Duke is a special place and you already know I will be back soon to catch a game and support my brothers. He came every day looking to get better, and I know the best is yet to come for him. Vernon Carey Jr., the most NBA-ready player for Duke last season, is seen as a one-dimensional big man who doesn’t give much value to a team in today’s NBA, which thrives on spacing and 3 … Position: Center 6-10, 270lb (208cm, 122kg) . Duke's Vernon Carey Jr. spins past his defender and finishes with the left-handed layup. 28 prospect overall of ESPN's best available prospects. "Carey is the third Duke underclassman to enter this year's draft, joining fellow freshman ... “Physically imposing paint presence who has done a great job of improving his body and conditioning,” wrote ESPN’s Mike Schmitz. "After an incredible season, I am excited to enter the 2020 NBA Draft. "I grew as a player and person, and feel prepared to take that next step," Carey said in a statement announcing his decision. FILE. I want to congratulate Vernon and his family on this decision and wish him nothing but the best as he begins what will be a special NBA career. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, "The Milwaukee Bucks have shut down the team’s practice facility after receiving results of a Friday round of coronavirus testing." You have come to the Philippines Edition, for other ESPN editions, click here.Duke's Vernon Carey Jr. spins past his defender and finishes with the left-handed layup. "After an incredible season, I am excited to enter the 2020 NBA Draft. The elder Carey played offensive lineman for the Miami Hurricanes and later became a first-round draft pick of the Miami Dolphins. "He had an incredible year, being named one of our team's Most Valuable Players, the National Freshman of the Year and a consensus All-American. Vernon Carey Jr., who led Duke in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots this past season, announced Friday that he would enter the NBA draft. I will always appreciate everyone at Duke who invested their time and energy to make me better -- Coach K and our coaches, our entire support staff, our managers, the Cameron Crazies and so many others across campus. "He had an incredible year, being named one of our team's Most Valuable Players, the National Freshman of the Year and a consensus All-American. Learn about Vernon Carey Jr. and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. 28 overall prospect in part due to Carey's limitations on the defensive end. He finished his high school career at NSU University School as a five star recruit and among the top-ranked players in the 2019 class. Duke is a special place and you already know I will be back soon to catch a game and support my brothers. Vernon Carey Jr., who led Duke in scoring, rebounds and blocks this past season, announced Friday that he will enter the NBA draft. The 6-foot-10, 270-pound Carey is the No.