One young player that looked promising in the loss was Dariq Whitehead. The guard put up an efficient 12 points and two rebounds in 15 minutes, shooting 4-for-7 from the field and 3-for-5 from deep.

Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin, both playing out of position ... The Nets desperately needed offense, and Dariq Whitehead delivered. Whitehead, a second-year guard whom the Nets selected with ...

So I give him a ton of credit.” As for veteran leadership, Duke has leaned on the experience of junior Tyrese Proctor, along with Tulane transfer Sion James and Purdue transfer Mason Gillis.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Duke's Tyrese Proctor aids Cooper Flagg with season-high scoring game Junior guard Tyrese Proctor, who has more Duke experience than ...