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After signing the No. 1 recruiting class in the 2025 cycle, Duke basketball is aiming to repeat the feat with the 2026 high school class. Duke already holds three commitments in the 2026 class and currently ranks fifth nationally, trailing Michigan State, Kansas, Maryland, and Purdue.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 29

Monday’s Duke Sun Bowl Links Run

Arizona State vs. Duke Opt-Out Tracker, Transfers, Injuries, Starting Lineups, Best Bet for Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Darian Mensah named one of the top transfer portal additions for 2025 Know Your Foe: Duke Blue Devils Meet Sun Devils in the Sun Bowl Arizona State Defensive Standouts to Watch vs.

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.

Charlotte Hornets News / Duke Basketball Report / December 28

Kon Knueppel Injury Update

As we all saw Friday, former Blue Devil Kon Knueppel suffered his first injury as a professional, rolling his ankle in the first quarter against the Orlando Magic.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 27

Cooper Flagg Made An Impression On The Warriors On Christmas Day

Former Blue Devil Cooper Flagg continues to dazzle as he continues his first circuit around the NBA. On Christmas Day, the Dallas Mavericks played at Golden State and Flagg again showed his unusually advanced game.

Ja Morant News / Duke Basketball Report / December 27

Twitter Gold: Could Anyone But Ja Morant Have Done This?

Ja Morant has been an amazing basketball player but he has caused issues for the Memphis Grizzlies since arriving via the draft in 2019. He got in big trouble with the league over guns and gun imagery and more recently doubts have come up about his long-term relationship with the Grizzlies.

Kon Knueppel News / Duke Basketball Report / December 27

Kon Knueppel Injured

There was a bit of a scary moment for former Blue Devil Kon Knueppel against the Orlando Magic as he came down hard on his ankle and had to leave the game.

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.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 26

Will Virginia Be Duke’s Toughest ACC Test?

Look, let’s face it: while Duke made the Final Four last spring, the ACC regular season, and most of the tournament too, sucked. The conference was just basically helpless.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 26

If Duke Is Looking For A Good Endorsement…

You’d have a hard time beating this from Giannis Antetokounmpo, aka the Greek Freak. Check out what he said in 2023 about if he had gone to college: “I’m 6’11” and I can handle the ball, pass and get in the paint.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 26

A Look At Evolving 2026 NBA Draft Scenarios

As we discussed recently and as you’ve probably heard a lot by now, the anticipated Top Three picks in next June’s NBA Draft are BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and Duke’s Carlos Boozer.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 26

Twitter Gold: Harry Giles Update

Injuries can be really devastating for basketball players. Grant Hill’s career was ultimately defined by injuries and then the immense courage he showed in overcoming them.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 25

Duke Wins & Losses In Turnover-Heavy Games

Frankly it’s not the kind of record basketball programs are eager to advertise. Before our current era of all-kinds-of-stats-circulated-all-the-time, some coaches and sport information directors actually worked to suppress sharing how many turnovers their teams or players committed.

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.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 16