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So it’s July—a month where the biggest basketball news is usually “player spotted in the gym” or “recruit posts a workout video”—and Arizona basketball Twitter has already decided Cam Williams’ career trajectory.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 6

Duke Football's Most Critical ACC Contender Rematch Looming Large

There is an important game late in the season for the Duke Blue Devils that is going under the radar, and it could have massive implications for Duke’s ceiling for the 2026 season. Next season will feature a rematch of last year’s ACC championship game.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 6

Maliq Brown Snuffs One!

In his second NBA Summer League game, the former Blue Devil didn’t offer much offensively, but his defense is what Duke fans have come to expect, and then some.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 6

Twitter Gold: Boumtje Boumtje Video From The FIBA U17 World Cup

There has been a sort-of theme in stories about Duke Basketball next season that goes something like this: well, they won’t have Cooper Flagg or Cameron Boozer this time, so… Well, maybe, maybe not.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 5

Boumtje Boumtje, U.S. Win U17 Gold, 107-81

As expected, the U.S. won gold in the FIBA U17 World Cup Sunday, beating Serbia 107-81, behind another strong game from Duke-bound Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 5

National Projections Pivot on Duke Football’s Post-Championship Trajectory

The Duke Blue Devils will have high expectations placed on them for next season. After finding a way to walk away with the ACC title despite a 7-5 overall record last season, many are expecting Duke to build off of that success. In just Manny Diaz’s second season as head coach of the Blue Devils, they found themselves at the top of the ACC.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 5

Boom Boom Go The Aussies As The U.S. Wins By 49

Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje and the U.S. U17 team continue to crush it in Turkey, this time with a 114-65 win over Australia in the semifinals. Although the U.S.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 5

Duke Football Predicted to Take Slight Step Back Next Season

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Basketball Report / July 5

So Cameron Boozer’s NBA Summer League Debut Went Well

Cameron Boozer made his NBA Summer League debut on Saturday against Oklahoma City, and it’s safe to say he left an impression. Boozer played 24 minutes, and scored 15 points, pulled down 4 rebounds, and also passed out 4 assists.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 5

Why Duke Football Returner Bryce Davis Can Shock ACC

The Duke football program is entering the 2026 season with lower expectations than it anticipated after its ACC Championship victory in 2025. Head coach Manny Diaz delivered the program's first conference crown since 1989 last season, and the Blue Devils were poised to enter 2026 as potentially the team to beat out of the ACC.

Maliq Brown News / Duke Basketball Report / July 4

Maliq Brown Makes His NBA Debut A Success

Former Duke Blue Devil Maliq Brown got his first taste of NBA competition Friday night, and held his own in a summer league game vs. the Miami Heat: the new San Antonio Spur played 22 minutes, scored 10 points, shooting 4-7/2-4, and had three rebounds, a steal and a block.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 4

Between Charlotte And Dallas, Which NBA Team Is In A Better Situation?

This past NBA season, there was a fascinating Rookie of the Year race between former Duke roommates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Everyone expected Dallas Maverick Flagg to be the leading contender, but not many thought Charlotte Hornet Knueppel would be there.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 4

YouTube Gold: Prep School Quinn Cook, Passing Like A Prodigy

Quinn Cook came to Duke after a knee injury, and it took him a little while to regain his high school form. Then in his senior season, Cook did something pretty rare and highly impressive: he accepted freshman Tyus Jones taking over his natural position, point guard.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 3

Team USA Destroys Puerto Rico In FIBA U17 Play

Basketball is a hugely popular sport in the US, and we are still clearly the leading power, but there are other places where it’s become hugely popular.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 3

Duke Recruiting: Another Offer Goes Out

Duke has made another recruiting offer, this time to 2028 prospect Yann Kamagate. A native of Burkina Faso, he’s about 7-1 and is playing for the St. Francis High School Golden Knights in La Cañada Flintridge, California.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 3

Duke Basketball Offers Elite 2028 5-Star Big Man

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have had a busy last week or so on the 2027 and 2028 recruiting trails. The Blue Devils have sent out several offers to big-time recruits in both the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 3

New Duke Basketball 2028 Target Shining for Team USA

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff had a busy last weekend on the recruiting front, sending out several offers to a few elite future Blue Devil prospects.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 3

ACC: Is Virginia Ready To Match Duke?

One of the themes we’ve stressed over the last few years is the need for better coaching in the ACC. It hasn’t been a problem for Duke, obviously, but at UNC, NC State, Syracuse, Boston College, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, and Louisville until Pat Kelsey took over, it’s often been a disappointment.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 3

Cameron Williams' Stock High Heading Into Duke Basketball Rookie Season

The Duke Blue Devils have a loaded roster heading into next season, and one of their top incoming freshmen is a big reason as to why. The Blue Devils are entering the 2026-27 season with an ultra-stacked roster, including the addition of top transfer portal player John Blackwell .

Denver Nuggets News / Duke Basketball Report / July 3

Marvin Bagley Signs With Denver

Marvin Bagley’s NBA career probably hasn’t worked out quite like he and a lot of other people expected, but nonetheless after he left Duke, but he’s getting close to a decade in the NBA, and most players never get near that.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 3

Duke Football 2026 Top 30: No. 21 Is One To Watch

Duke football head coach Manny Diaz and his staff are looking to rebuild a defensive unit that was fairly underwhelming in 2025. The Blue Devils were likely the best all-around defense in the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2024, and brought back a lot of key returners from that squad, such as Chandler Rivers, Wesley Williams, and Vincent Anthony Jr.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 3

YouTube Gold: The 1961 NBA All-Star Game

In the 1980s, the NBA, under David Stern, moved to a more star-oriented game, and you can’t really blame him. With guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, and Michael Jordan, to name a few, it was a marketing dream.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 2

Jeff Teague On Why Jon Scheyer Has Succeeded

Jeff Teague has never really struck us as a guy who cared much for Duke. And as a Wake Forest guy, in fairness, why should he? This is ACC 101: everyone hates Duke, and, to a lesser extent now, UNC.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / June 23

Grizzlies draft son of former NBA All-Star with No. 3 pick

Grizzlies add another second-generation NBA player with Cameron Boozer

The Memphis Grizzlies were thrilled that the college basketball player of the year fell to them at No. 3 in Tuesday's NBA Draft.

AJ Dybantsa can give his sister some cool wheels after going No. 1 overall to Wizards in 2026 NBA Draft

Warriors owner, GM appeared to have disagreement on live feed during NBA draft

Jazz select Darryn Peterson with No. 2 pick of NBA Draft

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

College Basketball News / Hoops Wire / June 9

NBA sends first round of green room invitations for 2026 draft

The NBA has begun sending out green room invitations for the 2026 draft. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, the league has invited 14 draft prospects to attend the event so far, with additional invitations expected to be issued in the coming days.