The early days of the rivalry were still heated and competitive, but not quite up to modern standards. It would be a few decades until that present-day hostility revealed itself.
For Young and Nance, this game is not just the chance for bragging rights, but the chance to play against a former teammate and longtime friend under the bright lights.
As this year’s first edition of the Tobacco Road Rivalry approaches, the Blue Zone looks at each of the positional battles between Duke and North Carolina prior to Saturday night. First up are the benches.
After each Duke men’s basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils squeaked by Wake Forest at home Tuesday evening, and the Blue Zone is here to analyze the game.
Think you could get a good score? Try it out. Even the most knowledgeable Duke fan will be humbled.
The final score was close—but despite the similarity in points, the two teams on Coach K Court could not have looked any more different Tuesday night.
In a Tuesday appetizer to Saturday’s showdown with North Carolina, Duke held on late for the win behind a star performance from its backcourt.
Back on its home court for the first time in 10 days, Duke has stayed tight with Wake Forest through the first 20 minutes and all the way up to the halftime buzzer.
Duke hosts Wake Forest for the teams' second battle this season Tuesday night. Before the game, the Blue Zone gives you our can't-miss prop bets.
Duke faces Wake Forest for the second time this season Tuesday evening, hoping to avenge its loss in December 2022. The Blue Zone is here with a key player for both teams.
Duke men's basketball is taking on Wake Forest Tuesday for their second meeting this season, and the Blue Zone has three keys for the Blue Devils to redeem themselves after their loss in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Before Duke's home-court showdown against Wake Forest Tuesday night, the Blue Zone takes a look at the last matchup between the teams and previews the upcoming game.
After each Duke men’s basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils dominated Georgia Tech on the road Saturday, and the Blue Zone breaks down their success.
Despite some rocky losses early in the season and in recent years against Georgia Tech, head coach Jon Scheyer and his team showed Saturday that they understand how to make each other better after a setback.
Behind hot shooting and five double-digit scorers, the Blue Devils ran circles around the home team en route to their second road win of the season.
ATLANTA—Looking to claim its second road win of the season, Duke got off to a hot start Saturday afternoon at Georgia Tech. With one half down and one half to go, the Blue Devils are in control 43-25.
The Blue Devils look to bounce back Saturday afternoon in a matchup against Georgia Tech. In anticipation of the contest, the Blue Zone has you ready with some can’t-miss prop bets.
With the Blue Devils entering Saturday's road tilt against Georgia Tech having split their last eight contests, Cameron Chronicles breaks down what needs to change for Duke to reach its potential.
Duke men's basketball is heading to Atlanta to take on Georgia Tech, and the Blue Zone has three keys for the Blue Devils to alleviate their recent road woes.
Scheyer, and many Blue Devil fans, have yet to lose hope for the young coach’s inaugural season. The year has been a tough one, plagued by injuries and circumstances that drew talent away from the team, but the Blue Devils are ready to start winning outside of Durham and ready to take down serious ACC opponents.
