Duke Blue Devils: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 15

Boozer Explains Why Going to Duke Was 'Great Thing'

Duke basketball freshman phenom Cameron Boozer is widely regarded as one of the top-three 2026 NBA Draft prospects following one of the most productive freshman seasons in recent college basketball memory.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 15

More On Duke’s Latest Recruit, Nick Arnold

The House Settlement supposedly eliminated walk-ons, but the concept is still there. Nick Arnold announced his commitment to Duke yesterday, but he is referring to himself as a preferred walk-on.

Justin Gainey News / Duke Basketball Report / May 15

Justin Gainey Update: How’s He Doing So Far At State?

Justin Gainey has been away from State for a while. He played for the Pack, primarily under Herb Sendek, and after playing in Europe for a few years, began his coaching career.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 15

Duke vs. UNC Roster Building: How’s It Looking?

Duke and UNC are always talked about together in some way or another. It’s just inevitable, and this is especially true for recruiting. You never know

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 15

Hack Tison: 1942-2026

Haskell “Hack” Tison, a mainstay of Duke’s first Final Four teams in 1963 and 1964, has passed away. A war baby, Tison was born on November 16, 1942, and came to Durham early in the Vic Bubas era.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 15

YouTube Gold: Tark’s UNLV Gets Tested By Arkansas

In 1991, Jerry Tarkanian’s UNLV team was still riding high after putting on an awesome blitz against Duke in the 1990 national championship game. Behind Larry Johnson, Stacey Augmon, Anderson Hunt, and Greg Anthony, the Rebels were a burgeoning dynasty.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 14

Duke Recruiting: A Late Surprise Addition

Well this is interesting: Nick Arnold, a point guard who plays at Davidson Day, says he’s committed to Duke. He certainly wasn’t on our radar, but he seems like a tough-minded kid with leadership qualities.

Duke Blue Devils News / DukeBlog / May 14

What Deron Rippey Jr. Brings to the Blue Devils

As Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball continues building around versatility and positional size, Deron Rippey Jr. gives the Blue Devils something every elite roster still needs at its core: a guard who can bend a defense before the possession is even fully set.

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 14

Duke's Boozer Reportedly Not Out of No. 1 Pick Conversation

Only two former Duke Blue Devils are expected to be selected in the 2026 NBA Draft in freshman superstar Cameron Boozer and sophomore sharpshooter Isaiah Evans.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 14

Isaiah Evans Confirms Future Plans to Duke Fans

The Duke basketball program didn't lose all that much of its production from the 2025-26 season, at least relative to what fans have been used to over the years.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 14

Duke and UNC Approaching Non-Con in Completely Different Ways

The Duke Blue Devils will once again go through one of the more difficult non-conference schedules of any team in college basketball. Head coach Jon Scheyer seeks out elite competition each year to best prepare his squads for the postseason.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 14

Intriguing New Development on Potential Duke Portal Target Graves

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff might not be done just yet. Scheyer and Co. have already had a monumentally successful offseason, rebuilding for the 2026-27 season with veteran leadership, returning key pieces, and young star talent.

College Basketball News / The Spun / May 13

Duke's 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule Is Absolutely Loaded

A promising season for the Duke Blue Devils ended with an Elite Eight heartbreaker against UConn and left some fans calling for head coach Jon Scheyer to get the boot.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 13

Duke HC Manny Diaz is thankful for time with Darian Mensah

Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz could be mad. In fact, he'd be well within his rights to be a little ticked off.

Miami HC Mario Cristobal doesn't hold back on NIL chaos in college football

The focus on Steve Sarkisian's 'basket weaving' insult for SEC rival misses the bigger picture

ACC, Big 12 join calls to expand College Football Playoff, but some opposition still exists

The 'College football national champions' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

Duke standout announces NBA Draft decision

With the NBA Scouting Combine underway, one Duke Blue Devils star is not planning on backing out and returning to college. Isaiah Evans, who played just two seasons at Duke, announced he has no plans to withdraw and return to school, while adding that he has already met with some NBA teams.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 13

Three ACC Teams That Could Give Duke Issues Next Season

Over the past few seasons, the Duke Blue Devils have been the cream of the crop in the ACC. The Blue Devils have a combined 36-2 record in league play over the last two seasons and have taken home both the ACC regular season and tournament titles in each of the last two campaigns.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 13

Potential Shakeup Brewing in Duke's Marquee Contest With Michigan

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer has done it again. Scheyer always aims to give his guys a daunting non-conference slate in order to best prepare them for the postseason.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / May 13

The Illini Are Coming To Cameron In November

Well here’s some fun news: Duke and Illinois will crank up a home-and-home series, starting in November. Illinois will come to Cameron first, on November 17th.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 13

Duke Announces Breaking Future Home-and-Home Series

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer always seeks to give his guys a tough non-conference schedule to best prepare them for postseason action. The 2026-27

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 13

Duke Football Must Start Strong To Stay Ahead in ACC

The Duke Blue Devils are coming off a 2025 season where they won the ACC Championship outright for the first time since 1962. It was a milestone moment for the program as all of the momentum and talent were there to be considered one of the favorites to win the ACC once more in 2026.

Duke Blue Devils News / Softball On SI / May 11

Durham Regional: Schedule & Updates

The Duke Blue Devils were named the No. 12 overall seed and earned hosting right for the fifth time in program history. Arizona, Howard and Marshall are the three other teams who will travel to Smith Family Stadium beginning Friday, May 15.

Duke Blue Devils News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Duke basketball program lands 16-year-old International star

The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball program continues to load up its roster for the 2026-27 season. On Thursday, Duke received a commitment from 16-year-old Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, who is a 7-foot center from FC Barcelona, as he announced on his Instagram page.