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ZONED OUT: No. 2 Duke men's basketball drops back-and-forth home contest with No. 12 Arizona at the wire

By Andrew Long | November 10, 2023

The second-ranked Blue Devils lost 78-73 to No. 12 Arizona in a back-and-forth battle at Cameron Indoor Stadium Friday night. The defeat ends Scheyer’s undefeated streak at home — a stretch of 17 games dating back to last season, and marks the first loss at Cameron Indoor since March 5, 2022.

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5 observations from No. 2 Duke men's basketball's first half against No. 12 Arizona

By Rachael Kaplan | November 10, 2023

Friday’s top-15 matchup between the second-ranked Blue Devils and 12th-ranked Wildcats has lived up to its elite billing so far, with both teams locked in a physical battle at Cameron Indoor Stadium. With 20 minutes left to play, Duke trails Arizona 41-33.

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Prop bets for No. 2 Duke men's basketball vs. Arizona

By JP Rivera | November 10, 2023

No. 2 Duke men's basketball is primed for a marquee matchup against No. 12 Arizona. Ahead of the Blue Devils’ highly anticipated debut, the Blue Zone brings some can’t-miss prop bets. 

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Beats' picks: Will No. 2 Duke men's basketball stay undefeated at home under Scheyer against No. 12 Arizona?

By Jonathan Levitan , Micah Hurewitz , Rachael Kaplan , Dom Fenoglio , Ranjan Jindal , Sophie Levenson , Mackenzie Sheehy and Andrew Long | November 10, 2023

The second-ranked Blue Devils stare down a daunting early season test Friday night against No. 12 Arizona at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Ahead of the action, The Chronicle's beat writers are here to offer their predictions about whether Duke can emerge victorious in the teams' first meeting since 2013.

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Three points: Staying out of foul trouble, leaning on experience key for No. 2 Duke against No. 12 Arizona

By Colton Schwabe | November 9, 2023

No. 2 Duke men’s basketball is just a day away from its first big test of the season, a matchup with No. 12 Arizona. As the game inches closer, the Blue Zone keys in on three aspects that could decide the winner.

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5 things to know before No. 2 Duke men's basketball hosts No. 12 Arizona in early season blockbuster

By Dom Fenoglio | November 9, 2023

While the Blue Devils trounced Dartmouth in their first game — cruising to a 92-54 victory — Friday will be an entirely different challenge. The Wildcats opened as the favorites to win the Pac-12 and will bring their best to Durham.

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Duke men's basketball guard Jaden Schutt to redshirt sophomore season

By Andrew Long | November 9, 2023

At a Thursday afternoon press conference, head coach Jon Scheyer confirmed to reporters that sophomore guard Jaden Schutt would redshirt this season after suffering an injury earlier in the fall.

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'I love what you've done for me': Remembering Bob Knight, Mike Krzyzewski's former coach

By Sophie Levenson | November 8, 2023

Mike Krzyzewski's former coach Bob Knight passed away Nov. 1 aged 83.

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X-Factor: Roach's midrange ability, big-game experience can propel Duke men's basketball to victory against Arizona

By Rodrigo Amare | November 8, 2023

After a win against Dartmouth Monday, No. 2 Duke men’s basketball will face off against No. 12 Arizona Friday night. Before the 7 p.m. tipoff in Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Blue Zone takes a look at a player from both teams that will be crucial in the contest.

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And one: Transition offense, depth on display for Duke men's basketball in opening win against Dartmouth

By Suresh Kannoth | November 7, 2023

After each Duke men's basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Zone analyzes the Blue Devils' blowout win against Dartmouth on opening night:

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In lopsided win against Dartmouth, No. 2 Duke men's basketball's loaded guard room makes its debut

By Dom Fenoglio | November 7, 2023

With all three of its starting guards picking up two first-half fouls, the unit’s depth was tested immediately. No. 2 Duke responded emphatically.

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No. 2 Duke men's basketball crushes Dartmouth in season opener behind Filipowski, Proctor's dominant displays

By Mackenzie Sheehy | November 6, 2023

Nearly eight months after a deflating exit from the NCAA tournament, No. 2 Duke returned to Cameron Indoor Stadium in style with a 92-54 victory against Dartmouth in its first regular-season contest Monday night.

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5 observations from No. 2 Duke men's basketball's first half against Dartmouth

By Dom Fenoglio | November 6, 2023

No. 2 Duke played to its preseason ranking in the first half against Dartmouth Monday night, jumping out to a 42-21 lead in the Blue Devils’ 2023-24 season opener. Here are five takeaways from the first 20 minutes of play at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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Prop bets for No. 2 Duke men's basketball vs. Dartmouth

By Andrew Weir | November 6, 2023

No. 2 Duke men's basketball kicks off its 2023-24 season Monday against Dartmouth. Ahead of the Blue Devils’ highly anticipated debut, the Blue Zone brings some can’t-miss prop bets.

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Three points: Momentum, perimeter defense can lead Duke men's basketball past Dartmouth in home opener

By Luke Rinaldi | November 5, 2023

No. 2 Duke men's basketball is set to open its regular-season slate at home Monday against Dartmouth. Before tipoff, the Blue Zone is here with three keys to a Blue Devil victory.

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Duke in the NBA: Tatum off to hot start, Banchero breaks out, Barrett and Pelicans' stars day-to-day

By Ryan Hamner | November 4, 2023

The NBA is back, and so are Blue Devil alumni in the league. 24 former players are on NBA rosters, and The Blue Zone takes a look at some of their performances to open the season.

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2024 4-star center Patrick Ngongba II commits to Duke men's basketball

By Caleb Dudley | November 4, 2023

On Saturday, 2024 four-star center Patrick Ngongba II announced his commitment to Duke via a live YouTube video. The center’s decision gives the Blue Devils a five-man class for next season, with Ngongba being the first big to join the group. 

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X-Factor: Caleb Foster's rotational production key for Duke basketball against Dartmouth

By Josh Alms | November 4, 2023

With No. 2 Duke poised to open its season in Cameron Indoor Stadium against Dartmouth, the Blue Zone highlights a potential difference-maker for both the Blue Devils and the Big Green.

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The Chronicle's Duke men's basketball 2023-24 season preview

By Staff Reports | November 3, 2023

After a long offseason, the Blue Devils are now just days away from their long-awaited return to Cameron Indoor Stadium. With a blended roster of veteran and fresh talent and a second-year head coach with his eyes on the top prize, expectations are high in Durham.

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'He kinda brainwashed me': The story behind Sean Stewart's legendary Duke connection

By Andrew Long | November 3, 2023

For as long as he can remember, Stewart and his family have lived on the same street in the Orlando suburb of Windermere, Fla., as Duke legend Grant Hill. To Stewart, though, he’s just “Uncle Grant.”