We take a look at how Duke's NBA products are doing, including a check on one of the guests at the Blue Devils' season-opening win in New York.
Given the tenacity that Duke has played with so far, it is clear that the Blue Devils will play hard all 40 minutes in their Friday game against Army and in their Saturday game against Campbell.
Ahead of the Duke Veteran's Day Weekend Showcase, the Blue Zone brings you a player from Duke, Army and Campbell that could make an impact on the court.
“I just think I'm willing to do whatever it takes just to make this team successful,” Imani Lewis said. “Because, for me, when my team is successful, I'm successful.”
Little did they know, that 1980 faceoff against Stetson in Cameron Indoor would be the start to a dynasty where Krzyzewski would become the winningest coach in college basketball history.
After each Duke men's basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. Today, the Blue Zone breaks down Trevor Keels' big night and a big win for the Blue Devils in the Big Apple.
The 6-foot-4 freshman put on a spectacle built for Broadway Tuesday night, racking up a hard-earned 25 points on 55.6% from the floor. Keels finished through contact constantly, operating off the dribble with the wily skill of a pistol-toting cowboy.
Duke squared off against a physical Kentucky team in Madison Square Garden, and with the lights shining bright in head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final Champions Classic, the Blue Devils bested the Wildcats 79-71.
NEW YORK—The Blue Devils got their season started Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, and a top-10 duel with Kentucky has lived up to the hype so far. With Duke holding a 39-35 lead at the intermission, here are some observations.
The Blue Devils led Winthrop wire-to-wire in a 95-39 win during their first game in Cameron Indoor Stadium since December 2020.
Ahead of the Blue Devils' season opener against Kentucky, the Blue Zone brings our can't-lose prop bets for the game.
“It’s New York City,” Joey Baker said. “It’s the buzz in the arena. It’s been a while since we’ve played in front of a packed house like that, so I can’t even describe how excited myself and the rest of the team is to play there on Tuesday. It’s a special place.”
Duke tips off in its season-opener against Kentucky at 9:30 p.m. in Madison Square Garden in what will likely be head coach Mike Krzyzewski and John Calipari's last head-to-head battle. We've got our beats here to give you their picks for who will come out on top.
In just over 24 hours, Coach K's final season will get going, and what a way for it to start.
With Duke's long-awaited season opener against Kentucky almost here, the Blue Zone brings you three keys to a Blue Devil victory at Madison Square Garden.
Alana Beard, Duke is partnering with the African American Sports and Entertainment Group and prominent members of the Oakland community to be the first black female group to establish a sports team in a major league.
Duke's season beings Tuesday, so what do our beats think about this upcoming year?
Two things remain the same from last year, however: the coaching staff and the style of roster construction. And the Blue Devil offense worked well in its limited time last year, so why not run it back?
The college basketball landscape really is Duke’s oyster this year and the program comes into the season confident, stocked with options, cohesive and ready to compete.
While traditionally, teams prefer to set up offense with three-out past the 3-point line and two moving under the basket, this arrangement would not best serve Duke this season. Rather, the team should have only one player moving about the paint and four-out wide, setting up what is called a four-out, one-in motion offense.
