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While I agree that Duke should be the cream of the crop in the ACC,  it is still debatable who is number 2. Virginia Tech with Malcolm Delaney really does make a strong case, guard play generally rules the ACC and The ACC’s leading scorer is back with last years team pretty much intact. Whether UNC will have adequate guard play remains to be scene, serviceable isn’t always good enoug...

As Duke fans we want to believe Dan Wiederer when he says that Austin Rivers is a lock for Duke, but as seen with the Harrison Barnes saga, and even the Terrence Jones commitment and then 180 degree turnaround nothing is set in stone until you see them in a uniform. You have to believe Rivers when he says nothing has been decided, you have to believe him when he says he is open to any of his cont...

Our spotlight today is on Justin Anderson ( @JDotAnderson23 )rising star out of Montrose Christian Academy. At 6’5, and around 210, his frame and athletic ability is off the charts, and beyond his years. He uses these gifts to overwhelm defenders on the offensive end, speed, quickness and strength are assets on display whenever he takes the court. The kid has impressive hops and blow-by a...

Nolan, in addition to having an incredible summer, has his mind right. Focusing on what Duke needs in order to repeat, that includes some loses (but not too many).  Seems as though in evaluating the season Nolan has realized that there were key loses last year that aided in the mental development and subsequent title run. While Duke does have a very good team coming back it’s going to depe...

Here is the summer buzz on the Blue Devils from ESPN and Eamonn Brennan. While no one is saying the Devils should repeat, the more that words gets dropped in articles the more pressure this team is going to feel. There is definitely a target place firmly on the back of this team and I am sure the coaching psychology will be centered around that. Also in scheduling news Duke will be playing Prince...

Word came down from several sites that Marshall Plumlee has committed to Coach K and the Duke Blue Devils. Marshall joins Michael Gbinije and Tyler Adams as the Duke haul so far for 2011. While Marshall doesn’t come as heralded as his brothers, he is a hard worker and should do well in Duke blue. AKPC_IDS += "825,";