By Ray Horn- It’s finally here! The 2012-2013 college basketball is season is set to begin. The Duke Blue Devils have played two exhibition games already, but for many fans the last time they saw the team was in a round of 64 upset loss at the hands of Lehigh in last years NCAA Tournament. It’s been a long off-season for Duke fans and there is reason for optimism this upcoming season. The team has gone through some roster turnover and now has some more size and athleticism on the wings which should help the team’s defense. Defense was by far the biggest weakness last season and after allowing 87 points to a Division II opponent in the first exhibition game many fans were concerned that this year would be more of the same. The team put to rest some of those doubts by only allowing 45 points in its second exhibition game. Still, defense is a main concern and question mark for this team. Health is another question mark and concern. Marshall Plumlee and Seth Curry have both bee...
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PLAYERS:
Marshall Plumlee,
Seth Curry,
Manny Atkins,
R.J. Hunter,
Devonta White,
Quinn Cook,
Rasheed Sulaimon,
Markus Crider,
Ryan Kelly,
James Vincent,
Mason Plumlee,
Rashaad Richardson
TEAMS: Georgia State Panthers, Duke Blue Devils, Virginia Tech Hokies
TEAMS: Georgia State Panthers, Duke Blue Devils, Virginia Tech Hokies
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