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After beating Coppin State, Duke men's basketball earned a three-spot jump in the AP top 25 poll.
Duke needs freshman center Mark Williams to use his size and strength to win the rebound battle for the Blue Devils.
The Blue Devils enter the contest as slight road favorites.
Somehow the ACC women’s soccer head coaches, left a top-five centre-back in the conference off of their postseason awards.
Duke's linebacking corps, led by Heyward, will have to contain dynamic Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims.
NBA free agency has been hectic so far, with many former Blue Devils taking part in the action.
In the first game of the season, the experience is going to be key for the Blue Devils.
These five teams will be Duke's toughest challenges in the 2020-21 season.
At first glance, the 2020-21 team is unlike any other squad in recent years.
Despite not having the Cameron Crazies in the stadium with him, Goldwire will be able to bring a defensive spark and excitement to the court, making the senior guard not just an important defensive piece, but a team leader for the Blue Devils this season.
The Blue Devils are coming off of a sensational 2019-20 campaign in which they finished third in the conference.
On his best nights, Baker can be quite a threat from beyond the arc and the basketball IQ he’s gained from some of his former teammates can make him a valuable player.
With the loss of Haley Gorecki and Leaonna Odom, the Blue Devils will look for Williams to pick up some of the offensive slack.
Patrick Tapé joins Duke after dominating in the Ivy League for three years at Columbia.
In his freshman season, Moore displayed defensive versatility and an ability to attack the basket, which explains why he is a trendy breakout candidate for the Blue Devils this year.
After sitting out two games with a groin injury, Crowder returned to the field in a divisional matchup with New England.
Despite being hampered by injuries up to this point, Boykin will be one of the most valuable players on the roster this season.
The sophomore forward from Rochester, Minn. had a decent first year but will look to take up a more sizeable role in the 2020-21 season.
As long as Goodchild keeps it up with her stellar shooting from beyond the arc, and improves on her shooting from other points on the court, she can be a dangerous shooter for Duke.
Ezeh has a clear understanding of spacing and rolling, and displays very thoughtful team play in the paint.
