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Perfect fits: Duke basketball products arrive at NBA Draft in style

Blue Devils brought statement looks to the NBA Draft red carpet.
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Duke basketball forward Paolo Banchero (David Banks-USA TODAY Sports)

Paolo Banchero, AJ Griffin, and Mark Williams will represent "The Brotherhood" of Duke basketball in the NBA Draft green room at 8 p.m. ET Thursday from Brooklyn's Barclays Center.

And we now know for sure that they'll be representing in style.

As ESPN's NBA Today crew broadcasted live from the NBA Draft red carpet, Duke basketball's official Twitter account relayed the glimpses of Blue Devils in their sparkling threads.

Speaking of sparkling, Banchero didn't hold back when picking out this eye-popping purple getup:

Meanwhile, Duke dubbed AJ Griffin the "best shooter in the draft" and showed him in his Sunday best:

As for Williams, well, he earned the most Blue Devil brownie points with a selection that screams "Duke blue":

When will Duke basketball names come off the board?

Per a Thursday tweet from noted draft-spoiler Adrian Wojnarowski, Banchero will likely end up going No. 3 to the Houston Rockets.

Griffin and Williams both have a shot at joining him as lottery picks, although either could fall slightly past No. 14.

The other Blue Devils almost sure to hear their names are Wendell Moore and Trevor Keels. It's conceivable both could come off the board late in the first round. Perhaps just as possible, though, is that they both slip to the second round.

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In the final update to SI.com's mock draft on Thursday, NBA Draft insider Jeremy Woo slotted four Duke products in the first round: Banchero at No. 3 to the Rockets, Griffin at No. 11 to the New York Knicks, Williams at No. 15 to the Charlotte Hornets, and Moore at No. 19 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Woo has Keels going No. 33 to the Toronto Raptors.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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