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He came and he went, one of contemporary college basketball’s vagabonds. Following stints at Kentucky and Kansas State, he paused for a year at Virginia and set a few records for blocked shots before heading off to the NBA.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 15

How Duke's Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje Hype Only Continuing To Grow

It only took one preseason game for Duke basketball freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje to start drawing serious attention. The 7'1" international prospect

Jay Bilas News / Duke Basketball Report / October 15

YouTube Gold: Jay Bilas’s Duke Highlights

Jay Bilas is best known now as a universally respected broadcaster. A lot of people may not even know that 40 years ago, he was part of the class that helped boost Duke into the elite.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 14

Difference Between Duke Basketball Floor-Setters Versus Ceiling-Risers

The 2026-27 Duke basketball roster appears loaded enough to begin the season at No. 1 or 2 in the AP Poll. And the Blue Devils have already become the media's pick to finish atop the ACC standings, as the conference's preseason accolades were released on Tuesday.

Duke Blue Devils News / DukeBlog / October 14

Five Questions That Could Define Duke’s Season

There is no shortage of reasons to be excited about Duke basketball entering the 2026-27 season. Jon Scheyer has assembled a roster with size, versatility, an experienced core, and plenty of young talent.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 14

Duke #1 In ACC Preseason Poll

No great surprise here, but Duke was voted the preseason favorite again, and not just the men’s team. The women’s team was also voted #1. For the men,

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 14

How Recent Duke Football Key Injuries Impact 2026 Season

The Duke Blue Devils now face some midseason adversity after a hot start to the 2026 campaign. The Blue Devils looked poised to remain at the top of the ACC standings after winning their first four games of the year, including three in convincing fashion.

Kon Knueppel News / Duke Basketball Report / October 14

How Kon Knueppel Came To Love Basketball

Kon Knueppel, as most of our readers probably know, comes from a serious basketball family. His mother and father played in college where both were their school’s all-time leading scorers, one uncle played briefly in the NBA, two uncles coach in college, all four brothers are promising prospects, and one cousin now plays for Illinois.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 14

Why Duke Football Entering Must-Win Situation Against North Carolina

It's rivalry week for the Duke Blue Devils. Fresh off its first loss of the 2026 season on the road to Georgia Tech, Duke will host rival North Carolina (3-2, 1-1 ACC) at Wallace Wade Stadium this weekend.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 14

YouTube Gold: Dave Bing

Dave Bing is sort of a basketball version of Forrest Gump, only smarter. A native of Washington, D.C., Bing met Marvin Gaye playing basketball. Unable to keep up, Gaye sang on the sidelines.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 13

Another Sign of Duke Basketball 'Brotherhood' Coaching Prowess

Former four-year Duke basketball guard and 2010 national champion Jon Scheyer boasts a 124-25 overall record through his first four seasons as head coach of the Blue Devils, marking the most wins of any Division I head coach across their first four years at the helm.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 13

Recent Duke Basketball Recruiting Visitor Raised in Family of UNC Fans

Although Jon Scheyer and his staff haven't extended any offers to 2029 prospects just yet, it's clear the Duke basketball recruiters have begun laying the groundwork for their efforts in the cycle.

Duke Blue Devils News / DukeBlog / October 13

Duke Picked to Finish First in the ACC; De Ridder as Preseason Player of the Year

Duke was voted the preseason favorite to win the 2026-27 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Championship, following a vote of a select media panel.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 13

3 Snap Count Takeaways From Duke Football's Week 6 Loss

The Duke Blue Devils are coming off a tough loss on the road, where they came within a field goal of sending the game to overtime against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / October 13

Cameron Is The Definition Of Home-Court Advantage

We’re long past marveling at Duke’s home court dominance, which ultimately comes down to having superior teams guided by gifted coaches in an extraordinary, tradition-rich setting.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 13

Duke Football Film Room: Key Plays That Changed Week 6

The Duke football program finds itself needing to bounce back from a loss for the first time this season. Duke fell to Georgia Tech on the road this past weekend, 28-25.

Cooper Flagg News / Duke Basketball Report / October 13

Is Cooper Flagg About To Go Into Takeover Mode?

Over at ESPN, Brian Windhorst has a column up that starts with this headline: “Why Cooper Flagg’s ascension is starting to feel inevitable.” Pretty solid hook there, and he’s right.

College Football News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 13

3 Statlines That Stand Out in Duke Football's Loss to Georgia Tech

The Duke football program dropped to 4-1 overall on the 2026 campaign this past weekend. Duke fell on the road to Georgia Tech, 28-25, in a contest the Blue Devils had a legitimate chance to win.

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Basketball Report / October 13

Twitter Gold: Cam Boozer Slams One Home!

During the run-up to the NBA Draft, Arizona’s Tobe Awaka and Duke’s Cameron Boozer faced a similar issue: neither was thought to have much of a vertical leap.

College Football News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 13

Biggest Decision Duke's Manny Diaz Got Right Against Georgia Tech

The Duke Blue Devils had a chance to win in the final seconds against Georgia Tech this past weekend, but couldn't finish the job. Duke kept itself in the game despite facing an 11-point deficit in the third quarter, making timely big-time plays on third and fourth down to keep its chances alive.

Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / October 8

Watch: Cal vs. Duke Full Match Replay | 2026 ACC Women's Soccer

Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / October 8

Watch: Cal vs. Duke Match Highlights | 2026 ACC Women's Soccer

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 7

Duke Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Blue Devils

With 124 wins in his first four seasons, it’s fair to say that Jon Scheyer has continued right where Mike Krzyzewski left off since succeeding him as Duke’s head coach back in 2022.

Kara Lawson News / Fadeaway World / October 6

Kara Lawson Brings Team USA Lessons Back To Duke As Pressure To Win Mounts

Kara Lawson knows what it feels like to coach a team expected to win every time it steps on the court. She just spent the summer doing it with Team USA.

Duke Blue Devils News / Softball On SI / October 1

Former Lady Dukes Regional Director Faces $8 Million Judgment as Collection Process Begins

A former regional director connected to the Lady Dukes travel softball organization was ordered to pay more than $8 million after a federal lawsuit accused her of obtaining millions of dollars from a New Jersey man through fraudulent misrepresentation. The latest docket entry in the case is a writ of garnishment issued on Aug.