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Head coach Mike Krzyzewski will once again have a tough nonconference slate before heading into ACC play.

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What we know so far about Duke men's basketball 2021-22 schedule

By Jake C. Piazza | 5 days ago

The 2021-22 season is coming quick, so here's a recap of everything we know so far.

Andre Dawkins averaged 4.4 points during Duke's 2010 National Championship run.

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Duke men's basketball alum Andre Dawkins talks playing days, Scheyer, Coach K

By Max Rego and Jake C. Piazza | 6 days ago

The Chronicle sat down with former Duke men's basketball player and 2010 national champion Andre Dawkins to ask him some questions about his playing career, incoming head coach Jon Scheyer and head coach Mike Krzyzewski.

Graduate transfer Theo John figures to be an important part of Duke's second unit.

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Film room: Analyzing Duke men's basketball forward Theo John

By Max Rego | July 7, 2021

After a four-year stint at Marquette under Steve Wojciechowski, Theo John enters the upcoming season with a fairly defined role—to bring energy and defensive expertise to the second unit.

The 2022 recruiting class will play in Jon Scheyer's inaugural season as head coach.

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Recruiting roundup: 2022 recruiting heats up as four Duke men's basketball recruits visit campus

By Nithin Ragunathan | July 4, 2021

Even with the announcement of Mike Krzyzewski’s impending retirement, Duke continues to assert itself in recruiting for the class of 2022. The Duke staff has made six offers so far for Jon Scheyer’s inaugural season as head coach, four of whom visited campus in June. The Blue Zone takes a look.

Amile Jefferson will be Duke's newest addition to the coaching staff.

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Amile Jefferson hired as Duke men's basketball director of player development

By Jake C. Piazza | July 2, 2021

It's official, Duke's coaching staff has a new member.

The 2021-22 Duke women's basketball roster features an impressive list of returnees, transfers and one incoming freshman.

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Film room: Analyzing Duke women's basketball's Lee Volker

By Jonathan Levitan | June 29, 2021

A stacked class of newcomers mark head coach Kara Lawson's first major accomplishment at Duke. Heading into the 2021-22 season, we take a look at film from Duke women's basketball's newest players. Previously, we analyzed Lexi Gordon. Next up, we look at Lee Volker.

The Blue Devils last faced the Buckeyes on the road in 2011.

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Duke men's basketball to face Ohio State in 2021 ACC-Big Ten Challenge

By Max Rego | June 28, 2021

There's going to be a showdown between the Buckeyes and Blue Devils in 2021.

Several incoming transfers look to bring their skills to make the Blue Devils a contender in 2021-22.

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Film room: Analyzing Duke women's basketball's Lexi Gordon

By Em Adler | June 27, 2021

Gordon provides all kinds of shooting from three. She excels off-ball, spotting up, cutting, coming off screens, and rotating to open space.

Tatum will make his Olympic debut this summer in Tokyo.

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Four Blue Devils selected to national basketball teams in preparation for Olympics

By Micah Hurewitz | June 25, 2021

Jayson Tatum, Jahlil Okafor, R.J. Barrett and Chelsea Gray will represent their countries as the Tokyo Olympics draw closer.

Graduate transfer Bates Jones aims to be an on and off-court contributor for the young Blue Devils.

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Film room: Analyzing Duke men's basketball forward Bates Jones

By Max Rego | June 25, 2021

Ahead of Coach K's final season, Duke men's basketball is bringing in several new players to Durham. In this series, we analyze film on each of the Blue Devils' new signees and transfers for the 2021-22 season. We begin with graduate transfer Bates Jones.

Chelsea Gray became the first former player from the Duke women's basketball program to make the U.S. Olympic team.

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Former Blue Devil All-American Chelsea Gray named to U.S. Olympic women's basketball team

By Em Adler | June 22, 2021

After much anticipation, the United States Olympic team was finally announced—including one familiar face.

Chris Carrawell was promoted to associate head coach Tuesday evening.

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Duke men's basketball's Chris Carrawell promoted to associate head coach

By Jake C. Piazza | June 15, 2021

Assistant coach Chris Carrawell has been promoted to associate head coach, effective immediately. He's been a member of the coaching staff since 2018 and played for Duke from 1996-2000.

Coach K will retire at the end of the 2021-22 season.

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Cameron Chronicles Season 4, Episode 8: 'End of an Era'

By Shane Smith , Evan Kolin and Max Rego | June 5, 2021

Cameron Chronicles host Shane Smith, along with fellow men's basketball beat writers Evan Kolin and Max Rego, react to the announcement that Krzyzewski will retire after next season. They run through Coach K's career, including his first few seasons at Duke, his greatest accomplishments and more.

Jon Scheyer's rapid ascent to becoming Duke's head coach has the program abuzz with his youthful energy.

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Player to assistant to next head coach: A look into Jon Scheyer's path to becoming Coach K's successor

By Shane Smith | June 5, 2021

“Work hard and always try your best.” A handwritten word of advice from Mike Krzyzewski on a photo of him and a young, gleaming fan in Jon Scheyer is probably one of many personalized messages the Duke head coach has delivered to young kids sitting around Blue Devil fans’ houses.

Jon Scheyer (left) will be head coach Mike Krzyzewski's successor after he retires at the end of the 2021-22 season.

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'Always gonna show up': Jon Scheyer introduced in press conference as Coach K's successor

By Jake C. Piazza | June 4, 2021

The world got its first inkling of what Duke men’s basketball will look like without Mike Krzyzewski steering the ship.

In 2010, Duke men's basketball bested Butler to capture the program's fourth national title.

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A look back at all the national championships of Coach K's career

By Jonathan Levitan | June 4, 2021

As Blue Devil fans everywhere stare down the final season of Duke men's basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski's 40+ year career, we at the Blue Zone figure now is as good a time as ever to look back and appreciate each of Duke’s national titles under Coach K.

Coach K emphasized his gratitude to all those who have believed in him throughout his coaching career and life.

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'Backed up with belief': Coach K thanks all those who believed in him throughout his life and career

By Shane Smith | June 4, 2021

There's not a current Duke student alive who knows life without Mike Krzyzewski as the fearless leader of Duke men's basketball. Hell, there aren't people twice their age who know that life either. But even if it seemed like he would coach forever, Blue Devils across the globe are preparing for the unthinkable—Duke without Coach K.