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As you guys know, Deron Rippey committed to Duke Tuesday afternoon and that’s a big deal. He’s a gifted athlete and a guy who has the potential to be the best point guard that Jon Scheyer has recruited so far.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 31

DBR Bites #129 – MUST LISTEN!! Deron Rippey The Brotherhood

This is an episode not to miss!! Huge news from the recruiting trail as Deron Rippey Jr., an explosive athlete PG has picked Duke, giving Jon Scheyer yet another top-ranked recruiting classes.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 30

Duke Lands Deron Rippey!

Back in Shane Battier’s day, Duke briefly fell out of first place in the ACC and a reporter asked him how it felt to get it back. Battier said: “normal.” That’s kind of how it feels as Duke moves back to #1 in the high school recruiting race with the commitment of Deron Rippey Tuesday afternoon.

Duke Blue Devils News / DukeBlog / December 30

Explosive Point Guard Deron Rippey Jr. Chooses Duke

Name: Deron Rippey Jr. Rating: 4-Star Rank: #16 247Sports / #10 On3 / #16 ESPN Height: 6’2 Weight: 175lbs High School: Blair Academy City: Blairstown, NJ Jon Scheyer has added to his significant 2026 haul by landing one of the top point guard prospects in the class in Daron Rippey Jr.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 30

Tuesday’s Duke Sun Bowl Links Run

Duke football Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl opponent preview: Arizona State Duke’s unlikely ACC title season set to end against Arizona State in Sun Bowl Duke vs.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 30

Sharpshooting Recruit Schedules 'Dream School' Duke Basketball Visit

Silky prospect Trevor Manhertz, who shined for Green Level High School in Cary, N.C., before transferring to prep power Christ School on the outskirts of Asheville over the summer and reclassifying from 2026 to 2027, will be in Durham this week to check out the Duke basketball program in person.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 30

Next Up – Georgia Tech

Duke gets back to business on New Year’s Eve after being upset by Texas Tech in New York as Georgia Tech comes to Cameron. Georgia Tech is 9-4 and has been somewhat erratic.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 30

The ACC’s West Coast Scheduling Challenge

They migrate annually now from east to west, about half of the members going one year, the others the next in a pilgrimage of murky purpose beyond the obvious goals of winning games and making money.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 30

ACC Roundup – Conference Play Starts Tuesday

On Tuesday, ACC play starts in earnest with Florida State at UNC, Pitt at Miami, Louisville at Cal and Notre Dame at Stanford. Obviously there’s no way that Florida State should compete with UNC.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 30

YouTube Gold: The First Final Four

The first NCAA tournament started in 1939 and was second banana to the NIT, which started the year before in New York City. One team, Bradley, turned down

DBR Bites #128: How To Make A Wreck Out of Georgia Tech

Duke Basketball is back after an 11-day layoff, and they get back to business on New Year’s Eve against Georgia Tech. We preview the first ACC contest of the 2025-26 season on DBR Bites 128.

Ryan Young News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 29

Duke Basketball Alum Returns to Blue Devil Practice Court

According to former Duke basketball center Ryan Young's LinkedIn page, the 26-year-old from Stewartsville, N.J., is still working as a senior associate for the Boston Consulting Group in Durham, N.C.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 29

Twitter Gold: Coach K Hits 1K

There are so many high points in Duke Basketball history that it’s hard to remember everything and easy to forget stuff. Duke hung a banner in Cameron to commemorate Mike Krzyzewski’s 1,000th win, but do you remember when that happened?

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 29

Duke Romps Past Syracuse For Fourth Straight Win

After a dreadful five-game stretch that saw Duke go 1-4 and fall to 3-6, the Blue Devils have now won four straight and Sunday’s win over Syracuse put them back over .500.

Watch: Duke vs. Syracuse Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Women's Basketball

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 28

DBR Bites #127 – Is Everyone Eligible Now?

Coming off the Christmas Break there is plenty for the Duke Basketball Roundup to discuss. First up on their plate is a preview of the Sun Bowl against Arizona State.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 28

Isaiah Evans Seeks Reset as Duke Opens ACC Play

The Duke Blue Devils have been one of the top teams in college basketball this season, posting an 11–1 record and ranking sixth in the AP Top 25. After suffering a narrow upset loss to No.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 28

Duke’s Roster Is Built to Win It All

The Duke Blue Devils came into this season with Championship aspirations. This coaching staff, led by head coach Jon Scheyer, is a great one, and they also came into this season thinking about winning it all.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 28

Why Duke Will Be Motivated Entering ACC Play

The Duke Blue Devils have been sitting on their latest game for a long time now. They have a break because of the holiday season. The last time that the Blue Devils had some time off, they did not have the best games.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 28

ACC Roundup – One More Day Of Non-Conference Action

ACC play resumes after the Christmas break with three non-conference games, none of them remotely interesting on the surface: Boston College plays the entity known as LeMoyne,Georgia Tech gets traditional patsy Florida A&M and SMU sees Cal State-Fullerton.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

Duke Blue Devils Christmas Wishlist

Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils are six days removed from their first loss of the year. They blew a huge lead and lost a game they should not have.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 20

No. 19 Texas Tech hands No. 3 Duke first loss of season in historic comeback

No. 3 Duke (11-1) is unbeaten no more.

Kentucky finally plays up to potential in win over No. 22 St. John's

Unorthodox assist gives No. 12 UNC win over Ohio State

No. 8 Houston snaps No. 14 Arkansas' four-game streak

Penny Hardaway, Memphis off to miserable start in 2025

Top five studs and duds this season in men's college basketball

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Darian Mensah Announces Career Decision on Friday

Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah emerged as one of college football’s breakout stars in 2025. He led Duke to an 8-5 record, including 6-2 in conference play, and an outright ACC championship, the program’s first since 1962.