Ahead of Duke’s massive matchup against Arizona, the Blue Zone breaks down Friday's encounter in our latest opponent preview.
To be a college athlete is to perform. But to perform such feats of athleticism also exposes oneself to risk. With the intensity of collegiate athletics comes an increase in injury risk. The cuts become quicker, the impacts harder, the stakes higher and the opponents larger and more imposing.
Duke men’s basketball fell out of the top 10 of this week’s AP Poll, dropping to No. 12 following last week’s loss to Kentucky. The Blue Zone gives it thoughts on the changes in the both the men’s and women’s weekly rankings:
The Blue Devils emerged with a 75-71 victory after a hard-fought, physical matchup. The Jackrabbits proved a worthy opponent after Duke pulled away to a 38-30 halftime lead, fighting back to tie the game and raise the blood pressure of Blue Devil fans everywhere. Raised blood pressure this early in the season might not be the best for fans, but for Lawson’s team, it’s ideal.
College basketball is one of the ultimate team sports. A single player cannot defend the opposing five, nor can that player win games on their own for a prolonged period of time. As a result, Duke's deep bench will make or break this season.
After each Duke men's basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. It was a decisive shellacking for the Blue Devils, who beat the Terriers 86-35, and the Blue Zone breaks down the game.
The Jackrabbits’ hopes of regrouping and making a quick comeback were cut when junior Ashlon Jackson made both of her free throws as time ran out, giving the Blue Devils the 75-71 win.
The aforementioned offensive boards were two of his five Saturday afternoon — a team-high. He added on a defensive rebound for a total of six, the second most on the team in only 11 minutes. Ngongba’s vision was also on display throughout, with two assists on 3-pointers. Despite not seeing the floor until today, Ngongba proved to be an outstanding talent.
Following 40-minutes of intense, unrelenting basketball, Duke emerged with a thumping 86-35 victory, holding its opponents to the fewest points in the shot clock era.
Following Tuesday’s defeat at the hands of Kentucky, No. 6 Duke men’s basketball (2-1) returned to Cameron Indoor Saturday to take on Wofford. The Blue Devils’s attempt to bounce back is successful at half, dominating the Terriers 51-14.
The Blue Devils' effort against the Flyers underscored the development across their entire roster. With every eligible player returning this season, it’s even more evident how transformative the offseason can be for a player. Patience and confidence characterize this team, and as Wood steps into a larger role, she embodies that growth.
As Duke basketball looks to bounce back from its narrow loss to Kentucky, the Blue Zone is here to preview the Blue Devils’ matchup with Wofford along with an X-Factor factor for each team.
The Blue Devils, coming off a defeat to No. 11 Maryland in College Park Sunday, responded by dominating Dayton in a 84-49 victory Thursday evening in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
With the start of the new NBA season, several former Duke basketball stars have been making an impact at the highest level of professional basketball. The Blue Zone is here to look at their recent performances.
Watching Duke play Kentucky and lose was strange, not because it’s been nine years since that has happened, but rather because the Blue Devils played pretty well. Not to say they can’t, or won’t, play better, but it’s not as if there are many insightful takeaways from this loss, other than the obvious — baskets win basketball games.
After each Duke men's basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. It was a heartbreaker for the Blue Devils who fell late to No. 19 Kentucky, and the Blue Zone breaks down the game.
No. 19 Kentucky defeated No. 6 Duke 77-72 in a game that lived up to its Champions Classic name. Trailing by double-digits after halftime, the Wildcats kept clawing their way back into the Blue Devil lead. And their last strong effort made the difference.
No. 6 Duke men’s basketball meets its first ranked opponent in No. 19 Kentucky. The Blue Blood contest in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena broke for halftime with the Blue Devils leading a contentious 46-37 game.
After the first week of the season, Duke men’s basketball checks in at No. 6 in the AP poll. The Blue Zone is here to break down movement around the country.
It's time for the Blue Devils to leave the comfortable confines of Cameron to play their first ranked matchup against No. 23 Kentucky at the State Farm Champions Classic in Atlanta.
