 1992, Hurley in 1991, Verga in 1967, Verga in 1966, Verga in 1965

First-round draft picks (two points each): Hurley in 1993

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Hurley, Verga

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): McNeely, Corrigan, Gomez, Edwards, Morris, Cashman, Brewer, Peters, Downing

Number of players (one point each): 15

TOTAL SCORE = 160

Judging jersey No. 25 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Thomas Hill
Greg Wendt
Mark Crow
Gary Melchionni
Art Heyman
Bob Wayand
Joe Marcovechio
Don Sims
Jake Tarr
Charlie Driesell
CB Johnson
Bob Strauss

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Retired for Heyman

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): None, not counting Hill’s because he wore No. 21 in 1991 and 1992

Final Four appearances (five points each): Hill wearing No. 25 as a freshman in 1990, Heyman in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Heyman in 1963, Johnson in 1960

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): Heyman in 1963 (won the AP, UPI, etc. that year before the Naismith award existed)

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Heyman in 1963, Heyman in 1962

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Heyman in 1963

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Hill in 1993 (as noted in the intro, individual honors count for both numbers), Heyman in 1963, Heyman in 1962, Heyman in 1961

First-round draft picks (two points each): Heyman in 1963

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Hill, Heyman

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Wendt, Wayand, Marcovechio, Sims, Tarr, Driesell, Johnson, Strauss

Number of players (one point each): 12

TOTAL SCORE = 168

Judging jersey No. 10 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Dick Groat
Doug Ausbon

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Retired for Groat

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): None

Final Four appearances (five points each): None

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Ausbon in 1946

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): Groat in 1952 (won Helms and UPI that year before Naismith award existed)

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Groat in 1952, Groat in 1951

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Groat in 1952

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Groat in 1952, Groat in 1951

First-round draft picks (two points each): Groat in 1952

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Groat

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Ausbon

Number of players (one point each): Two

TOTAL SCORE = 177

Judging jersey No. 42 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Sean Kelly
Lance Thomas
Shavlik Randolph
Reggie Love
Elton Brand
Joey Beard
George Burgin
Ned Franke
Bob Fleischer
Don Blackman
Mike Lewis
Fred Cox
Hal Turner
Garland Loftis
Bill Flentye
Billy Huiskamp

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Kelly in 2015, Thomas in 2010, Love in 2001

Final Four appearances (five points each): Kelly in 2015, Thomas in 2010, Randolph in 2004, Love in 2001, Brand in 1999, Beard in 1994, Burgin in 1988, Burgin in 1989, Lewis in 1966, Cox in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Thomas in 2010, Thomas in 2009, Randolph in 2005, Randolph in 2003, Love in 2002, Love in 2001, Brand in 1999, Burgin in 1988, Lewis in 1966, Cox in 1963, Loftis in 1943, Flentye in 1938

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): Brand in 1999

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Brand in 1999

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Brand in 1999

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Brand in 1999, Fleischer in 1975, Lewis in 1968, Lewis in 1967

First-round draft picks (two points each): Brand in 1999

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Brand, Fleischer, Lewis

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Kelly, Thomas, Love, Beard, Burgin, Franke, Cox, Turner, Flentye

Number of players (one point each): 16

TOTAL SCORE = 185

Judging jersey No. 5 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

RJ Barrett
Jordan Tucker
Luke Kennard
Tyus Jones
Rodney Hood
Mason Plumlee
Martynas Pocius
Daniel Ewing
Ryan Caldbeck
William Avery
Jeff Capel
Ron Burt
Billy McCaffery
Larry Ashley
Bob Duff

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Jones in 2015, Plumlee in 2010, Caldbeck in 2001, Burt in 1992, McCaffery in 1991

Final Four appearances (five points each): Jones in 2015, Plumlee in 2010, Ewing in 2004, Caldbeck in 2001, Avery in 1999, Capel in 1994, Burt in 1992, McCaffery in 1991

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Barrett in 2019, Kennard in 2017, Plumlee in 2011, Plumlee in 2010, Pocius in 2009, Pocius in 2006, Ewing 2005, Ewing in 2003, Ewing in 2002, Caldbeck in 2001, Caldbeck in 2000, Avery in 1999, Burt in 1992

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Barrett in 2019, Kennard in 2017, Plumlee in 2013

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Barrett in 2019, Kennard in 2017, Plumlee in 2013, Plumlee in 2012, Ewing in 2005, Avery in 1999, Capel in 1996

First-round draft picks (two points each): Barrett in 2019, Kennard in 2017, Jones in 2015, Hood in 2014, Plumlee in 2013, Avery in 1999

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Kennard, Plumlee, Ewing, Capel

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Tucker, Pocius, Caldbeck, Burt, Ashley, Duff

Number of players (one point each): 15

TOTAL SCORE = 186

Judging jersey No. 44 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Cherokee Parks
Phil Henderson
Todd Anderson
Scott Goetsch
Pete Kramer
Jeff Mullins
Doug Ausbon
Richard Gilbert
Ray Spuhler

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Retired for Mullins

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Parks in 1992

Final Four appearances (five points each): Parks in 1994, Parks in 1992, Goetsch in 1978, Mullins in 1964, Mullins in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Parks in 1992, Goetsch in 1978, Mullins in 1964, Mullins in 1963, Gilbert in 1944, Spuhler in 1942, Spuhler in 1941

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Mullins in 1964

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Mullins in 1964

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Parks in 1995, Parks in 1994, Henderson in 1990*, Mullins in 1964, Mullins in 1963, Mullins in 1962, Spuhler in 1942, Spuhler in 1941

First-round draft picks (two points each): Parks in 1995, Mullins in 1964

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Parks, Henderson, Mullins

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Anderson, Goetsch, Gilbert, Spuhler

Number of players (one point each): Nine

TOTAL SCORE = 193

Judging jersey No. 24 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Johnny Dawkins
Harold Morrison
Kevin Billerman
Jeff Dawson
Jack Marin
John Cantwell
Marty Joyce
Jim Newcome
Tom Blackburn
Don Cashman
Dick Johnson
Wes Skibsted

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Retired for Dawkins

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): None

Final Four appearances (five points each): Dawkins in 1986, Morrison in 1978, Marin in 1966, Marin in 1964

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Dawkins in 1986, Morrison in 1978, Marin in 1966, Marin in 1964

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): Dawkins in 1986

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Dawkins in 1986, Dawkins in 1985, Marin in 1966

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Dawkins in 1986, Dawkins in 1985, Dawkins in 1984, Dawkins in 1983, Marin in 1966, Marin in 1965, Newcome in 1958, Newcome in 1957

First-round draft picks (two points each): Dawkins in 1986, Marin in 1966

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Dawkins, Marin

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Morrison, Cantwell, Joyce, Blackburn, Cashman, Johnson, Skibsted

Number of players (one point each): 12

TOTAL SCORE = 203

Judging jersey No. 23 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Shelden Williams
Chris Carrawell
Brian Davis
Richard Ford
Larry Linney
Steve Gray
Bill Suk
CB Claiborne
Dick Warren
Elliot McBride
Ray Cox
Carroll Youngkin
Don Miller
Marty Doherty
Dick Latimer
Buck Simmons

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Retired for Williams

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Davis in 1992, Davis in 1991

Final Four appearances (five points each): Williams in 2004, Davis in 1992, Davis in 1991, Gray in 1978, Warren in 1966, Cox in 1964, Cox in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Williams in 2006, Williams in 2005, Williams in 2003, Davis in 1992, Linney in 1980, Gray in 1978, Warren in 1966, Cox in 1964, Cox in 1963, Youngkin in 1960

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): Williams in 2006, Williams in 2005

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Williams in 2006, Carrawell in 2000

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Carrawell in 2000

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Williams in 2006, Williams in 2005, Williams in 2004, Carrawell in 2000, Carrawell in 1999, Youngkin in 1959

First-round draft picks (two points each): Williams in 2006

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Williams, Carrawell, Youngkin

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Ford, Linney, Gray, Suk, Claiborne, Warren, McBride, Cox, Miller, Latimer, Simmons

Number of players (one point each): 16

TOTAL SCORE = 206

Judging jersey No. 21 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Matthew Hurt
Amile Jefferson
Miles Plumlee
DeMarcus Nelson
Chris Duhon
Trajan Langdon
Antonio Lang
Robert Brickey
Jay Bilas
Gordon Whitted
Bob Bender
Kenny Young
Jeff Burdette
Dick DeVenzio
Stuart McKaig
Roger Hamilton
Howard Hurt
Ed Bryson
Rudy Lacy
John Engberg
Harold Hibbits
Wes Skibsted

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Not

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Jefferson in 2015, Plumlee in 2010, Duhon in 2001, Lang in 1992, Lang in 1991

Final Four appearances (five points each): Jefferson in 2015, Plumlee in 2010, Duhon in 2004, Duhon in 2001, Langdon in 1999, Lang in 1994, Lang in 1992, Lang in 1991, Brickey in 1990, Brickey in 1989, Brickey in 1988, Bilas in 1986, Bender in 1978, McKaig in 1966

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Jefferson in 2017, Plumlee in 2011, Plumlee in 2010, Plumlee in 2009, Nelson in 2006, Nelson in 2005, Duhon in 2003, Duhon in 2002, Duhon in 2001, Langdon in 1999, Lang in 1992, Brickey in 1988, Bilas in 1986, Bender in 1980, Bender in 1978, McKaig in 1966, H. Hurt in 1960

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Langdon in 1999

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Nelson in 2008, Duhon in 2004, Duhon in 2003, Langdon in 1999, Langdon in 1998, Langdon in 1997, Lang in 1994, H. Hurt in 1961, H. Hurt in 1960, H. Hurt in 1959

First-round draft picks (two points each): Plumlee in 2012, Langdon in 1999

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Jefferson, Nelson, Duhon, Langdon, Lang, Brickey, Bilas, H. Hurt

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Plumlee, Whitted, Young, Burdette, McKaig, Hamilton, Bryson, Engberg, Hibbitts

Number of players (one point each): 22

TOTAL SCORE = 226

Judging jersey No. 35 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Marvin Bagley III
Danny Ferry
Cameron Hall
Stu Yarbrough
Phil Allen
Buzz Mewhort
George Barrett
Ronnie Mayer

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Retired for Ferry

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): None

Final Four appearances (five points each): Ferry in 1989, Ferry in 1988, Ferry in 1986, Allen in 1966, Allen in 1964

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Ferry in 1988, Ferry in 1986, Allen in 1966, Allen in 1964, Mewhort in 1960

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): Ferry in 1989

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Bagley III in 2018, Ferry in 1989, Ferry in 1988

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Bagley III in 2018, Ferry in 1989, Ferry in 1988

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Bagley III in 2018, Ferry in 1989, Ferry in 1988, Ferry in 1987, Mayer in 1956, Mayer in 1955, Mayer in 1954

First-round draft picks (two points each): Bagley III in 2018, Ferry in 1989

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Ferry, Mayer

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Hall, Allen, Mewhort, Barrett

Number of players (one point each): Eight

TOTAL SCORE = 234

Judging jersey No. 33 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Grant Hill
John Smith
Jay Bryan
Kenny Dennard
Doug Jackson
Steve Vacendak
Bob Jamieson
Larry Bateman
Jim Newcome
Junior Morgan
Dick Crowder

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Retired for Hill

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Hill in 1992, Hill in 1991

Final Four appearances (five points each): Hill in 1994, Hill in 1992, Hill in 1991, Smith in 1989, Smith in 1988, Smith in 1986, Dennard in 1978, Vacendak in 1966, Vacendak in 1964, Jamieson in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Hill in 1992, Smith in 1988, Smith in 1986, Dennard in 1980, Dennard in 1978, Vacendak in 1966, Vacendak in 1964, Jamieson in 1963, Bateman in 1960

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): None

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): Hill in 1994

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Hill in 1994, Hill in 1993

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Hill in 1994, Vacendak in 1966

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Hill in 1994, Hill in 1993, Hill in 1992, Vacendak in 1966, Vacendak in 1965, Newcome in 1958, Newcome in 1957

First-round draft picks (two points each): Hill in 1994

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Hill, Dennard

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Bryan, Jackson, Jamieson, Bateman

Number of players (one point each): 11

TOTAL SCORE = 246

Judging jersey No. 32 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Christian Laettner
Mark Alarie
Geoff Northrop
Ron Righter
Brad Evans
Jim Liccardo
Merrill Morgan
Bob Lakata
Charlie “Lefty” Driesell
Carl Glasgow
Lloyd Caudle

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Retired for Laettner

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Laettner in 1992, Laettner in 1991

Final Four appearances (five points each): Laettner in 1992, Laettner in 1991, Laettner in 1990, Laettner in 1989, Alarie in 1986, Liccardo in 1966

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Laettner in 1992, Alarie in 1986, Liccardo in 1966, Morgan in 1960

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): Laettner in 1992

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Laettner in 1992, Laettner in 1991

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Laettner in 1992

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Laettner in 1992, Laettner in 1991, Laettner in 1990, Alarie in 1986, Alarie in 1985, Alarie in 1984

First-round draft picks (two points each): Laettner in 1992, Alarie in 1986

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Laettner, Alarie

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Northrop, Liccardo, Morgan, Driesell, Glasgow, Caudle

Number of players (one point each): 11

TOTAL SCORE = 247

Judging jersey No. 4 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

JJ Redick
Carlos Boozer
Roshown McLeod
Kenny Blakeney
Tommy Amaker
Bernard Pergram

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Retired for Redick

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Boozer in 2001

Final Four appearances (five points each): Redick in 2004, Boozer in 2001, Blakeney in 1994, Blakeney in 1992, Amaker in 1986

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Redick in 2006, Redick in 2005, Redick in 2003, Boozer in 2002, Boozer in 2001, Boozer in 2000, Blakeney in 1992, Amaker in 1986

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): Redick in 2006

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): Amaker in 1987

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Redick in 2006, Redick in 2005

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Redick in 2006, Redick in 2005

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Redick in 2006, Redick in 2005, Redick in 2004, Redick in 2003, Boozer in 2002, McLeod in 1998, Amaker in 1987

First-round draft picks (two points each): Redick in 2006, McLeod in 1998

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Redick, Boozer, Amaker

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Blakeney, Pergram

Number of players (one point each): Six

TOTAL SCORE = 265

Judging jersey No. 22 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Jason Williams
Jay Heaps
Greg Koubek
Andy Berndt
Tom Emma
John Harrell
Paul Fox
Rick Katherman
Ron Wendelin
Bob Riedy
Jay Buckley
Bill Watson
Bobby Joe Harris
Tom Blackburn
Marv Decker
Dayton Allen
Scotty York

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Retired for Williams

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Williams in 2001, Koubek in 1991

Final Four appearances (five points each): Williams in 2001, Heaps in 1999, Koubek in 1991, Koubek in 1990, Koubek in 1989, Koubek in 1988, Harrell in 1978, Riedy in 1966, Buckley in 1964, Buckley in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Williams in 2002, Williams in 2001, Williams in 2000, Heaps in 1999, Koubek in 1988, Emma in 1980, Harrell in 1978, Riedy in 1966, Buckley in 1964, Buckley in 1963

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): Williams in 2002

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): None

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Williams in 2002, Williams in 2001

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): None

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Williams in 2002, Williams in 2001, Williams in 2000, Buckley in 1964

First-round draft picks (two points each): Williams

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Williams, Katherman

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Heaps, Berndt, Harrell, Fox, Wendelin, Watson, Blackburn, York

Number of players (one point each): 17

TOTAL SCORE = 267

Judging jersey No. 31 by the Duke basketball players who wore it

In reverse chronological order (best in bold):

Shane Battier
Justin Caldbeck
Stan Brunson
Kevin Strickland
Mike Tissaw
Randy Denton
Tim Kolodziej
Hack Tison
Doug Albright
Hayes Clement
Bill Reigel
Bill Fleming
Jack Lasseter

Retired or not (worth 100 points if so): Retired for Battier

NCAA Tournament titles (worth 10 points each): Battier in 2001

Final Four appearances (five points each): Battier in 2001, Battier in 1999, Brunson in 1994, Strickland in 1988, Strickland in 1986, Kolodziej in 1966, Tison in 1964, Tison in 1963

ACC or Southern Tournament trophies (five points each): Battier in 2001, Battier in 2000, Battier in 1999, Strickland in 1988, Strickland in 1986, Tissaw in 1980, Kolodziej in 1966, Tison in 1964, Tison in 1963, Albright in 1960

Naismith Player of the Year awards (50 points each): Battier in 2001

NABC Defensive Player of the Year winners (four points each): Battier in 2001, Battier in 2000, Battier in 1999

Consensus All-American selections (four points each): Battier in 2001, Battier in 2000

ACC or Southern Player of the Year crowns (four points each): Battier in 2001

All-ACC or All-Southern honors (two points each): Battier in 2001, Battier in 2000, Battier in 1999, Denton in 1971, Denton in 1970, Denton in 1969

First-round draft picks (two points each): Battier

Members of 1,000-point club (two points each): Battier, Strickland, Denton

Players who averaged less than five points (subtract five points each): Caldbeck, Brunson, Tissaw, Albright, Lasseter

Number of players (one point each): 13

TOTAL SCORE = 282

Thanks to all the winning and defending of Shane Battier in addition to several Blue Devil weapons across a host of successful teams in the 60s and 80s, good old No. 31 is the greatest Duke basketball jersey number of all time…or so says this formula, anyway.

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