It’s easy to see why, in recent years, the Duke Blue Devils have not been seen as a team of depth, or a team that develops players. With a plethora of one-and-done talent entering Duke and leaving Duke with only a season under their collective belts it’s a valid argument to make. Most certainly Duke, under Coach K has had … Read More
Duke Coasts over Eastern Michigan 84-46; Williamson with 21pts; Barrett with 20pts; Jones with 8 Assists
After sports media decided to jump on the Duke train and anoint them champions of the world a la Freddie Mercury Duke was about ready for a more pedestrian performance and after letting the Black Knights of Army stick around for 3/4 of the game, the Duke Blue Devils gave us that. Even with a 22 point win at home … Read More
Zion Williamson Sweeps ACC Weekly Honors
Per Duke Sports Information: DURHAM, N.C. – Duke freshman Zion Williamson swept the ACC basketball weekly awards, earning both Player and Rookie of the Week following his standout performances against Kentucky and Army West Point in the Blue Devils’ opening week of the regular season. Williamson led No. 1 Duke (2-0) to a pair of season-opening wins, averaging 27.5 points and 11.5 rebounds, … Read More
Sloppy Devils Push Past Army 94-72; Williamson Scores 27, Reddish 25, Barrett 23; Jones 7 Assists
Army came into Cameron Indoor Stadium with the exact amount of fear you’d expect from members of the armed forces – zero. Army played a scrappy, but methodical game and put the first game pressure of the season on the young Duke Blue Devils. Army took it to Duke with a barrage of 3 point shots shooting 7-15 from beyond … Read More
2019 Combo Guard Boogie Ellis Commits to Duke
It was a good week to be a Blue Devil after the trouncing of the 2nd ranked Kentucky Wildcats but Friday Coach K got some good news for the future.
Rant About Sports Media in Relation to Duke vs Kentucky in 3…2…1…
Clearly Duke literally dismantled Kentucky last night…I get it. Duke dominated and had a fantastic night in every facet of the game. As much of a fan as I am, I’m also 44 years old and know the difference between a team having a great night and the second coming of UNLV. It’s one thing when College Basketball fans say … Read More
Duke Throttles Kentucky 118-84; Barrett, Williamson & Reddish Combine for 83
I’m not sure anyone in any shade of blue was expecting Duke to come out as sharp as they were against the Kentucky Wildcats last night. In an utter annihilation of Wildcats, the Blue Devils on the 2018-2019 campaign introduced themselves to a national audience. Duke ran away with this one 118 to 84 – and it may have not … Read More
Duke Remains in Champions Classic Through 2022
Per Duke Sports Information: INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The State Farm Champions Classic – a neutral site doubleheader featuring Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State – has been renewed through 2022. The early-season event heads to Chicago (2020), New York City (2021) and Indianapolis (2022) at United Center, Madison Square Garden and Bankers Life Fieldhouse, respectively. The inaugural game was held at … Read More
Preview: Duke Blue Devils vs Kentucky Wildcats – Champions Classic
The Champions classic brings us a heavyweight fight between Duke and Kentucky.