Duke roster includes strong lineup of recruits, returning stars

No. 2 Chase Jeter, F/C, Fr., 6-10, 240: Top-15 recruit will play backup role and need time to adjust to speed and physicality of college game

No. 3 Grayson Allen, G, So., 6-5, 205: Surprise hero of the national championship game needs to sustain that production all season and play a major role

No. 5 Luke Kennard, G, Fr., 6-5, 180: Outside scoring ability and backup point guard skills should come in handy

No. 12 Derryck Thornton, G, Fr., 6-2, 175: Might take time, but he has the makeup to be an excellent defender and a more-than-capable point guard

No. 13 Matt Jones, G, Jr., 6-5, 200: Veteran defensive-minded player changed footwork on his shot, will certainly play significant minutes

No. 14 Brandon Ingram, G/F, Fr., 6-9, 190: Height, length (7-foot-3 wingspan) and dynamic scoring ability will create matchup nightmares for opponents on the perimeter

No. 21 Amile Jefferson, F, Sr., 6-9, 225: Increased strength will pay dividends while playing increased minutes in the frontcourt

No. 30 Antonio Vrankovic, C, Fr., 7-0, 270: Three-star recruit with NBA bloodlines is a major project

No. 34 Sean Obi, F, R-So., 6-9, 250: Rice transfer will have to fight to break into post rotation

No. 40 Marshall Plumlee, C, R-Sr., 7-0, 250: Will play more minutes than ever before and needs to be vocal leader on defense

No. 45 Nick Pagliuca, G, Jr., 6-3, 195: Walk-on has played 23 career minutes

No. 50 Justin Robinson, F, Fr., 6-8, 190: Son of “The Admiral,” David Robinson, came to campus as a preferred walk-on

No. 53 Brennan Besser, G, Fr., 6-5, 180: Walk-on from Chicago

Laura Keeley

This story was originally published November 11, 2015 at 6:01 PM with the headline "Duke roster includes strong lineup of recruits, returning stars."