The 2001-02 Duke Blue Devils
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Season Overview
Championship Aspirations
The 2001โ02 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represented Duke University during the 2001โ02 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. Coached by Mike Krzyzewski in his 22nd season, the team played their home games at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina, and competed in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). While highly anticipated, this season saw Duke fall short of repeating their championship success, concluding their NCAA tournament run in the Sweet Sixteen.
Key Statistics
The team achieved an impressive overall record of 31 wins and 4 losses, with a conference record of 13โ3. They were ranked No. 5 nationally by the coaches and No. 1 by the AP Poll, reflecting their status as a top contender. This season marked Duke's fifth consecutive year as the #1 seed in the NCAA tournament and their fourth straight year finishing the regular season ranked #1 in the AP Poll.
Home Court Advantage
Playing their home games in the legendary Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Blue Devils benefited from one of the most intimidating home-court advantages in college basketball. The stadium, known for its passionate student section, the "Cameron Crazies," provided a significant boost throughout the season.
ACC Standings
Conference Performance
In the highly competitive Atlantic Coast Conference, Duke secured a strong second-place finish with a 13โ3 record. They were narrowly edged out by Maryland, who finished with a 15โ1 conference record. This strong showing in the ACC was a testament to the team's consistent performance throughout the demanding conference schedule.
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| Team | W | L | PCT | W | L | PCT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 4 Maryland | 15 | โ | 1 | .938 | 32 | โ | 4 | .889 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 1 Dukeโ | 13 | โ | 3 | .813 | 31 | โ | 4 | .886 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wake Forest | 9 | โ | 7 | .563 | 21 | โ | 13 | .618 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NC State | 9 | โ | 7 | .563 | 23 | โ | 11 | .676 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Virginia | 7 | โ | 9 | .438 | 17 | โ | 12 | .586 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia Tech | 7 | โ | 9 | .438 | 15 | โ | 16 | .484 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North Carolina | 4 | โ | 12 | .250 | 8 | โ | 20 | .286 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Florida State | 4 | โ | 12 | .250 | 12 | โ | 17 | .414 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clemson | 4 | โ | 12 | .250 | 13 | โ | 17 | .433 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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โ 2002 ACC tournament winner Rankings from AP Poll |
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Key Players & Statistics
Star Performers
The 2001-02 Duke squad featured a formidable roster, highlighted by future NBA talents. Jay Williams, Carlos Boozer, and Mike Dunleavy Jr. formed the core of the team's offensive and defensive efforts, consistently delivering high-level performances throughout the season.
| Player | Games | Minutes | Field Goals | Three Pointers | Free Throws | Rebounds | Blocks | Steals | Points |
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| Carlos Boozer | 35 | 993 | 230 | 0 | 178 | 303 | 21 | 31 | 638 |
| Mike Dunleavy Jr. | 35 | 1133 | 218 | 88 | 81 | 251 | 26 | 80 | 605 |
| Jay Williams | 35 | 1175 | 249 | 108 | 140 | 124 | 3 | 76 | 746 |
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Season Progression
The 2001-02 season saw Duke navigate a challenging schedule, including non-conference matchups, the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, and the prestigious Maui Invitational. Their dominant regular season performance was punctuated by key victories, including a significant win over #3 Maryland and a near-perfect record at home. The team's resilience was tested with a few close losses, but they consistently regrouped to maintain their elite status.
| Date | Rank# | Opponent | Result | Record | Site |
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| Regular Season | |||||
| Nov 19, 2001* | No. 1 | vs. Seton Hall Maui Invitational |
W 80โ79 | 1โ0 | Lahaina Civic Center, Lahaina, Hawaii |
| Nov 20, 2001* | No. 1 | vs. South Carolina Maui Invitational |
W 81โ56 | 2โ0 | Lahaina Civic Center, Lahaina, Hawaii |
| Nov 21, 2001* | No. 1 | vs. Ball State Maui Invitational |
W 83โ71 | 3โ0 | Lahaina Civic Center, Lahaina, Hawaii |
| Nov 25, 2001* | No. 1 | Portland | W 104โ62 | 4โ0 | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina |
| Nov 27, 2001* | No. 1 | vs. No. 7 Iowa ACCโBig Ten Challenge |
W 80โ62 | 5โ0 | United Center, Chicago, Illinois |
| Dec 2, 2001 | No. 1 | Clemson | W 96โ80 | 6โ0 (1โ0) | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina |
| Dec 5, 2001* | No. 1 | Temple | W 82โ57 | 7โ0 | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina |
| Dec 16, 2001* | No. 1 | at Michigan | W 104โ83 | 8โ0 | Crisler Arena, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Dec 18, 2001* | No. 1 | North Carolina A&T | W 93โ51 | 9โ0 | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina |
| Dec 18, 2001* | No. 1 | vs. No. 7 Kentucky | W 95โ92 OT | 10โ0 | IZOD Center, East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Dec 29, 2001* | No. 1 | San Diego State | W 92โ79 | 11โ0 | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina |
| Jan 2, 2002* | No. 1 | vs. Davidson | W 106โ71 | 12โ0 | Bojangles' Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Jan 6, 2002 | No. 1 | at Florida State | L 76โ77 | 12โ1 (1โ1) | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, Tallahassee, Florida |
| Jan 8, 2002 | No. 2 | Georgia Tech | W 104โ79 | 13โ1 (2โ1) | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina |
| Jan 13, 2002 | No. 2 | at NC State | W 76โ57 | 14โ1 (3โ1) | RBC Center, Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Jan 17, 2002 | No. 1 | No. 3 Maryland | W 99โ78 | 15โ1 (4โ1) | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina |
| Jan 19, 2002 | No. 1 | No. 14 Wake Forest | W 103โ80 | 16โ1 (5โ1) | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina |
| Jan 24, 2002* | No. 1 | at Boston College | W 88โ78 | 17โ1 | Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts |
| Jan 27, 2002 | No. 1 | No. 7 Virginia | W 94โ81 | 18โ1 (6โ1) | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina |
| Jan 31, 2002 | No. 1 | at North Carolina | W 87โ58 | 19โ1 (7โ1) | Dean Smith Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
| Feb 2, 2002 | No. 1 | at Clemson | W 98โ88 | 20โ1 (8โ1) | Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, South Carolina |
| Feb 7, 2002 | No. 1 | Florida State | W 80โ49 | 21โ1 (9โ1) | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina |
| Feb 9, 2002 | No. 1 | at Georgia Tech | W 95โ63 | 22โ1 (10โ1) | Alexander Memorial Coliseum, Atlanta, Georgia |
| Feb 14, 2002 | No. 1 | No. 24 NC State | W 108โ71 | 23โ1 (11โ1) | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina |
| Feb 17, 2002 | No. 1 | at No. 3 Maryland | L 73โ87 | 23โ2 (11โ2) | Cole Field House, College Park, Maryland |
| Feb 21, 2002 | No. 3 | at No. 20 Wake Forest | W 90โ61 | 24โ2 (12โ2) | LJVM Coliseum, Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Feb 24, 2002* | No. 3 | St. John's | W 97โ55 | 25โ2 | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina |
| Feb 28, 2002 | No. 3 | at Virginia | L 84โ87 | 25โ3 (12โ3) | University Hall, Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Mar 3, 2002 | No. 3 | North Carolina | W 93โ68 | 26โ3 (13โ3) | Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina |
| ACC Tournament | |||||
| Mar 8, 2002 | (2) No. 3 | vs. (7) North Carolina Quarterfinals |
W 60โ48 | 27โ3 | Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Mar 9, 2002 | (2) No. 3 | vs. (3) Wake Forest Semifinals |
W 79โ64 | 28โ3 | Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Mar 10, 2002 | (2) No. 3 | vs. (4) NC State Championship |
W 91โ61 | 29โ3 | Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina |
| NCAA Tournament | |||||
| Mar 14, 2002* | (1 S) No. 1 | vs. (16 S) Winthrop First Round |
W 84โ37 | 30โ3 | BI-LO Center, Greenville, South Carolina |
| Mar 16, 2002* | (1 S) No. 1 | vs. (8 S) Notre Dame Second Round |
W 84โ77 | 31โ3 | BI-LO Center, Greenville, South Carolina |
| Mar 21, 2002* | (1 S) No. 1 | vs. (5 S) No. 23 Indiana Sweet Sixteen |
L 73โ74 | 31โ4 | Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky |
*Non-conference game. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses. |
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Accolades and Recognition
Team Honors
- Duke Blue Devils became the first team to be seeded #1 in the NCAA tournament for five straight seasons.
- The team finished the regular season ranked #1 in the AP Poll for the fourth consecutive year.
Individual Achievements
Jay Williams garnered National Player of the Year accolades for the second year running. Notably, he did not secure the ACC Player of the Year award in either the 2000โ01 or 2001โ02 seasons, with Shane Battier and Joseph Forte sharing the honor in '01, and Maryland's Juan Dixon winning it in '02.
NBA Draft Prospects
Future Professionals
The exceptional talent on the 2001-02 Duke roster was further evidenced by the number of players selected in the subsequent NBA Draft. This highlights the program's ability to develop elite talent capable of competing at the highest professional level.
| Round | Pick | Player | NBA Club |
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| 1 | 2 | Jay Williams | Chicago Bulls |
| 1 | 3 | Mike Dunleavy Jr. | Golden State Warriors |
| 2 | 34 | Carlos Boozer | Cleveland Cavaliers |
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