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Survive and Advance: Duke Shows Guts Against Michigan State

There is no other way to put it besides “Incredible Guts.” Those were the words Mike Krzyzewski used to describe Duke’s 85-76 Sweet 16 win over Michigan State. The Spartans erased a once nine point second half deficit and went…

Is it “UKE” or DUKE because the “D” Has Been Missing?

Let’s cut straight to the chase, Duke’s defense over the past six games has been the worst it’s been throughout any point of the season, dropping from a top-20 ranking for 44th according to KenPom. It’s March and we’re still…

Duke to Face Virginia Tech in ACC Tournament Final

Avenging a loss from earlier this season, the ACC tournament number one seed Duke Blue Devils defeated a pesky Miami Hurricanes squad 80-76 – advancing to the championship game tonight against Virginia Tech. The Blue Devils were led by sharpshooter…

More than Ever, Duke Has to Approach the Post Season with a Next Game Mentality

When you reflect and sulk over past results, it could deter your future accomplishments. Of course the regular season didn’t end as the 7th ranked Blue Devils planned – suffering a loss in the last home game of Coach K’s…

Top 3 Coach K Non-Basketball Moments

March 5, 2022 marks the last time we will see the GOAT, Mike Krzyzewski, grace the sidelines at Duke Universitym where he’s been for over four decades. During his time in Durham there have been many special moments. Here a…

Keel Mode: Duke Rolls Past Pittsburgh, Clinching #1 Seed in ACC Tournament

For the first time since 2010 the number 4th ranked Duke Blue Devils have clinched at least a share of the ACC regular season title – defeating PItt 86-56. With the win Duke also secured the number one see in…

Duke vs Gonzaga: Who Has the Better Argument for a #1 Seed

March Madness is around the corner with the final week of the regular season before us. Teams battling for a spot in the NCAA tournament are seeking wins in the most desperate way possible. With Bubbles set to burst this…

Duke Lights up Syracuse in the Carrier Dome

I listed my three keys to victory for Duke to leave the Carrier Dome with a win. The Blue Devils executed on all three in a 97-72 blowout win. Mark Williams scored a career high with 28 points and added…

3 Keys for Duke Versus the Infamous Syracuse 2-3 Zone

This evening the 7th ranked Duke Blue Devils head to Syracuse to take on the Orange inside a sold out Carrier Dome with over 30,000 fans. Duke, coming off an electric road win in Charlottesville, will need to keep the…

Duke on Duke Crime: Was J.J. Redick was Right to Call Out Zion Williamson?

Brotherhood means sharing a bond with one another. Part of being family, being a brother, is having the ability to tell one another when they’re wrong. Being a brother is receiving constructive criticism from one another, knowing that you want…

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