Starting the game off on the right foot can set an important tone for the rest of the game, and slow starts have been a theme as of late for No. 13 Duke.
The 13th-ranked Blue Devils fell to No. 17 North Carolina at Carmichael Arena 61-56 Thursday night in the first highly competitive game in the rivalry in more than three seasons.
It is important to look beyond the anecdotal evidence from a few games. Taking a broader look at the season statistics, this team’s defense is clearly something special.
The Blue Devils return home with a Saturday afternoon matchup against Miami. Before the game, the Blue Zone looks at a player from each side who is capable of leading their team to victory.
Before the Blue Devils take the drive down Tobacco Road to Carmichael Arena, here are five things to know.
With the wind of an 11-game winning streak in their sails, the 13th-ranked Blue Devils head behind enemy lines Thursday evening for an all-important ACC matchup at No. 17 North Carolina.
The Hurricanes are coming to Durham, and Duke men's basketball will have its hands full with the 17th-ranked team in the nation. The Blue Zone breaks down the film ahead of the matchup.
One Blue Devil has established themself as the best player on a top-15 team: Celeste Taylor.
There have been many impressive performances this season, but there are three particularly important individuals who have been huge factors in the team’s stunning rise to the top of the ACC.
After another two-win week for Duke women's basketball, a new AP poll dropped Monday afternoon. With the Blue Devils now at No. 13, the Blue Zone takes a look at the updated rankings.
With the release of the Week 11 AP Poll Monday afternoon, the Blue Devils, previously ranked 24th, fell out of the national top 25 following a couple of difficult weeks.
After what was a slow first half, No. 16 Duke turned it around late and ended the game with a 65-47 victory against the Yellow Jackets.
After each Duke men’s basketball game of the season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils fell at the hands of Clemson, and the Blue Zone breaks down tough loss.
Duke’s loss to Clemson Saturday night was a confusing affair, as has been the roller coaster of a season preceding it.
Duke had some standout performances from freshmen Tyrese Proctor and Kyle Filipowski, but in the end, Clemson took home the win.
Head coach Jon Scheyer’s squad has the advantage with the second half coming up at Littlejohn Coliseum.
The No. 24 Blue Devils are on the road again Saturday for an evening tipoff against Clemson. Ahead of the game, the Blue Zone provides you with our can't-miss prop bets.
Ahead of its tough conference contest against Clemson, the Blue Zone has three keys for Duke men's basketball to break its road slump.
After 60 minutes, 58 questions and countless beads of sweat, only the fittest 70 groups survived. We encourage you to try the test for yourself and share how you did.
This game exemplified a model for Duke to win down the stretch of games by wearing down opposing offenses using its stifling defense and depth.
