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No. 6 Duke, Texas expecting test in high-profile opener
No. 6 Duke has run this race before, the one that begins with newcomers starting the season in consideration for anchor roles with a title contender.,Head coach Jon Scheyer is prepping the Blue Devils to be ready to sprint out of the gates when Duke tangles with a rebuilt Texas team with Sean Miller...
5-star F Bryson Howard, son of ex-NBAer Josh Howard, picks Duke
Five-star small forward Bryson Howard, the son of former NBA All-Star Josh Howard, announced his commitment to Duke's 2026 recruiting class.,The 6-foot-5 prospect from Heritage High School in Frisco, Texas, is ranked No. 1 in the state, No. 4 at his position and No. 12 nationally by the 247Sports co...
Celtics star Jayson Tatum named Duke's chief basketball officer
Duke has named former Blue Devils player and current Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum to the newly created volunteer position of chief basketball officer for the men's program.,Tatum, 27, is expected to miss most, if not all, of the upcoming NBA season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in May ...
Duke's Jon Scheyer receives contract extension through 2030-31
Jon Scheyer agreed to a two-year contract extension on Thursday that extends his current deal through the 2030-31 season.,Scheyer, 38, has posted an 89-22 record in three seasons since succeeding the legendary Mike Krzyzewski as Duke's head coach in 2022. The Blue Devils have punched their ticket to...
Duke takes high-octane offense on road against Cal
The Duke offense is piling up points and the defense is forcing miscues over the past two games.,The Blue Devils will try to maintain their sudden prowess and stretch their winning streak to three games when they take on Cal on Saturday night in Atlantic Coast Conference play at Berkeley, Calif.,Duk...
America’s Favorite Underdog: Duke Basketball Tries the Disrespect Card Again
Cameron Boozer says Duke is “overlooked” heading into 2025. But with the top recruiting class and another Final Four run, does anyone actually believe that?...
2025 NCAA Tournament Final Four: How the National Semifinals Will Play Out
All four No. 1 seeds—Auburn, Duke, Florida and Houston—headline a rare Final Four showdown, each bringing distinct strengths to San Antonio. Here's how it could go down....
Why a Duke vs. Auburn Final Would Be the Best 2025 NCAA Championship Game
A Duke vs. Auburn rematch in the NCAA championship game promises the two best teams in an elite matchup, and must-watch basketball....
Bet Against Duke? Not a Chance in This Final Four
Duke’s offensive firepower and defensive grit make them the clear favorite in the Final Four. Can anyone stop the Blue Devils from claiming the national title?...
Jon Scheyer’s Duke Makes Final Four Return, Extending Blue Devils’ Dynasty
Jon Scheyer leads Duke back to the Final Four, proving himself as the rightful successor to Coach K while cementing the Blue Devils’ dominance in the NIL era....
Duke defense vs. Alabama offense for spot in Final Four
NEWARK, N.J. -- Either Duke reaches its first Final Four of the post-Mike Krzyzewski era, or Alabama makes its second Final Four in a row., ,Either Cooper Flagg achieves something Zion Williamson and Jayson Tatum could not in their lone years at Duke, or Mark Sears extends an electric career in the ...
Cooper Flagg returns, scores 14 as Duke blows by Mount St. Mary's
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg scored 14 points in his return to action after missing two-plus games and the Blue Devils blew out No. 16 seed Mount St. Mary's 93-49 in the NCAA Tournament's first round Friday afternoon.,Tyrese Proctor scored 13 of his 19 points in the first half, C...
Duke, Auburn, Houston, Florida: Meet the Final Four of Your Nightmares
Four 2025 NCAA Tournament teams look scarier than last year’s UConn. Your bracket doesn’t stand a chance....
Duke Might Have Proved More in Three Days Than in the Four Months Prior
The Duke Blue Devils proved that they can win without freshman sensation Cooper Flagg, proving more in their conference tournament than they have all year long....
Duke's Cooper Flagg (ankle) expected back for NCAA Tournament
Duke star freshman Cooper Flagg is expected to return from a sprained left ankle when the top-ranked Blue Devils begin their NCAA Tournament run next week.,NCAA senior vice president of men's basketball Dan Gavitt relayed the information during conference tournament coverage on CBS. ,"What we unders...
Cooper Flagg Injury: Duke Star Spotted in Wheelchair After Scary Ankle Injury
Duke Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg was seen in a wheelchair after a scary injury to his ankle during their quarterfinals game against Georgia Tech in the ACC Tournament....
Miami facing monumental challenge against No. 2 Duke
It shouldn't be close Tuesday night when last-place Miami hosts No. 2 Duke in an Atlantic Coast Conference contest.,Duke (24-3, 15-1 ACC) has won four straight and is led by freshman phenom Cooper Flagg, projected to become the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft this June.,Miami (6-21, 2-14) has lo...
Cooper Flagg, No. 3 Duke take aim at improved Virginia
Coming off its highest-scoring Atlantic Coast Conference game in eight years, No. 3 Duke visits an improving Virginia squad on Monday night in Charlottesville, Va.,The Blue Devils (22-3, 14-1 ACC) have won two in a row since their Feb. 8 loss at Clemson, outscoring the conference's new California co...
Out to be a quick study, No. 3 Duke faces ACC newcomer Stanford
Third-ranked Duke looks to preserve its lead atop the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, with freshman center Khaman Maluach expected to take on increased responsibilities down the stretch.,More offensive sources are bound to be helpful against upset-minded Stanford on Saturday at Durham, N.C.,Duk...
No. 3 Duke shrugs off setback, turns focus to Cal
Licking their wounds after suffering their first Atlantic Coast Conference loss of the season, No. 3 Duke aims to get back in the win column on Wednesday night when it hosts Cal in Durham, N.C.,The Blue Devils (20-3, 12-1 ACC) still have a firm grip on the top spot in the standings even after losing...