Duke is a basketball program built on traditions. With that being said, jerseys are a big part of traditions. Duke has several different jersey options as one of the premier Nike institutions. Let’s rank each the best Duke jerseys of all time.
Ranking Best Duke Basketball Jerseys
6. Brotherhood Whites
There is just something about these gothic fonts that make the jerseys really pop. There are not many teams in the nation that wear jerseys with a Gothic font which make these all the more special. The navy blue font with the white Nike’s is a nice combination.
With the other jersey coming up on this list, the Brotherhood jerseys just give Duke a special jersey to wear to honor their tradition and history.
Feb 22, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) gestures after making a three-point shot in the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
5. Classic Blues
Duke blue is just a different color. There is that old saying in Durham that “our blue is best” and these jerseys emphasize that. When you tune into a Duke game it is something that you just expect to see. That Duke road game blue lets everyone know who is in the building, but again, a jersey later in this list makes a bigger statement on the road.
The reason it is slightly lower on this list is because the blue with a white background and white font is just a bit less aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Dec 21, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) in action against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
4. Classic Whites
I think the white jersey with blue font and blue trim is top notch. Again, if you watch a Duke game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, you expect to see Duke in these classic white jerseys. It seems these jerseys have only gotten better as we progressed from trimless jerseys to trim-fruitful jerseys.
Duke has now been rocking a double lined blue trim on these jerseys and it is truly a sight to behold.
Dec 31, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) is helped up by teammates after being fouled while shooting a three-pointer during the first half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images
3. Championship Grays
These are the rarest of the rare and hard to find. The Championship grays were initially debuted as a tribute to Coach K and are rarely seen anymore. Basically, they are broken out vs Army or in Coach K tributes. They are just stunning jerseys truly.
The light gray jersey with blue font and a gold outline is just perfect. It is also something that, again, is not seen much across the country. I think some of the best jerseys are the ones that are unique and these fit that bill certainly. Being that they appear to be strictly linked to Coach K, I expect they will be a rare occurrence moving forward but maybe Duke breaks them out at Army this coming season.
Nov 12, 2021; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Paolo Banchero (5) gestures to a teammate after a dunk during the first half against the Army Black Knights at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
2. Brotherhood Blues
The Brotherhood jerseys came out with a vengeance and stole the show. These jerseys were new and very different and that is part of the reason why they are so loved. Again, gothic font is incredible. The navy blue stands out more with the white gothic font so these get bumped up.
These Brotherhood jerseys will likely continue to be a huge staple in the Duke basketball collection and a frequent alternate.
Jan 4, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after scoring during the first half against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
1. All Blacks
It seems as though this might be a hot take but I think these jerseys are far and away the best that Duke has to offer. A black background, with Duke blue font and blue running down the sides is so perfect. The colorway pops easily and it is just a good look.
We also must mention that these jerseys are referred to as the funeral jerseys at times because you wear all black to a funeral and Duke looks to put teams away in these jerseys. Obviously, they just check every box for me.
Mar 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) brings the ball up the court in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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