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The FIBA U17 World Cup is always a chance to see young players, and in this year’s edition, that’s more true than ever. Most Duke fans had no idea just how good Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje is because he has been playing in Spain, well off the AAU circuit and not even much YouTube.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 30

DBR Bites #168 – True Brotherhood: Kager Knueppel Commits!

Another one!! Kager Knueppel commits to Duke suddenly, so Donald and Jason jump on quickly to discuss it on an emergency DBR Bites! We’re truly excited about Kager deciding to come to Duke, and we get a chance to talk quickly about his game and what he brings to the Blue Devils.

Charlotte Hornets News / DukeBlog / June 29

Kager Knueppel Commits to Duke

Another Knueppel Is Coming to Durham: What Kager Brings to Duke The Knueppel name was already woven into the fabric of Duke basketball. Now it’s being stitched in for a second time.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 29

Boumtje Boumtje & Team USA Trounce Japan By 62 In FIBA World Cup Play

The U.S. blew out Japan, 128-66 in FIBA U17 World Cup Play, and Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje unleashed another weapon in his arsenal, blocking 7 shots. Keep in mind that while Japan has improved, it’s still Japan, and that may be part of the story here.

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

Duke Basketball Target Beckham Black Showcasing Skills for Team USA

One incoming Duke basketball rookie and one class of 2027 target for the Blue Devils are currently competing for Team USA at the FIBA U17 Men's World Cup in Turkey.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 29

Duke Recruiting: Three New Offers

Three offers went out to potential future Blue Devils this weekend: Colton Hiller, AJ Williams, and Adan Diggs. Hiller and Williams have been on the radar for a while, but we’re not as sure about Diggs.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Duke Basketball Report / June 29

Memphis Embraces Boozer, But Morant Problem Still Festers

Cameron Boozer and his fellow rookie teammates, Karim Lopez and Richie Saunders, have been introduced to fans by the Memphis Grizzlies, and Boozer, at least, seems to have gone over well.

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

One Word To Describe 5 Standout Duke Football Players

The Duke Blue Devils lacked no shortage of standout players last season under head coach Manny Diaz. While their defense was an issue at times, their offense featured playmakers and dependable offensive linemen who helped lead the program to its first outright ACC Championship win in over sixty years.

Wilt Chamberlain News / Duke Basketball Report / June 29

YouTube Gold: Willis Reed Takes On Wilt Chamberlain

New York Knicks legend Willis Reed is most famous for courageously taking the court in Game 7 of the 1970 Finals despite a very serious leg injury, and scoring the first two baskets.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 28

Former Duke Star Amile Jefferson To Coach Boston’s Summer League Team

Things have seemed somewhat quiet lately for former Duke star and assistant coach Amile Jefferson since moving from Durham to Boston to be an assistant with the Celtics, but that’s from the outside.

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

4 Takeaways From College Football 27 Duke Blue Devils Ratings

The Duke Blue Devils will be a team to watch both in real life and in a video game. EA Sports' College Football 27 is set for its worldwide release on July 9, with early access beginning July 2 for some users.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 28

YouTube Gold: Boumtje Boumtje Debuts With Team USA

As the World Cup of football (or soccer) plays out in the U.S., the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup is getting started in Istanbul, and Team USA’s first game is worth mentioning.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 27

Maliq Brown Arrives In San Antonio & Finds Something Familiar

We’ve said for a long time that it’s probably better to be drafted later by a team with a great culture than it is to be taken earlier by a team with a lesser culture.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 27

Duke Basketball: The Explosive 1990s.

This is a pretty great article from The Athletic about Duke Basketball in the ’90s. Those who were around for the early part of the Krzyzewski era will remember that for a while, it was a real uphill struggle.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / June 27

Duke Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 24

The Duke football program had a long offseason after several key players on both sides of the ball departed, either for the NFL Draft or the transfer portal.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 27

YouTube Gold: A Terrifying Flight In The Early NBA

The NBA hasn’t always been what it is today. In the earliest days, it was kind of cobbled together, and some guys turned down contracts because they had better offers from other employers.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Duke Basketball Report / June 26

Skip Bayless Misses Again, This Time On Cam Boozer

When Larry Bird entered the NBA, he had plenty of doubters. He didn’t pass the eye test: he was slow, couldn’t jump, and was ghostly white. Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan figured it out quickly.

Mark Williams News / Duke Basketball Report / June 26

Former Blue Devil Mark Williams Re-Ups With Phoenix

You may remember that in 2025, Charlotte tried to trade Mark Williams to the Los Angeles Lakers, but they canceled the trade after a physical uncovered some problems they had not been aware of.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 26

Twitter World Cup Gold: Possibly The Greatest Goal Ever

The finer points of soccer, or football if you must, are lost on most Americans, present company included. Give us a Eurostep, please, or maybe a step-back three.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / June 25

A Glance At The Brotherhood And The 2026 NBA Draft

So the draft is over, and what does it mean for the many tentacles of the Brotherhood? Let’s look at it. Well, some of them, anyway. There’s a lot of sifting and sorting to be done yet.

Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / June 24