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'The work I put in': Proctor's confidence and flourishing leadership evident in Duke's NCAA Tournament win

By Andrew Long | March 22, 2025

No. 1-seed Duke’s eventual 93-49 shelling of Mount St. Mary’s in the first round of the NCAA Tournament was so dominant it became boring. But the healthy final margin against an inferior opponent should not distract from what this game meant for Proctor, nor his stellar performance that featured a 6-for-8 clip from three, 19 total points and five assists.

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Duke men's basketball opponent preview: Baylor

By Jerry Barajas | March 22, 2025

Following Duke men's basketball's big-time victory against Mount St. Mary's, the Blue Devils will take on No. 9-seeded Baylor Sunday afternoon with a chance to go to the Sweet 16. The Blue Zone breaks down the Bears and provides an X-Factor for each squad.

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Duke women's basketball opponent preview: Oregon

By Myles Powicki | March 22, 2025

Following a big win against No. 15-seed Lehigh in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Duke women's basketball will play No. 10-seed Oregon Sunday afternoon. The Blue Zone is here with an overview of the Ducks and an X-Factor for each squad.

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No. 2-seed Duke women's basketball's defense suffocates Lehigh 86-25 in NCAA Tournament first round

By Colton Schwabe | March 21, 2025

In Cameron Indoor Stadium Friday evening, Duke rolled past Lehigh in a crushing 86-25 defensive masterclass to advance the Blue Devils to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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No. 1-seed Duke men's basketball kicks off NCAA Tournament with strong 93-49 win against Mount St. Mary's

By Caleb Dudley | March 21, 2025

In its Round of 64 game against No. 16-seed Mount St. Mary’s, Duke looked utterly dominant. The Blue Devils strung together an excellent offensive performance behind the sharpshooting of Tyrese Proctor, and the typical elite defense reared its head as the Mountaineers shot just 30.2% from the field in a 93-49 rout. 

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5 halftime observations from Duke men's basketball's NCAA Tournament first round against Mount St. Mary's

By Andrew Long | March 21, 2025

No. 1-seed Duke men’s basketball kicks off its NCAA Tournament with a first round matchup with Mount St. Mary’s. The Blue Devils have dominated the first 20, up 54-28. 

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Breaking down Duke's dominant offensive unit and how it has grown this season

By Rodrigo Amare | March 21, 2025

The Blue Devils’ attack steadily blossomed into a potent unit throughout the course of the season; After scoring over 80 points just four times in its first 11 games, Duke averaged a staggering 95.4 points per game during its last seven regular season contests. Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff deserve immense credit for making several key adjustments to the Blue Devils’ personnel and schemes, unlocking their offensive potential. 

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Duke men's basketball opponent preview: Mount St. Mary's

By Jun Tan | March 21, 2025

With No. 1 seed Duke men's basketball kicking off its NCAA Tournament run Friday afternoon, the Blue Zone is here with a preview of the Blue Devils' first opponent.

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How does the 2025 Duke men's basketball team stack up against former Blue Devil championship squads?

By Abby DiSalvo | March 20, 2025

Even this year’s Blue Devils, who spent the season shattering records and bucking statistical norms, played beneath the shadow of Duke’s five championship titles. How do they stack up against the program’s best in their search for a sixth crown?

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Take a look back through No. 2-seed Duke women's basketball's 2024-25 regular season and ACC Tournament

By Martin Heintzelman | March 20, 2025

From the Blue Devils' up-and-down nonconference slate to a season-defining run in the ACC Tournament, the 2024-25 Duke women's basketball team 

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Gamecocks, Terrapins and Tar Heels: Breaking down Duke women's basketball's NCAA Tournament region

By Alex Min | March 20, 2025

With No. 2-seed Duke women's basketball set to tip off against Lehigh in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the Blue Zone is breaking down some of the opponents the Blue Devils could face in their region.

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‘We get excited for defense’: How Duke women’s basketball’s defensive growth makes it a title contender

By Myles Powicki | March 20, 2025

Once conference games began, something shifted. Duke only allowed more than 60 points thrice, in losses to N.C. State, Notre Dame and Louisville. The driving factor behind the improved defensive numbers is a massive reduction in points allowed in the paint. 

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2025 NCAA Tournament region preview: South

By Tyler Walley | March 20, 2025

The NCAA tournament bracket was released Sunday, and the tournament is just beginning to tip off. The Blue Zone is here to break down the top teams and possible upsets in each region. Next up is the South. 

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The Chronicle's 2025 March Madness brackets, title picks and sleeper teams

By Rachael Kaplan , Dom Fenoglio , Ranjan Jindal , Sophie Levenson , Caleb Dudley , Rodrigo Amare , Abby DiSalvo and Andrew Long | March 19, 2025

With Duke’s first round game right around the corner, The Chronicle’s men’s basketball beats break down their thoughts on the Blue Devils’ path to a sixth national championship and other March Madness storylines. Click through the gallery above to see our bracket predictions. 

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2025 NCAA Tournament region preview: Midwest

By Amran Hudda | March 19, 2025

The men's NCAA Tournament bracket was released Sunday, and the Blue Zone is here to break down the top teams and possible upsets in each region.

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How to beat Duke: A guide for teams looking to unseat the top-seeded Blue Devils

By Dom Fenoglio | March 19, 2025

The other reasons various teams have found themselves on runs against the Blue Devils are more subtle. More than making a high-percentage of shots, winning the rebounding battle and avoiding turnovers, how can another team beat Duke? Maybe more important, what pieces do teams need?

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Duke women's basketball opponent preview: Lehigh

By Elle Chavis | March 19, 2025

With No. 2-seed Duke women's basketball kicking off its NCAA Tournament run Friday evening, the Blue Zone is here with a preview of the Blue Devils' first opponent. 

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2025 NCAA Tournament region preview: East

By Caleb Dudley | March 19, 2025

The men's NCAA Tournament bracket was released Sunday, and the Blue Zone is here to break down the top teams and possible upsets in each region.

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Cooper Flagg and Toby Fournier are two of Duke's best freshmen ever. How have they grown throughout the season?

By Tyler Walley | March 18, 2025

Flagg and Fournier were both named ACC Rookie of the Year, just the third time that both programs have won the conference’s newcomer award in the same year. How have they improved this year, and what is in store for them as the NCAA Tournament begins?

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2025 NCAA tournament region preview: West

By Allison Cato | March 18, 2025

The NCAA tournament bracket was released Sunday, and the tournament is beginning to get underway. The Blue Zone is here to break down the top teams and possible upsets in each region.