Coach K on Jahlil Okafor: 'I think he's the best player in the draft'
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Things will look significantly different at Duke next season.
After winning the national championship, head coach Mike Krzyzewski will look to rebuild his program following the loss of three star players to the NBA draft. Point guard Tyus Jones, swingman Justise Winslow, and center Jahlil Okafor are all projected first-round picks.
Still, a proud Krzyzewski had nothing but positives to say about his outgoing players. In an interview with ESPN Radio (via ESPN), Krzyzewski sang the praises of all three.
Krzyzewski deemed Okafor as the best prospect in the draft, ahead of likely no. 1 pick Karl-Anthony Towns.
"(Okafor's) going to be a high double-double guy in the pros. He's gifted. He's got feet and hands that you can't teach. He's got an attitude that's amazing. I think he's the best player in the draft," Krzyzewski said.
Krzyzewski also praised Winslow and said the March Madness standout has a chance to be a star. As for Jones, Krzyzewski credited his steadiness and track record of winning.
"He's going to be that steady winner," Krzyzewski said of Jones. "That's what he does. He wins."