This is kind of fascinating to think about...Duke's deep talent pool probably means there is a lot of competition not just for playing-time, but also player-development. If you have a probable one-and-done who requires considerable time and effort to bring his game to the level required for meaningful contribution to the team's season on a team with other solid players who can either contribute as role-players (defense, free-throws, 3-point shooting), or have time to be groomed for next year contributors, you simply can't go all-in on the one-and-done. I believe that K makes an honest effort with his players, but that effort is optimized for getting the best result for Duke's current season first, future seasons second, and individual players 3rd. Every program has no choice but to put their energy into projects that will get them the closest they can get to the final-four in the fastest way possible. For wake, that's a multi-year plan anchored around a couple of stand-out players, either recruited or made, whatever it takes. For Duke it's a portfolio optimization, and some players simply become disposable.
Does anyone here think Collins would be considered a 1st-team All-ACC and likely first-rounder if he were on a team that not only had more competition for playing-time but also player-development?