Are we ready to give up on the number 3 overall draft pick after just one game? Why invest so much negative energy into one player who prior to opening night had logged no minutes in a regular season game?…
Hornets Preseason Evaluation: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
There is a saying, “Your only good as your record,” but in this case the new and rebuilding Hornets should get a pass. Of course finishing the preseason with a 1-4 record doesn’t really dictate how impressive the young talent…
Three Areas Duke Showed Improvement in Win Over Notre Dame
It’s funny how a win can change the entire narrative and attitude of a program. That includes Coach K. Winning solves lots of issues. During a zoom post game call, Mike Krzyzewski reiterated how well the team adapted and gelled…
Tonight’s Road Game Versus the Fighting Irish is a Must-Win for Duke
After suffering back to back top-ten losses, some expect tonight’s contest versus former Duke protégé Mike Brey and Notre Dame will be a bounce back game. Unfortunately, this isn’t your father’s classic Duke team, surrounded by veterans and dominant post…
What to Expect from the Hornets Preseason Debut Against the Raptors
The Charlotte Hornets begin their NBA season tonight, live inside the Spectrum Center beginning at 7 P.M. against the Toronto Raptors. This will be the Hornets first time playing inside a bubble-like atmosphere – besides newly acquired small-forward Gordon Hayward,…
Illinois Out Toughs Duke, Handing the Devils Multiple Non-Conference Losses For the First Time Since 1982
The Difference Makers Illinois hitting 6 of 8 from downtown, compared to Duke 0 for 7 in the first half. * Matthew Hurt picking up his 3rd foul on an ill-advised over the back call on 3 Illinois players, once…
Can Duke Pop Champagne Versus the Fighting Illini in the ACC/Big 10 Challenge?
Tonight in a highly anticipated prime time matchup between two top 10 programs – # 10 ranked Duke hosts #6 ranked Illinois. The game can be seen on ESPN starting at 9:30 P.M. and broadcasted on the Blue Devils Radio…
Duke Bounces Back with Win Over Bellarmine
Coach K and the 6th ranked Duke Blue Devils bounced back Friday night, upending the Knights 76-54. This contest marked Bellarmine’s first Division 1 game for the program. The Knights put up a fight in the first half, but conditioning,…
Game Preview: Duke Looks to Bounce Back Against Bellarmine
6th ranked Duke prepares to bounce back Friday night against Bellarmine University inside Cameron Indoor Stadium at 7 P.M. for the Mako Medical Classic honoring the late Dr. Onye E. Akwari. This will be the first game of the season…
What to Look for in the Hornets’ Season Debut vs the Cavaliers
Tonight the official 2020-21 NBA season starts for the Charlotte Hornets, who open up on the road at the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse arena at 7 P.M. The game can be seen on your local Fox Sports South broadcasting…