Duke will rely on Derryck Thornton Jr. and Luke Kennard -- two five-star guards from the Class of 2015 -- this season in the back court, playing alongside Grayson Allen and Matt Jones.
On Thursday night, Thornton, the only true point guard on the roster, cleared the 6-foot-5 Kennard for a one-handed dunk. The right hand may have helped Thornton complete the slam, but it’s still impressive athleticism for floor general known for his high IQ.
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Earlier this offseason, Brandon Ingram, the team’s top incoming freshman, showed off his hops in vertical jump testing, leaving his teammates stunned.
Duke opens the 2015-16 season on Nov. 13 against Siena.