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Kentucky’s Blues
Did you see what former Kentucky great Dan Issel said the other day? In a nutshell, he said it was harder for Kentucky to win when everyone else could pay players, too. It was hilarious, brutally honest, and also completely lines up with what former Indiana player and coach Dan Dakich said about Wildcat basketball […]
As The NBA Draft Analysis Gets Underway, Cameron Boozer Stands Out
Duke’s Cameron Boozer is well into the draft process now. For instance, Monday was measurement day, and Boozer came in with this: The only thing that surprises us is his wingspan. Typically, most people are slotting him in at #3 or #4, but Jonathan Givony says don’t rule him out for the #1 pick just […]
YouTube Gold: Speedo Guy
There have been some classic moments and antics from the Camer0n Crazies, but one of the most memorable was Speedo Guy, back in 2003. The basic plot was to have everyone near him sit down, and when a UNC foul shooter got to the line, Speedo Guy was going to jump up and shake and […]
Tuesday’s Brotherhood Playoff Notes & Links
In Monday night’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Cleveland took out Detroit, 112-103, behind a dstunning 22-0 run. Tyrese Proctor got in at the end, but did not score. The series is now tied 2-2. In the nightcap, Oklahoma City eliminated Los Angeles, 115-110. Jared McCain scored 13 points and had 2 assists for OKC, while Luke […]
DBR Podcast #823 – Waaay Too Early Season Preview!
With the roster seemingly set, the Duke Basketball Roundup dives into two burning questions — what are the strengths of this team and where are the weaknesses? Jason and Donald welcome frequent podcast contributors Scott Rich and Jordan Brenner for what amounts to a very, very early preview of the season. Listen in as each […]
YouTube Gold: The Infamous 1979 Duke-UNC Game, Analyzed
In 1979, Duke had a rocky season, but still had the Duke Power Company – a frontcourt of Mike Gminski, Gene Banks, and Kenny Dennard – and also had Jim Spanarkel and Bob Bender, and Vince Taylor off the bench. Duke was hammered by Clemson in the game before that, 70-49, and Dean Smith was […]
Draft Notes: Boozer To Memphis Makes Sense, But Where Will Evans Go?
With the draft lottery out of the way and the selection order set, intrigue about the 2026 NBA Draft is rising. Cameron Boozer is going to go early, and just how early depends on priorities. But he almost certainly won’t fall below Chicago at #4. Apparently, there are rumors suggesting that the Bulls might take […]
Some Early Post-Lottery Takes On Cameron Boozer’s NBA Destination
Now that the draft lottery is over, people can start to make some educated guesses about who goes to what team. Here’s an interesting factor we had not considered: not only is Carlos Boozer Cameron Boozer’s father, he’s also a scout for the Utah Jazz, and the Jazz hold the #2 pick. Utah can get […]
Kon Knueppel Update!
One of the things that Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel have in common is a deep sense of loyalty to friends, family, and where they come from. In Knueppel’s case, he is of course from Milwaukee. On the most recent “The Old Man and The Three” podcast, (formerly hosted by Duke great JJ Redick), Knueppel […]
Twitter Gold: Congrats, Maliq!
Things have changed since the transfer portal began, but over the years, Duke has traditionally not brought in a lot of transfers. Naturally, some have done better than others. Roshown McLeod had a nice career at Duke, as did Dahntay Jones, Seth Curry, Ryan Young, and Sion James. If you turn the frame a bit […]
The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Is Set. What Does It Mean For Duke’s Cameron Boozer?
The 2026 NBA Draft lottery is over, and here’s who will be picking where. #1 Pick: Washington Wizards #2 Pick: Utah Jazz #3 Pick: Memphis Grizzlies #4 Pick: Chicago Bulls #5 Pick: Los Angeles Clippers #6 Pick: Brooklyn Nets #7 Pick: Sacramento Kings #8 Pick: Atlanta Hawks #9 Pick: Dallas Mavericks #10 Pick: Milwaukee Bucks […]
Ping-Pong Ball Sunday: NBA Draft Lottery Time
The annual run-up to the draft is impressively idiotic: everyone draws out mock drafts and figures who is going where, and why…all before the lottery is set. Why bother? You can’t know anything prior to that. It’s fun speculation, and it’s good content, but it’s just speculation. One of the great examples of this is […]
Cooper Flagg’s Girlfriend Revealed?
You may or may not remember this, but a while back, Kelly Flagg counseled Cooper not to go crazy when he bought his first car. From all reports, he listened. She also counseled him to hold off on a girlfriend. And on that point, he may not have listened. And while we can’t be sure, […]
Sunday’s Brotherhood Playoff Notes & Links
In Saturday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Jared McCain and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled right on by Luke Kennard and the Los Angeles Lakers, 131-108. OKC now has a 3-0 lead and will win the series. This team is 7-0 so far in the playoffs. There will be no collapse. McCain didn’t score as well as […]
The Latest UNC Sports Controversy: Football Players And Cars
The local media is far more willing to take a close look at UNC than it used to be, and you can roughly date this from Bill Belichick’s arrival in 2025. Take the latest story. Well-paid UNC football players are garnering criticism for their driving and parking habits, and UNC professor Mark Peifer has had […]
YouTube Gold: Isiah Thomas
For all his remarkable gifts, Isiah Thomas came along at a tough time in NBA history – well for him, anyway. Think about all the Hall of Fame talent during his era: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was still playing. The Larry Bird-Magic Johnson rivalry was white-hot. And not long after he entered the league, guys like Patrick […]
Anticipating Bryson Howard’s Impact At Duke
Bryson Howard, we suspect, will come into Duke a bit underrated. After all, look who else is in his class: Cameron Williams, Deron Rippey, and Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje. Howard has a lifetime of basketball education from his father Josh, who started for four years at Wake Forest and was not necessarily fond of Duke. Fortunately, […]
An Excellent Look At The Top 5 ACC Portal Hauls
This is a really good rundown of how ACC teams have done during portal season. With Flory Bidunga, Jackson Shelstad, and Karter Knox, plus three others, Louisville is obviously going to be ranked #1. Iowa’s Alvaro Folgueiras caught everyone’s attention this past season, as the Hawkeyes knocked Florida out. He’s there, too. Miami comes in […]
Twitter Gold: Jared McCain Is On A Playoff Heater
Last season, as you may recall, until he injured his knee last December, former Blue Devil Jared McCain was on track to be the surprise Rookie of the Year in the NBA. He got injured again in September, this time a hand rather than his knee, and Philadelphia, feeling it had a crowded backcourt, traded […]
Duke Recruiting: Kager Knueppel
The next Flying Knueppel, Kager, is going to commit to a college relatively soon, and Duke is definitely interested, and Jon Scheyer has offered. Generally listed at 6-7 but also as high as 6-10, like his brother Kon, Kager has a great stroke from outside. Duke, of course, is not the only school interested. Wisconsin […]
Friday’s Brotherhood Playoff News & Links
In Thursday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Trajan Langdon’s Detroit Pistons took a 2-0 lead against Tyrese Proctor’s Cleveland Cavaliers, with a 107-97 win. Proctor got a DNP again. It’s not surprising for a rookie, but it must be frustrating for him. In the nightcap, Jared McCain’s Oklahoma City Thunder knocked off Luke Kennnard’s Los Angeles Lakers, […]
YouTube Gold: Jerry West’s Lethal Jump Shot Examined
Before he became one the best two GMs in NBA history (along with Red Auerbach), Jerry West had a brilliant career with the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a lean 6-4 guard who punished his body constantly by driving to the lane against massive defenders. Do a search on his injuries sometime. His ankles and […]
It’s Official: NCAA Tournament Will Expand
Like it or not, ready or not, the NCAA tournament is going to expand to 76 teams, starting next season. No one much likes it, with coaches and fans at the front of the line. Money speaks, though, so they’ll water it down. Now we’ll get 32 automatic bids and 44 at-large bids. The First […]
Kara Lawson Has An Awesome Few Months Ahead Of Her
Duke women’s basketball coach Kara Lawson appeared on Front Office Sports and talked about her crazy year: she’s got her Duke job obviously, but she’s also going to be the US women’s national coach, and she’s also going to be an analyst for Prime’s WNBA coverage. As she explains it here, the Prime job is […]
Blue Bloods: How Many Are Left?
The whole concept of Blue Bloods is annoying. Some teams have been very successful over the decades, obviously, including Duke. But the term seems kind of dumb. That said, people use it, so who would be a Blue Blood? Most of these teams would probably make your list, but some you’d surely drop. Indiana has […]
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