At No. 3: In head coach Jon Scheyer’s second year at the helm, the Blue Devils advanced to the Elite Eight after three impressive victories against Vermont, James Madison and Houston.
As the fourth-ranked Blue Devils prepare to take on the rest of their season, our men’s basketball beats are here with questions and updates about their performances.
With the NFL Playoffs right around the corner and the NBA season in full swing, several former Duke athletes are making their presence known across various professional sports leagues. The Blue Zone is here to break down their recent performances.
Duke men’s basketball returns to Cameron Indoor Stadium for a conference game against Virginia Tech. The Blue Zone previews the New Year’s Eve contest with an overview and three keys.
To cap off the best recruiting class in the country, Duke got a big commitment from Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 prospect. Flagg chose the Blue Devils over UConn and Kansas, among other schools. He has performed as advertised to start, leading his team in points, rebounds and assists.
In honor of Duke’s Centennial, the Blue Zone’s Blast from the Past series highlights pivotal figures and events in Duke sports history. Next, we look at a storybook moment for the 1997-1998 men's basketball team.
As winter sports are underway, The Chronicle is back with our breakdown of every sport, including key rules, terminology, tournament formats and more. Here is our basketball edition, including a section on the common cheers for Duke's home fans.
That’s what Duke gave star freshman Cooper Flagg for his 18th birthday down in the Peach State, controlling the game nearly the entire way en route to its second conference win, a 82-56 mark over Georgia Tech. Flagg himself added 13 points and four rebounds to aid the effort.
Duke men’s basketball continues its conference slate with a road game against Georgia Tech. The Blue Zone previews Saturday's contest with an overview and X-factors.
The ability to rely on defense to do the heavy lifting on a night where the offense was not at its best is a strong indicator of future success. It goes to show that the Blue Devils can find a way to win even when their shots aren’t falling, a quality that is critical to making a deep run in March.
In its last home nonconference matchup, No. 5 Duke was tested from wire-to-wire by a stout George Mason defense. But in the end, the Blue Devils prevailed 68-47 behind a strong offensive start to the second half and a consistently stifling unit on the other end of the floor.
No. 5 Duke men’s basketball returned to action with a home contest against George Mason. After 20 minutes of play, the Blue Devils hold a 25-16 lead in a low-scoring matchup.
Duke men’s basketball prepares to take on George Mason at home Tuesday. The Chronicle previews the game with an overview and three keys.
From the opening tip, the Blue Devils made life miserable for Incarnate Word’s offense. Even without Duke’s best defender, Maliq Brown, the Cardinals, averaging 75.5 points per game this season, were suffocated by Duke’s pressure and discipline.
No. 4 Duke defeated Incarnate Word 72-46 Tuesday evening. Despite a tight first half, the Blue Devils broke away in the beginning of the second frame on the backs of Sion James and Khaman Maluach. It was Maluach who led the offensive effort with 17 points on an efficient 6-of-7 shooting line.
No. 4 Duke men’s basketball returns home for a contest against Incarnate Word Tuesday evening. After 20 minutes, the Blue Devils still have some work to do, only leading the Cardinals 28-21.
Kelsey’s metaphor fits in more ways than one. Duke’s ability to reverse momentum on the court has become a trend this season — but the team seems incapable of unleashing its full potential until after a flood.
Duke men’s basketball prepares to take on Incarnate Word back home Tuesday. The Chronicle previews the game with an overview and X-Factor.
Duke spent its Sunday in the home of mint julep and horse racing after casting its bets against Louisville for the first ACC matchup of the season. After a slow, stumbling first half, the Blue Devils found rhythm enough in the KFC Yum! Center to turn the game around for a 76-65 road victory.
No. 9 Duke men’s basketball hit the road for a matchup against Louisville in the KFC Yum! Center. After 20 minutes of play, the Blue Devils head into the locker room with a 37-33 deficit.
