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The Duke Blue Devils have turned into one of the bigger surprise contenders of the 2026 college football season so far. Before the season got underway, most probably would not have expected Duke to get out to a 4-0 start and sit at the top of the ACC standings heading into its bye week.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 30

Duke’s Basketball Schedule Is Going To Be Brutal

As the college basketball season draws ever closer, the traditional fun of seeding the tournament field and predicting the tournament is well underway.

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Basketball Report / September 30

An Older Teammate Praises Memphis Grizzly Cameron Boozer

It wasn’t a lot of fun for Duke to play against Ty Jerome when he was at Virginia, but that guy was a winner. He understood Tony Bennett’s system perfectly and led his team brilliantly.

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

Breaking Down Duke Basketball's Upcoming Official Visits

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff are gaining some ground on a few big-time prospects in the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes. The NCAA's new age-based eligibility model could shake up how the Blue Devils navigate future recruiting classes, especially the 2027 class and the types of prospects Duke pursues.

Julius Erving News / Duke Basketball Report / September 30

YouTube Gold: Young Julius Erving Stunned The Basketball World

When rookie Julius Erving arrived in Norfolk in 1971, to play for the Virginia Squires, no one understood what was about to happen. And when we say no one, that includes his UMass teammates, who were also in shock, because in the ABA, Erving proved to be a basketball revolutionary.

Patrick Ngongba News / DukeBlog / September 29

Patrick Ngongba Is Duke’s X-Factor in the Pursuit of a Championship

One of the cool parts of one of the most unusual frontcourts the ACC is going to feature under Jon Scheyer this year is how the pieces can already be plugged and played.

John Blackwell News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 29

Duke Basketball Transfer John Blackwell Ready for Even Brighter Lights

Across three seasons at Wisconsin, John Blackwell encountered his fair share of primetime matchups. And the 6-foot-5, 205-pound guard, who declared for

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 29

3 Duke Football Rookies Who Shined in Week 4

Through four weeks, the Duke Blue Devils are flying under the radar at 4-0 following their 62-7 trumping over the William & Mary Tribe. The Blue Devils

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 29

3 Bold Duke Football Predictions for Rest of 2026 Season

The Duke Blue Devils have become one of the bigger surprises in college football over the first several weeks of the 2026 season. Head coach Manny Diaz and his staff are once again maximizing their roster, and Duke is just outside the AP Top 25.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 29

The ACC And The Final Four

Based on the historical record, the ACC is due. Arguably, overdue. Not that long ago the ACC was a regular supplier of Final Four entrants and NCAA champions.

Brandon Ingram News / Duke Basketball Report / September 29

Brandon Ingram’s Injury News

Former Duke star Brandon Ingram was recently traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, but he won’t be playing for a while, as he has had surgery for a partial Achilles tear and also a heel spur.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 29

Grading Every Duke Football Position Group After Week 4

The Duke football program heads into its bye week with a lot to be proud of. Duke is one of four teams in the ACC with a 4-0 record, along with Pittsburgh, Miami, and Virginia Tech.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 29

Why Duke Football Deserves To Be Nationally Ranked

The Duke Blue Devils are forcing themselves into national relevancy in 2026. Coming into the year, Duke wasn't expected to be much of a threat after a plethora of key roster departures left head coach Manny Diaz and his staff building a roster with many new, unproven faces.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 29

YouTube Gold: George McGinnis

George McGinnis is somewhat forgotten today, and that’s really too bad, because he was a heck of a player. After growing up in Indianapolis, McGinnis chose Indiana, where he averaged 29.9 ppg as a sophomore in 1970-71.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 28

How Duke Football Inching Closer to Well-Earned Respect

The Duke Blue Devils enter their bye week undefeated after trouncing the William & Mary Tribe, 62-7, in a game where the Blue Devils have rarely blown out a team at this magnitude.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 28

Better Keep An Eye On Deron Rippey

One of the players we’re most excited to see this year is freshman Deron Rippey. Rippey is a tremendously talented athlete with a 40” vertical, among his many gifts.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 28

How Duke Football Can Keep Momentum Alive Following Bye Week

The Duke Blue Devils are in a legitimate spot to compete at the top of the Atlantic Coast Conference after the first four games of the regular season. Duke is one of four ACC clubs to begin the year at 4-0, along with Miami, Pittsburgh, and Virginia Tech.

John Blackwell News / Duke Basketball Report / September 28

Why John Blackwell Is Likely To Fit In Well At Duke

One of Jon Scheyer’s underrated coaching talents is not just finding talented guys, but finding guys who can fit together. And in the modern era, when players come and go so quickly, that’s an immense tactical advantage.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 28

Duke Football Stock Report: Three Players Trending After Week 4

The Duke Blue Devils are heading into their bye week in as good a position as they could've asked for. Duke walloped FCS foe William & Mary 62-7 on Saturday at home to improve to 4-0 for the second time under head coach Manny Diaz.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 28

YouTube Gold: Celtics vs. Royals, 1966 NBA Playoffs

This is an impressive clip from the second half of a 1966 playoff game between the Boston Celtics and the Cincinnati Royals. It’s (mostly) in amazing condition, and, aside from the various great Celtics like Bill Russell, John Havlicek, Sam Jones, K.C.