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Breaking down Duke's dominant offensive unit and how it has grown this season

By Rodrigo Amare | 4 days ago

The Blue Devils’ attack steadily blossomed into a potent unit throughout the course of the season; After scoring over 80 points just four times in its first 11 games, Duke averaged a staggering 95.4 points per game during its last seven regular season contests. Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff deserve immense credit for making several key adjustments to the Blue Devils’ personnel and schemes, unlocking their offensive potential. 

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The Chronicle's 2025 March Madness brackets, title picks and sleeper teams

By Rachael Kaplan , Dom Fenoglio , Ranjan Jindal , Sophie Levenson , Caleb Dudley , Rodrigo Amare , Abby DiSalvo and Andrew Long | 6 days ago

With Duke’s first round game right around the corner, The Chronicle’s men’s basketball beats break down their thoughts on the Blue Devils’ path to a sixth national championship and other March Madness storylines. Click through the gallery above to see our bracket predictions. 

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Beats' picks: Can Duke complete season sweep of North Carolina, clinch sole ACC regular-season title?

By Rachael Kaplan , Dom Fenoglio , Ranjan Jindal , Sophie Levenson , Caleb Dudley , Rodrigo Amare , Abby DiSalvo and Andrew Long | March 8, 2025

For the second time this season, Duke will take on that team down the road in a rivalry bout. This time around, the Tar Heels come in with a winning streak and something to prove, while the Blue Devils are chasing an outright ACC regular season title. The Chronicle's beats break down the matchup with their predictions.

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No. 2 Duke men's basketball weathers injuries, bests Florida State 100-65 in balanced performance

By Rodrigo Amare | March 1, 2025

Despite the junior guard’s absence due to a knee injury and the freshman suffering a poke to the eye midway through the first half, the Blue Devils crushed the Seminoles for their 26th win of the season.

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Beats' picks: How will Duke fare in nonconference tilt against Illinois in New York?

By Rachael Kaplan , Dom Fenoglio , Ranjan Jindal , Sophie Levenson , Caleb Dudley , Rodrigo Amare , Abby DiSalvo and Andrew Long | February 22, 2025

No. 3 Duke men’s basketball faces a rare February nonconference game tonight against Illinois. Before the 8 p.m. tipoff, check out who our beats think will win.

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Has Tyrese Proctor been good enough for Duke men's basketball to chase a championship?

By Dom Fenoglio and Rodrigo Amare | February 19, 2025

Duke guard Tyrese Proctor has been good this season, but has shown inconsistency at times. Following an Elite Eight exit that saw the junior go scoreless, basketball beats Rodrigo Amare and Dom Fenoglio discuss what the Blue Devils will need from him to make a deeper run this time around. 

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Beats' picks: Will No. 2 Duke go to Littlejohn Coliseum and defeat Clemson?

By Rachael Kaplan , Dom Fenoglio , Ranjan Jindal , Sophie Levenson , Caleb Dudley , Rodrigo Amare , Abby DiSalvo and Andrew Long | February 8, 2025

No. 2 Duke will look for its 17th straight win on the road against a Clemson team tied for second in the ACC. Our beats predict what will happen in the marquee matchup. 

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Beats' picks: Will No. 2 Duke men's basketball fend off its Tobacco Road rivals?

By Rachael Kaplan , Dom Fenoglio , Ranjan Jindal , Sophie Levenson , Caleb Dudley , Rodrigo Amare , Abby DiSalvo and Andrew Long | February 1, 2025

No. 2 Duke men's basketball will take on its biggest rival tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Check our what our beats think will happen in the contest. 

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Duke men's basketball's top 10 plays vs. North Carolina since 2000

By Rodrigo Amare | January 30, 2025

To celebrate Duke’s historic rivalry with North Carolina, we’ve compiled a list of the Blue Devils’ top 10 plays against the Tar Heels this century, taking into account the play itself, its impact and the circumstances surrounding it. Without any further ado, sit back and enjoy Duke’s best plays since 2000 against its Tobacco Road foes.

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Duke men's basketball's win against NC State proves the depth of its resiliency and talent beyond Flagg

By Rodrigo Amare | January 28, 2025

Cooper Flagg accumulated 28 points, seven rebounds and three assists for the Blue Devils, including several key buckets down the stretch to seal a Duke victory. But the 2024-25 Blue Devils are elite for so many more reasons than just Flagg’s greatness.

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