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For some players, the rise to prominence in college basketball can only be seen on game day. But for Duke’s lone four-year senior, the path taken was atypical.
The trajectory of Kyra Lambert’s Duke career changed on March 18, 2017.
It was the second straight day that the Blue Devils and the Wolfpack faced off. But Sunday afternoon, the result left the Duke faithful with a smile on their faces.
CORAL GABLES, Fla.—The bedrock of every successful basketball team is the ability to keep possession of the ball and play a clean game. When a team gives away the ball in excess and is unable to connect on a few too many shots, the balance of the game turns.
One Duke player may be joining the family of the “Splash Sisters.” Although graduate student Lexie Brown is not quick to add a cousin to the tight-knit family, which consists of herself and classmate Rebecca Greenwell, she said there may be room for a “Splash Step-Sister.”
The Blue Devils’ heartbreak from last March will have an impact for longer than expected, as Duke will be without one of its leaders for the rest of the season in its quest to advance deep into the NCAA tournament this March.
COLUMBIA, S.C.—On a Star Wars-themed Sunday afternoon, the reigning national champion Gamecocks gave their fans an opportunity to dress up and mask their faces. But for the Blue Devils, their problems defending the low post could not hide behind even Darth Vader’s helmet.
After defeating three consecutive power-five opponents and advancing to 9-0 on the season, No.1 Duke returns to Durham Saturday against South Dakota looking to tune up and continue to discover its best rotation in its final week of competition prior to entering ACC play.
For some teams, three games in five days is too much to handle. But ultimately, that was not the case for the Blue Devils.
After a stop home for their 19th straight victorious home opener, the Blue Devils hit the road once again. Duke has seen its ups and downs, but will see if it can make the critical improvements necessary to have a special season against its toughest opponent yet.
The Blue Devils boast two of ESPN’s top 18 players and two of the 30 names selected to the Wooden Award list. Couple graduate students Rebecca Greenwell and Lexie Brown with three other high-scoring starters, and the bench play has not had a lot of room to operate thus far for the No. 11 team in the nation.
In Duke's season opener Sunday, graduate student Rebecca Greenwell joined the ranks of some of the greats in program history, and her place in the record books is no accident.
PHOENIX—For the fifth straight season, the Blue Devils opened the season on the road. And like the four previous times, Duke opened the fall with a win, though it did not come easily Sunday.
In recent years, there have been extensive debates over what it means to be a student-athlete. This year, however, three Blue Devils are proving to be a perfect example.
Do you ever wonder where Adam Sandler learned to play basketball for some of his movies? Or why the award-winning actor decided to stop by Cameron Indoor Stadium during his last visit to Durham?
Two weeks ago, senior Samantha Harris found herself one win shy of a regional championship. Fast forward to Sunday and Harris was within reach of a victorious flight home. But her breakthrough did not come.
With many teams, the next five days present an opportunity to gain top-level doubles experience. But for Duke, those mild expectations pale in comparison.
Jayda Adams
Coming off a win Sunday against the No. 4 player in the nation, Samantha Harris looked to add an ITA Carolinas Regional Championship to her already impressive resume.
2016-17 record: 22-12, 12-4 in the Summit
