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So Monday night is set: UConn and Michigan will meet in the finals. This is a very interesting match for several reasons. First and foremost, we’ll see two excellent teams.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 5

Sunday’s NCAA Links

DUKE Mike Krzyzewski drops March Madness truth bomb that will catch fans’ attention Mike Krzyzewski evaluates NIL’s impact on college basketball, reveals

Orlando Magic News / Duke Basketball Report / April 5

YouTube Gold: 43 Years Ago, N.C. State Found Magic

In 1982, Houston put on a devastating display in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament against Louisville. It was an astonishing performance, an aerial assault of epic proportions.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 4

Jon Scheyer Won't Let Elite Eight Collapse Define Duke's Season

It has been about a week since the 1-seed Duke Blue Devils suffered a catastrophic collapse to 2-seed UConn in the Elite Eight. After the Blue Devils held a lead as large as 19 points in the first half, they folded to ultimately lose 73-72.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 3

Cameron Boozer Wins AP National Player Of The Year

After a sensational freshman season, the honors continue to pour in for Duke’s Cameron Boozer. The latest: he was named the AP National Player of the Year, receiving 59 of 61 votes (the other two went to BYU’s AJ Dybantsa).

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 3

DBR Bites #157: Silly Season Begins

The Duke Blue Devils are in the offseason, and there are a few stories and nuggets to discuss on DBR Bites #157. Jason and Donald review some of the news stories and events that have taken place since the weekend, starting with Cameron Boozer, Jon Scheyer, and Maliq Brown.

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 3

Key Draft Weakness for Duke's Boozer Instantly Shut Down

Duke basketball freshman phenom Cameron Boozer was undoubtedly the most dominant player in all of college basketball this season and is the runaway favorite to take home the National Player of the Year award.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 3

Kon Knueppel’s Brilliant Rookie Season Has Another High Point

Kon Knueppel has had a remarkable rookie season, but he was initially viewed as something of a consolation prize. His Duke teammate (and roommate) Cooper Flagg was the great prize of the draft last year.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 3

Evaluating Duke's Ngongba's NBA Draft Outlook

The Duke Blue Devils saw their 2025-26 season come to an end in heartbreaking fashion at the hands of the UConn Huskies, and now head coach Jon Scheyer and the rest of his staff shift to offseason mode to rebuild for the 2026-27 campaign.

Jayson Tatum News / Duke Basketball Report / April 3

YouTube Gold: Jayson Tatum’s First Triple-Double After His Return

An Achilles injury is one ofAn Achilles injury is one of the most devastating injuries an athlete can suffer. Knee injuries used to be nearly as bad, but arthroscopic surgery has really changed that.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 3

Grading Jon Scheyer's First Four Seasons at Duke

For the second consecutive season, the Duke Blue Devils saw their season end in absolute heartbreak, this time around in the Elite Eight to the UConn Huskies.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 3

Cameron Boozer, Maliq Brown Honored

Two more big honors for Blue Devils as Maliq Brown won the Lefty Driesell Award and Cameron Boozer added to his haul with the Lute Olson National Player of the Year Award and the Kyle Macy Freshman of the Year Award from CollegeInsider.com.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 2

Duke vs. UConn Proven As Top-Seller in NCAA Tournament

Duke vs. UConn was one of the best college basketball games of the season, and millions of fans were tuned in to watch every moment of the thriller. Duke has been the most-watched team in college basketball all season long.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 2

Video Highlights Of the McDonald’s Game

People used to say that recruiting is the lifeblood of college basketball. It’s not exactly true anymore, at least not in the same way it once was. It would probably be more accurate now to say that talent acquisition is a more precise term.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 2

Duke Lands Commitment From Stellar 3-Star Linebacker

Duke football head coach Manny Diaz and his staff have landed their fourth overall commitment and second linebacker pledge from a class of 2027 recruit, as 3-star linebacker Jack Baker has announced his commitment to the Blue Devils.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 2

Triangle Coaching Search Update NC State Is Done

Justin Gainey was introduced as NC State’s new coach on Wednesday. In a bit of an unforced error, NC State A.D. Boo Corrigan apparently twice referred to his new coach as Jason Gainey.

ESPN's Jay Bilas Predicts Winners Of Both Final Four Games

The Final Four and the NCAA Tournament national title game are just a few days away and the final predictions are pouring in. While Jay Bilas may not get to root for the Duke Blue Devils anymore, he still has strong opinions on who will hoist the trophy.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 1

35 Years Ago Today, Historic College Basketball Program Won its First NCAA Title

Thirty-five years ago, college basketball gave us one of those stories that still feels alive every time March rolls around. The kind of story fans pass down, argue about, and replay in their heads when the stakes get high.

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Mike Krzyzewski Couldn’t Sleep After Duke’s Collapse and it Says Everything About March Madness

There are losses in college basketball, and then there are the ones that follow you home. The ones that replay in your head long after the arena empties, long after the final whistle, long after everyone else has moved on.

Jon Scheyer News / College Sports Only / March 30

Jon Scheyer’s Reaction To Game-Losing Three Goes Viral

Nothing could be worse than your most heartbreaking moment going viral for the world to see. That nightmare came true for Duke’s coach Jon Scheyer, who’s facial expression sparked memes across the internet.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 31

Cayden Boozer makes heartbreaking admission after Duke collapse

The Blue Devils were on the wrong side of NCAA history with their shocking loss to UConn.

Cameron Boozer blasts the media for anti-Duke discourse

Epic comeback sends UConn to men's Final Four

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: UConn has Final Four magic

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / College Sports Only / March 30

Internet Reacts To Duke Loss

In ultimate March fashion, the No. 1 overall seeded Duke fell in heartbreaking fashion to UConn in the Elite Eight. It’s a moment you’ll remember the place you were when you watched it.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / March 28

Cameron Boozer blasts the media for anti-Duke discourse

Big programs like Duke will always have their fair share of naysayers, and it'll be up to Boozer and company to shut down the outside noise and prove them wrong on the court.

Caleb Foster's improbable return helps Duke into Elite Eight

St. John's guard Dylan Darling gets roasted for horrid game-tying shot attempt vs. Duke

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: UConn, Duke set for Elite Eight matchup

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 28

St. John's guard Dylan Darling gets roasted for horrid game-tying shot attempt vs. Duke

The pixie dust wore off on Dylan Darling in the final seconds of St. John’s Sweet 16 game Friday against Duke.

Caleb Foster's improbable return helps Duke into Elite Eight

Projected top-five pick Caleb Wilson announces 2026 NBA Draft decision

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / March 27

Caleb Foster's improbable return helps Duke into Elite Eight

A quick look at the box score of Duke's 80-75 win over St. John's on Friday night will show that Cameron Boozer (22 points, 10 rebounds, three assists) and Isaiah Evans (25 points, four rebounds) played key roles in their win to send the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight. But there was another core player on this Duke team that played just as big a role.

St. John's guard Dylan Darling gets roasted for horrid game-tying shot attempt vs. Duke

Alabama senior had heartbreaking gesture after losing to Michigan

Midgame surge sends No. 1 UCLA past Minnesota, into Elite Eight

No. 1 UConn wins low-scoring fight vs. North Carolina to reach Elite Eight

Hannah Hidalgo's historic triple-double helps Notre Dame upset Vanderbilt