In their first Final Four appearance under head coach Jon Scheyer, the Blue Devils are facing off against the Houston Cougars. Through 20 minutes, Duke has jumped out to a 34-28 advantage.
In a Final Four matchup between two elite No. 1-seeds, Duke and Houston will vie for a spot in the national championship. Our beats predict who will win the Saturday night clash.
The late-game execution was subpar in both losses, but Scheyer knew that winning the war is more important than the battle. Having his team figure out how to handle the pressure of the moment, combined with a coaching style defined by doling out the hard truth and promoting self-confidence, would lead this team to greater future success.
As Scheyer's squad prepares to face Houston in San Antonio for a spot in the national championship, the Blue Zone takes a look at the last time a Duke coach made his first Final Four.
Just one day away from a historic Final Four which pits four No. 1 seeds against each other, the Blue Zone makes the case that the “chalkiness” of this year’s NCAA Tournament is a good thing for college basketball.
No. 2-seed Duke women's basketball fell in the Elite Eight to a hot South Carolina squad. The Blue Zone is here to break down the Blue Devils' tournament run, complete with a key player, one word and one stat to describe the performances.
Auburn, Duke, Houston and Florida separated themselves throughout the season as the clear upper echelon a claim backed by both the eye test and advanced analytics. But how did we get here?
The top scorer, rebounder and passer on No. 1-seed Duke is now the AP national player of the year.
During the spring season, The Chronicle is polling its readers every week via its Sportswrap newsletter to highlight one Blue Devil athlete’s outstanding performance. This week, the spotlight is on Anna Cañado Espinal of Duke women’s golf.
As Duke’s time in San Antonio draws near, there are ample connections between the Blue Devils and the remainder of the Final Four. The Chronicle breaks down some of those ties.
Before the Blue Devils vie for their sixth national championship, take a walk through their already historic season. See where this all started.
Every year, the McDonald’s All-American Game brings together the nation’s top high school talent for a showcase of future college stars. This year, four Duke commits took the court in Brooklyn Tuesday evening. Here’s how they performed on the big stage.
Khaman Maluach has saved his best basketball for the postseason. How has his game grown from the early season, and how has his elevated production impacted Duke as a whole?
Espinal’s magnificent performance led to her first collegiate title and propelled No. 22 Duke to place fifth overall.
Tuesday evening saw Duke host Davidson in its first of four Bark in the Park games; fans packed the stands of Jack Coombs Field with their canine companions and watched the Blue Devils take the win 12-0, their second straight run-rule victory.
Duke men’s basketball has reached its second Final Four in four seasons, and will take on No. 1-seed Houston to secure a spot in the championship game. The Blue Zone breaks down the matchup with an overview, key stat, X-factor and three keys to the game.
In a roller coaster of a match, No. 11 Duke women’s lacrosse earned a decisive 14-13 win over No. 17 Brown in Koskinen Stadium, keeping the stadium clean from a loss.
Head coach Adrian Spracklan leads his first season with Duke. The Marlow, England native brings a fresh perspective on how to run his team.
To this point, Duke has faced formidable challengers, but Houston is a unique opponent, and the Blue Devils will need to prepare for the Cougars on both sides of the ball to advance to the National Championship.
As Duke prepares to face Houston in San Antonio for a spot in the National Championship Game, the Blue Zone takes a look at the last time the Blue Devils won in the Final Four, back in 2015.
