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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.

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Jon Scheyer Won't Let Elite Eight Collapse Define Duke's Season

It has been about a week since the 1-seed Duke Blue Devils suffered a catastrophic collapse to 2-seed UConn in the Elite Eight. After the Blue Devils held a lead as large as 19 points in the first half, they folded to ultimately lose 73-72.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 4

A Look At UNC’s Coaching Search And Final Four Notes

The UNC coaching search took a rather dramatic turn Friday as Arizona managed to sign Tommy Lloyd to a lucrative extension. UNC’s top choices had been rumored to be Lloyd, Michigan’s Dusty May, and Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 4

Saturday’s NCAA Linkage

DUKE Future Blue Devils perform in 2026 McDonald’s All-American games Ex-Duke Basketball Guard Entering Transfer Portal Again Duke’s Cameron Boozer makes

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 4

YouTube Gold: Cooper Flagg Goes Where No NBA Teenager Has Gone Before

As you probably know, former Duke stars Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg have been locked into a riveting battle for NBA Rookie of the Year. One night, one has a phenomenal game; the next night, the other one does.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 3

Cameron Boozer Wins AP National Player Of The Year

After a sensational freshman season, the honors continue to pour in for Duke’s Cameron Boozer. The latest: he was named the AP National Player of the Year, receiving 59 of 61 votes (the other two went to BYU’s AJ Dybantsa).

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 3

DBR Bites #157: Silly Season Begins

The Duke Blue Devils are in the offseason, and there are a few stories and nuggets to discuss on DBR Bites #157. Jason and Donald review some of the news stories and events that have taken place since the weekend, starting with Cameron Boozer, Jon Scheyer, and Maliq Brown.

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 3

Key Draft Weakness for Duke's Boozer Instantly Shut Down

Duke basketball freshman phenom Cameron Boozer was undoubtedly the most dominant player in all of college basketball this season and is the runaway favorite to take home the National Player of the Year award.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 3

Evaluating Duke's Ngongba's NBA Draft Outlook

The Duke Blue Devils saw their 2025-26 season come to an end in heartbreaking fashion at the hands of the UConn Huskies, and now head coach Jon Scheyer and the rest of his staff shift to offseason mode to rebuild for the 2026-27 campaign.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 3

Grading Jon Scheyer's First Four Seasons at Duke

For the second consecutive season, the Duke Blue Devils saw their season end in absolute heartbreak, this time around in the Elite Eight to the UConn Huskies.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 2

Duke vs. UConn Proven As Top-Seller in NCAA Tournament

Duke vs. UConn was one of the best college basketball games of the season, and millions of fans were tuned in to watch every moment of the thriller. Duke has been the most-watched team in college basketball all season long.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 2

Duke Lands Commitment From Stellar 3-Star Linebacker

Duke football head coach Manny Diaz and his staff have landed their fourth overall commitment and second linebacker pledge from a class of 2027 recruit, as 3-star linebacker Jack Baker has announced his commitment to the Blue Devils.

ESPN's Jay Bilas Predicts Winners Of Both Final Four Games

The Final Four and the NCAA Tournament national title game are just a few days away and the final predictions are pouring in. While Jay Bilas may not get to root for the Duke Blue Devils anymore, he still has strong opinions on who will hoist the trophy.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 1

35 Years Ago Today, Historic College Basketball Program Won its First NCAA Title

Thirty-five years ago, college basketball gave us one of those stories that still feels alive every time March rolls around. The kind of story fans pass down, argue about, and replay in their heads when the stakes get high.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 1

5 Favorite Moments From Duke's Elite Eight Run

After earning the No. 1 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, the Duke Blue Devils' season came to an end in arguably the most heartbreaking way possible.

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / April 1

Mike Krzyzewski Couldn’t Sleep After Duke’s Collapse and it Says Everything About March Madness

There are losses in college basketball, and then there are the ones that follow you home. The ones that replay in your head long after the arena empties, long after the final whistle, long after everyone else has moved on.

Jon Scheyer News / College Sports Only / March 30

Jon Scheyer’s Reaction To Game-Losing Three Goes Viral

Nothing could be worse than your most heartbreaking moment going viral for the world to see. That nightmare came true for Duke’s coach Jon Scheyer, who’s facial expression sparked memes across the internet.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 31

Cayden Boozer makes heartbreaking admission after Duke collapse

The Blue Devils were on the wrong side of NCAA history with their shocking loss to UConn.

Cameron Boozer blasts the media for anti-Duke discourse

Epic comeback sends UConn to men's Final Four

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: UConn has Final Four magic

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / College Sports Only / March 30

Internet Reacts To Duke Loss

In ultimate March fashion, the No. 1 overall seeded Duke fell in heartbreaking fashion to UConn in the Elite Eight. It’s a moment you’ll remember the place you were when you watched it.

Jon Scheyer News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Jon Scheyer was in hell during his live reaction to Duke’s last-second choke job

Another year, another heartbreak for Jon Scheyer and his Duke Blue Devils. Last season, Duke fell short of the NCAA Tournament title game after a monumental collapse in the closing moments against Houston.

Duke Blue Devils News / Ball Exclusives / March 29

Cayden Boozer on late-game turnover: ‘Going to replay that for the rest of my life’

Duke Blue Devils guard Cayden Boozer was on the wrong side of a crucial play at the end of Sunday’s Elite 8 matchup against the UConn Huskies. With a two-point lead and ten seconds on the clock, Boozer was double-teamed in the backcourt and threw a bad pass that was tipped.

Dick Vitale News / The Spun / March 29

Dick Vitale Just Reacted To Duke's Epic NCAA Tournament Loss

ESPN college hoops analyst Dick Vitale just reacted to No. 1 seed Duke's epic NCAA Tournament loss on Sunday. Duke, the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, was shocked by UConn in the Elite Eight on Sunday.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / March 28

Cameron Boozer blasts the media for anti-Duke discourse

Big programs like Duke will always have their fair share of naysayers, and it'll be up to Boozer and company to shut down the outside noise and prove them wrong on the court.

Caleb Foster's improbable return helps Duke into Elite Eight

St. John's guard Dylan Darling gets roasted for horrid game-tying shot attempt vs. Duke

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: UConn, Duke set for Elite Eight matchup

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 28

St. John's guard Dylan Darling gets roasted for horrid game-tying shot attempt vs. Duke

The pixie dust wore off on Dylan Darling in the final seconds of St. John’s Sweet 16 game Friday against Duke.

Caleb Foster's improbable return helps Duke into Elite Eight

Projected top-five pick Caleb Wilson announces 2026 NBA Draft decision

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / March 27

Caleb Foster's improbable return helps Duke into Elite Eight

A quick look at the box score of Duke's 80-75 win over St. John's on Friday night will show that Cameron Boozer (22 points, 10 rebounds, three assists) and Isaiah Evans (25 points, four rebounds) played key roles in their win to send the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight. But there was another core player on this Duke team that played just as big a role.

St. John's guard Dylan Darling gets roasted for horrid game-tying shot attempt vs. Duke

Alabama senior had heartbreaking gesture after losing to Michigan

Midgame surge sends No. 1 UCLA past Minnesota, into Elite Eight

No. 1 UConn wins low-scoring fight vs. North Carolina to reach Elite Eight

Hannah Hidalgo's historic triple-double helps Notre Dame upset Vanderbilt