Duke Blue Devils: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 8

Duke 5-Star Commit Rippey Earns Major Award

For the third season in a row, the Duke basketball program has inked the No. 1 overall 2026 recruiting class. The class is headlined by three 5-star prospects in Cameron Williams, Bryson Howard, and Deron Rippey Jr.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 8

Duke Recruiting: Kager Knueppel

The next Flying Knueppel, Kager, is going to commit to a college relatively soon, and Duke is definitely interested, and Jon Scheyer has offered. Generally listed at 6-7 but also as high as 6-10, like his brother Kon, Kager has a great stroke from outside.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 8

Friday’s Brotherhood Playoff News & Links

In Thursday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Trajan Langdon’s Detroit Pistons took a 2-0 lead against Tyrese Proctor’s Cleveland Cavaliers, with a 107-97 win.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 8

Duke Primed for Top Seed in Big Dance Once Again

The landscape of college basketball has changed dramatically in recent years. The introduction of NIL gave players the ability to earn money for the first time in college athletics, and nobody could have predicted exactly where things would go from there.

Jerry West News / Duke Basketball Report / May 8

YouTube Gold: Jerry West’s Lethal Jump Shot Examined

Before he became one the best two GMs in NBA history (along with Red Auerbach), Jerry West had a brilliant career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a lean 6-4 guard who punished his body constantly by driving to the lane against massive defenders.

Watch: North Carolina vs. Duke Game Highlights | 2026 ACC Softball

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 7

DBR Bites #164 – Elite Practice Player And NBA Update

The DBR Podcast is back with a look at what is (maybe? probably?) the last roster move for the Blue Devils this off-season, the addition of Jacob Theodosiou from Loyola Maryland.

College Football News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 6

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for Duke in 2026

Head coach Manny Diaz and the rest of the Duke football program underwent what was likely the most chaotic offseason of any team in college football. The drama began when Blue Devil star quarterback Darian Mensah shockingly entered the transfer portal with hours to go until the entry window closed.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 6

Duke in Familiar Battle for ACC Offseason Crown

It's no secret that the Duke basketball program has generated one of the best offseason hauls of any team in college basketball, leaving the Blue Devils primed to enter the 2026-27 season as a top-three-to-five team in the land.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Basketball Report / May 6

Duke’s Defense Next Season Is Going To Be Incredible

One of the interesting and defining differences between Jon Scheyer’s Duke teams and those of his GOAT predecessor, Mike Krzyzewski is that Coach K tended to focus on athleticism over size.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 6

Wednesday’s Brotherhood Playoff News & Links

In Tuesday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Detroit beat Cleveland, 111-101, while Oklahoma City knocked off Los Angeles, 108-90. Tyrese Proctor got another DNP, but it’s the playoffs, and he’s a rookie, so no big surprise.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 6

YouTube Gold: Duke Starts Walk-ons Against Wake Forest

In 2005, Duke had a rarity: they lost back-to-back games, both on the road. The first was to Maryland, 99-92, and then to Virginia Tech, 67-65. Wake Forest came to Cameron after that, and Coach K was pissed.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 6

Duke Lacking Momentum After Several Detrimental Departures

Duke football will look considerably different this season compared to the team that won the program's first ACC championship a year ago. The roster turnover

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 5

Predicting Duke's Top 3 Scorers Next Season

The Duke basketball program, in all likelihood, will not be led by a freshman, which hasn't been how the program has typically operated over the last decade.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 5

Duke, UConn on Tier No Other Program Can Reach

It hasn't been all that long since Dan Hurley's 2-seeded UConn Huskies shattered the hearts of Duke fans everywhere after defeating the 1-seeded Blue Devils 73-72 in the 2026 Elite Eight.

College Basketball News / Ball Exclusives / April 30

Duke Blue Devils land groundbreaking TV deal with Amazon

The Duke Blue Devils have landed a first-of-its-kind deal with Amazon Prime Video in which they will play three marquee games on the streaming service, the school announced on Thursday.

Duke Blue Devils News / The Spun / April 30

Amazon Will Broadcast 3 Major Duke Basketball Games Next Season

The Duke Blue Devils have struck a deal with Amazon that will probably make them a lot of money and definitely make a lot of fans angry. According to ESPN's Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel, the Duke basketball program have agreed to an exclusive rights partnership with Amazon that will see three massive games broadcast on Prime Video next season.

Duke Blue Devils News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Duke basketball program lands 16-year-old International star

The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball program continues to load up its roster for the 2026-27 season. On Thursday, Duke received a commitment from 16-year-old Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, who is a 7-foot center from FC Barcelona, as he announced on his Instagram page.

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Duke's Patrick Ngongba II Reacts After Transfer Portal Decision

Change continues to define the college basketball offseason, especially in an era where roster movement happens quickly and often. For programs like the Duke Blue Devils, the transfer portal has become just as important as recruiting and player development.

Duke Blue Devils News / Hoops Rumors / April 24

Duke's Cameron Boozer makes official NBA Draft decision

Duke star forward Cameron Boozer averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.4 steals on shooting splits of .556/.391/.789.

Darryn Peterson sends emotional message in NBA Draft announcement

Tennessee's Nate Ament declares for 2026 NBA Draft

BYU star AJ Dybantsa makes official NBA Draft decision in epic fashion

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff declares for 2026 NBA Draft

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Duke's Cayden Boozer Reacts to Cam Boozer's Major Career Announcement

The Duke Blue Devils were once again among the most successful teams in college basketball this past season, clinching the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and making it to the Elite Eight.

Duke Blue Devils News / Hoops Rumors / April 22

Duke's Isaiah Evans declares for 2026 NBA Draft

Duke wing Isaiah Evans has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.

Tennessee's Nate Ament declares for 2026 NBA Draft

BYU star AJ Dybantsa makes official NBA Draft decision in epic fashion

Potential NBA Draft lottery pick Thomas Haugh returning to Florida

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 21

Duke scores biggest 2026 transfer portal win with John Blackwell news

Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer won't be running short on backcourt playmakers next season.

Cayden Boozer returning to Duke for sophomore season

Patrick Ngongba II returning to Duke for junior season

Mark Pope might be under even more pressure with Billy Donovan's decision

Steven Pearl, Auburn land intriguing sharpshooter via transfer portal

Georgia Tech lands All-Mountain West transfer Colby Garland

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Cam Boozer News Emerges on Monday After First Season at Duke

In what many presume to be his lone year with the Duke Blue Devils, forward Cam Boozer was nothing short of a superstar. The former five-star recruit and son of Duke legend and former NBA star Carlos Boozer was named the National Player of the Year, ACC Player of the Year, earned a first-team All-American nod and also won the Karl Malone award.