Six former Duke Blue Devils will participate in the 2024 Olympic basketball tournament

Current: boston celtics

Duke: 2016-17

Tatum is fresh off leading the Celtics to their record-breaking 18th NBA championship, and his role will be crucial for Team USA. The amount of talent on the U.S. roster is undeniable, but Tatum’s size, scoring ability and positional versatility should keep him on the court a lot as the team attempts to bring home the gold.

Current: Toronto Raptors

Duke: 2018-19

Barrett has averaged 19.9 points in his last 201 NBA games since 2021. He’s not the superstar many thought he would be when he was selected third overall in 2019, but he’s proven he’s more than capable of being a top scorer.

Canada will certainly need his shooting and scoring ability on the wing and, along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray, he will play a key role in the country’s bid for a medal in Paris.

Current: Incoming Freshman at Duke

Duke: (2024-25)

It’s extremely rare to see an Olympian who hasn’t yet set foot on a college campus, but that’s what makes incoming Duke freshman Khaman Maluach so special. The 7’2 anchor projects as an elite rim protector and low post scorer, and getting the chance to compete against some of the best athletes in the world will sharpen his game ahead of his first (and likely only) season in Durham.

Current: Las Vegas Aces

Duke: 2010-2014

Gray is one of several talented point guards representing the United States, alongside Sabrina Ionescu and Kelsey Plum. Gray is a 10-year WNBA veteran with six All-Star appearances and three All-WNBA nods to her name, and she will be a key part of Team USA’s path to medals this year.

Current: Bembibre (Spain)

Duke: 2021-2023

Balogun played five years in the ACC at three different programs, starting at Georgia Tech, then playing two years at Louisville and her final two seasons at Duke.

As a senior, she averaged 10.2 points and 5.2 rebounds. Her outside shooting and strong defense will be a big help to the Nigerian team as they hope to win a medal in Paris.

Current: FIBA Puerto Rico Match

Duke: 2017-2019

Roma played 36 games at Duke in two seasons as a transfer from Wagner and has since been on Puerto Rico’s FIBA ​​and Olympic squads. She will use her size and rebounding skills to help Puerto Rico compete for a medal in Paris.