Rivals.com takes a look back at how each player on Duke and Florida State ranked in high school ahead of tonight's game. Full breakdown from 5-stars to 3-stars below.
| 5-stars | 4-stars | 3-stars | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
Brandon Ingram – Freshman 6’9” 190lbs 5-star SF from 2015 class (ranked 4 nationally) One of two players in NC HS basketball history to win 4 consecutive state titles. | Grayson Allen – Sophomore 6’5” 205lbs 4-star SG from 2014 class (ranked 28 nationally) Won 2 slam dunk contests in high school. | Antonio Vrankovic – Freshman 7’0” 270lbs 3-star Center from 2015 class Dad played in the NBA for Celtics, Timberwolves and Clippers. Favorite player is Hakeem Olajuwon. | Sean Obi – Sophomore (transfer from Rice) 6’9” 250lbs international player from Kaduna, Nigeria Has only played 4 years of organized basketball |
Derryck Thornton – Freshman 6’2” 175lbs 5-star PG from 2015 class (ranked 14 nationally) Reclassified to 2015 class after Tyus Jones declared for the draft. | Matt Jones – Junior 6’5” 200lbs 4-star SG from 2013 class (ranked 36 nationally) Sister plays at Texas A&M. the pair became the 3rd brother-sister combo to make McDonald's All-American Game. | Justin Robinson – Freshman 6’8” 190lbs Dad is NBA Legend David Robinson. Brother Corey is a WR at Notre Dame. | |
Luke Kennard – Freshman 6’5” 180lbs 5-star SG from 2015 class (ranked 25 nationally) Senior HS season shot 59.3% from the field, 49% from behind 3, and 89% from the free throw line. | Amile Jefferson – Senior 6’9” 224lbs 4-star PF from 2012 class (ranked 36 nationally) Named Gatorade PA player of the year his junior and senior year in HS. | ||
Chase Jeter – Freshman 6’10” 240lbs 5-star Center from 2015 class (ranked 16 nationally) Nevada Gatorade POY. Dad played at UNLV and won a championship in 1990. | Marshall Plumlee – Senior 7’0” 250lbs 4-star Center from 2011 class (ranked 79 nationally) Marshall and his 2 brothers were the first trio in ACC history to play on the same team. Only third trio in NCAA history. | ||
| 5-Stars | 4-Stars | 3-Stars | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
Dwayne Bacon – Freshman 6’7” 221lbs 5-star SF from 2015 class (ranked 22 nationally) One of 11 McDonald's All-Americans to attend FSU. Graduated from Oak Hill Academy. Same HS as Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony and Rajon Rondo. | Malik Beasley – Freshman 6’5” 196lbs 4-star SG from 2015 class (ranked 43 nationally) First player to commit to FSU in his recruiting class. | Phil Cofer – Sophomore 6’8” 218lbs 3-star PF from 2014 class. Mom and dad both were athletes at Tennessee (dad football, mom basketball). Was originally signed there but was released of his LOI after coaching changes. | Boris Bojanovsky – Senior 7’3” 248lbs International player from Bratislava, Slovakia.
One of eight 7-footers to play at FSU. |
Terance Mann – Freshman 6’6” 204lbs 4-star SF from 2015 class (ranked 98 nationally) Shot 61% from the field as a HS senior. | Devon Bookert – Senior 6’3” 198lbs 3-star PG from 2012 class. Was name Gatorade POY for the state of Alaska. | Chris Koumedje – Freshman 7’4” 233lbs International player from N’Djamena, Chad. Played AAU ball with Dwayne Bacon. | |
Xavier Rathan-Mayes - Sophomore 6’4” 208lbs 4-star SG from 2013 class (ranked 30 nationally) Dad went to FSU. | Benji Bell – Junior 6’4” 204lbs 3-star SG from 2015 class (transfer from JUCO). Brother played WR in the NFL for the Dolphins and Vikings. | ||
Jarquez Smith – Junior 6’9” 236lbs 4-star Center from 2013 class (ranked 113 nationally) Grew 3 inches from his freshman and senior year in HS. | Robbie Berwick – Sophomore 6’4” 188lbs 3-star PG from 2014 class Set the QB touchdown record during his senior season in high school (32). | ||
Montay Brandon - Senior 6’8” 229lbs 4-star SF from 2012 class (ranked 60 nationally) Played for AAU team Georgia Stars. |
