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Column: Based on the matchups, Duke men's basketball may have what it takes against Gonzaga

By Max Rego | November 24, 2021

Naturally, those inclined to root for and bet on the Blue Devils during Friday night’s collision between Duke and Gonzaga might be a little gun-shy in the wake of that show the Bulldogs just put on. But basketball is defined by matchups, and Duke, well let’s just say it is infinitely better suited to face off against the top-ranked team in the land than UCLA was.

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X-Factor: Duke men's basketball needs Mark Williams to help neutralize Gonzaga's interior attack

By Steve Liu | November 24, 2021

Duke faces Gonzaga Friday night in one of the most highly-anticipated matchups of the season at the Continental Tire Challenge in Las Vegas. With the top-five matchup almost here, the Blue Zone takes a look at a key player from both sides that could be crucial to the game's outcome.

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Film room: Duke men's basketball faces formidable test in Gonzaga's Timme and Holmgren

By Ana Young | November 24, 2021

Ahead of Duke's matchup against Gonzaga, the Blue Zone reviewed some film to find what the Blue Devils will likely be on the lookout for before taking the floor under the lights.

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And one: Paolo Banchero's career night lifts Blue Devils to resounding win against The Citadel

By Rachael Kaplan | November 23, 2021

After each Duke men's basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. Today, the Blue Zone takes a look at Paolo Banchero's career night and some insights from Duke's 107-81 win against The Citadel.

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Cameron Chronicles Season 5, Episode 6

By Max Rego and Jake C. Piazza | November 23, 2021

As a date with No. 1 Gonzaga approaches, the Blue Devils are 6-0 and racking up stellar numbers on both ends of the floor. Which meant that it was time for another episode of Cameron Chronicles.

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What have we learned about Duke men's basketball in its first six games?

By Jonathan Levitan | November 23, 2021

Just five home games later, Duke and its players seem to have matured substantially, and two of the greatest examples of that—Banchero and Moore—put that growth on full display against The Citadel.

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Moore, Banchero lead Duke men's basketball past The Citadel's 3-point attack

By Max Rego | November 22, 2021

In a high-octane undercard to the Duke-Gonzaga showdown later this week, the Blue Devils pulled away in the second half en route to a 107-81 victory against The Citadel.

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Five observations from Duke men's basketball's first half against The Citadel

By Jonathan Levitan | November 22, 2021

Duke had a late-night tipoff against The Citadel Monday night, and so far the Blue Devils have got a fight on their hands. The Bulldogs hung with Duke for the first 20 minutes thanks to the three-ball, forcing the Blue Devils to take just a 52-42 lead into the locker room. 

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Duke women's basketball's Shayeann Day-Wilson shows out against Alabama

By Andrew Long | November 22, 2021

Though Celeste Taylor justifiably received most of the plaudits for her 21-point performance on the day, Shayeann Day-Wilson proved just as influential in seeing the game out and keeping Duke in it. 

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Thoughts on the AP Poll: Duke men's basketball continues to climb, cracks top five in latest rankings

By Micah Hurewitz | November 22, 2021

Another week of college basketball has come and gone, meaning that it's time for another installment of the Blue Zone's thoughts on the latest AP Poll. This week, Duke crept up a few spots to set up a top-five matchup Friday night.

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Duke women's basketball edges past Alabama in last-minute thriller

By Ana Young | November 21, 2021

Duke won 74-71 to best Alabama, and evidently, it was no easy game for either team Sunday afternoon at Schollmaier Arena.

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Three points: Duke men's basketball still ironing out wrinkles ahead of date with The Citadel

By Rachael Kaplan | November 21, 2021

The Blue Zone brings three keys to a Duke victory against The Citadel Monday.

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And one: Wendell Moore Jr. leads strong defensive performance in win against Lafayette

By Sam Mickenberg | November 20, 2021

After each Duke men's basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. Today, the Blue Zone takes a look at another strong performance from Wendell Moore Jr. and the rest of Duke's win against Lafayette.

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'Just truly grateful': Duke men's basketball's AJ Griffin breaks out against Lafayette

By Jake C. Piazza | November 20, 2021

He may have been a little late to the party, but Griffin kicked the door down, barged in and announced his presence with authority Friday night against Lafayette. 

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Trio of Williams, Moore, Griffin propel Duke men's basketball past Lafayette

By Micah Hurewitz | November 19, 2021

The Blue Devils defeated Lafayette 88-55 Friday at Cameron Indoor Stadium to snag a fifth-straight victory to start the season.

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Five observations from Duke men's basketball's first half against Lafayette

By Jake C. Piazza | November 19, 2021

Winless Lafayette came to Cameron Indoor Stadium Friday night as 32.5-point underdogs, but the Leopards are making things interesting by keeping Duke to a 35-27 halftime lead. 

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Duke in the NBA: Ingram excelling despite Pelicans' struggles, Allen steps into bigger role for Bucks

By Michael Murata | November 18, 2021

The 2021-22 NBA season is in full swing, and a variety of storylines involving former Duke men's basketball players have emerged across the league. The Blue Zone takes a look at who's doing what.

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Three points: Duke men's basketball needs a fast start to get past Lafayette at home

By Jonah Pilnick | November 18, 2021

Duke is back at Cameron Indoor Stadium once again Friday for an evening matchup against Lafayette. After Tuesday’s victory against Gardner-Webb, the Blue Zone is here with three key points that can guide the No. 7 Blue Devils to another win.

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Coach K's Sweet 16: First Final Four in 1986

By Ella Davis | November 17, 2021

It was a year that set a precedent. Krzyzewski's very first trip to the Final Four set a precedent of success for the next four decades of Duke men’s basketball. 

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And one: Keels' shooting, big offensive night leads Duke men's basketball to blowout win against Gardner-Webb

By Rachael Kaplan | November 17, 2021

The Blue Zone breaks down a solid game from Trevor Keels and the rest of Duke's 40-point win against Gardner-Webb.