Three Duke Blue Devils are projected to be taken in the first round of tonight’s NBA Draft.

The National Basketball Association will welcome 60 new players during the two-round draft tonight in Brooklyn, New York.

NBA Draft Express is projecting Center Jahlil Okafor to be selected second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers, Guard Justise Winslow to the Orlando Magic at number five, and finally Guard Tyus Jones to the Houston Rockets with the 18th selection.

The impressive trio from the reigning national champions may be outnumbered by Kentucky Wildcats in this year’s draft.

Kentucky seven footer Karl-Anthony Towns is projected to be the number one overall selection by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Charlotte Hornets may come away with a pair of Wildcats to add to former Kentucky star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. The Hornets are projected to select Guard Devin Booker with the ninth selection followed by Kentucky teammate Dakari Johnson in the second round.

UNC Junior JP Tokoto surprised many by leaving school early but now is projected to be a second-round selection of the Miami Heat.

Related Stories
‹
UNC-Duke: On Point
With all due respect to the great big men that will play in, and have played in this game, it’s the little guys, the point guards, who often define what...
Analyzing The Significance of The UNC-Duke Rivalry in The White Lotus Season 3
The White Lotus season three uses the UNC-Duke rivalry to make a deeper point about a family of main characters.
Holding Court: Regaining a Prominent Place in the NBA Universe
Recently, UNC basketball has fallen from its prominent perch in the NBA universe, with only seven former players on opening day rosters.
‘Life-Saving Skills’: UNC’s Dive In Offers Free Swim Lessons to North Carolina Families
Story by Isabella Reilly It’s loud at the pool on Sundays. Laughter and the sounds of splashing water echo off the walls at Bowman Gray Memorial Pool as children and their families shuffle in at 12:55 p.m. With a few minutes to spare, kids in colorful bathing suits grab pool noodles and kick off […]
Founder of Prestigious UNC-Duke Scholarship Program Dies at 90
Julian Robertson, a billionaire hedge fund manager and the benefactor of a well-known scholarship program at Duke University and UNC, died on Tuesday. A spokesperson for Robertson told national media outlets the North Carolina native died in his New York home from “cardiac complications.” He was 90 years old. Initially from Salisbury, N.C., Robertson graduated […]
Michael Jordan to Appear on Cover of NBA 2K23
Even almost two decades after his (final) retirement, His Airness still dominates the NBA. Michael Jordan will grace the cover of special editions of NBA 2K23, the video game announced Tuesday. No other way to do it for 2️⃣3️⃣ Introducing our #NBA2K23 Cover Athlete Michael Jordan 🏀Michael Jordan Edition🏆Championship Edition Pre-order starting 7/7 pic.twitter.com/WwVTynbK2x — […]
Brady Manek Signs With Charlotte Hornets
Brady Manek is league-bound, and he won’t have to travel very far. The UNC men’s basketball star and fan favorite signed with the Charlotte Hornets Friday afternoon, and will play with the team in the NBA’s annual Summer League. @BradyManek is heading to Charlotte for this year's Summer League 🔥 Congratulations to Brady Manek and […]
Former Tar Heel Garrison Brooks Signs Contract With New York Knicks
Garrison Brooks is headed to the Big Apple. The former Tar Heel big man, who spent last year playing at Mississippi State, signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the New York Knicks Friday. BREAKING NEWS: Former UNC basketball standout Garrison Brooks has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the New York Knicks.https://t.co/jPIhfFNcuF — Keeping It […]
UNC Basketball Alumnus Reggie Bullock Receives Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award
Reggie Bullock has been making plays on the court for the Dallas Mavericks throughout this year’s NBA Playoffs, but it’s what the UNC basketball alumnus has been doing off the court that’s been getting attention. On Sunday, the NBA named Bullock the recipient of the 2022 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award. The NBA today […]
UNC Expert Offers Tips on How To Combat COVID-19 Misinformation in Public Health
The spread of misinformation plays a big role in what health decisions people choose to make during the COVID-19 pandemic.
›