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Late-Season Report Card: Duke Basketball Forward Maliq Brown

The Duke basketball junior newcomer ranks fifth in the first 2024-25 Duke Blue Devils On SI player grades.
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Duke basketball forward Maliq Brown versus UNC
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On Saturday night, potent Duke basketball defensive sparkplug Maliq Brown tallied two points, two rebounds, one assist, and two steals in 20 minutes of action for the Duke Blue Devils (20-3, 12-1 ACC) in a 77-71 road loss to Clemson. The defeat marked the end of Duke's 16-game winning streak.

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Brown has missed a handful of games due to injuries. Across his 18 appearances, the Virginia native and former two-year Syracuse forward is averaging 2.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.5 blocks in 18.2 minutes per contest off the bench under third-year head coach Jon Scheyer.

His average of 3.7 steals per 40 minutes is almost double that of any other 2024-25 Blue Devil.

The reigning ACC All-Defensive Team selection is shooting 60.6 percent from the field but only 12.5 percent from three (1-for-8) and 37.5 percent at the charity stripe (6-for-16).

Late-Season Duke Basketball Player Grade for Maliq Brown: 93.0 (A)

Maliq Brown and the Blue Devils look to begin a new winning streak when they square off against the visiting Cal Golden Bears (12-12, 5-8 ACC) in Cameron Indoor Stadium at 9 p.m. ET Wednesday (ACC Network).

RANKED LATE-SEASON DUKE BLUE DEVILS ON SI REPORT CARDS:

1. Cooper Flagg

2. Kon Knueppel

3. Sion James

4. Tyrese Proctor

5. Maliq Brown

6. Khaman Maluach

7. Isaiah Evans

8. Mason Gillis

Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more Duke basketball news.

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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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