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Basketball is a hugely popular sport in the US, and we are still clearly the leading power, but there are other places where it’s become hugely popular.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 3

Duke Recruiting: Another Offer Goes Out

Duke has made another recruiting offer, this time to 2028 prospect Yann Kamagate. A native of Burkina Faso, he’s about 7-1 and is playing for the St. Francis High School Golden Knights in La Cañada Flintridge, California.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 3

Duke Basketball Offers Elite 2028 5-Star Big Man

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have had a busy last week or so on the 2027 and 2028 recruiting trails. The Blue Devils have sent out several offers to big-time recruits in both the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 3

New Duke Basketball 2028 Target Shining for Team USA

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff had a busy last weekend on the recruiting front, sending out several offers to a few elite future Blue Devil prospects.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 3

ACC: Is Virginia Ready To Match Duke?

One of the themes we’ve stressed over the last few years is the need for better coaching in the ACC. It hasn’t been a problem for Duke, obviously, but at UNC, NC State, Syracuse, Boston College, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, and Louisville until Pat Kelsey took over, it’s often been a disappointment.

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

Cameron Williams' Stock High Heading Into Duke Basketball Rookie Season

The Duke Blue Devils have a loaded roster heading into next season, and one of their top incoming freshmen is a big reason as to why. The Blue Devils are entering the 2026-27 season with an ultra-stacked roster, including the addition of top transfer portal player John Blackwell .

Denver Nuggets News / Duke Basketball Report / July 3

Marvin Bagley Signs With Denver

Marvin Bagley’s NBA career probably hasn’t worked out quite like he and a lot of other people expected, but nonetheless after he left Duke, but he’s getting close to a decade in the NBA, and most players never get near that.

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

Duke Football 2026 Top 30: No. 21 Is One To Watch

Duke football head coach Manny Diaz and his staff are looking to rebuild a defensive unit that was fairly underwhelming in 2025. The Blue Devils were likely the best all-around defense in the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2024, and brought back a lot of key returners from that squad, such as Chandler Rivers, Wesley Williams, and Vincent Anthony Jr.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 3

YouTube Gold: The 1961 NBA All-Star Game

In the 1980s, the NBA, under David Stern, moved to a more star-oriented game, and you can’t really blame him. With guys like Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, and Michael Jordan, to name a few, it was a marketing dream.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 2

Jeff Teague On Why Jon Scheyer Has Succeeded

Jeff Teague has never really struck us as a guy who cared much for Duke. And as a Wake Forest guy, in fairness, why should he? This is ACC 101: everyone hates Duke, and, to a lesser extent now, UNC.

Luke Mergott News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 2

Why Duke's Luke Mergott Could Be Blueprint for 2026 Success

The Duke Blue Devils may be the reigning ACC football champions, but they face plenty of uncertainties across the program after losing plentiful talent on both sides of the ball.

Duke Blue Devils News / DukeBlog / July 1

The Growing Role of Digital Platforms in College Sports Culture

College sports have long extended beyond the confines of the playing field, packing stadiums and reaching millions of TV viewers. Today, however, the world of college athletics is one that is always connected.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 1

If You Want To Pick Duke’s Starters For Next Season, Better Start With This

There’s always this guessing game every spring and summer about who will start for Duke. One set seems to think it’ll be Patrick Ngongba, Dame Sarr, Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, Cayden Boozer, and John Blackwell.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 1

NBA Roster Shuffling Heats Up & Two Brotherhood Members Are On The Move

As the annual NBA free agent and trade market heats up, two former Blue Devil teammates are on the move: Brandon Ingram has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, while Luke Kennard has left the Los Angeles Lakers and signed with the Phoenix Suns as a free agent.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 1

How New 5-for-5 Eligibility Model Heavily Affects Duke Basketball

The redshirt has essentially been taken out of college sports. Recently, the NCAA approved a new age-based eligibility model, dubbed the "5-for-5" rule, intended to simplify college sports eligibility in several different ways.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / July 1

YouTube Gold: David Thompson, aka Skywalker

Every player has a hero, even Michael Jordan, and for Jordan, his first basketball idol was NC State’s David Thompson. Coming along shortly after segregation crumbled in the ACC, Thompson was an absolute freak.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 30

U.S. Cruises By Italy In FIBA U17 Play By 51

Over in Turkey, the FIBA U17 World Cup rolls on, and the U.S. finished up group play by just gobsmacking Italy, 131-80, and now moves on to the knockout round.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / June 30

Duke Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 23

Duke football head coach Manny Diaz and the rest of the program have a lot of work to do if they plan on remaining competitive atop the ACC standings for another season.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Duke Basketball Report / June 30

With Morant Gone, Memphis Is All-In On Rookie Cameron Boozer

It didn’t take Memphis long to shut down the Ja Morant era: on Monday, they essentially gave him away, trading him to Portland for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 30

Duke Summer League Schedule

Here is the Summer League schedule for Duke’s NBA rookies for those who need a hoops fix and a break from World Cup play. We formatted it for our purposes, but credit to @BeardedBlueDevl for pulling it together over on X.

Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / June 24