Found December 03, 2012 on Duke Hoop: Yardbarker Blogger Network
By Duke Of Hoops – As we move into December, the Duke Basketball team still has not lost a game this season, Mason Plumlee is still averaging a double double and the schedule gets a lot less demanding. To keep you updated, check back here every morning as Duke Of Hoops brings you Five Interesting Stories Today. Duke passing the test of being Duke With exams coming up on college campuses this time of year, there are usually a few things that are understood. Students are cramming caffeine, cold pizza and whatever notes they have into their skulls, and the Duke Blue Devil basketball team will be ranked in the top ten and, more often than not, undefeated. However, coming off this past season, the Blue Devils weren’t expected to be one of the powerhouse Duke squads and their bruising schedule would show their blemishes. Part of the reason behind the lowered expectations was the unusual amount of discourse surrounding the program. Player of the game for Duke’s win against Delaware: Alex M...
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