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The Duke basketball program is once again bringing in an elite group of freshman talent to contribute right away. For the third year in a row, head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff are bringing in the No.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 16

Why Duke's Incoming Freshman Class in Very Different Spot

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have sealed the No. 1 overall recruiting class for the third season in a row. After the Blue Devils made a late signing with international prospect Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, they jumped back into the No.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 16

Breaking Down Sebastian Wilkins' Role With Duke

The 2026-27 season is as good an opportunity as head coach Jon Scheyer has had at Duke to cut down the nets. Duke is coming off a brutal ending to its 2025-26 season, falling in heartbreaking fashion to UConn in the Elite Eight.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 16

2 Biggest Revenge Games for Duke Next Season

The Duke basketball program put together a vastly successful 2025-26 season and has serious potential to improve on that in 2026-27. This past season, the Blue Devils posted a 35-3 record and captured the ACC regular-season and tournament titles for the second consecutive year.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 16

Duke’s Isaiah Evans Doubles Down on Staying in NBA Draft

Duke guard Isaiah Evans appears headed for the NBA Draft, and likely won’t be considering a return to the Blue Devils for the 2026-27 season. Earlier this week, Evans announced his intentions to stay in the draft instead of returning to Durham next season .

Is It Time For The ACC To Let The Irish Go?

First of all, the column we’re going to discuss is by Mike DeCourcy, and since he had announced his retirement just prior to the Final Four, we’re really happy to see he’s still writing.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 16

Saturday’s Brotherhood News & Links

In Friday Night’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Tyrese Proctor and the Cleveland Cavaliers lost Game 6 to the Detroit Pistons, 115-94, while Mason Plumlee and the San Antonio Spurs moved on, knocking off Minnesota, 139-109.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 16

YouTube Gold: The ABA’s Dr. J

When Julius Erving was at UMass, his game was seriously limited by the rules of the day. His number one frustration was that he could not dunk. It took

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 16

Predicting Duke's 2026 Football Schedule Results Heading Into Summer

The Duke Blue Devils face a daunting task this season after losing several star players to both the transfer portal and the NFL Draft. 2026 looks to be Manny Diaz's biggest test as Duke's head coach, but his ability to establish a tough-nosed, competitive culture in Durham may lead to overachivement this fall.

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 15

Boozer Explains Why Going to Duke Was 'Great Thing'

Duke basketball freshman phenom Cameron Boozer is widely regarded as one of the top-three 2026 NBA Draft prospects following one of the most productive freshman seasons in recent college basketball memory.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 14

Duke Recruiting: A Late Surprise Addition

Well this is interesting: Nick Arnold, a point guard who plays at Davidson Day, says he’s committed to Duke. He certainly wasn’t on our radar, but he seems like a tough-minded kid with leadership qualities.

Duke Blue Devils News / DukeBlog / May 14

What Deron Rippey Jr. Brings to the Blue Devils

As Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball continues building around versatility and positional size, Deron Rippey Jr. gives the Blue Devils something every elite roster still needs at its core: a guard who can bend a defense before the possession is even fully set.

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 14

Duke's Boozer Reportedly Not Out of No. 1 Pick Conversation

Only two former Duke Blue Devils are expected to be selected in the 2026 NBA Draft in freshman superstar Cameron Boozer and sophomore sharpshooter Isaiah Evans.

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

Isaiah Evans Confirms Future Plans to Duke Fans

The Duke basketball program didn't lose all that much of its production from the 2025-26 season, at least relative to what fans have been used to over the years.

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

Duke and UNC Approaching Non-Con in Completely Different Ways

The Duke Blue Devils will once again go through one of the more difficult non-conference schedules of any team in college basketball. Head coach Jon Scheyer seeks out elite competition each year to best prepare his squads for the postseason.

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

Intriguing New Development on Potential Duke Portal Target Graves

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff might not be done just yet. Scheyer and Co. have already had a monumentally successful offseason, rebuilding for the 2026-27 season with veteran leadership, returning key pieces, and young star talent.

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

How Cameron Williams Will Fit With Duke Next Season

The Duke Blue Devils have one of the top overall prospects making their way to the squad for next season, and he is expected to fit in nicely with the current roster throughout his time with Duke. Five-star recruit Cameron Williams is considered one of the top players in this year’s high school class.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 14

Duke’s 2026-27 Non-C s Going To Be Brutal – Again!

First things first: we don’t know who Tvzi Machlin, the author of this article is. We wouldn’t know him from Adam’s housecat. But we do know this. Duke fans were not calling for “…Jon Scheyer to get the boot” after the loss to UConn.

College Basketball News / The Spun / May 13

Duke's 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule Is Absolutely Loaded

A promising season for the Duke Blue Devils ended with an Elite Eight heartbreaker against UConn and left some fans calling for head coach Jon Scheyer to get the boot.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 13

Duke HC Manny Diaz is thankful for time with Darian Mensah

Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz could be mad. In fact, he'd be well within his rights to be a little ticked off.

Miami HC Mario Cristobal doesn't hold back on NIL chaos in college football

The focus on Steve Sarkisian's 'basket weaving' insult for SEC rival misses the bigger picture

ACC, Big 12 join calls to expand College Football Playoff, but some opposition still exists

The 'College football national champions' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

Duke standout announces NBA Draft decision

With the NBA Scouting Combine underway, one Duke Blue Devils star is not planning on backing out and returning to college. Isaiah Evans, who played just two seasons at Duke, announced he has no plans to withdraw and return to school, while adding that he has already met with some NBA teams.

Duke Blue Devils News / Softball On SI / May 11

Durham Regional: Schedule & Updates

The Duke Blue Devils were named the No. 12 overall seed and earned hosting right for the fifth time in program history. Arizona, Howard and Marshall are the three other teams who will travel to Smith Family Stadium beginning Friday, May 15.

Duke Blue Devils News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Duke basketball program lands 16-year-old International star

The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball program continues to load up its roster for the 2026-27 season. On Thursday, Duke received a commitment from 16-year-old Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, who is a 7-foot center from FC Barcelona, as he announced on his Instagram page.