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Duke's Incoming Freshman Class Promises To Be Brilliant

Harry Giles and Jayson Tatum are going to be superb and Frank Jackson is no slouch.

By JD King

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Mar 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds All American forward Jayson Tatum (22) poses for photos on portrait day at the Marriott Hotel.
Mar 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonalds All American forward Jayson Tatum (22) poses for photos on portrait day at the Marriott Hotel.
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Duke has a tremendous class coming in next year. This article focuses on the three most celebrated - Harry Giles, Jayson Tatum and Frank Jackson.

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Giles and Tatum are frontcourt players and expected to be high lottery picks.

Jackson is a point guard and at 6-4, he'll bring some good things to  both ends of the court.

This article overlooks Duke's other signees: 6-6 Aussie Jack White and 6-9 Javin DeLaurier out of Virginia.

Giles, Tatum and Jackson may hit the league next year but White and DeLaurier will most likely be what Coach K calls "program guys" and will be around a bit longer than that.

And if you haven't noticed lately, program guys have been working out pretty well for Duke.

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