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X-Factor: Mark Williams' defense, paint presence will be crucial for Duke men's basketball against Virginia Tech

(12/20/21 11:01pm)

Having wrapped up the nonconference portion of its schedule, Duke men's basketball is set to kick off its ACC slate Wednesday with a home matchup against Virginia Tech. Before then, the Blue Zone has you covered with a player from both sides that could be his team's key to victory: 














Duke men's basketball 2021-22 player preview: Jaylen Blakes

(10/19/21 12:32pm)

As November nears, it is becoming apparent that basketball season is on the horizon. That means that it is time for our player previews of every member of Duke men's basketball. Next up is freshman Jaylen Blakes. Read the previous previews here: Stanley Borden, Spencer Hubbard, Keenan Worthington, Michael Savarino and Bates Jones. 




Third and goal: Defense, defense, defense as Duke heads into rivalry match with Tar Heels

(10/01/21 1:55am)

The Blue Devils beat Kansas 52-33 last week, and while the offense shined, the defense struggled. Heading into a conference rivalry matchup against North Carolina, the gears must be well-greased and Duke has to run efficiently to stay in it Saturday. In preparation, the Blue Zone brings three keys for Duke to take care of business:



Third and goal: Defensive line, momentum are crucial for a Duke victory against Northwestern

(09/17/21 2:45pm)

After an electric 45-17 home-opening win against North Carolina A&T last week, Duke football will look to keep that energy going when they face Northwestern on Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium. In anticipation, the Blue Zone brings three aspects that will be critical to the Blue Devils come Saturday: