X Factor: Duke men's basketball vs. Marist and Grand Canyon
By Steven Gitsin | November 10, 2016Jeter will have an opportunity to showcase his skillset this weekend with frontcourt mates Harry Giles and Marques Bolden sidelined with injuries.
Jeter will have an opportunity to showcase his skillset this weekend with frontcourt mates Harry Giles and Marques Bolden sidelined with injuries.
A senior co-captain, Jones will be a valuable asset on defense this year for the Blue Devils.
A year after doing it all for the Blue Devils offensively, Allen will be one of Duke's many weapons this season.
Young former Blue Devils are having breakout seasons with improved numbers all over the NBA.
Obi will have a hard time getting on the court this year with several talented underclassmen manning the frontcourt.
That didn't last long. A few days after announcing that everyone but Harry Giles would be active for the team's regular-season opener against Marist Friday, head coach Mike Krzyzewski has more injury news to deal with.
The sophomore guard may be Duke's best shooter and has lit it up in the Blue Devils' two exhibition games.
The sophomore big man will look to rebound from a disappointing freshman season.
Following the game, The Chronicle's Brian Pollack and Mitchell Gladstone broke down what worked well for the Blue Devils and discussed the latest injury news on Jayson Tatum and Harry Giles.
Jones' dunk came after one of his six steals Friday.
The 7-foot center is Duke's biggest player and could be called into action is the Blue Devils' other big men get into foul trouble.
In its second and final preseason tune-up, No. 1 Duke cruised past reigning Division II national champions Augustana.
A week before its season opener, Duke has been firing on all cylinders from the opening tip.
Ahead of Friday's game, The Chronicle's Amrith Ramkumar and Mitchell Gladstone broke down what to watch for, including the team's health as it nurses several nagging injuries.
Robinson is unlikely to see the floor much this year, but he could provide valuable post depth in practice with a year of work under his belt already.
The former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has been friends with Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski for more than 30 years.
With a roster that features 10 undeclassmen, Duke will need the experience of its vocal leader more than ever.
The Blue Devils enter the season with a roster loaded with versatile players who can handle the ball and play at multiple positions on the floor.
The Blue Devils plan to get back to playing aggressive, man-to-man defense this season after mixing in zone frequently last year.
Bolden may prove to be the team's most valuable freshman this year.