Trevor Keels Isn't Going To Be Returning To Duke For His Sophomore Season In 2022-2023 Because He Is Remaining In The 2022 NBA Draft

As a freshman at Duke in 2021-2022,

Trevor Keels played for Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski who was coaching his final season his 42nd as the Head Coach of Duke.

As a freshman at Duke,

Trevor Keels ACC All-Freshman Team

• Ranked third on the team with 11.5 points per game to go with 3.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists

• Scored game-high 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting in career debut versus No. 10 Kentucky (11/9)

• Posted 10 points, three rebounds, two assists and six steals against Army (11/12)

• Shot 6-of-9 from the field and 4-of-6 from three-point range for 18 points and seven rebounds against Gardner-Webb (11/16)

• Dished out a team-high seven assists to go with six points, four rebounds and two steals in win over No. 1 Gonzaga (11/26)

• Named ACC Freshman of the Week after helping Duke win three games in five days against SC State (12/14), App State (12/16) and Elon (12/18)

• Scored 14 points with three rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes against SC State

• Went for 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting with three boards and five assists versus App State

• Finished 8-of-13 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free throw line for 19 points with no turnovers versus Elon

• Opened ACC play with 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting while bringing down four rebounds against Virginia Tech (12/22)

• Shot 5-of-9 for 11 points, three rebounds and four assists at Wake Forest (1/12)

• Scored 12 points, grabbed five boards and dished out nine assists in 35 minutes versus NC State (1/15)

• Missed three games in January with a lower leg injury

• Returned at Notre Dame (1/31), recording three points and four assists

• Went 3-of-4 from three-point range and 2-of-2 at the free throw line for 11 points at North Carolina (2/5)

• Scored 25 points, with 23 in the second half, on 9-of-13 shooting with 11 rebounds and no turnovers at Clemson (2/10)

• Performance at Littlejohn Coliseum marked the sixth time in the Coach K era -- first time in a road game -- that a player registered 25+ points and 10+ boards with no turnovers

• Followed up with 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting and four rebounds at Boston College (2/12)

• Recorded seven points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals versus Wake Forest (2/15)

• Went for 13 points in consecutive games against Florida State (2/19) and at Virginia (2/23)

• Scored a career-high 27 points on 10-of-15 shooting and 5-of-8 from deep at Pittsburgh (3/1)

• Finished 6-of-11 for 14 points, three rebounds and three assists in ACC Tournament quarterfinals versus Syracuse (3/10)

• Netted 12 points, including game-tying three-pointer late in the second half, in NCAA Round of 32 win over Michigan State (3/20)

• Shot 4-of-9 for nine points in Elite Eight against Arkansas (3/26)

• Went 8-of-14 for 19 points in Final Four versus North Carolina (4/2)

  Though, Trevor Keels got injured on January 19, 2022 when he injured his revor Keels injured his calf of his right leg.

  With 10:11 to go in regulation Trevor Keels right leg twisted awkwardly in a pileup of players after he fouled Jalen Warley who like Trevor Keels is a guard and wears number 1 just like Trevor Keels. Trevor Keels was helped off the hardwood by Mike Krzyzewski , trainer Jose Fonseca before being taken back to the Duke locker room and did not return to the game.

  Then Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski who was honored by Florida State, their Head Coach Leonard Hamilton before the game tipped off with a pregame ceremony with Mike Krzyzewski, Leonard Hamilton shaking hands that included a standing ovation from the sold crowd in Tallahassee announcing donation to the Emily K Center because Tuesday night was Mike Krzyzewski’s final trip to Tallahassee because he is retiring after the season is over had this to say about Trevor Keels injury. It’s not a knee it’s a calf injury but we don’t know the extent of it.

  Then Trevor Keels teammate Wendell Moore Jr. who entered his name, declared for the 2022 NBA Draft had this to say about his injury!

  He’s one of our main ball handlers . He’s one of our best on ball defenders so he brings a lot to us. Not having him , everybody has to step up. I think some of the guys did a pretty good job tonight in his absence.

  “according to Stephen Wiseman’s article on newsobserver.com”

  On April 25, 2022 Trevor Keels declared, entered his name into the 2022 NBA Draft without hiring an agent!

  I am appreciative of the support from my parents, family and also Coach Scheyer, Coach Amile and Coach C-Well," . "We've had some great conversations and I have been able to get some helpful feedback. Lastly, I have to thank Coach K for believing in me as a high school kid and allowing me to play a key role on his final team. The whole season was a movie and I am grateful to have been part of Coach K's last ride.".com”

  “according to an article on goduke.com”

  What does that mean?

  Trevor Keels has the option of returning Duke for his sophomore season prior to the June 1, 2022 deadline at 11:59pm of taking his name out of the 2022 NBA Draft because he did not hire an agent he is remaining in the 2022 NBA Draft.

  Trevor Keels is projected as ESPN’s number 26 pick e 2022 draft. He is one of the youngest players currently projected to be picked at just 18 years old.

  “according to Jonathan Givony’s article on espn.com”

  After it was announced that Trevor Keels isn’t returning to Duke for his sophomore season in 2022-2023 is remaining in the 2022 NBA Draft. Trevor Keels shared his thoughts about Duke fans, spectators on his social media page on Twitter!

  What were they?

  I honestly love y’all Duke fans . Always show support and I’m grateful for that. #TheBrotherhood