Duke basketball makes regular season debut in LeBron 12's
By Amrith Ramkumar | November 15, 2014The NBA's best player has long been associated with head coach Mike Krzyzewski and Duke basketball because of his custom Nike shoes.
The NBA's best player has long been associated with head coach Mike Krzyzewski and Duke basketball because of his custom Nike shoes.
Firm defense and a willingness to share the ball. That's what makes this team different and more dynamic than the teams Duke fans have seen in the past couple of years.
Duke's freshmen overcame the anticipation and lived up to the hype in their first regular season game as Blue Devils.
The Blue Devils got their regular season started in style with a 113-44 beatdown Friday night
Duke's four freshmen combined for 67 points in the rout of the Blue Hose, the Blue Devils' third-largest margin of victory in program history.
The Blue Devils jumped out to 57-19 lead behind solid play from freshmen Jahlil Okafor, Tyus Jones and Justise Winslow.
Indianapolis and Minneapolis—where the Blue Devils have won all four national titles—will host three Final Fours in the next seven years.
The three keys for the Blue Devils in their regular season opener are using their depth, playing beyond their years and maintaining their defensive focus.
The Chronicle breaks down the skills, roles and potential of the 10 Blue Devils that will see major minutes on the court this season.
The senior point guard will provide plenty of experience and shooting in his new role off the bench this year,
The Blue Devils begin a tough stretch with five games in eight days Friday at 6 p.m. against the Blue Hose at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Point guard Tyus Jones' ability to run the Blue Devil offense like a well-oiled machine Friday is the x-factor in the season opener.
Duke's starting power forward will make an impact that extends well beyond the box score this season.
After a tumultuous offseason, the Blue Devils could not be happier to get the regular season underway.
It was a long offseason, but now It's time for the real fun to start.
After reeling in the top-ranked recruiting class last year, head coach Mike Krzyzewski is also excited about the talent coming in to join his program next season.
The No. 9 and No. 26 recruits in the Class of 2015 signed their letter of intents Wednesday to give Mike Krzyzewski his first official members of next year's freshman class.
The streaky guard needs to consistently provide a spark off the bench to stay on the court with Duke's depth on the perimeter.
The scoreboard showed a 40-point margin of victory for the Blue Devils, but Saturday's game was about more than just winning another exhibition.
The 7-foot center needs to spell Amile Jefferson and Jahlil Okafor effectively for Duke to reach its goals this season.