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ChronSports Top 10 of 2023 — No. 2: Duke men's basketball takes home ACC tournament title in Scheyer's first season as head coach

By Tyler Walley | December 31, 2023

As the bow gets tied on 2023, The Chronicle’s sports department is reviewing the biggest storylines in Duke athletics throughout the year. Coming in at No. 2: In a year marked by ups and downs, Duke men’s basketball won the ACC title in Jon Scheyer’s first season as head coach.

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And one: McCain's play, complete team performance lead Duke men's basketball past Queens

By Ryan Hamner | December 31, 2023

After each Duke men’s basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The 16th-ranked Blue Devils flushed Queens Saturday afternoon in a 106-69 win, and the Blue Zone is here to break down the contest.

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No. 16 Duke men's basketball hits triple digits in commanding win against Queens to close 2023

By Jun Tan | December 30, 2023

It was a totally one-sided affair with Duke leading the entire game. The Blue Devils’ offense did not seem to have a single drop of rust from the holiday break, and came back home firing on all cylinders, roaring to a 106-69 win.

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Prop bets for Duke men's basketball vs. Queens

By Luke Jovanovic | December 30, 2023

After a brief hiatus for the holidays, Duke men’s basketball is back in a home matchup against Queens. The Blue Zone is here with some can’t-miss prop bets.

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X-Factor: Kyle Filipowski's scoring and rebounding skills key for No. 16 Duke men's basketball against Queens

By Riya Khatod | December 29, 2023

As No. 16 Duke men's basketball is back in action against Queens after a week off, the Blue Zone identifies an important player for each side to keep an eye on. 

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Three points: McCain's performance, 3-point consistency crucial for Duke men's basketball against Queens

By Mary Hill | December 28, 2023

After a statement win against Baylor, No. 16 Duke men’s basketball returns home to take on Queens. Before the matchup, the Blue Zone is here with three keys to a Blue Devil victory.

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Duke in the NBA: Banchero reaches 100 career games, former Blue Devils lead their teams to Christmas victories

By Jun Tan | December 27, 2023

As Duke men’s basketball is ready to begin its ACC campaign, some former Blue Devils are making a splash in the NBA. The Blue Zone looks as some Duke alumni succeeding on the game’s biggest stage.

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Take of the week: Duke men's basketball poised for top-end ACC campaign after up-and-down nonconference start

By Caleb Dudley | December 26, 2023

Just two weeks ago, it seemed like Duke men’s basketball’s season may be defined by intense underperformance. Fast forward to the week of Christmas, where Duke knocked off then-No. 10 Baylor at Madison Square Garden to improve to 8-3, and it looks like Duke has regained the form needed to win the ACC.

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Thoughts on the AP poll: Duke up to No. 16, Florida Atlantic soars into the top 10 amid Big East drama

By Ryan Hamner | December 25, 2023

Duke improved to No. 16 in the AP poll following a victory against Baylor. After another eventful week of college basketball, the Blue Zone is here to break down the Christmas edition of the poll. 

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In gritty win against Baylor, No. 21 Duke men's basketball conjures the magic of Madison Square Garden

By Andrew Long | December 21, 2023

Historically, New York has been an incredibly welcoming place for the Blue Devils, who have seen remarkable success inside its marquee arena. That became even truer after their win against the Bears.

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And one: Roach's leadership, McCain's big night highlight Duke men's basketball's win against No. 10 Baylor

By Colton Schwabe | December 21, 2023

After each Duke men’s basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils put on one of their best showings of the year in Madison Square Garden Wednesday, taking down No. 10 Baylor 78-70.

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BAD NEWS, BEARS: No. 21 Duke men's basketball takes down No. 10 Baylor in back-and-forth battle in New York

By Rachael Kaplan | December 20, 2023

At the neutral site but spurred on by a Duke-dominated crowd roughly twice the size of Cameron Indoor Stadium’s full capacity, the 21st-ranked Blue Devils came back from a six-minute second half deficit to topple the 10th-ranked Bears 78-70. 

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5 observations from No. 21 Duke men's basketball's first half against No. 10 Baylor at Madison Square Garden

By Andrew Long | December 20, 2023

At Madison Square Garden for the 59th time in their history, the 21st-ranked Blue Devils look to close their neutral-site slate with a win against No. 10 Baylor. With the first half of the game behind it, Duke leads the Bears 34-32.

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Prop bets for No. 21 Duke men's basketball vs. Baylor

By Vishwa Veeraswamy | December 20, 2023

As No. 21 Duke men’s basketball prepares to take on No. 10 Baylor at Madison Square Garden Wednesday night, the Blue Zone is here with some can’t-miss prop bets.

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X-Factor: Jeremy Roach's shooting consistency essential for No. 21 Duke men's basketball against Baylor

By Parker Miles | December 20, 2023

After a couple of bounce-back wins against Charlotte and Hofstra, Duke faces a tough challenge in a marquee matchup against No. 10 Baylor. Let’s look at a critical player from both sides. 

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Beats' picks: Can No. 21 Duke men's basketball take down No. 10 Baylor in Madison Square Garden showdown?

By Jonathan Levitan , Micah Hurewitz , Rachael Kaplan , Dom Fenoglio , Ranjan Jindal , Sophie Levenson , Mackenzie Sheehy and Andrew Long | December 20, 2023

The 21st-ranked Blue Devils make a familiar trip up to New York for a battle with top-10 Baylor Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden for the final heavyweight clash of their nonconference slate. Ahead of the 7 p.m. tipoff, The Chronicle's beat writers are here with their predictions about whether Duke can emerge with a win.

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Three points: Level-headedness, Filipowski's production key for No. 21 Duke men's basketball against Baylor

By Myles Powicki | December 19, 2023

After a week off for finals, No. 21 Duke men's basketball is back in action with a marquee matchup against No. 10 Baylor. The Blue Zone provides three keys for a Blue Devil victory. 

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Thoughts on the AP poll: Duke stays at No. 21, upsets shake the top 10

By Abby DiSalvo | December 18, 2023

Duke remained in the No. 21 spot in the AP top 25 following its decisive victory against Hofstra Tuesday. The Blue Zone breaks down the movement in the poll after a week of dynamic games.

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Duke in the NBA: Tatum and Banchero lead top Eastern Conference teams, Williamson productive in return

By Elle Chavis | December 14, 2023

With a quarter of the NBA season in the books, former Duke standouts are excelling throughout the pros. The Blue Zone is here to recap a few of their recent performances. 

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No. 21 Duke men's basketball flashes elite scoring potential, depth in runaway win against Hofstra

By Caleb Dudley | December 13, 2023

After back-to-back road losses at unranked Arkansas and Georgia Tech, No. 21 Duke’s season seemed to be teetering on the edge early. But while the job is certainly nowhere close to finished, Tuesday night’s 89-68 win against Hofstra showed Blue Devil fans the true potential of their team.