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Zion Williamson was dominant in his limited to the exposure to the NBA and is one of the main attractions to this NBA restart.

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Duke in the NBA: Season restart edition

By Max Rego | July 29, 2020

Duke has a noticeable presence in Disney World, as nine teams in the bubble have at least one former Blue Devil on the active roster.

Lawson brings in a coaching staff with a wealth of experience.

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Duke women's basketball's Kara Lawson announces new coaching staff

By Evan Kolin | July 24, 2020

With a new head coach comes a new array of assistant coaches as well.

White served as a captain for Duke in both his junior and senior seasons.

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Key quotes from former Duke men's basketball forward Jack White's press conference

By Jake C. Piazza | July 21, 2020

White spoke on a number of topics, including his decision to sign with the United, his involvement in Black Lives Matter protests in Durham and his long-term basketball goals.

McCallie's final few seasons in Durham provided a mix of highs and lows.

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Joanne P. McCallie's tenure at Duke: The final years

By Em Adler | July 18, 2020

After her early dominance from 2007 to 2013 and the struggles that ensued from 2013 to 2016, we now look at her last four seasons.

White was known for his leadership and scrappy play during his four years in Durham.

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Former Duke men's basketball captain Jack White signs in Australia's NBL

By Evan Kolin | July 15, 2020

White may not be an NBA prospect, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a future in professional basketball.

Lawson brings a diverse set of experiences as Duke's next head coach.

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Kara Lawson introduced as Duke women's basketball head coach

By Em Adler | July 15, 2020

Kara Lawson was finally introduced by Duke, over 20 years after the school's first attempt at making her a Blue Devil.

A combination of an expanded conference, injuries and an investigation into the program led to some frustrating seasons between 2013 and 2016 for McCallie.

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Joanne P. McCallie's tenure at Duke: Struggles and investigation

By Christian Olsen | July 13, 2020

After her early dominance from 2007 to 2013, we now look back at the struggles that ensued from 2013 to 2016.

Patrick Baldwin Jr. is one of Coach K's top targets for the Class of 2021.

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Duke men's basketball target Patrick Baldwin Jr. discusses recruitment, unique summer and more

By Evan Kolin | July 13, 2020

The No. 2 overall prospect in the Class of 2021 is Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski's earliest-ever offer, with Coach K referring to the 6-foot-9 forward as the "perfect recruit."

McCallie finished with a 330-107 record during her 13 years in Durham.

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'Ultimate challenge': Joanne P. McCallie reflects on Duke career, looks ahead

By Evan Kolin | July 11, 2020

Joanne P. McCallie stepped down as head coach of Duke women's basketball July 2. The Chronicle spoke with McCallie to reflect on her 13 years leading the Blue Devils, her plans for the future and more.

Williamson's long list of in-game dunks has put many defenders on posters.

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Zion or Cassius: Which exciting dunker takes the crown?

By Jake C. Piazza | July 10, 2020

From the arrival of Stanley on Duke’s campus, there have been comparisons between him and Williamson’s athleticism.

This will be Duke Athletic Director Kevin White's first major coaching hire during his 12 years in Durham.

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Duke hires Kara Lawson as next women's basketball head coach

By Evan Kolin | July 10, 2020

We finally know who will be leading the Blue Devils in the post-Joanne P. McCallie era.

Williams will provide athleticism, shot-blocking, and elite finishing on a consistent basis.

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Film room: Analyzing Duke men's basketball center Mark Williams

By Alex Jackson | July 9, 2020

Williams will be tasked with developing into the next standout Blue Devil center.

McCallie dominated the ACC over her first six seasons at Duke, but couldn't get over that final hump.

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Joanne P. McCallie's tenure at Duke: Early ACC dominance

By Evan Kolin | July 8, 2020

McCallie had big shoes to fill when Duke hired her to replace the great Gail Goestenkors in April 2007. And over the course of her first six seasons, she did not disappoint.

Tre followed in the footsteps of his older brother Tyus and left a lasting legacy at Duke.

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Keeping up with the Jones brothers

By Joe Wang | July 8, 2020

Tre or Tyus? Both Jones brothers had a knack for the big game and showed tremendous leadership from the point guard position.

For the first time since 2007, a new coach will be roaming the sidelines for Duke women's basketball.

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Who could be the next Duke women's basketball head coach?

By Em Adler | July 5, 2020

Here’s who Duke might be looking at to get itself back to elite status.

Goestenkors transformed the Duke women's basketball program during her 15 years in Durham.

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Report: Duke not considering Gail Goestenkors for women's basketball head coaching vacancy

By Evan Kolin | July 4, 2020

Immediately upon Joanne P. McCallie's announcement that she was stepping down as head coach, one name flew into the minds of fans and analysts alike as her potential replacement: Gail Goestenkors.

Roach has a high ceiling at the guard spot and it will be interesting to see how head coach Mike Krzyzewski incorporates him.

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Film room: Analyzing Duke men's basketball point guard Jeremy Roach

By Max Rego | July 4, 2020

Jeremy Roach's tremendous athleticism and basketball IQ make him the likely successor to Tre Jones at the point guard role.