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Eleven games into what is thus far a historically prolific Duke basketball career, freshman power forward and probable 2026 NBA Draft lottery pick Cameron Boozer has accomplished something no other player anywhere has done in the past 30 years.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 18

Duke Made Proper Adjustments After Bad First Half

It was likely a rough film study session for the Duke Blue Devils, are they won 97-73 over the Lipscomb Bisons. If you did not watch this game or tuned in after the first half, you might have questions on why it was a tough film study day for the Blue Devils.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 18

Insider Predicts Duke to Land Five-Star 2026 Guard

While it often seems like Duke is competing for the country's top prospects in every recruiting class, the Blue Devils and head coach Jon Scheyer have especially done well in the 2026 cycle, already securing commitments from three top recruits and competing for several more.

College Basketball News / Duke Basketball Report / December 18

Syracuse Currently Has A Critical Weakness

A look at team free throw shooting shared here earlier this season revealed remarkable across-the-board efficiency, with virtually every ACC squad converting at least 70 percent of its foul shots for several years now.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 18

ACC Roundup – Wake Has A Near Miss But All Conference Teams Won

In Wednesday’s ACC Action, Wake Forest dodged an upset by Longwood 71-68. Syracuse trumped Mercyhurst 76-62, Pitt sunk Binghamton 103-63, NC State clobbered Texas Southern 108-72 and Stanford took care of UT Arlington 76-60.

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 18

The Case For and Against Cameron Boozer Going First Overall

Cameron Boozer has been a consistent positive for the Blue Devils en route to an 11-0 start to the season. Jon Scheyer has leaned on the talented freshman often during Duke's undefeated start, and he has given no reasons as to why that shouldn't continue.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 18

Twitter Gold: NC State’s Will Wade Seems Frustrated

Remember this past spring when NC State fired Kevin Keatts and fans made a big push to hire Will Wade away from McNeese State? Remember the cockiness he had when he took the job?

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 17

Duke Set to Play More ACC Games in 2026

The ACC Champions, the Duke Blue Devils, have one more game remaining this season. That is their bowl game against the Arizona State Sun Devils. The Blue Devils are going to the Sun Bowl, looking to cap off an amazing season for this team.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 17

Duke Players Manny Diaz Can’t Afford to Lose

The Duke Blue Devils have had a huge 2025 College Football season. They have done things that many did not even think Duke would be in a position to do.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 17

Jon Scheyer Fully Appreciates Duke Football Success Under Manny Diaz

At least until March, Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and Duke football head coach Manny Diaz are both reigning ACC champions. And as Scheyer noted

Duke Blue Devils News / DukeBlog / December 17

Sloppy Blue Devils Regroup to Put Away Lipscomb 97-73

After 10 days off from games Duke hosted Lipscomb, while a tournament team last season the Bisons had a ton of turnover, something not unfamiliar to the Blue Devils.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 17

The Boozer Debate

At some point, you’d think people who make a living in basketball would figure this out: intelligence can compensate for athleticism. The classic examples are Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, but there are others: Steve Kerr, Don Nelson, Draymond Green, Charles Oakley, Stephen Curry and, most recently, Kon Knueppel.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 17

Duke Ready For Final Non-Conference Test

The undefeated Blue Devils have two more non-conference games on the schedule. One seems like a given for the college basketball blue blood, while the other will be a true challenge.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 17

ACC Roundup – Tough Loss For Louisville

In Tuesday’s ACC Action, Louisville fell at Tennessee 82-63, UNC dismissed East Tennessee State 77-58, Dayton beat Florida State 97-69, Clemson got by South Carolina 68-61, Miami stung FIU 98-81 and Georgia Tech slipped by Marist, 87-76.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 17

Nate Sheppard Levels Up in CFB 26

Duke has had an unpredictable season to say the least. Despite five losses and a horrendous defense, the Blue Devils willed themselves to a conference championship.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 17

YouTube Gold: The 1972 NBA-ABA All Star Game

For most of the junior league’s life span, the NBA and ABA had a testy relationship. The ABA did a lot of things the NBA did not like at all, like introducing the three point shot and having a flashier, fun focused game compared to the NBA’s stodgier, walk-it-up style.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 16

Duke Catches Fire In Second Half And Stampedes Lipscomb, 97-73

It was a tale of two halves. Well, more specifically it was a tale of turnovers in two halves. In the first half against Lipscomb, Duke seemed totally disjointed and tossed the ball away constantly, racking up 16 before the break, which was somewhat shocking for a team that has really taken care of the ball all season.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 16

Cameron Boozer, No. 3 Duke use second half surge to down Lipscomb

Cameron Boozer piled up 26 points and 13 rebounds to help No. 3 Duke hold off an upset-minded Lipscomb, 97-73, on Tuesday night in Durham, N.C.

25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit

The 'AP men's college basketball Players of the Year' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / December 16

Watch: Lipscomb vs. Duke Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

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

Rusty Duke Basketball Squad Gives Jon Scheyer New ACC Record

Duke basketball jumped out to a 10-0 lead over the unranked Lipscomb Bisons (6-5, 0-0 ASUN) in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Tuesday night, as the No. 3-ranked Blue Devils (11-0, 0-0 ACC) initially looked the part of their unbeaten selves in the 97-73 victory.

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

Duke Welcome a Dangerous Team in Cameron Indoor

The Duke Blue Devils return to action today, after having last week off due to finals week. The Blue Devils are looking to extend the unbeaten streak that they have had since the start of the season and get back on the court and continue to show that they are the best team in college basketball.

The 'ACC football championship winners' quiz

How many of the ACC football championship game winners can you name in five minutes?

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 6

Second-half surge leads Duke to first 10-0 start in eight years

There may not be a better team in college basketball than the Duke Blue Devils.

No. 10 Iowa State lays historic road beatdown on No. 1 Purdue

25 iconic high school basketball players from Detroit

The 'AP men's college basketball Players of the Year' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / LWOSports.com / December 5

The ACC’s Potential Nightmare: What Happens if Duke Wins the Championship?

If the unranked Duke Blue Devils defeat the ranked Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC Championship, it would trigger a historic and controversial college football scenario: the ACC, a Power 4 league, would likely be left out of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff entirely.