CBB Spotlight: The 3 Best NBA Prospects Playing For Duke

By Rick Tildor

The Duke Blue Devils have already lost games to Kansas, Arizona, and Notre Dame this season, but they are still a top-25 team and one that has plenty of weapons worth tracking throughout the year as they try and get to the level they need to be at to compete both for an ACC title and on the national stage. Whether you like it or not, head coach Mike Krzyzewski is one of the best in the business at what he does, and he will call on three potential NBA prospects to lead the way for him this season. Visit www.betonline.ag for more details on sports betting.

Jabari Parker – Forward

Freshman

He may be only a freshman, but the consensus top-three recruit has led the Blue Devils with an average of 20.4 points per game to go with close to eight rebounds, and he is only beginning to tap in to his potential. Parker is a massive 6'8'' wing that can do it all, and his natural size and athleticism make him the type of elite, raw prospect that has the potential to do amazing things both at this and the next level. The fact that Parker has been able to work with one of the best coaches in the nation as well as with some experienced talent around him has created the perfect situation for him to thrive, and he has done almost everything that has been asked of him early on.

Rodney Hood – Forward

Sophomore

One of those experienced players that has helped Parker's transition at this level is Hood, who is second on the team with an average of 17.9 points per game, and has also averaged close to five rebounds this season. Hood is the type of player that can do it all, and his natural 6'8'' frame makes him another threat that can create match up problems when working in tandem with Parker. Hood doesn't have the same ceiling as his teammate, but he is a strong two-way player with considerable potential, and he will only continue to rise on draft boards as he improves throughout the season. Parker will get the majority of the headlines, but Hood will eventually find an NBA home as well.

Quinn Cook – Guard

Junior

One of the more underrated guards in the nation, Cook has averaged 14.1 points and 6.1 assists per game this season. A quick, athletic guard that understands Coach K's system and how to maximize the potential of Parker and Hood, Cook is the perfect player to lead this group and will only get better as he continues to develop chemistry with his teammates. He may not get the same attention that Parker or Hood get, but Cook is one guard that has somewhat flown under the radar this season, and he is definitely worth keeping an eye on as an NBA Draft prospect with the potential to rise up the big boards as the year progresses, with the odds for every one of Duke's games listed on the online sports betting websites.