The Blue Devils got back on track Saturday against Charlotte, and they will look to continue their success at home Tuesday against Hofstra. In anticipation of the matchup, the Blue Zone brings three keys to a Blue Devil victory.
After a 19-point loss to Clemson during the week, Duke had the chance to respond against a talented, tough Florida Gulf Coast ballclub. Needing a statement victory for their identity, the Blue Devils stepped up and delivered.
Players experience hot streaks and shooting slumps that come and go throughout the year, and if too many shooters are cold at the same point in time, a team can drop some games they are favored to win. Back in the comfort of their home stadium to take on Charlotte Saturday afternoon, though, the Blue Devils found their groove.
In his first address to the Duke community, Diaz put an emphasis on team unity, grit and the need to build, not rest, on past successes.
Duke secured a big win Friday at Davidson, defeating the Wildcats by a score of 19-17. The Blue Devils responded well after their disappointing showing at the Keystone Classic several weeks ago, winning several key duels while still remaining competitive in their few defeats.
After two-straight losses, Duke bounced back with a 80-56 win against Charlotte behind a strong performance from guards Jeremy Roach, Jared McCain and Jaylen Blakes.
Hoping to rebound from a pair of losses against Arkansas and Georgia Tech, the 22nd-ranked Blue Devils are back on the hardwood of Cameron Indoor Stadium Saturday afternoon against Charlotte. With 20 minutes still to play, Duke leads 45-27.
The loss to the Yellow Jackets showed that Duke is a different team with Proctor on the court than it is without him, and the numbers back it up. Let’s dive deeper into just how much Proctor means to the Blue Devils, and how they can recoup the deficits his injury may cause.
After two tough road losses, the Blue Devils will look to get back on track at home against Charlotte. Before the game tips off Saturday, the Blue Zone brings you a key player from each squad.
From the very start of the game, Duke was playing catch-up to Clemson’s narrow lead. Although the Blue Devils were favored by 13.5 by HHS ahead of tipoff, they didn’t quite look the part on the court Thursday.
Following a near-upset against No. 1 South Carolina, the Blue Devils looked like a team that could hold its own against the biggest names in women’s college basketball. But from the first whistle, Duke came out as a different team than the one that had taken the top ranked team in the country Gamecocks to the final minutes.
Diaz comes to Durham after spending two seasons as the defensive coordinator at Penn State, which led the country in total defense in 2023.
Duke men's basketball looks to bounce back from its two-game losing streak as it returns home to face Charlotte. The Blue Zone identifies three keys to victory for the Blue Devils.
The concerns are especially pertinent surrounding scheduling, and there will obviously be growing pains, but what will the student-athlete experience be like? Traveling from coast-to-coast is not unusual for many sports, but the frequency and length of stay will certainly increase due to this move.
From his hiring, when he said that “now is the time for Duke football,” Elko was supposed to be the guy to bring the Blue Devils into national prominence. But he nonetheless decided to leave, and leaves a complicated question behind him. What now?
As Duke football prepares for its bowl game, several former Blue Devils are helping their teams vie for the playoffs. The Blue Zone breaks down some alumni making a difference with their performances.
They say the devil is in the details. But in Durham, the Blue Devils are in the details – and the numbers.
While Duke men’s basketball has had some recent struggles in its early-season slate, some former Blue Devils are finding success in the NBA. The Blue Zone takes a look at some Duke alum succeeding on the game’s biggest stage.
Duke men's basketball is currently in a tough stretch, dropping to the No. 22 position in the AP poll after opening the season at No. 2. The Blue Zone is here to recap the rest of the poll.
