The Blue Devils dominated in their only exhibition game led by their pressure defense.
Belton's role will be magnified in the frontcourt this season after the departure of Azurá Stevens.
Last season, the Blue Devils failed to reach the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1994, and the path back to the Big Dance begins Sunday in Durham.
Duke's dynamic sophomore point guard may fit in well as a facilitator with two dangerous scorers flanking her on the wings.
One of Duke's best perimeter defenders this season, Primm will likely be on the floor on possessions when the Blue Devils need a key stop.
The sophomore guard could be a factor in several lineups with her perimeter shooting ability and defensive prowess.
Gorecki has been battling a hip injury for almost a year, but will provide Duke with a long-range shooting threat when she returns.
The Chronicle's women's basketball beat writers all think the Blue Devils will rebound after missing the NCAA tournament last season.
The Blue Devils' dynamic backcourt trio is set to lead the way for this year's team.
Even though they are starting the year without two of their original classmates, the Blue Devils say they are much more comfortable entering their second year and ready to make their mark in a guard-oriented offense.
The Blue Devils have focused on offseason conditioning following a number of injury-plagued seasons.
Enter Leaonna Odom, whose arrival in Durham perhaps could not have come at a better time following the departure of star forward Azurá Stevens in the offseason.
The Blue Devils' senior post duo is hungry to make its mark after a few disappointing finishes for the team.
Adding an All-American point guard in Maryland transfer Lexie Brown and versatile wing in five-star recruit Leaonna Odom gives the Blue Devils the consistent guard play they have been missing for so long.
Although Duke added All-American guard Lexie Brown, the Blue Devils still have to replace too many pieces to contend in the ACC.
Leaonna Odom's versatility will give head coach Joanne P. McCallie a lot of flexibility with her lineups this year.
Here are some major takeaways from the scrimmage, with Duke’s first exhibition game against Charleston less than a week away:
Two highly-touted newcomers will make their Duke debuts Sunday afternoon.
Freshman center Emily Schubert will miss the 2016-17 season due to a torn ACL she suffered in practice this week, team spokesperson Lindy Brown confirmed.
