Duke Blue Devils: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 15

DBR Bites #160: No News Means…No News?

We haven’t heard a lot of news on the status of the Duke Men’s Basketball roster for next season…and we know everyone trying to figure out what it all means!

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 14

Duke's Scheyer Determined Following Elite Eight Heartbreak

The NCAA Tournament may be over, and the world of college basketball has shifted into offseason mode, but that doesn't mean the Duke basketball program and its fans have forgotten about the soul-crushing way the Blue Devils' 2025-26 season ended.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 14

All Signs Point to Duke Missing on Elite Portal Big

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff are trying to navigate the chaos of the NCAA Transfer Portal while also gauging which key rotation pieces from the 2025-26 squad could potentially return.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 14

How Bryson Howard Fits With Blue Devils Next Season

Bryson Howard was the first player to commit to Duke's 2026 recruiting class, and in many ways, he set the tone for everything that followed. Howard is one of the most intriguing prospects in the class.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 14

YouTube Gold: A Perspective On Cooper Flagg’s Rookie Season

This video is an attempt to put Cooper Flagg’s rookie season in context, and it makes some interesting points, particularly statistically. The narrator compliments Kon Knueppel, but argues that Flagg’s season has been on a completely different level.

Dick Vitale News / Duke Basketball Report / April 14

Dick Vitale Diagnosed With Cancer For A Fifth Time

Over the course of his long ESPN career, Dick Vitale has been best known as an enthusiastic advocate for college basketball. He’s always loved coming to Cameron, where he always just seemed like an overgrown Crazie.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 14

Duke Potentially in Contention for Another Elite Portal Big

The Duke basketball program missed out on arguably the NCAA Transfer Portal's top overall player in Kansas transfer forward Flory Bidunga, but that doesn't mean Jon Scheyer and his staff aren't doing their homework on other elite portal talents.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 14

Underrated Factor in Duke's Evans and Ngongba Potentially Returning

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff are still waiting to hear from several key players from the 2025-26 squad about whether they will return to Durham, declare for the 2026 NBA Draft, or potentially enter the transfer portal.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 14

Taina Mair Taken By Seattle In The 1st Round Of The WNBA Draft

Congratulations to Blue Devil Taina Mair, who was taken by the Seattle Storm with the #14 pick in the WNBA Draft on Monday night. Also with the Storm: former Blue Devil Lexie Brown.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 13

Portal Update: Darren Harris Will Be A Hoosier

Former Blue Devil Darren Harris is in the portal, as you probably know, and has made his decision: he’ll be an Indiana Hoosier. It might be a great choice for him personally.

Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / April 13

Watch: Four years in Durham, Brian Parker II is #BuiltInTheACC ⭐️ #nfldraft #goduke #accfootball #cfb

Chandler Rivers News / ACC Digital Network / April 13

Watch: Straight athlete. Chandler Rivers is #BuiltInTheACC #NFLDraft #DukeBlueDevils #ACCFootball #CFB

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 12

So Much For The Bidunga Rumor

Last night, we linked to a story that suggested Duke had pulled ahead of Louisville for Kansas transfer Flory Bidunga, but not so fast: Bidunga, along with Oregon transfer Jackson Shelstad, committed to Pat Kelsey’s Cardinals program Sunday afternoon.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 12

Duke Loses Out on Star Transfer Big Man

The 2026 NCAA Transfer Portal cycle is beginning to heat up, as many of the portal's top talents are beginning to take official visits and narrow their lists down in terms of potential schools.

Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / April 12

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Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 12

Rippey on Duke's Scheyer: 'One Heck of a Coach'

For the third consecutive year, the Duke basketball program is bringing in the No. 1 overall recruiting class, headlined by three 5-star commitments. The Blue Devils are one of three programs in the nation with as many as three 5-star commitments, along with Arkansas and USC.

Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / April 12

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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 12

Ranking the Most NFL-Ready Duke Prospects

The Duke football program did not have any former players drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, but that will almost definitely not be the case this time around.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Duke's Cayden Boozer Reacts After Transfer Portal Decision on Wednesday

Cayden Boozer and the Duke Blue Devils had an impressive 2025-26 college basketball season, finishing the regular season with a 32-2 overall record and 17-1 in conference play, securing the ACC title as well.

Jon Scheyer News / The Spun / April 8

Report: Jon Scheyer, Duke Lose Five-Star Freshman To Transfer Portal

It's becoming very evident the Duke Blue Devils will have to shake up their roster for the 2026-27 season. Despite owning a 35-3 record, Duke's season will be remembered for its loss to UConn in the Elite Eight.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 7

Michael Malone sets the expectations for North Carolina vs. Duke

The North Carolina Tar Heels versus the Duke Blue Devils may not be on par with "the game" between the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes, but it's right up there in intensity.

North Carolina eyeing immediate results with $50M investment in new HC Michael Malone

Michael Malone gets first major win as North Carolina HC

New HC Michael Malone reveals how long he kept North Carolina news a secret

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Cooper Flagg Reacts to Duke Guard’s Transfer Portal Move After College Basketball Season

Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks have been using this 2025-26 NBA season to build for the future. Flagg has been as advertised for the Mavs, leading the team in scoring at 21.1 points per game and steals per game at 1.2.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / April 5

Boozer joins Flagg as Naismith winner, but Duke's tournament problems remain

Cameron Boozer joins Cooper Flagg as Naismith winner, but Duke's NCAA Tournament problems remain

Duke Blue Devils keep racking up individual awards but not national championships.

Men's Final Four winners, losers: Michigan, UConn cruise to championship game

Arizona HC Tommy Lloyd squashes North Carolina rumors with lucrative contract extension

North Carolina loses out on another head-coaching candidate after Nate Oats-Alabama news

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Cam Boozer Shares Career News After Freshman Season at Duke

For the second straight season, the Duke Blue Devils saw their season end in heartbreaking fashion as they fell 73-72 to the UConn Huskies in the Elite Eight.