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Kara Lawson has taken a somewhat unconventional route to being named the fifth head coach in Duke women’s basketball history.
Thursday morning yielded stunning news in the world of Duke Athletics, as women’s basketball’s Joanne P. McCallie announced that she was stepping away as head coach of the program. Almost instantly, current and former Blue Devil women’s basketball players reacted with an outpouring of love and support for McCallie.
Another year, another new crop of men's basketball players coming to Durham. In this series, we will analyze film on each of Duke’s signees and transfers for the 2020-21 season. Previous film rooms include Jalen Johnson and DJ Steward. Let’s continue with the player who could be next in line at the point guard spot: Jeremy Roach.
With Quentin Harris out of eligibility, Duke heads into its second consecutive fall looking for a new starting quarterback. Our Max Rego, Alex Jackson and Jake Piazza break down the case for each of the Blue Devils' three main options: redshirt junior Chris Katrenick, Clemson transfer Chase Brice and redshirt sophomore Gunnar Holmberg.
The Chronicle’s best wins bracket previously introduced some of Duke men’s basketball’s top moments throughout the years. This new series coincides with those moments, shedding light on some of Duke Athletics’ other highlights throughout the school’s storied history. We hope you enjoy this stroll down memory lane. Today's moment: Duke takes home a third consecutive national title in women’s golf in May of 2007.
With various professional sports leagues preparing plans to return to action, the NBA is currently considering multiple options for the conclusion of its season. Currently, Orlando is the overwhelming favorite to be the host city for the NBA’s “bubble” of players, coaches and other league and organizational personnel, as the ESPN Wide World of Sports offers the facilities to accommodate such a large group.
The Chronicle’s best wins bracket previously introduced some of Duke men’s basketball’s top moments throughout the years. This new series coincides with those moments, shedding light on some of Duke Athletics’ other highlights throughout the school’s storied history. We hope you enjoy this stroll down memory lane. Today's moment: Former Duke standout golfer Adam Long emerges victorious at the 2019 Desert Classic.
With sports across the board put on pause, the face of Duke basketball recently had an opportunity for some storytelling.
Carson Wentz, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson.
With the suspension and later cancellation of all Duke athletic competition due to the spread of coronavirus, many Blue Devil seasons were abruptly cut short. The Chronicle is going to take a look back at those seasons affected as well as what we missed out on with their cancellations. We've already looked at men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, and men's tennis. Next up: women's golf.
In the modern era of college basketball, accusations of impermissible benefits can often run rampant. But rest assured, anything directed at Duke and head coach Mike Krzyzewski can be debunked if two key figures within the sport are to be believed.
Season breakdown: Two words: freshman phenom. Vernon Carey Jr. was among the most dominant diaper dandies in America this season, providing a consistent interior presence on both ends of the floor. He displayed a refined offensive skill set throughout the year, and often gave the Blue Devils a reliable option to turn to in crucial moments. In the low post, the South Florida native utilized a bevy of moves to his favor, particularly quick spins and drop steps.
With the suspension and later cancellation of all Duke athletic competition due to the spread of coronavirus, many Blue Devil seasons were abruptly cut short. The Chronicle is going to take a look back at those seasons affected as well as what we missed out on with their cancellations. We've already looked at men's basketball. Now it's time for women's basketball.
Javin DeLaurier
Start your engines—it’s time for some tournament action. The Blue Devils head into the week in Greensboro, N.C., as the ACC's No. 4 seed after a 15-5 conference record and will need to be firing on all cylinders if they hope to secure their third ACC tournament title in the last four years. With three victories in three days needed to earn the crown, the Blue Zone breaks down some key matchups to look for between Duke and its potential competition:
After last season ended with the program’s seventh national championship, expectations are once again high for the Blue Devils on the links. After losing only Virginia Elena Carta to graduation and adding two highly-touted freshmen in Erica Shepherd and Megan Furtney, Duke is slated to be one of the top contenders once the calendar shifts to late May for the NCAA Championship.
You can have Yankees vs. Red Sox, Lakers vs. Celtics or Alabama vs. Auburn. I will take Duke vs. North Carolina and be more than satisfied with my choice.
If you had said in mid-January that Duke would be the No. 3 seed in the ACC tournament, you would have been dismissed as an irrational optimist.
Ninety-three days after concluding a 5-7 2019 campaign, the Blue Devils returned to the practice field, holding their first spring practice Monday morning. After the practice, a trio of Duke players, quarterbacks Gunnar Holmberg and Chris Katrenick and safety Michael Carter II, and head coach David Cutcliffe addressed the media. Here are some key quotes from the media availability Monday.
Whenever these two teams face off, it is bound to be dramatic.