Craig Gelband's profile

Former Duke Basketball Players Thriving in the NBA

With over 15 years of leadership experience in the medical field, Craig Gelband is the Vice President, Group Medical Director, at Ogilvy CommonHealth Medical Education, where he provides direction for educational programs and publications. The recipient of a bachelor's degree in zoology from Duke University, Craig Gelband is a member of the school's alumni association and an avid fan of its basketball team.

As of the 2016-17 season, there were 23 Duke alumni playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Below are three of the most prominent players.

1. Kyrie Irving: A native of Australia, Irving played for Duke during the 2010-11 season and averaged 17.5 points and 4.3 assists per game. He was selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2011 NBA Draft and won Rookie of the Year in 2011-12. He's also a four-time All-Star.

2. Jabari Parker: Selected second overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2014 NBA Draft, Parker played for Duke during the 2013-14 season and led the team in scoring with an average of 19.1 points per game. He averaged a career-high 20.1 points per game in 2016-17, his third season in the NBA.

3. J.J. Redick: A skilled shooter with the Los Angeles Clippers, Redick spent four seasons at Duke from 2002 to 2006. In his senior year, he averaged 26.8 points per game and was named Associated Press Player of Year. Through 11 years in the NBA, he has averaged 11.9 points.
Former Duke Basketball Players Thriving in the NBA
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