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HOT HAND: McCain ties single-game freshman points record as No. 9 Duke men's basketball downs Florida State

By Sophie Levenson | February 17, 2024

The ninth-ranked Blue Devils headed South to take on the Seminoles in Tallahassee Saturday afternoon. A not-so-sunny Florida capital played host to a 76-67 Duke win led by McCain, whose 35 points may have made him the most hated college basketball player in Tallahassee.

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5 observations from No. 9 Duke men's basketball's first half against Florida State

By Micah Hurewitz | February 17, 2024

On the back of a three-game winning run at home, No. 9 Duke made the trip down to Tallahassee Saturday afternoon looking for its first away win since a loss at North Carolina. Heading into the halftime locker room, the Blue Devils lead Florida State 44-34.

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Duke men's basketball sophomore guard Tyrese Proctor out against Florida State with a concussion

By Dom Fenoglio | February 17, 2024

Sophomore point guard Tyrese Proctor did not travel with the Duke men’s basketball team to Tallahassee, Fla., for its Saturday game against Florida State due to a concussion.

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Duke basketball player and Hall of Fame coach Charles "Lefty" Driesell passes away

By Rachael Kaplan | February 17, 2024

Duke men’s basketball legend Charles “Lefty” Driesell passed away Saturday, per a program release. He was 92. 

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Duke men’s basketball named No. 3 seed in West region in NCAA pre-selection show

By Dom Fenoglio | February 17, 2024

In a special pre-selection show, the NCAA released its current top 16 seeds for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Duke checked in as the No. 12 overall seed, placing Blue Devils as the No. 3-seed in the West region.

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Prop bets for No. 9 Duke men's basketball vs. Florida State

By JP Rivera | February 17, 2024

No. 9 Duke travels south Saturday for a clash against Florida State. Ahead of the matchup, the Blue Zone is here with some can’t-miss prop bets.

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X-Factor: Jared McCain's perimeter shooting and spacing key for No. 9 Duke men's basketball at Florida State

By Colton Schwabe | February 16, 2024

No. 9 Duke begins a tricky three-game road trip in Tallahassee, Fla., to take on the Florida State Seminoles, and the Blue Zone is here with a key player to watch on both sides. 

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Three points: Improved shooting, rebounding crucial for Duke men's basketball against Florida State

By Vishwa Veeraswamy | February 16, 2024

After a successful three-game homestand, the Blue Devils will travel to Tallahassee, Fla., to take on the Seminoles. Ahead of the contest, the Blue Zone brings you three keys to a Duke victory.

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And one: Mitchell's efficient production powers No. 9 Duke to victory against Wake Forest

By Josh Alms | February 14, 2024

After each Duke basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils earned a 77-69 win against Wake Forest for their third straight home victory, and the Blue Zone is here with analysis. 

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Tested by Wake Forest's physicality and needing 'winning plays,' No. 9 Duke men's basketball steps up to the plate

By Garrett Spooner | February 13, 2024

In the ACC, there are few things that matter more than physicality, toughness and what head coach Jon Scheyer called “winning plays.” In the Blue Devils’ impressive performance Monday night, they proved the rule to be true as they overpowered the Demon Deacons on both ends of the floor, despite being comparatively undersized.

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DEMON DAYCARE: No. 9 Duke men's basketball overcomes bullish Wake Forest, closes 3-game homestand

By Dom Fenoglio | February 12, 2024

Led by a 23-point performance from sophomore forward Mark Mitchell, No. 9 Duke held off a 22-point showing from Demon Deacon guard Hunter Sallis and capped off their three-game homestand with a 77-69 win. 

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5 observations from No. 9 Duke men's basketball's first half against Wake Forest

By Garrett Spooner | February 12, 2024

Following a comfortable home victory against Boston College, No. 9 Duke wraps up its homestand Monday night against Wake Forest. In a close first half, the Blue Devils hold a narrow 29-27 lead on the Demon Deacons.

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Prop bets for No. 9 Duke men's basketball vs. Wake Forest

By Josh Alms | February 12, 2024

Duke will tip off Monday night against Wake Forest with significant conference implications on the line. The Blue Zone is here with some can’t-miss prop bets.

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Thoughts on the AP poll: Duke holds steady at No. 9, Big 12 and mid-major teams see shakeups

By Caleb Dudley | February 12, 2024

Following an action-packed week of college basketball, a new AP poll dropped Monday afternoon. With some key changes in the rankings for teams in the hunt for their conference titles, the Blue Zone takes a look at the latest poll.

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X-factor: Improved performance from Filipowski key for Duke men's basketball against Wake Forest

By Tyler Walley | February 12, 2024

After defeating Boston College Saturday, Duke men’s basketball looks to round out its three-game home stand with a win against Wake Forest Monday. The Blue Zone brings you a key player from each side.

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And one: Mitchell's double-digit scoring, teamwork lift Duke men's basketball past Boston College

By Sydney Olin | February 11, 2024

After each Duke basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils earned a comfortable win against Boston College Saturday 80-65, and the Blue Zone analyzes the victory.

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Despite subpar shooting against Boston College, McCain proves he's the do-it-all weapon Duke men's basketball needs

By Rachael Kaplan | February 11, 2024

This was not McCain’s first tough shooting game; he has had his fair share of freshman ups-and-downs. It likely won’t be his last. But that hardly seems to matter given his wide-ranging skill set.

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No. 9 Duke men's basketball finds footing in second half, races past Boston College for second-straight win

By Jonathan Levitan | February 10, 2024

No. 9 Duke picked up the win Saturday afternoon in the second leg of a three-game homestand, answering a number of surges by visiting Boston College but ultimately leading nearly wire-to-wire in the 80-65 victory. 

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5 observations from No. 9 Duke men's basketball's first half against Boston College

By Rachael Kaplan | February 10, 2024

On the back of a midweek win against Notre Dame, No. 9 Duke continues its three-game homestand Saturday afternoon at Cameron Indoor Stadium against Boston College. After a tight first half, the Blue Devils lead the Eagles 36-32.

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Prop bets for No. 9 Duke men's basketball vs. Boston College

By Niles Luke | February 10, 2024

After a dominant win against Notre Dame earlier this week, No. 9 Duke returns to Cameron Indoor Stadium to face Boston College. The Blue Zone is here with some key prop bets.