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Column: Duke men's basketball said it would out-tough opponents this season, but has not yet proven it can

By Sophie Levenson | December 1, 2023

Duke optimists might purport this road loss as a hiccup in the early part of a season that has plenty of time to turn itself around and become a successful one. Or maybe, Duke is, in its current form, far from contending with the wide world of college basketball that exists away from the Atlantic coast.

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X-factor: Proctor's 3-point shooting, limiting Coleman key for No. 7 Duke men's basketball against Georgia Tech

By JP Rivera | December 1, 2023

At the turn of December, Duke men’s basketball is opening ACC play, taking a trip to Atlanta to take on Georgia Tech. Before the game tips off Saturday, the Blue Zone brings a key player on each squad that could make a difference.

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Duke in the NBA: Williamson and Tatum off to elite starts, Banchero leading Magic's impressive turnaround

By Tyler Walley | December 1, 2023

The NBA season is well underway, and there are a number of Blue Devils with impressive starts to the 2023-24 season. The Blue Zone identifies a few of these standout players. 

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And one: Inefficient 3-point shooting hurt No. 7 Duke men's basketball in loss to Arkansas

By Jun Tan | November 30, 2023

After each Duke men's basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils fell to Arkansas in the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge, and the Blue Zone analyzes the unfortunate defeat. 

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No. 7 Duke men's basketball's defeat to Arkansas showed sloppiness, but its struggles are necessary for it to grow

By Andrew Long | November 30, 2023

The Blue Devils were inches — literally — away from pulling off the remarkable in their loss to the Razorbacks Wednesday night. But they didn’t get there, and in the process learned a valuable lesson: growing up, especially to the stature it aspires to reach, aches and takes time.

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HOGWASH: No. 7 Duke men's basketball frustrated by hot-shooting Arkansas, drops inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge

By Rachael Kaplan | November 29, 2023

No. 7 Duke and Arkansas battled it out in the first iteration of the ACC/SEC Challenge, renewing a longstanding NCAA tournament rivalry between storied programs. In this regular-season edition, it was the Razorbacks and their second-half surge who came out on top.

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5 observations from No. 7 Duke men's basketball's first half against Arkansas in ACC/SEC Challenge

By Andrew Long | November 29, 2023

In the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge, No. 7 Duke and Arkansas are locked in a rough-and-tumble matchup at Bud Walton Arena. With 20 minutes behind them and 20 to go in yet another marquee early-season test for the reigning ACC tournament champions, the Blue Devils trail the Razorbacks 33-32.

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Prop bets for No. 7 Duke men's basketball vs. Arkansas

By Colton Schwabe | November 29, 2023

In its first road test of the year, Duke men’s basketball travels to Fayetteville, Ark., Wednesday night to take on Arkansas. Before tipoff, the Blue Zone has you covered with some can’t-miss prop bets.

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Justin Robinson named Duke men's basketball's director of player development

By Ranjan Jindal | November 29, 2023

Justin Robinson, the former five-year Blue Devil veteran, is returning back to Duke as the director of player development, head coach Jon Scheyer announced Tuesday night. 

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Beats' picks: Can No. 7 Duke men's basketball overcome Arkansas in inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge matchup?

By Jonathan Levitan , Micah Hurewitz , Rachael Kaplan , Dom Fenoglio , Ranjan Jindal , Sophie Levenson , Mackenzie Sheehy and Andrew Long | November 29, 2023

The seventh-ranked Blue Devils stare down their first real road battle of the season Wednesday in Fayetteville, Ark., against the talented but hurting Razorbacks. The Chronicle’s beat writers are here to predict how Duke will fare in its first installment of the ACC/SEC Challenge, and whether it can emerge with a win at a hostile Bud Walton Arena.

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X-Factor: Proctor's playmaking, Mark's health will be key in No. 7 Duke men's basketball game against Arkansas

By Rodrigo Amare | November 28, 2023

No. 7 Duke men’s basketball will travel to Fayetteville, Ark., tomorrow to take on Arkansas before its first ACC game of the season Saturday against Georgia Tech. Ahead of the matchup with the Razorbacks, the Blue Zone brings you a key player from each side.

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Three points: Strong start, controlling the 3-point arc critical for No. 7 Duke men's basketball against Arkansas

By Luke Rinaldi | November 27, 2023

Duke men’s basketball faces its first game of the ACC/SEC Challenge Wednesday against Arkansas. Ahead of the game, the Blue Zone takes a look at three areas that may help the Blue Devils come out on top.

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Thoughts on the AP poll: Duke rises to No. 7, Feast Week tournaments cause movement in rankings

By Sydney Olin | November 27, 2023

Duke moved up to No. 7 in the AP poll after an undefeated week. The Blue Zone is here to recap the action across the country. 

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And one: Tale of two halves define No. 9 Duke men's basketball's victory against Southern Indiana

By Martin Heintzelman | November 26, 2023

After each Duke men's basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils emerged victorious against Southern Indiana to complete the Blue Devil Challenge, and the Blue Zone analyzes the contest. 

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No. 9 Duke men's basketball shows both faces of its 3-point shooting form and future in win against Southern Indiana

By Franck Djidjeu | November 25, 2023

Six games into Duke’s season, and there have already been glimpses of a desolate future where the three ball elicits its downfall. The Blue Devils are not an offense that is 3-point focused or over-reliant on their shooting, but when their shot from distance is not falling, they are a completely different team. 

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No. 9 Duke men's basketball shakes rocky first half to down Southern Indiana and close Blue Devil Challenge

By Mackenzie Sheehy | November 24, 2023

After a sloppy first half that saw them trailing through the first 20 minutes of play, the Blue Devils put on a display of grit and pure power of will to defeat the Screaming Eagles 80-62 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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5 observations from No. 9 Duke men's basketball's first half against Southern Indiana

By Franck Djidjeu | November 24, 2023

In the final matchup of the Blue Devil Challenge, No. 9 Duke has struggled to get things going against a resilient Southern Indiana squad. With 20 minutes behind them, the Blue Devils trail the Screaming Eagles 35-31.

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Three points: Finding identity, crashing the boards key for No. 9 Duke men's basketball against Southern Indiana

By Josh Alms | November 22, 2023

After two dominating wins, No. 9 Duke men’s basketball will conclude the Blue Devil Challenge with a matchup against Southern Indiana Friday. The Blue Zone brings three keys to watch for in the contest.

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And one: Proctor's career day, freshmen potential push Duke men's basketball past La Salle

By Elliott Jarnot | November 22, 2023

After each Duke men’s basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils dominated La Salle Tuesday night in a 95-66 victory, and the Blue Zone breaks down the matchup.

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In win against La Salle, No. 9 Duke men's basketball's Filipowski, Proctor, Mitchell showcase sophomore chemistry

By Ranjan Jindal | November 22, 2023

While each of them have played well this season, in the Blue Devils’ 95-66 victory against La Salle Tuesday evening, Mitchell, Proctor and Filipowski each had elite performances, showcasing their offensive roles and blending seamlessly in a superb display of chemistry and efficiency.