Stock Watch: Coach Collins racking up wins
By Bobby Colton | February 6, 2014Chris Collins has his Wildcats team thriving in conference play, earning a series of big wins in recent weeks.
Chris Collins has his Wildcats team thriving in conference play, earning a series of big wins in recent weeks.
Duke's inability to finish in the lane ended up being the difference maker in a 91-89 overtime loss to Syracuse.
Rasheed Sulaimon stepped up at the point guard and in the process earned the game ball.
After the last week there will be no more talk of Rasheed Sulaimon being banished to head coach Mike Krzyzewski's doghouse.
The Blue Devils used an 18-1 run at the end of the first half to break open the contest and blow by the Demon Deacons.
Duke goes to the locker room leading 46-33 thanks to the early play of Rasheed Sulaimon and Andre Dawkins.
Wake Forest isn't Syracuse, but Duke still needs to replicate that same effort and energy Tuesday night.
Amile Jefferson's recent play has been a big help for Duke, and the team needs him to keep it up tonight.
Seth Curry is using the constant changes in the D-League rosters to make himself better and advance himself toward playing in the NBA.
Saturday's 91-89 overtime loss to Syracuse was Duke's fifth loss of the year. On paper, this looks concerning. It also just feels concerning.
After playing a long and emotional game against a new rival, the Blue Devils are ready to defend their home court against a familiar foe
Syracuse is the first unanimous No. 1 since Duke back in the 2010-2011 season.
Syracuse stays unbeaten after a thriller in the Carrier Dome.
Duke’s first-ever ACC matchup with Syracuse was a game of second chances, and in the end, the Orange made the most of those opportunities.
Though Duke came up short, Rasheed Sulaimon earns the game ball for his inspired play and late heroics.
Rasheed Sulaimon's buzzer-beater sent the first-ever ACC matchup between Duke and Syracuse to overtime, where the No. 2 Orange prevailed against the No. 17 Blue Devils 91-89.
Against a feared zone, the keys to a Duke win include finding the gaps in the 'Cuse defense and knocking down 3-pointers.
Rasheed Sulaimon has been shuttled between the starting lineup and the bench this season, but regardless of what role he plays he'll need to step up against Syracuse.
New teammates Luol Deng and Kyrie Irving have not had the success together that was expected after the Cavaliers acquired Deng from the Chicago Bulls.