Duke's A.J. Griffin becomes 5th Blue Devils player to bolt for NBA

Posted Apr 24, 2022
Duke freshman A.J. Griffin is heading to the NBA, becoming the fifth Blue Devils player in the past week to declare for the draft. The school announced Griffin’s decision Sunday, the last day for players to declare themselves eligible for the NBA draft. Duke said the 6-foot-6, 222-pound wing regarded as a potential lottery draft pick plans to hire an agent. (Associated Press)

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