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Former Blue Devil Cooper Flagg continues to dazzle as he continues his first circuit around the NBA. On Christmas Day, the Dallas Mavericks played at Golden State and Flagg again showed his unusually advanced game.

Ja Morant News / Duke Basketball Report / December 27

Twitter Gold: Could Anyone But Ja Morant Have Done This?

Ja Morant has been an amazing basketball player but he has caused issues for the Memphis Grizzlies since arriving via the draft in 2019. He got in big trouble with the league over guns and gun imagery and more recently doubts have come up about his long-term relationship with the Grizzlies.

Kon Knueppel News / Duke Basketball Report / December 27

Kon Knueppel Injured

There was a bit of a scary moment for former Blue Devil Kon Knueppel against the Orlando Magic as he came down hard on his ankle and had to leave the game.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

Duke Blue Devils Christmas Wishlist

Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils are six days removed from their first loss of the year. They blew a huge lead and lost a game they should not have.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 26

Will Virginia Be Duke’s Toughest ACC Test?

Look, let’s face it: while Duke made the Final Four last spring, the ACC regular season, and most of the tournament too, sucked. The conference was just basically helpless.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 26

If Duke Is Looking For A Good Endorsement…

You’d have a hard time beating this from Giannis Antetokounmpo, aka the Greek Freak. Check out what he said in 2023 about if he had gone to college: “I’m 6’11” and I can handle the ball, pass and get in the paint.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 26

A Look At Evolving 2026 NBA Draft Scenarios

As we discussed recently and as you’ve probably heard a lot by now, the anticipated Top Three picks in next June’s NBA Draft are BYU’s AJ Dybantsa, Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and Duke’s Carlos Boozer.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 26

Twitter Gold: Harry Giles Update

Injuries can be really devastating for basketball players. Grant Hill’s career was ultimately defined by injuries and then the immense courage he showed in overcoming them.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 25

Duke Wins & Losses In Turnover-Heavy Games

Frankly it’s not the kind of record basketball programs are eager to advertise. Before our current era of all-kinds-of-stats-circulated-all-the-time, some coaches and sport information directors actually worked to suppress sharing how many turnovers their teams or players committed.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 25

YouTube Gold: A Merry Christmas From DBR And Louis Jordan

Back in 2006, we did a music post for Christmas with a James Brown holiday jam and a picture of JB in a Santa suit. Looked fun and what better way to celebrate Christmas?

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 24

What Exactly Is Cameron Boozer’s NBA Potential?

If you have access to The Athletic ( we don’t but Barry Jacobs clued us in to this), there is an interesting piece up on Cameron Boozer, asking if he has

Cooper Flagg News / Duke Basketball Report / December 24

Cooper Flagg Update: The Rookie Is Soaring

Cooper Flagg turned 19 last weekend and the former Duke Blue Devil is well on his way to greatness in the NBA. After a bit of a slow start as he played out of position at point guard, Flagg is back at forward and absolutely destroying the league.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 24

YouTube Gold: The Big O

The pantheon of great basketball players has a problem with recency bias. Think about it: who do you think about when you think about the all-time greats?

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 23

Why Duke Will Learn From and Benefit After First Loss

The Duke Blue Devils' unbeaten season ended at the hands of Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden last Saturday. It was a game that had its runs by both teams.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 23

The Decline Of The Three Pointer

When last season began, 3-pointers were all the rage, due in part to the Boston Celtics’ success liberally employing the shot to capture the 2024 NBA title.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 23

Five-Star Small Forward Details Duke Recruitment

While Duke and head coach Jon Scheyer have already secured commitments from three of their top targets in the 2026 class, the Blue Devils are still actively

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / December 23

ACC Roundup – UNC And Virginia Romp

In Monday’s ACC Action, UNC hammered ECU 99-51, Virginia did American dirty 95-51, Florida State swamped Jacksonville 87-63, Syracuse knocked down Stonehill 77-48 and BC got by Farleigh Dickinson 72-61.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 22

Jon Scheyer Names Biggest Challenge in Leading Duke Basketball Program

In light of Saturday night's 82-81 loss at the hands of the Texas Tech Red Raiders in Madison Square Garden, any remaining celebratory Duke basketball mood stemming from Jon Scheyer's 100th career win as head coach of the Blue Devils has surely long since ceased.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 22

Duke Will Learn From Defensive Mistakes

The Duke Blue Devils were shocked last Saturday in a showdown against Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden. The Blue Devils fell short by a point to the Red Raiders by a score of 81-80.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 20

No. 19 Texas Tech hands No. 3 Duke first loss of season in historic comeback

No. 3 Duke (11-1) is unbeaten no more.

Kentucky finally plays up to potential in win over No. 22 St. John's

Unorthodox assist gives No. 12 UNC win over Ohio State

No. 8 Houston snaps No. 14 Arkansas' four-game streak

Penny Hardaway, Memphis off to miserable start in 2025

Top five studs and duds this season in men's college basketball

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / December 20

Defense Must Be at the Forefront for Duke Today

The Duke Blue Devils will look to remain perfect this season. It will be another tall task for this Blue Devils team that is coming off a decent win earlier this week, but they will have to play way better than they did in that one if they want to stay unbeaten.

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Darian Mensah Announces Career Decision on Friday

Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah emerged as one of college football’s breakout stars in 2025. He led Duke to an 8-5 record, including 6-2 in conference play, and an outright ACC championship, the program’s first since 1962.