J.J. Redick and Shelden Williams will have their jerseys retired at two separate ceremonies this winter, Duke announced Thursday.
The retirements, which The Chronicle first reported last July, will take place during the Jan. 28 Boston College game for Williams and the Feb. 4 Florida State game for Redick.
"Both of these players are deserving of this honor," head coach Mike Krzyzewski said in a statement. "They handled their responsibilities in the classroom as well, which makes us as proud as any basketball honors bestowed upon them. They're wonderful young men and both nights will be very special for Duke."
The retirements will be the 12th and 13th such honors bestowed upon former Duke players.
Williams was drafted fifth overall last June by the Atlanta Hawks. At Duke, he was twice named National Defensive Player of the Year and was a first-team All-American as a senior. He left Duke as the school's all-time leader in blocked shots and rebounds.
"It is truly an honor to have my number hanging in the rafters with so many great players," Williams said. "It's a moment I will cherish forever and an honor that wouldn't be possible without the players and coaches I was fortunate enough to work with."
Redick left Duke last spring as one of the most decorated players in NCAA history. He holds Duke's all-time records in points and three-pointers made, and he was named National Player of the Year by at least one organization in his junior and senior years. He is the ACC's all-time leading scorer, and he holds the NCAA's record for three-pointers made in a career.
"I am honored to be recognized by Duke in this way," Redick said. "It is humbling to have my name mentioned with some of the greatest players in Duke history. All of the individual accomplishments I achieved were the result of being on great teams, including the players, coaches, support personnel and the best fans in college basketball."
- from staff reports
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