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

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10-28-2008, 10:29 PM
watzone

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

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)
10-28-2008, 10:34 PM
BlueintheFace

So much for Duke players not succeeding in the NBA...
10-28-2008, 10:53 PM
phaedrus

Imagine how many there would be if Coach K could develop talent. 50? 100?
10-28-2008, 11:44 PM
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....
10-29-2008, 12:12 AM
phaedrus

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Originally Posted by quickgtp

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
10-29-2008, 12:17 AM
BlueintheFace

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Originally Posted by phaedrus

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.
10-29-2008, 04:15 AM
stickdog

What was the last NCAA team to have more than 14 alumni on NBA rosters on the opening day of the season?
10-29-2008, 09:09 AM
JasonEvans

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Originally Posted by stickdog

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
10-29-2008, 12:49 PM
MattyB.

Watzone, can we get a link/reference to that info?

THANKS!! :cool:
10-29-2008, 02:14 PM
quickgtp

Quote:

Originally Posted by phaedrus

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!
10-30-2008, 02:46 AM
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
10-30-2008, 09:00 AM
CameronBornAndBred

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

Out of curiosity...where do the high schoolers stand?
10-30-2008, 09:28 AM
Dr. Rosenrosen

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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.
10-31-2008, 11:20 AM
TillyGalore

Who from the ACC has the most players in the NBA? That's right, Duke!

What do ya think of us now!

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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...story/3858153/