Dukies in the NBA ($73,307,096) 14 players on opening day rosters

[watzone]

Here are the numbers which are impressive -

Most Players in the NBA - 2008-09 Opening Day

DUKE: 14

Connecticut: 12

UCLA: 12

Kansas: 11

North Carolina: 11

Kentucky: 9

Arizona: 9

Florida: 9

Georgia Tech: 9

Michigan State: 8

Texas: 8



2008-09 Highest-Paid College Alumni Groups in the NBA

DUKE: $74,307,096

Arizona: $73,621,905

North Carolina: $69,082,854

Connecticut: $66,523,212

Kansas: $61,359,781

Georgia Tech: $48,528,657

Michigan State: $45,785,710

UCLA: $43,864,637



The Past Five Years - Duke in the NBA on Opening Night...

2004-05: $61,741,501 (1st overall) -- 10 players (2nd overall)

2005-06: $63,808,762 (1st overall) -- 11 players (1st overall)

2006-07: $76,576,953 (1st overall) -- 13 players (2nd overall)

2007-08: $63,170,326 (3rd overall) -- 12 players (T2nd overall)

2008-09: $74,307,096 (1st overall) -- 14 players (1st overall)

[BlueintheFace]

So much for Duke players not succeeding in the NBA...

[phaedrus]

Imagine how many there would be if Coach K could develop talent. 50? 100?

[quickgtp]

Awesome stats!

Does anyone know Daniel Ewing is playing now? I would imagine overseas but where?

I thought I only counted 8 UNC players in the NBA recently, so I need to go back and hunt for the other 3.....

[phaedrus]

Awesome stats!

I thought I only counted 8 UNC players in the NBA recently, so I need to go back and hunt for the other 3.....

Here are the other three:

http://www.nba.com/media/bobcats/profile_may.jpg

[BlueintheFace]

Here are the other three:

http://www.nba.com/media/bobcats/profile_may.jpg

HAHAHAHAHA... oh my. That is post of the day by a huge margin.

[stickdog]

What was the last NCAA team to have more than 14 alumni on NBA rosters on the opening day of the season?

[JasonEvans]

What was the last NCAA team to have more than 14 alumni on NBA rosters on the opening day of the season?

My bet is the answer is "none."

--Jason "though Carolina seemed to have a ton for a while in the mid-90s" Evans

[MattyB.]

THANKS!! :cool:

[quickgtp]

Here are the other three:

http://www.nba.com/media/bobcats/profile_may.jpg

LOL, I belted out laughing in my office when I opened that. I needed that laugh, thank you!

[xenic]

DBR also reported that Duke has the highest total salary, but both of you neglected to point out that of the group of 8 colleges with total salaries listed, Duke was ranked 7th on an average salary per player.
8.18M AZ
6.28M UNC
5.72M Michigan State
5.58M Kansas
5.54M UCONN
5.39M GA Tech
5.31M Duke
3.65M UCLA

[CameronBornAndBred]

DBR also reported that Duke has the highest total salary, but both of you neglected to point out that of the group of 8 colleges with total salaries listed, Duke was ranked 7th on an average salary per player.
8.18M AZ
6.28M UNC
5.72M Michigan State
5.58M Kansas
5.54M UCONN
5.39M GA Tech
5.31M Duke
3.65M UCLA

Out of curiosity...where do the high schoolers stand?

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

DBR also reported that Duke has the highest total salary, but both of you neglected to point out that of the group of 8 colleges with total salaries listed, Duke was ranked 7th on an average salary per player.
8.18M AZ
6.28M UNC
5.72M Michigan State
5.58M Kansas
5.54M UCONN
5.39M GA Tech
5.31M Duke
3.65M UCLA

I was thinking the same thing about avg salary. One thing to consider is how the youngest players impact these averages. For Duke, you've got Demarcus, Shav and McRoberts far less established to say the least and all under $1M. If you recalc w/o their salaries Duke avg is 6.58M. Not sure what impact this has for other schools. Probably similar. And not saying we shouldn't count these guys. I guess we can spin this any way we want but there are factors to consider. In the end, I love that we have the most players and that so many are doing so well.

[TillyGalore]

What do ya think of us now!


the leader is now Duke, with 14 players making it to the NBA lists. Rookie DeMarcus Nelson made the Golden State Warriors in his home state of California.

http://www.wralsportsfan.com/college_basketball/story/3858153/