My Family and I View Today as a Celebration: Coach K Issues Statement About Retirement

Duke men’s basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has won more Division I men’s college basketball games than any coach in history, announced Wednesday that the 2021-22 season will be his final year of coaching. In 46 years as a head…

Duke’s Coach K to Retire after the Season

Head coach of Duke’s men’s basketball team, Mike Krzyzewski has officially announced after his 42nd season (2021-22) he will retire. Assistant head coach and 2010 National Champion Jon Scheyer will be his successor and the Blue Devils’ official coach-in-waiting. This…

Duke Makes History; Names Nina King the First Black Female Athletic Director in School History

Nina E. King will be the next Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke University, President Vincent E. Price announced Wednesday. King is currently Duke’s senior deputy director of athletics for administration and legal affairs and chief of staff. She will succeed Kevin…

Duke Basketball 2021-22 Front Court Preview

Duke’s return to dominance starts next season with returning sophomore 7-footer Mark Williams, who ended the season as a complete force on the interior. With 23 points and 19 rebounds against Louisville, Mark put on an exhibition that hasn’t been…

Henry Coleman III Enters Transfer Portal

Duke men’s basketball freshman forward Henry Coleman III has announced his intention to enter the NCAA’s transfer portal. “I want to thank Duke University for the opportunity to be a part of this program,” said Coleman. “Since the season ended, I have…

Nolan Smith Promoted to Assistant Coach

Duke Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski has announced the promotion of Nolan Smith to assistant coach. Smith, a national championship player for the Blue Devils on the 2010 squad, has served as a member of the basketball staff since 2016. Smith’s promotion comes following…

Nate James Named Head Coach at Austin Peay University

The coaching carousel continues. Austin Peay State University Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison announced Friday the hiring of Duke University’s Nate James as its 13th head men’s basketball coach. James will be formally introduced with a welcoming event set for 2 p.m. CT on Tuesday, April…

What’s Next For Duke? Whose Eyeing Duke? Who Will Make an Immediate Impact Next Season?

The 2020-21 Duke men’s basketball team shared high’s and lows in a season that we’ve never seen before. The pandemic altered programs and tested the NCAA’s willingness to proceed with a season where we saw delays, hospitalizations, and cancellations week…

Jaemyn Brakefield Enters Transfer Portal

The transfer portal announcements continue. This time, Duke forward Jaemyn Brakefield has announced his plans to transfer. An All-ACC Academic selection, Brakefield played in 22 games and made two starts this season, averaging 3.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in 12.4…

Statement from Coach K on Duke Withdrawing from the ACC Tournament

The Duke University men’s basketball team will not continue competing in the 2021 ACC Tournament due to the school’s and conference’s health and safety protocols. The determination was made following the positive COVID-19 test within a member of the program’s…

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