Chronicle pregame: Duke men's basketball vs. Marist and Grand Canyon
By Staff Reports | November 11, 2016The Blue Devils' highly anticipated 2016-17 season starts Friday night.
The Blue Devils' highly anticipated 2016-17 season starts Friday night.
The 6-foot-4 forward is Duke's most proven and consistent post threat this threat.
Trent Jr.'s friend, five-star forward Wendell Carter, could also follow him to Durham soon.
The Blue Devils will host Marist Friday at 7 p.m. before taking on Grand Canyon Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Starting Friday, McCallie and her team have the chance to put those obstacles behind them.
Jeter will have an opportunity to showcase his skillset this weekend with frontcourt mates Harry Giles and Marques Bolden sidelined with injuries.
A senior co-captain, Jones will be a valuable asset on defense this year for the Blue Devils.
After a semester off, Cooper is back and ready to contribute in the frontcourt.
A year after doing it all for the Blue Devils offensively, Allen will be one of Duke's many weapons this season.
Greenwell is Duke's leading returning scorer.
Young former Blue Devils are having breakout seasons with improved numbers all over the NBA.
Obi will have a hard time getting on the court this year with several talented underclassmen manning the frontcourt.
The All-American point guard may be just what the doctor ordered to cure Duke's recent turnover problems.
That didn't last long. A few days after announcing that everyone but Harry Giles would be active for the team's regular-season opener against Marist Friday, head coach Mike Krzyzewski has more injury news to deal with.
The sophomore guard may be Duke's best shooter and has lit it up in the Blue Devils' two exhibition games.
Mathias has waited her turn and may emerge as one of Duke's top options in the frontcourt this season.
The Blue Devils dominated in their only exhibition game led by their pressure defense.
The sophomore big man will look to rebound from a disappointing freshman season.
Belton's role will be magnified in the frontcourt this season after the departure of Azurá Stevens.
Last season, the Blue Devils failed to reach the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1994, and the path back to the Big Dance begins Sunday in Durham.