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If it was not already clear, Coach K and company have high expectations going into the season.

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Duke men's basketball picked to finish first, Paolo Banchero tabbed as preseason POY in ACC Media poll

By Max Rego | Yesterday

According to media members, the Blue Devils have the best player in the ACC and are the conference favorite going into November.

Jaylen Blakes became a star for Blair Academy before taking his talents to Durham as a crucial depth piece.

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

By Rachael Kaplan | Yesterday

Providing much-needed depth to the Duke backcourt, freshman Jaylen Blakes is up next in our player preview series.

Three recruits from the class of 2022—Dereck Lively II, Dariq Whitehead and Mark Mitchell, the first two having already committed—attended Countdown to Craziness Friday.

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Recruiting roundup: Head coach-in-waiting Jon Scheyer secures top 2022 recruiting class

By Micah Hurewitz | Yesterday

While the 2021-22 Duke men's basketball season is almost upon us, let's take a look at what lies beyond the horizon, as the Blue Zone breaks down next year's recruiting class and more.

Kyrie Irving's outlook for the 2021-22 season depends largely upon his vaccination status.

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Duke in the NBA: 2021-22 Season preview

By Franck Djidjeu | Yesterday

The NBA is finally back in action starting Tuesday evening, and before tipoff, the Blue Zone is here to preview a few former Blue Devils' prospects in the association this upcoming season.

In her fourth year with the program, Akinbode-James will add depth to the Blue Devils' frontcourt.

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Duke women's basketball 2021-22 player preview: Onome Akinbode-James

By Em Adler | Yesterday

With the college basketball season just around the corner, the time has officially come to take a deeper look at the 2021-22 Duke women's basketball roster. The Blue Zone has you covered with player previews for each member of the team.

Duke checked in at No. 9 in the first AP rankings of 2021-22.

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Thoughts on the AP Poll: Duke men's basketball checks in at No. 9

By Jake C. Piazza | 2 days ago

The first AP Poll of the year came out today and with that, the Blue Zone is here to give you our thoughts on the rankings. We'll be here every week that Duke men's basketball lands a spot in the Top 25.

Jones brings more interior depth and experience to a deep Blue Devils roster.

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Duke men's basketball 2021-22 player preview: Bates Jones

By Andrew Long | 2 days ago

A familiar name joined the Duke men's basketball team this offseason. Let's take a look into what Bates Jones brings to the table in the Blue Zone's next player preview.

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Duke men's basketball 2021-22 player preview: Michael Savarino

By Sam Mickenberg | 2 days ago

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 junior Michael Savarino.

Duke has a reliable backup center in Finklea-Guity, who left Syracuse after a solid four-year career.

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Duke women's basketball 2021-22 player preview: Amaya Finklea-Guity

By Sasha Richie | 2 days ago

The Syracuse graduate transfer is up next as we preview every member of the Duke women's basketball team.

One of two freshmen on the roster, it is unclear how Volker will fit in to the lineup this season.

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Duke women's basketball 2021-22 player preview: Lee Volker

By Elena Karas | 3 days ago

Up next in our Duke women's basketball previews: freshman Lee Volker.

Worthington is one of four walk-ons on the roster.

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Duke men's basketball 2021-22 player preview: Keenan Worthington

By Micah Hurewitz | 4 days ago

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 junior walk-on Keenan Worthington.

Under the bright lights, the Blue Devils showed out in front of their first home crowd since March 2020.

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Column: Welcome back, Cameron Indoor Stadium

By Max Rego | 4 days ago

The season will technically get started in just over three weeks in Madison Square Garden, but in earnest, Krzyzewski's send off campaign began Friday. Which made it fitting that the Cameron Crazies were finally back, ready to get the party started.

Duke freshman forward Paolo Banchero showed out in Friday's Countdown to Craziness exhibition, including this authoritative slam. Banchero was the fourth-ranked recruit in his high school class.

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CAMERON IS STILL CRAZIE: Duke men's basketball hosts Coach K's final Countdown to Craziness

By Glen Morgenstern | 4 days ago

For the first time since March 7, 2020, fans packed the stands in Cameron Indoor Stadium.

The Cameron Crazies are back inside a full Cameron Indoor Stadium for the first time since March 2020.

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Coundown to Craziness: Live updates on all the action

By Glen Morgenstern and Max Rego | 4 days ago

Follow along here for real-time updates on Countdown to Craziness.

Emma Schmidt joins the team as a graduate student after playing for TCU as a walk-on.

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Duke women's basketball 2021-22 player preview: Emma Schmidt

By Em Adler | 4 days ago

With the college basketball season just around the corner, the time has officially come to take a deeper look at the 2021-22 Duke women's basketball roster. The Blue Zone has you covered with player previews for each member of the team.

Sophomore Spencer Hubbard will look to make an impact however possible after serving exclusively as a practice player last season.

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Duke men's basketball 2021-22 player preview: Spencer Hubbard

By Jonah Pilnick | 4 days ago

The Blue Zone is previewing every member of the Duke men's basketball team. Up next, Spencer Hubbard.

Stanley Borden is a freshman walk-on from Istanbul, Turkey.

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Duke men's basketball 2021-22 player preview: Stanley Borden

By Ana Young | 5 days ago

It's just a matter of time before the Blue Devils take to the court, so the Blue Zone brings an in-depth analysis of the Duke men's basketball roster with a preview for every player. First, let's take a look at Stanley Borden.