Young ACC stars selected for U19 national team trials
Seven ACC rising sophomores were selected Wednesday to attend the U19 national team training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs from June 5-12.… Read More »
View ArticleDuke’s Sulaimon leads selections for U19 national team
Duke sophomore Rasheed Sulaimon, along with Virginia's Mike Tobey and Syracuse's Jerami Grant, are among the players making the final cut for the U.S. national team that will complete this summer at...
View ArticleOpening of fall signing period yields big haul of new hoop talent
The first day of the fall signing period doesn’t draw the same kind of attention as football signing day in February. But considering the national relevance of the state’s ACC basketball programs, an...
View ArticleTwo games into this season, Duke scores first two victories of 2014-15
Big man Jahlil Okafor and point guard Tyus Jones, two of the nation’s top four recruiting targets, have long been rumored to be headed to the Blue Devils as a package deal. Friday, they made it...
View ArticleJustise is served as Duke adds another top hoop recruit
The Blue Devils added to an already loaded 2014 recruiting class Thursday when five-star small forward Justise Winslow announced his decision to join coach Mike Krzyzewski’s program.… Read More »
View ArticleDuke’s Parker not ready to say Saturday’s game will be his last at Cameron
Despite projections that he will be one of the first three players taken in this summer’s NBA draft, star freshman Jabari Parker said he isn’t ready to rule out a return to the Blue Devils next...
View ArticleParker, Hood contemplate their futures after stunning early NCAA exit
Both Blue Devil underclassmen say that Friday's unexpected opening round NCAA loss to Mercer will factor into their decisions on whether or not to enter the NBA draft.… Read More »
View Article‘Unique’ challenges too much for Duke to overcome
Coach Mike Krzyzewski found ways of working around his Blue Devils’ shortcomings to fashion yet another successful season – including at one point, substituting in five-man platoons. But regardless of...
View ArticleMcDonald’s Game MVPs provide UNC, Duke hope that help is on the way
This year’s showcase for the nation’s best high school seniors turned into a preview for next year’s college rivalry with future Tar Heel Justin Jackson and future Blue Devil Jahlil Okafor taking home...
View ArticleDuke reportedly showing interest in Rice transfer Obi
Duke is reportedly showing interest in Rice transfer Sean Obi, a 6-foot-9, 265-pound center forward who led Conference USA in rebounding as a freshman last season.… Read More »
View ArticleNo surprises: Jabari Parker leaving Duke for NBA draft
Jabari Parker, who led the Blue Devils in both scoring and rebounding this season, wrote a first-person column on SportsIllustrated.com to let the world know that he’s decided to enter the NBA draft.…...
View ArticleDuke adds future low post insurance with Rice transfer Obi
Coach Mike Krzyzewski got some low post insurance Monday when Rice transfer Sean Obi announced that he will continue his college career with the Blue Devils.… Read More »
View ArticleDuke-UConn to play at Meadowlands next season
According to several published reports, the Duke basketball team will add defending national champion UConn to an already difficult 2014-15 nonconference slate that includes a previously announced...
View ArticleNow that the silly season is almost done, here’s a look ahead at ‘real’...
With the rosters now all but set, we can finally take a look ahead at how the ACC might stack up as teams get ready for the real 2014-15 season – the one that gets played out on the court:… Read More »
View ArticleCook, Jefferson named Duke basketball captains
Senior Quinn Cook and junior Amile Jefferson have been given the responsibility of providing leadership to a Duke basketball team whose top players this season are expected to be freshmen. The pair was...
View ArticleFreshmen take center stage at Duke basketball media day
Judging from the crowds of reporters gathered around their lockers Wednesday, by far the most popular interview subjects at the Blue Devils’ basketball media day were freshmen Jahlil Okafor, Tyus...
View ArticleDuke to hold open public basketball practice and autograph session
For the second straight year, coach Mike Krzyzewski and his Duke basketball team will hold an open public practice and free autograph session for its fans. This year’s event will take place on...
View ArticleBrett’s preseason All-ACC, basketball poll ballot
ACC Insider Brett Friedlander will be attending the ACC’s annual Operation Basketball media event in Charlotte on Wednesday. Here’s what his preseason All-ACC and poll ballot looks like. … Read More »
View ArticleDuke easily outdistances UNC as preseason ACC basketball favorite
CHARLOTTE – Duke was an opening round disappointment in the NCAA tournament last year. But thanks to the addition of four top newcomers – including preseason ACC Rookie of the Year Jahlil Okafor –...
View ArticleDuke upperclassman not threatened by highly touted freshmen teammates
Duke's returning veterans are realistic enough to understand that if they want to leave a championship banner in the rafters of Cameron Indoor Stadium as their legacy before they leave, it’s not going...
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