Grant Hill
Duke University will welcome business leader, Blue Devil and Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Grant Hill ’94 as this year’s commencement speaker. Thirty-three years after his legendary pass helped produce one of the most iconic moments in Blue Devils athletics history, No. 33 will address graduates of Duke’s class of 2025 during the university’s May 11 commencement.
The ceremony, which will begin at 9 a.m., will also serve as the culmination of Duke’s Centennial celebration, and will mark the 100th anniversary of Duke’s first graduating class.
Hill graduated from Duke in 1994 with a double major in history and political science. He enjoyed a long career in the NBA and has worked in business and broadcasting since retiring from basketball, all while continuing a lifetime of service to Duke.
His No. 33 jersey is retired in the rafters of Cameron Indoor Stadium, honoring his storied career with the Blue Devils. During Hill’s four seasons, Duke went 118-23 and captured two NCAA national championships.