Duke Blue Devils: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 10

Cedric Coward Update

A big decision looms. There’s a lot of buzz about Cedric Coward going to the NBA rather than transferring to Duke. It’s impossible to know what he’ll do, but at this point, he’s a potential first round draft pick and that has to be tempting.

Jayson Tatum News / Duke Basketball Report / May 10

Brotherhood Playoff Watch: Jayson Tatum And Boston Are In A Hole. Can They Climb Out?

Yes, but it won’t be easy. As we’ve discussed after each of Boston’s first two losses to New York, both after having late 20 point leads, former Duke star Jayson Tatum is not living up to Boston’s championship expectations and he’s going to hear about it.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 10

You Tube Gold: Rock Around The Clock

Bill Haley’s biggest hit still sounds fresh, new and innovative. The Ed Sullivan show started on CBS in 1949 and ran through 1971. It was a 23 year run, which seems like a long time, but in TV terms, it was an epoch.

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / May 9

Cooper Flagg gets compared to 10-time NBA All-Star who was drafted No. 1 overall

Dating back to the start of the college basketball season, Flagg has been the clear top choice in the 2025 class.

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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 9

Duke Recruiting: This 5-Star Seems Impressed

Pretty good stuff to here. Obviously there’s nothing official in this story yet, but if you’re a Duke fan you’ll like it. Jordan Smith, if you didn’t know, is a 5-star 6-2 guard out of Paul XI, which Blue Devil fans now well, having sent Jeremy Roach, Trevor Keels, Patrick Ngongba and Darren Harris to Duke in the last few years.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 9

Yet Another Mock NBA Draft That Treats Duke Very Well

Things are looking good for Duke in this June’s draft Over at CBS, Adam Finkelstein has a mock draft posted that again would have good news for Duke. Here’s

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

Ex-Duke Basketball Signee Experiences Massive Drop in Rankings

When Bellaire High School (Texas) forward Shelton Henderson announced his commitment to Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils back in early November, the 6-foot-6, 220-pound senior checked in as a five-star prospect at No.

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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 8

Duke Recruiting: Sebastian Wilkins Update

Sounds like he had a positive visit Basketball now has pre-season, regular season, post-season and roster building season. And while Duke has recruits Cameron and Cayden Boozer, Nikola Khamenia, along with portal commitments Cedric Coward and Ifeanyi Ufochukwu, Jon Scheyer and staff will likely want more players.

Jayson Tatum News / Duke Basketball Report / May 8

Brotherhood Playoff Watch: Jayson Tatum & Boston Blow Another 20 Point Lead, Go Down 2-0 To The Knicks

This is clearly not what the defending champs had in mind for this series - or any series, really. After Boston lost a 20 point lead and Game 1 against the Knicks Wednesday, Celtics logic and franchise DNA suggested it couldn’t happen again.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 8

YouTube Gold: Coach K’s Only International Loss

Greece beat the U.S. in 2006 for Mike Krzyzewksi’s only international loss. On Wednesday, we featured a game from the first Olympics with Mike Krzyzewski as Team USA’s head coach, a win over Australia in 2008.

Jon Scheyer News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Top 30 Recruit Posts Strong Message After Visit with Jon Scheyer, Duke

Five-Star Duke Commit Reacts to Big Announcement Before Freshman Season

The Duke Blue Devils had another successful college basketball season under head coach Jon Scheyer and company. Duke won four games in the NCAA Tournament, defeating Alabama, Arizona, Baylor and Mount St.

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

Duke Basketball May Now Forever Own One ACC Record

Duke basketball set an ACC record last go-round by tallying 19 wins in regular season conference action. Now, as things stand less than two months after

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 7

Matt Norlander - ACC Definitely Returning To 18-Game Schedule In 2025-26

It’s not the answer to what ails the ACC. That’s largely been addressed already. Over on X, Matt Norlander has posted that the ACC is definitely moving back to an 18-game conference schedule in 2025-26, and is doing so because only four conference teams got bids to the NCAA tournament this year.

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

Son of Duke Basketball Legend Among 'Intriguing' Grassroot Standouts

Eventually, Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his crew will begin handing out offers on the 2027 recruiting trail. Perhaps Zeke Battier will end up on that wishlist.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 7

Jon Scheyer Dips Into The Portal For A Big Man

As Ifeanyi Ufochukwu joins the Brotherhood Here's one we’re betting none of us saw coming: Duke has dipped into the portal for Ifeanyi “Iffy” Ufochukwu.

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

Another Big Man Joins 2025-26 Duke Basketball Roster

On Wednesday morning, 247Sports' Matt Zenitz first reported that former three-year Rice player Ifeanyi Ufochukwu has committed to fourth-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and signed his financial agreement with the Blue Devils for next season.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 7

Some NBA Landing Spots For Cooper Flagg

A great piece from Ricky O’Connell with a twist by us. Our SBN colleague Ricky O’Donnell has a piece up with six great landing spots for Cooper Flagg in June’s NBA Draft.

NBA News / Duke Basketball Report / May 7

Duke Will Welcome Indiana State To Cameron This November

Great news and a great honor. We’ll get their best shot too. When people think of Indiana State, they almost automatically go to Larry Bird, who had an amazing career there in the late 1970’s, culminating with the legendary matchup against Magic Johnson’s Michigan State in the 1979 title game.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 7