Before the Blue Devils vie for their sixth national championship, take a walk through their already historic season. See where this all started.
The late-game execution was subpar in both losses, but Scheyer knew that winning the war is more important than the battle. Having his team figure out how to handle the pressure of the moment, combined with a coaching style defined by doling out the hard truth and promoting self-confidence, would lead this team to greater future success.
As Scheyer's squad prepares to face Houston in San Antonio for a spot in the national championship, the Blue Zone takes a look at the last time a Duke coach made his first Final Four.
Just one day away from a historic Final Four which pits four No. 1 seeds against each other, the Blue Zone makes the case that the “chalkiness” of this year’s NCAA Tournament is a good thing for college basketball.
No. 2-seed Duke women's basketball fell in the Elite Eight to a hot South Carolina squad. The Blue Zone is here to break down the Blue Devils' tournament run, complete with a key player, one word and one stat to describe the performances.
Auburn, Duke, Houston and Florida separated themselves throughout the season as the clear upper echelon a claim backed by both the eye test and advanced analytics. But how did we get here?
The top scorer, rebounder and passer on No. 1-seed Duke is now the AP national player of the year.
As Duke’s time in San Antonio draws near, there are ample connections between the Blue Devils and the remainder of the Final Four. The Chronicle breaks down some of those ties.
Every year, the McDonald’s All-American Game brings together the nation’s top high school talent for a showcase of future college stars. This year, four Duke commits took the court in Brooklyn Tuesday evening. Here’s how they performed on the big stage.
Khaman Maluach has saved his best basketball for the postseason. How has his game grown from the early season, and how has his elevated production impacted Duke as a whole?
Duke men’s basketball has reached its second Final Four in four seasons, and will take on No. 1-seed Houston to secure a spot in the championship game. The Blue Zone breaks down the matchup with an overview, key stat, X-factor and three keys to the game.
To this point, Duke has faced formidable challengers, but Houston is a unique opponent, and the Blue Devils will need to prepare for the Cougars on both sides of the ball to advance to the National Championship.
As Duke prepares to face Houston in San Antonio for a spot in the National Championship Game, the Blue Zone takes a look at the last time the Blue Devils won in the Final Four, back in 2015.
In the organizational hierarchy of men’s and women’s basketball, managers surely aren’t at the top of the totem pole — you’ll likely see them behind the bench during games or wiping the floor during timeouts. However, they are a truly integral part of both programs, and their role has only increased during March Madness.
But despite an admirable effort, Duke wasn’t able to get the job done against the reigning national champions, falling 54-50 in a thrilling matchup.
The Blue Devils just held the nation’s top-ranked scoring offense 26.1 points below its season average, forcing the Crimson Tide into an abysmal 35.4% shooting percentage.
No. 1-seed Duke prevailed against No. 2-seed Alabama Saturday night, winning 85-65 in a wire-to-wire victory to advance to Scheyer’s first Final Four as a head coach.
No. 1-seed Duke men’s basketball takes on No. 2-seed Alabama in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. As the teams head into the locker room for halftime, the Blue Devils lead the Crimson Tide 46-37.
After a rivalry win against No. 3-seed North Carolina, Duke will take on top-seeded South Carolina with a chance to go to the Final Four on the line. The Blue Zone has an overview of the Gamecocks, as well as a key stat, X-Factor and 3 keys to victory for each squad.
No. 1-seed Duke men's basketball will take on No. 2-seed Alabama in the East Region final. Our beats predict who will advance to the Final Four of the two squads.
