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It’s hard to know exactly what to make of this because it’s still quite early, but the NCAA is working on new guidelines about international players and eligibility.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 23

Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje Cooking Everybody

When Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje announced for Duke recently, it developed very quickly, but obviously, it was great news for Duke. Still just 16, Boumtje Boumtje is a bit of an unknown quality, but performances like this are helping to bring his game into focus.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 23

YouTube Gold: The Magic Of Cameron

At a certain point during Duke’s rise to iconic status during the Mike Krzyzewski era, the university began to consider a new arena. They even had a location picked out: up the hill on what is now Coach K Highway, near the 15/501-147 ramp, if memory serves.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 22

Quinn Cook And Nolan Smith Are Planning Something Fun For Duke Fans

If you haven’t been following Quinn Cook on X, he’s been teasing something for the last several days, and now we know what it is. Check this out: My big brother @NdotSmitty and I are doing “THE BROTHERS CHAT” in Durham, NC with all the Duke fans that are able to attend on Thursday May 28th from 7-30pm-9:30pm!

John Blackwell News / Duke Basketball Report / May 22

John Blackwell Pulls Out Of The NBA Draft

It became increasingly clear over the last several days that staying in the NBA Draft would be a mistake for John Blackwell, and on Friday, he made the smart move and will follow through on his transfer to Duke.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 22

Duke Basketball Found a Long-Term Gem in Boumtje Boumtje

The Duke basketball program made a late addition to its 2026 recruiting class in international big man Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, who is from Florida but has lived and played in Spain for the last several years.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 22

Behind The Lines: DBR Discusses Illinois’ November Visit To Cameron

When Isaac Ambrose from the Champaign Room, a SB Nation sister site dedicated to Illinois, asked us to help preview next season’s visit from Illinois, we knew just who to ask to help them out.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 22

Even With A Major Omission, This List Explains So Much

This Substack article from Craig Meyer lists his 13 worst coaching hires from the last 26 years, or if you prefer, this century. Five of them were ACC

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 22

Duke Basketball Has a Surprise ACC Title Challenger Nobody Is Talking About

The Duke basketball program will enter the 2026-27 college basketball season as the favorites out of the ACC once again. Duke has absolutely dominated the conference over the last few seasons, compiling a 36-2 league record over the last two years.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 22

YouTube Gold: 1987 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Classic Game 5

In 1987, Detroit was building what would soon become a championship team. With a backcourt of Isaiah Thomas and Joe Dumars, Rick Mahorn, second-year player Dennis Rodman, Bill Laimbeer, Vinnie Johnson, and John Salley, the core was set.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 22

Duke Football's Biggest Strengths in 2026 Are Impossible to Ignore

Duke Blue Devils football is at its best spot in decades. Head coach Manny Diaz has become one of the better coaches in the ACC and has his program in a good spot for long-term stability and consistency for years to come, as long as he can stick around in a sport that is picking coaches left and right.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 21

Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel Unanimous Selections To NBA All-Rookie Team

More good news for former Duke stars Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, as both were unanimously named to the All-Rookie Team. As far as we can find, the only time former college teammates were unanimously named to the All-Rookie team was in 2004-05 when former UConn Huskies Emeka Okafor and Ben Gordon pulled it off.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Duke Basketball Report / May 21

Thursday’s Brotherhood Playoff News & Links

The Oklahoma City Thunder evened the Western Conference Finals Wednesday evening with a 122-113 win. The series is now tied 1-1 Jared McCain came off the bench to score 12 points, hitting 4-14 overall and 3-9 from behind the three-point line.

Mick Cronin News / Duke Basketball Report / May 21

Mick Cronin Wades Into The Duke-Amazon Deal

Duke’s deal with Amazon includes a game with Michigan, set to be played in Madison Square Garden on December 21st. As you probably know, the Big Ten and Fox have an issue with that game, arguing that Fox should have the broadcast/streaming rights since it is in a shared territory (Rutgers would theoretically qualify).

Chicago Bulls News / Duke Basketball Report / May 21

YouTube Gold: “He Wanted To Go Guard Him On The Bench”

Former Bulls GM Jerry Krause has never fully gotten the credit he deserved for building the Chicago Bulls into the second-greatest dynasty in basketball, behind only the Boston Celtics of the Bill Russell era, and it’s partly his own fault.

Dallas Mavericks News / Duke Basketball Report / May 20

Reports: Mavericks Looking Into Jon Scheyer

After the Dallas Mavericks fired coach Jason Kidd, a rumor sparked that new GM Masai Ujiri would make a run at Duke’s Jon Scheyer. From his point of view, it makes sense.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 20

Three Best-Case Scenarios for 2026 Duke Football

The summer time is perfect for fandom delusion to take over: everyone believes their team can win their respective conference championship, and the Duke faithful are no different under head coach Manny Diaz ahead of a critical third season.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 20

The NBA Draft Decisions That Could Affect Duke

With the NBA Draft combine complete, Duke fans are anxiously awaiting official confirmation that John Blackwell will indeed arrive in Durham this summer.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 20

Could These Two Former Blue Devils Reunite In The NBA?

The chances of this actually happening are probably minimal, but it’s still fun to think about: the Smoking Cuban asks if the Dallas Mavericks could end up with both Isaiah Evans and Maliq Brown alongside former Duke teammate Cooper Flagg.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 20

Why This Duke Team Is Built for March

The Duke basketball program has a new look heading into the 2026-27 season, but in the best possible way. Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff, coming off two straight stunning collapses in the NCAA Tournament, have rebuilt their roster in a way that Duke fans are typically not used to.

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.

Darian Mensah 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 / 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.