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5⭐ forward will be announcing his college decision Wednesday. He's deciding between Duke, UNC, Uconn, Auburn, LSU & Georgia Tech

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Bad from the KS Exh: - The freshmen looked like freshmen (that's ok) - Fast break D was awful (25pts for KU) - Lotta lineup tinkering—some really didn't work - Didn't like Duke's perimeter D - Too many to's & fouls - Guards not named Dame or Rip need to defend better

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Good from the KS Exh: - Never felt like Duke was out of the game, even when behind - Good experience and poise in a hostile environment - The vets showed up & showed out. - The rebounding was a huge plus (43-30). - Free throw shooting made me smile

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Duke Mens Basketball Dates Announced for ‘Fast Break with Jon Scheyer’ he 2026-27 dates for the Fast Break with Jon Scheyer have been announced, beginning with a show on Wednesday, Oct. 28. All shows, hosted in the Vista Room at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, are an hour long and begin at 6…

dukeblogger.comDuke Mens Basketball Dates Announced for ‘Fast Break with Jon Scheyer’he 2026-27 dates for the Fast Break with Jon Scheyer have been announced, beginning with a show on Wednesday, Oct. 28. All shows, hosted in the Vista Room at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, are an hour long and begin at 6 p.m., ET. Although a private function, a limited number of seats are available to the general public.
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Duke Bashes Tennessee 103-64 in Exhibition Play Preface this write up again by saying it was just an exhibition, one that Duke won 103-64 against the Tennessee Volunteers. The Blue Devils never really were threatened as this Vols team isn't where they will be come December and January but for Duke…

dukeblogger.comDuke Bashes Tennessee 103-64 in Exhibition PlayPreface this write up again by saying it was just an exhibition, one that Duke won 103-64 against the Tennessee Volunteers. The Blue Devils never really were threatened as this Vols team isn't where they will be come December and January but for Duke there was a lot to like and still a lot to clean up. I know that doesn't sound like the beat down that the score reflects but I try to keep a level head and be critical in the face of my own fandom.Duke looked sharp to begin this game, really looking to run and move the ball.
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Duke in the League The NBA regular season tips off Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Duke will once again have a significant presence across the league. A total of 26 former Blue Devils are on opening-day NBA rosters, tying Duke for the most of any college program, according to the league’s official roster…

dukeblogger.comDuke in the LeagueThe NBA regular season tips off Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Duke will once again have a significant presence across the league. A total of 26 former Blue Devils are on opening-day NBA rosters, tying Duke for the most of any college program, according to the league’s official roster listings. The Brotherhood continues to make its mark at the highest level of the game, with former Blue Devils spread across 18 NBA organizations.
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Five Questions That Could Define Duke’s Season There is no shortage of reasons to be excited about Duke basketball entering the 2026-27 season. Jon Scheyer has assembled a roster with size, versatility, an experienced core, and plenty of young talent. The Blue Devils have the pieces to compete at…

dukeblogger.comFive Questions That Could Define Duke’s SeasonThere is no shortage of reasons to be excited about Duke basketball entering the 2026-27 season. Jon Scheyer has assembled a roster with size, versatility, an experienced core, and plenty of young talent. The Blue Devils have the pieces to compete at the highest level, and it is easy to see why expectations are high. But there is a difference between seeing what a team could become and knowing what it will be.
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Duke Picked to Finish First in the ACC; DeRidder as Preseason Player of the Year Duke was voted the preseason favorite to win the 2026-27 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Championship, following a vote of a select media panel. The Blue Devils are the preseason ACC favorites for the third…

dukeblogger.comDuke Picked to Finish First in the ACC; DeRidder as Preseason Player of the YearDuke was voted the preseason favorite to win the 2026-27 Atlantic Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Championship, following a vote of a select media panel. The Blue Devils are the preseason ACC favorites for the third straight year and the 11th time in the last 14 seasons. The media panelists selected Virginia forward Thijs De Ridder as the ACC Preseason Player of the Year, while Duke’s Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje was chosen as ACC Preseason Rookie of the Year.
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Duke Overpowers Belmont 102-62 in First Exhibition It's a very easy thing to overreact to scrimmages, exhibition games, and the like, but one must also take into account that it's October—and early in October. Duke scheduling Belmont at this time of year is a complete gift. While it looks like an…

dukeblogger.comDuke Overpowers Belmont 102-62 in First ExhibitionIt's a very easy thing to overreact to scrimmages, exhibition games, and the like, but one must also take into account that it's October—and early in October. Duke scheduling Belmont at this time of year is a complete gift. While it looks like an overmatched lower-tier team and perhaps Duke's win 102-62 would make one think that, Belmont is a well-coached squad with a head coach that was on Jon Scheyer's coaching staff for a season and before that—the pros.
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Duke Blue Devils vs. Belmont Bruins : Exhibition Game Preview, Time, TV Channel and What to Watch Duke basketball is back at Cameron Indoor Stadium as the Blue Devils prepare to take on the Belmont Bruins in an exhibition matchup on Thursday night. With the regular season approaching, the game…

dukeblogger.comDuke Blue Devils vs. Belmont Bruins : Exhibition Game Preview, Time, TV Channel and What to WatchDuke basketball is back at Cameron Indoor Stadium as the Blue Devils prepare to take on the Belmont Bruins in an exhibition matchup on Thursday night. With the regular season approaching, the game offers Duke its first opportunity to get on the floor against outside competition and begin building toward the challenges that await in the coming months. While the result won't count toward the regular-season record, the exhibition provides a valuable opportunity for Jon Scheyer and his staff to evaluate the roster, experiment with different lineup combinations, and begin establishing the team's identity.
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Chris Edwards and former Blue Devil Ryan Kelly will call the action in the Duke scrimmage with Belmont tomorrow on ACC Network Extra

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Todays Scheyer, Sarr & Ngongba Press Conference Notes Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball Tipoff Media Day Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Duke Blue Devils Coach Jon Scheyer, Dame Sarr & Patrick Ngongba Men's Press Conference THE MODERATOR: We are joined by the Blue…

dukeblogger.comTodays Scheyer, Sarr & Ngongba Press Conference NotesAtlantic Coast Conference Basketball Tipoff Media Day Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Duke Blue Devils Coach Jon Scheyer, Dame Sarr & Patrick Ngongba Men's Press Conference THE MODERATOR: We are joined by the Blue Devils. We'll begin with opening comments from Coach Scheyer. Coach, the podium is yours. JON SCHEYER: Thank you all for being here. Could not be more proud of the group that we have.
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The ACC Announces “Two Traditions. One Court.” Initiative with HBCU Programs Per the ACC: The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today the launch of Two Traditions. One Court., a new initiative designed to bring greater visibility and storytelling to men’s and women’s basketball games between ACC…

dukeblogger.comThe ACC Announces “Two Traditions. One Court.” Initiative with HBCU ProgramsPer the ACC: The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today the launch of Two Traditions. One Court., a new initiative designed to bring greater visibility and storytelling to men’s and women’s basketball games between ACC programs and Historically Black Colleges and Universities during the 2026-27 season. ACC men’s and women’s basketball teams are scheduled to play 37 games against 18 HBCU programs this season, with the potential for a 38th matchup.
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So many men are taught they need to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Sadly, sometimes it teaches that they are not individuals & bear no individual responsibility as long as they are loyal to the group. You see it in sports, cops, frats, religion, etc. Maybe we teach boys a better way.

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Duke Lands Australian Playmaker Luke Paul as Scheyer’s International Push Continues Jon Scheyer has spent the past several recruiting cycles expanding what a Duke basketball recruit can look like. Now that search has taken the Blue Devils back to Australia. Australian guard Luke Paul has committed…

dukeblogger.comDuke Lands Australian Playmaker Luke Paul as Scheyer’s International Push ContinuesJon Scheyer has spent the past several recruiting cycles expanding what a Duke basketball recruit can look like. Now that search has taken the Blue Devils back to Australia. Australian guard Luke Paul has committed to Duke, giving Scheyer one of the most intriguing young playmakers in international basketball and continuing Duke's growing willingness to recruit prospects developing outside the traditional American high school system.
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The Protect College Sports Act Isn’t Reform. It’s About Control. College sports need a serious overhaul. The current setup is chaotic, inconsistent, and often makes no sense. While a national system for name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, athlete well-being, scholarships, and representation…

dukeblogger.comThe Protect College Sports Act Isn’t Reform. It’s About Control.College sports need a serious overhaul. The current setup is chaotic, inconsistent, and often makes no sense. While a national system for name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, athlete well-being, scholarships, and representation might sound good, and some parts of the proposed Protect College Sports Act offer athletes protections they should have had ages ago, there's a bigger issue at play: who's really in charge?
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Jared McCain, Painted Nails and the Fragility of Modern Masculinity Mascot ‌or ‌Manhood? There ‌are apparently still some really uptight people about Jared McCain painting his fingernails. Not his jump shot. Not his defense. Not whether he can remain healthy or help his team win or continue to…

dukeblogger.comJared McCain, Painted Nails and the Fragility of Modern MasculinityMascot ‌or ‌Manhood? There ‌are apparently still some really uptight people about Jared McCain painting his fingernails. Not his jump shot. Not his defense. Not whether he can remain healthy or help his team win or continue to grow into the player we expect him to be. His fingernails. And maybe the most fascinating thing about all of this isn't even that some people don't care for painted nails.
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Patrick Ngongba Is Duke’s X-Factor in the Pursuit of a Championship One of the cool parts of one of the most unusual frontcourts the ACC is going to feature under Jon Scheyer this year is how the pieces can already be plugged and played. Size, skill, versatility, and upside for development, not to…

dukeblogger.comPatrick Ngongba Is Duke’s X-Factor in the Pursuit of a ChampionshipOne of the cool parts of one of the most unusual frontcourts the ACC is going to feature under Jon Scheyer this year is how the pieces can already be plugged and played. Size, skill, versatility, and upside for development, not to mention the chance to match the opposition's style. Scheyer has choices, and more accurately, he has choices that aren't merely carbon copies of each other in terms of strengths.
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Duke Men’s Basketball to Host 5th Annual Dribble for Victory Over Cancer on Friday, Oct. 2 Per Duke Comms: Duke Men’s Basketball is proud to host the fifth annual Dribble for Victory Over Cancer, presented by Nuna Baby, in partnership with the V Foundation for Cancer Research, Pediatric Cancer…

dukeblogger.comDuke Men’s Basketball to Host 5th Annual Dribble for Victory Over Cancer on Friday, Oct. 2Per Duke Comms: Duke Men’s Basketball is proud to host the fifth annual Dribble for Victory Over Cancer, presented by Nuna Baby, in partnership with the V Foundation for Cancer Research, Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF), and Duke Children’s Hospital. This event, kicking off the Countdown to Craziness weekend, will occur on Friday, Oct. 2, and raise critical funds for childhood cancer research.
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Duke’s ACC Schedule w/ Dates Finally Set!! The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the matchups for its 18-game men's basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season Wednesday, completing Duke's slate for the upcoming campaign. Duke's 18-game ACC schedule includes home-and-away series with designated…

dukeblogger.comDuke’s ACC Schedule w/ Dates Finally Set!!The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the matchups for its 18-game men's basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season Wednesday, completing Duke's slate for the upcoming campaign. Duke's 18-game ACC schedule includes home-and-away series with designated rival North Carolina and repeat opponent Virginia. The remaining 14 conference games consist of seven home-only opponents and seven road-only opponents. The Blue Devils host California, Florida State, Miami, NC State, Notre Dame, Pitt and Stanford, while traveling to Boston College, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Louisville, SMU, Syracuse and Wake Forest.
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Duke Athletics Announces Partnership with Edward Jones Per Duke Comms:  DURHAM, N.C. — Duke University Athletics and Edward Jones marked the start of a four-year partnership naming Edward Jones the Official Wealth Management Partner of Duke Basketball. The partnership, which focuses on financial…

dukeblogger.comDuke Athletics Announces Partnership with Edward JonesPer Duke Comms:  DURHAM, N.C. — Duke University Athletics and Edward Jones marked the start of a four-year partnership naming Edward Jones the Official Wealth Management Partner of Duke Basketball. The partnership, which focuses on financial education and student-athlete support, came to life on Aug. 31, when the firm's logo was unveiled on the court at Cameron Indoor Stadium.The on-court logo is the first of many elements in the partnership, which was first announced in June and runs through 2030.
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Tommy Amaker Inducted into Washington D.C. Sports Hall of Fame Per Duke Comms: Former Duke men’s basketball All-American Tommy Amaker was inducted into the Washington D.C. Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday, Aug. 30, during a Washington Nationals' pregame ceremony at Nationals Park. A native of the…

dukeblogger.comTommy Amaker Inducted into Washington D.C. Sports Hall of FamePer Duke Comms: Former Duke men’s basketball All-American Tommy Amaker was inducted into the Washington D.C. Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday, Aug. 30, during a Washington Nationals' pregame ceremony at Nationals Park. A native of the Washington metropolitan area, Amaker starred at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax, Virginia, before beginning a distinguished playing and coaching career at Duke.
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Casting a Wide Net: Why Duke’s 2027 Recruiting Strategy Looks Different Jon Scheyer has been moving differently during this recruiting cycle, casting a wide net. Duke has been extremely active on the recruiting trail for the 2027 class, extending offers to a group that includes wings AJ Williams,…

dukeblogger.comCasting a Wide Net: Why Duke’s 2027 Recruiting Strategy Looks DifferentJon Scheyer has been moving differently during this recruiting cycle, casting a wide net. Duke has been extremely active on the recruiting trail for the 2027 class, extending offers to a group that includes wings AJ Williams, Deng Ngor, DeMarcus Henry, and Asa Montgomery, guards Adan Diggs and Beckham Black, and center Lewis Uvwo. …
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Drew Scharnowski: The Quiet Addition That Could Define Duke’s Frontcourt With so much attention focused on Duke's elite freshman class and the return of Patrick Ngongba, it's easy to understand why Drew Scharnowski has flown under the radar this offseason. The Blue Devils are loaded with talent at…

dukeblogger.comDrew Scharnowski: The Quiet Addition That Could Define Duke’s FrontcourtWith so much attention focused on Duke's elite freshman class and the return of Patrick Ngongba, it's easy to understand why Drew Scharnowski has flown under the radar this offseason. The Blue Devils are loaded with talent at the forward and center positions, and conversations naturally gravitate toward five-star prospects and familiar faces. But while the spotlight shines elsewhere, Duke quietly added one of the most versatile frontcourt players in the transfer portal—a player whose skill set could prove invaluable over the course of a championship-caliber season.
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Duke Announces Three-Game Preseason Schedule Per Duke Comms: Duke announced its preseason men’s basketball schedule Wednesday, featuring a home scrimmage against Belmont, a home exhibition game versus Tennessee and a road exhibition contest at Kansas. The Blue Devils open preseason play Thursday,…

dukeblogger.comDuke Announces Three-Game Preseason SchedulePer Duke Comms: Duke announced its preseason men’s basketball schedule Wednesday, featuring a home scrimmage against Belmont, a home exhibition game versus Tennessee and a road exhibition contest at Kansas. The Blue Devils open preseason play Thursday, Oct. 8, against Belmont at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Bruins posted a 26-6 overall record and won the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship last season.
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Duke’s Freshmen Don’t Have to Be the Stars, that Bodes Well for Jon Scheyer Duke's Freshman Class and the Beauty of Not Being the Man... Yet For years now the elite group of first-year students at Duke have had to face a well-known question: who is going to be the next superstar? As soon as Zion…

dukeblogger.comDuke’s Freshmen Don’t Have to Be the Stars, that Bodes Well for Jon ScheyerDuke's Freshman Class and the Beauty of Not Being the Man... Yet For years now the elite group of first-year students at Duke have had to face a well-known question: who is going to be the next superstar? As soon as Zion Williamson arrived in Durham, it was expected that he would rescue the program. Cooper Flagg, when he entered college basketball, was the most highly anticipated prospect in decades and immediately became the key figure in a team aiming for a championship, although Kon Knueppel turned out to be a surprisingly good second choice.
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If You Dislike Politics in Your Sports, Don’t Read This I keep hearing it. Over and over, like a record stuck on the same groove: "Keep politics out of sports." Every time I hear it, I have to stop myself, because that sentence only makes sense if you've never had to fight for the right to play.…

dukeblogger.comIf You Dislike Politics in Your Sports, Don’t Read ThisI keep hearing it. Over and over, like a record stuck on the same groove: "Keep politics out of sports." Every time I hear it, I have to stop myself, because that sentence only makes sense if you've never had to fight for the right to play. If you've never been told that the field wasn't yours. If your body simply existing on that field was never considered political.
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Caleb Foster: The Man Who Wouldn’t Stay Down He arrived on a scooter. He left a legend. Now, the question isn't whether Caleb Foster belongs but whether anyone's paying enough attention. The doctors were clear and the surgery was done; the season, to anyone watching from the outside, was over. On…

dukeblogger.comCaleb Foster: The Man Who Wouldn’t Stay DownHe arrived on a scooter. He left a legend. Now, the question isn't whether Caleb Foster belongs but whether anyone's paying enough attention. The doctors were clear and the surgery was done; the season, to anyone watching from the outside, was over. On March 7, 2026, Caleb Foster planted his right foot awkwardly in the first half of Duke's rivalry game against North Carolina and turned immediately toward the bench.
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Relax, Arizona Twitter – Cam Williams’ Future is Brighter Than Your Takes So it’s July—a month where the biggest basketball news is usually “player spotted in the gym” or “recruit posts a workout video”—and Arizona basketball Twitter has already decided Cam Williams’ career trajectory. Impressive…

dukeblogger.comRelax, Arizona Twitter – Cam Williams’ Future is Brighter Than Your TakesSo it’s July—a month where the biggest basketball news is usually “player spotted in the gym” or “recruit posts a workout video”—and Arizona basketball Twitter has already decided Cam Williams’ career trajectory. Impressive work, everyone. The tweet in question, cheerfully announcing that Williams is “welcome to the bench” because Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje (JBB) committed to Duke, is exactly the kind of cope you’d expect from a fanbase still processing the fact that the No.
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Breaking: Kager Knueppel Commits to Duke Another Knueppel Is Coming to Durham: What Kager Brings to Duke The Knueppel name was already woven into the fabric of Duke basketball. Now it's being stitched in for a second time. Kager Knueppel, younger brother of Charlotte Hornets star and former Blue…

dukeblogger.comBreaking: Kager Knueppel Commits to DukeAnother Knueppel Is Coming to Durham: What Kager Brings to Duke The Knueppel name was already woven into the fabric of Duke basketball. Now it's being stitched in for a second time. Kager Knueppel, younger brother of Charlotte Hornets star and former Blue Devil Kon Knueppel, committed to Duke on Monday night, giving Jon Scheyer his first addition to the 2027 recruiting class.
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What Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje Brings to the Blue Devils Let's be honest for a second. When Jon Scheyer pulled Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje from FC Barcelona, the recruiting world collectively lost its mind - and rightfully so. A 7-foot, five-star center with NBA bloodlines (his father Ruben played in…

dukeblogger.comWhat Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje Brings to the Blue DevilsLet's be honest for a second. When Jon Scheyer pulled Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje from FC Barcelona, the recruiting world collectively lost its mind - and rightfully so. A 7-foot, five-star center with NBA bloodlines (his father Ruben played in the league), promoted to Barcelona's senior team at the age of 16, opting to come to Cameron Indoor over staying in Europe? That's not just a recruiting win.
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Breaking News: Blue Devils Add New Assistant Coach in KJ Conklin The overall recruiting and roster-building effort from Jon Scheyer has been nothing short of superb; however, there has been the ongoing matter of replacing assistant coach Evan Bradds. Bradds was the man behind Duke’s player…

dukeblogger.comBreaking News: Blue Devils Add New Assistant Coach in KJ ConklinThe overall recruiting and roster-building effort from Jon Scheyer has been nothing short of superb; however, there has been the ongoing matter of replacing assistant coach Evan Bradds. Bradds was the man behind Duke’s player development program under Scheyer. The new man to assume those responsibilities is KJ Conklin, who has established himself over a multitude of levels of basketball as one of the game's better player development coaches behind the scenes, ranging from high school all the way up to Division I basketball and into NBA- affiliated training spaces.
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What Cameron Williams Brings to the Blue Devils For all the attention surrounding Duke’s incoming roster construction, few players may ultimately shape the Blue Devils’ ceiling more than five-star forward Cameron Williams. The 6-foot-11 Arizona native arrives in Durham as one of the most…

dukeblogger.comWhat Cameron Williams Brings to the Blue DevilsFor all the attention surrounding Duke’s incoming roster construction, few players may ultimately shape the Blue Devils’ ceiling more than five-star forward Cameron Williams. The 6-foot-11 Arizona native arrives in Durham as one of the most physically intriguing prospects in the country, but what makes him especially compelling is how modern his game already looks before ever stepping onto a college floor.
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What Maxime Meyer Brings to the Blue Devils The Value of Patience: Why Maxime Meyer Still Matters for Duke—Even If He Doesn’t Play In today’s college basketball world, patience feels almost outdated. Rosters turn over quickly, freshmen are expected to contribute immediately, and if a player isn’t…

dukeblogger.comWhat Maxime Meyer Brings to the Blue DevilsThe Value of Patience: Why Maxime Meyer Still Matters for Duke—Even If He Doesn’t Play In today’s college basketball world, patience feels almost outdated. Rosters turn over quickly, freshmen are expected to contribute immediately, and if a player isn’t in the rotation right away, people start wondering what went wrong. But at Duke Blue Devils men's basketball, some roster spots are about more than immediate production.
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John Blackwell Withdraws from NBA Draft, Provides Duke a Significant Backcourt Boost Duke is finally done waiting for John Blackwell. The Wisconsin transfer has officially withdrawn his name from the 2026 NBA Draft and is headed to Duke, giving Jon Scheyer one of the most experienced and…

dukeblogger.comJohn Blackwell Withdraws from NBA Draft, Provides Duke a Significant Backcourt BoostDuke is finally done waiting for John Blackwell. The Wisconsin transfer has officially withdrawn his name from the 2026 NBA Draft and is headed to Duke, giving Jon Scheyer one of the most experienced and productive guards in college basketball for next season. This is no ordinary good news for Duke; this is news that has the potential to reshape the roster.
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What Bryson Howard Brings to the Blue Devils Bryson Howard’s commitment brought more than just another highly ranked prospect to Duke. It gave the Blue Devils one of the fastest-rising wings in the country, a player whose style fits well with the direction Jon Scheyer is charting for the program.…

dukeblogger.comWhat Bryson Howard Brings to the Blue DevilsBryson Howard’s commitment brought more than just another highly ranked prospect to Duke. It gave the Blue Devils one of the fastest-rising wings in the country, a player whose style fits well with the direction Jon Scheyer is charting for the program. By the end of the 2026 cycle, Howard transformed from a name gradually climbing recruiting boards into a recognized national prospect, seen as one of the most complete perimeter players in his class.
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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…

dukeblogger.comWhat Deron Rippey Jr. Brings to the Blue DevilsAs 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. The emphasis for Jon Scheyer has been clear since he took over in Durham: surround talent with pace, pressure, and playmaking.