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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / February 8

Duke Smashes SMU, 95-36

As Kara Lawson’s Blue Devils cranked up the turnover machine again against SMU in a 59 point win, we’d like to propose an aspirational new stat which Duke got pretty close to.

Watch: SMU vs. Duke Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Women's Basketball

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

Duke Lineman Ranked Highly in NFL Draft Rankings

The Duke football program didn't see any of its former players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, but that will likely change in 2026. A myriad of Duke's players from this past season have declared for this year's draft, and it's much more likely this time around that a Blue Devil hears his name called.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / February 8

Duke's 5-Star Target Details Why He Stands Out

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff currently sit with the No. 1 overall 2026 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. If that ranking stays put, that would cement the third straight year that Duke inks the nation's top-ranked recruiting class.

Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / February 8

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Watch: Duke vs. Louisville Full Game Replay | 2025-26 ACC Women's Basketball

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / February 8

ACC Roundup – Fun Day Around The League

In Saturday’s ACC Action, Virginia beat Syracuse 72-59, Louisville got by Wake Forest 88-80, NC State took care of Virginia Tech 82-73, SMU knocked off Pitt 86-67, Miami got a tough game from BC before prevailing 74-68, Florida State squeaked past Notre Dame 82-79, Stanford dismissed Georgia Tech 95-72 and Clemson slammed Cal 77-55.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / February 8

A Sequence Of Random Events

“Throw out the records.” “Anything can happen on any given night.” There are dozens of over-used idioms that make the same point: at their core, all athletic competitions have an element of chance.

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

Here’s What Plagued Duke in Second Half Against UNC

Pure heartbreak. The No. 4-ranked Duke Blue Devils (21-2, 10-1 ACC) fell in Chapel Hill to No. 14 North Carolina (19-4, 7-3 ACC) on a buzzer-beating three.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / February 8

Duke-UNC Rivalry Runs Deep, But Respect Remains

The Duke–North Carolina rivalry is widely regarded as one of the most heated rivalries in all of sports. Players and students who attend Duke are expected to hate North Carolina — and vice versa.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / February 8

Social Media Reacts to Duke Basketball Loss at UNC

Duke versus North Carolina is the biggest game of the year for both teams, and both were ranked in the top 15 entering Saturday night's showdown in Chapel Hill.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / February 8

YouTube Gold: Dan Dakich On Bob Knight

Here are some really interesting videos that get into Dan Dakich’s relationship with Bob Knight, both as a player and and as an assistant coach. The first two appear to be from the same Dan Patrick interview and in that video, Dakich is very unhappy with his former coach.

Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / February 7

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 7

North Carolina buzzer-beater knocks off Duke in another classic

No. 14 North Carolina's buzzer-beater knocks off No. 4 Duke in another classic

College basketball's most storied rivalry delivered another epic chapter on Saturday night when the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels shocked the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils.

Caleb Wilson shares details on his 'personal' vendetta against Duke

Syracuse HC reveals why Carmelo Anthony's son Kiyan was benched

No. 1 Arizona sets school, Big 12 records while punishing Oklahoma State

Oklahoma stuns No. 15 Vanderbilt to end nine-game skid

No. 23 Miami (Ohio) remains undefeated after breezing past Marshall

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / February 7

Why Duke’s Supporting Cast Needs To Step Up at UNC

The No. 4-ranked Duke Blue Devils are preparing for potentially their biggest game of the entire 2025-26 college basketball season, as they will head to Chapel Hill to take on No.

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / February 7

Duke Legend Jay Williams Under Fire Over UNC Chants

The Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels are set to renew college basketball's most heated rivalry Saturday night at the Dean Smith Center. ESPN's "College GameDay" rolled into Chapel Hill for the special occasion, with the crew making their picks in front of a packed, divided crowd ahead of the 6:30 p.m.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / February 7

Duke’s Scheyer Reveals Biggest Concern Against UNC

Duke versus North Carolina isn't just the best rivalry in all of college basketball, but one of the best rivalries in sports altogether. The first edition of this season's bouts will take place on Saturday in Chapel Hill at 6:30 pm ET.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / February 7

Saturday’s Duke-UNC Links Run

NBA Draft Report: Cameron Boozer Of Duke The circus arrives in Chapel Hill for UNC–Duke showdown Tar Heels Set For Duke On Saturday Three things to know about Duke before matchup with North Carolina Davis Talks Secret to Preparation Ahead of Duke Matchup Must-win for Hubert Davis vs.