Freshmen bring unique skill set
By Alex Krinsky | November 5, 2009The Duke freshmen bring an impressive combination of size and shooting ability to the floor, and can make an immediate impact with their versatility.
The Duke freshmen bring an impressive combination of size and shooting ability to the floor, and can make an immediate impact with their versatility.
In head coach Joanne P. McCallie's third season, Duke hopes to rally around star guard Jasmine Thomas and senior captain Bridgette Mitchell and best last year's disappointing second-round exit.
No. 50 is gone, and so are a host of other starters, but the Tar Heels remain one of the favorites in the ACC thanks in part to an incoming class of five freshmen, many of whom can expect...
For sophomores Chelsea Hopkins, Kathleen Scheer and Shay Selby, the 2009-2010 season represents a whole array of opportunities to shine.
The team’s glut of players 6-foot-8 and taller gives the Blue Devils a size advantage that head coach Mike Krzyzewski says he has rarely had in his 30-year tenure.
With the loss of team leader Jack McClinton, Miami could face a down year.
After a highly successful season in which they reached the NCAA Tournament and lost in the ACC Tournament finals, the Seminoles aim to prove that they are not one-season wonders.
After a brief scare of nearly losing its top player to the NBA, Maryland is looking to start off the season on a much stronger note with four returning starters, a plethora of guards and tall...
One thing Boston College head coach Al Skinner seems to keep emphasizing is the idea of success—a successful basketball team, a successful season and successful players.
Lucas Nevola says younger players will emerge, but Sabreena Merchant thinks there's too much missing.
For fans watching an N.C. State game this year, head coach Sidney Lowe’s trademark red blazer may be the only thing they recognize.
Finding this team’s dynamic starts with understanding its captains: seniors Lance Thomas and Jon Scheyer.
Gabe Starosta says Duke regressed much less than the rest, while Archith Ramkumar contends that the Blue Devils lack “real size.”
Last season was quite the roller coaster for the Demon Deacons. After getting off to a sizzling 16-0 start and reaching No. 1 in the country, they stumbled down the stretch and still have a bitter...
With the last two seasons coming to the same disappointing end—NCAA bubble team to NIT participant—Virginia Tech is hoping to leave no doubt in the selection committee’s mind as to its Big Dance...
Smith looks to have a breakout season for the Blue Devils, strengthening a backcourt that lacks the depth Duke teams have possessed in recent years.
Despite the loss of Chante Black and Carrem Gay, two defensive stalwarts, Duke is optimistic about its inside presence this season.
For the first time since arriving at Duke, Kyle Singler will spend the season playing exclusively where he is most comfortable: the perimeter.
After Clemson dealt Duke its worst conference loss since 1984 last season, the Blue Devils will certainly be marking their calendars for Jan. 3, when the Tigers come to Cameron Indoor Stadium.