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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 6

Duke Holds Open Practice & Good Stuff Happens

Duke held an open practice on Tuesday and while Cooper Flagg is gone, there are a number of new and exciting players to carry on the Brotherhood and the standards of Duke Basketball.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 6

Duke Recruiting: Jordan Smith Cuts His List

Jordan Smith, one of the best guards in the class of 2026, has cut his list to six: he’ll be choosing between Arkansas, Georgetown, Indiana, Kentucky, Syracuse and Duke.

Tyrese Proctor News / Duke Basketball Report / August 6

Tyrese Proctor Update!

Here are a couple of stories about Tyrese Proctor, who was recently drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers and signed to a multi-year contract, which is not

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 6

YouTube Gold: Red Auerbach On Bill Russell And Wilt Chamberlain

In the 1960’s, the NBA was largely defined by the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. Chamberlain was seen as the better athlete while

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 5

Welcome to the new Duke Basketball Report: A fresh look, fewer ads and a new feature

Things will look a little different around here today. A few weeks ago we told you something new was coming to Duke Basketball Report and today it’s here.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / August 4

Duke Basketball: Five-Star Point Guard Plans to Check Out Blue Devils

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his crew were not among the first to secure an official visit from Blair Academy (N.J.) standout Deron Rippey Jr., No.

Dallas Mavericks News / Duke Basketball Report / August 4

Dereck Lively On New Teammate Cooper Flagg

Suffice it to say he’s happy with the rook One of the nice things about ending with the Dallas Mavericks after the 2025 NBA Draft is that Cooper Flagg will find a Brotherhood infrastructure in place.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 4

YouTube Gold: 60 Minutes On Bob Knight

A memorable segment that warned of trouble that would only build. By the end of his time in Bloomington, former Indiana coach Bob Knight had essentially self-destructed.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 4

DBR Bites #114: Open Practice Request!

For those of you who are going to the open practice, we’re giving you a task! We’re back with DBR Bites #114 as the Duke Blue Devils prepare for their open practice on Tuesday!

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 3

These Two Players Will Have To Step Up For Duke To Meet Joe Lunardi’s Expectations

Isaiah Evans and Nik Khamenia should be keys for Duke’s next run. Last year’s Duke team was built around Cooper Flagg and saw Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach and Sion James emerge as significantly better than expected players.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 3

YouTube Gold: Josh Gibson

Perhaps the greatest hitter of all time, Gibson was never allowed to play in the Major Leagues. Buck O’ Neil, who many people came to know through Ken Burns’ Baseball documentary, said that there was a noise he only heard from three hitters: Babe Ruth, Bo Jackson and Josh Gibson.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 2

Is Kyrie Irving Heading Back To Durham This Fall?

This would be fun Cameron might have an NBA All-Star in attendance a few times this fall as Kyrie Irving, who is rehabbing from his ACL injury, may be on campus to work towards his degree.

Magic Johnson News / Duke Basketball Report / August 2

YouTube Gold: Magic Johnson’s Greatest Passes

Only a handful of players had vision like Johnson and fewer still the stones to make great passes. In the 1960’s, Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain’s rivalry defined the NBA.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 1

Latest Duke Chronicle Profile - Cameron Boozer

The taller Boozer is widely expected to be a Top 3 pick in next summer’s NBA Draft. The prize of Duke’s recruiting class, at least pre-season, is Cameron Boozer.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 29

Details Emerge for Upcoming Duke Basketball Open Practice

Jon Scheyer and his fourth Duke basketball collection will be in Cameron Indoor Stadium for an open practice next Tuesday evening. According to a press release from the program on Tuesday, the 2025-26 Blue Devils will take the floor at 5:30 p.m.

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

Nearby Duke Basketball Recruiting Prospect Decides to Transfer

As a mere sophomore prep last season, five-star CJ Rosser began drawing interest from the high-powered Duke basketball recruiting team. Plus, the 6-foot-9,

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Duke Reacts to Exciting Cooper Flagg News on Saturday

2025 has been quite the year for former Duke Blue Devils star and recent No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Throughout the year, there was little doubt that Flagg would go No.

Duke Reacts To Cooper Flagg’s ESPY For 2025 Best Male College Athlete

Duke has reacted to Cooper Flagg’s ESPY for the 2025 Best Male College Athlete. Here’s what Duke had to say about Flagg, 18, following the win at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Duke Reacts to Exciting Cooper Flagg News

Before the Dallas Mavericks made him the No. 1 pick, Cooper Flagg carved out his legend with the Duke Blue Devils. The former No. 1 overall recruit spent just one season at Duke, but walked away as one of the more decorated players in the country.

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Duke Just Picked Its Best NBA Summer League Player — And It’s Not Cooper Flagg

While many eyes are on Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg amid the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, he's not the only former Duke Blue Devils star attracting attention. On Monday, Utah Jazz big man Kyle Filipowski made his alma mater proud with yet another stellar performance during a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.

Cooper Flagg News / Yardbarker / July 13

Update suggests Mavs rookie already meeting expectations

Cooper Flagg update suggests Mavericks rookie is already meeting lofty expectations

The Dallas Mavericks have likely seen what they wanted from rookie forward Cooper Flagg after two Summer League games.

Cooper Flagg shows why he was No. 1 overall pick in second Summer League game

Cooper Flagg showed glimpse of abilities in NBA Summer League debut

Who are the best NBA free agents available this offseason?

The 'AP men's college basketball Players of the Year' quiz

Cooper Flagg News / Yardbarker / July 13

Cooper Flagg shows why he was No. 1 overall pick in Summer League

Cooper Flagg shows why he was No. 1 overall pick in second Summer League game

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg responded to an underwhelming Summer League debut by showing his all-around game in a 76-69 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.

Spurs' Carter Bryant draws attention for shutting down Flagg

Flagg showed glimpse of abilities in Summer League debut

Lakers supporting Bronny James with veteran Summer League roster

Five intriguing NBA Summer League storylines to watch

Ben Simmons drawing interest from surprise NBA contender

Cole Anthony planning to join this playoff team after buyout

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 11

Cooper Flagg showed glimpse of abilities in NBA Summer League debut

Cooper Flagg's NBA Summer League debut drew as much interest as possible for an exhibition game in the summer.

Bronny James disappoints in matchup with top pick Cooper Flagg

Five intriguing NBA Summer League storylines to watch

Ticket prices for Cooper Flagg-Bronny James Summer League matchup were absurd

20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

The 'AP men's college basketball Players of the Year' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'AP men's college basketball Players of the Year' quiz

How many of the men's college basketball players to be named the Associated Press' Player of the Year since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / Hoops Rumors / June 25