Duke Blue Devils former stars have led NBA in 3-point % each of last 5 seasons

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Duke Blue Devils former stars have led NBA in 3-point % each of last 5 seasons

Duke Blue Devils former stars have led NBA in 3-point % each of last 5 seasons

They're teaching them to shoot it down in Durham.

Duke Blue Devils former stars have led NBA in 3-point % each of last 5 seasons

They're teaching them to shoot it down in Durham.

When it comes to developing elite shooters, the Duke Blue Devils' program is in a league of its own. The proof is in the NBA stats, where a former Duke star has claimed the title of the league's most accurate three-point shooter for five consecutive seasons.

This remarkable streak underscores a clear pipeline of precision from Durham to the professional ranks. The run was extended this past season by Luke Kennard, who, splitting time between the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers, knocked down a blistering 47.8% of his attempts from deep.

Kennard is no stranger to the top of the leaderboard, having also led the NBA in three-point percentage the two seasons prior. Sandwiched between his reigns was another Blue Devil alum, Grayson Allen, who topped the charts with a 46.1% shooting season.

The future of this impressive streak looks just as bright. While not yet qualifying for the percentage crown, Duke rookie Kon Knueppel made an immediate splash with the Charlotte Hornets, leading the entire league in three-pointers made while shooting over 42%—a historic level of efficiency for a first-year player.

It's a powerful testament to Duke's player development. In today's pace-and-space NBA, the ability to consistently drain the three-ball is invaluable, and the Blue Devils are clearly mastering the art of teaching it. As this pipeline continues to produce, don't be surprised to see a Duke name atop the shooting leaderboards for years to come.

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