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Senior guard Jeremy Roach flicks the ball to a teammate during the first half of Duke's clash with Arkansas.

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5 observations from No. 7 Duke men's basketball's first half against Arkansas in ACC/SEC Challenge

By Andrew Long | 1 hours ago

In the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge, No. 7 Duke and Arkansas are locked in a rough-and-tumble matchup at Bud Walton Arena. With 20 minutes behind them and 20 to go in yet another marquee early-season test for the reigning ACC tournament champions, the Blue Devils trail the Razorbacks 33-32.

Senior guard Jeremy Roach drives to the basket against La Salle Nov. 21.

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Prop bets for No. 7 Duke men's basketball vs. Arkansas

By Colton Schwabe | 9 hours ago

In its first road test of the year, Duke men’s basketball travels to Fayetteville, Ark., Wednesday night to take on Arkansas. Before tipoff, the Blue Zone has you covered with some can’t-miss prop bets.

Justin Robinson played five years with the Blue Devils, including a memorable senior night against North Carolina.

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Justin Robinson named Duke men's basketball's director of player development

By Ranjan Jindal | 15 hours ago

Justin Robinson, the former five-year Blue Devil veteran, is returning back to Duke as the director of player development, head coach Jon Scheyer announced Tuesday night.

Tyrese Proctor (5) lays the ball in under the basket during Duke's win against La Salle.

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Beats' picks: Can No. 7 Duke men's basketball overcome Arkansas in inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge matchup?

By Jonathan Levitan , Micah Hurewitz , Rachael Kaplan , Dom Fenoglio , Ranjan Jindal , Sophie Levenson , Mackenzie Sheehy and Andrew Long | 16 hours ago

The seventh-ranked Blue Devils stare down their first real road battle of the season Wednesday in Fayetteville, Ark., against the talented but hurting Razorbacks. The Chronicle’s beat writers are here to predict how Duke will fare in its first installment of the ACC/SEC Challenge, and whether it can emerge with a win at a hostile Bud Walton Arena.

Sophomore guard Tyrese Proctor backs down a defender in Duke's win against Southern Indiana Nov. 24.

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X-Factor: Proctor's playmaking, Mark's health will be key in No. 7 Duke men's basketball game against Arkansas

By Rodrigo Amare | Yesterday

No. 7 Duke men’s basketball will travel to Fayetteville, Ark., tomorrow to take on Arkansas before its first ACC game of the season Saturday against Georgia Tech. Ahead of the matchup with the Razorbacks, the Blue Zone brings you a key player from each side.

Senior guard Jeremy Roach takes a jump shot Nov. 24 against Southern Indiana.

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Three points: Strong start, controlling the 3-point arc critical for No. 7 Duke men's basketball against Arkansas

By Luke Rinaldi | 2 days ago

Duke men’s basketball faces its first game of the ACC/SEC Challenge Wednesday against Arkansas. Ahead of the game, the Blue Zone takes a look at three areas that may help the Blue Devils come out on top.

Duke men's basketball rises to No. 7 in the new AP poll.

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Thoughts on the AP poll: Duke rises to No. 7, Feast Week tournaments cause movement in rankings

By Sydney Olin | 2 days ago

Duke moved up to No. 7 in the AP poll after an undefeated week. The Blue Zone is here to recap the action across the country.

Sophomore center Kyle Filipowski lays the ball up in Duke's win against La Salle.

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And one: Tale of two halves define No. 9 Duke men's basketball's victory against Southern Indiana

By Martin Heintzelman | 3 days ago

After each Duke men's basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils emerged victorious against Southern Indiana to complete the Blue Devil Challenge, and the Blue Zone analyzes the contest.

Jeremy Roach lets loose a three during Duke's win against Southern Indiana.

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No. 9 Duke men's basketball shows both faces of its 3-point shooting form and future in win against Southern Indiana

By Franck Djidjeu | 4 days ago

Six games into Duke’s season, and there have already been glimpses of a desolate future where the three ball elicits its downfall. The Blue Devils are not an offense that is 3-point focused or over-reliant on their shooting, but when their shot from distance is not falling, they are a completely different team.

Kyle Filipowski floats the ball over two Southern Indiana defenders.

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No. 9 Duke men's basketball shakes rocky first half to down Southern Indiana and close Blue Devil Challenge

By Mackenzie Sheehy | 5 days ago

After a sloppy first half that saw them trailing through the first 20 minutes of play, the Blue Devils put on a display of grit and pure power of will to defeat the Screaming Eagles 80-62 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Ryan Young scans the floor during Duke's win against Southern Indiana.

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5 observations from No. 9 Duke men's basketball's first half against Southern Indiana

By Franck Djidjeu | 5 days ago

In the final matchup of the Blue Devil Challenge, No. 9 Duke has struggled to get things going against a resilient Southern Indiana squad. With 20 minutes behind them, the Blue Devils trail the Screaming Eagles 35-31.

No. 9 Duke men's basketball will look to finish the Blue Devil Challenge undefeated against Southern Indiana.

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Three points: Finding identity, crashing the boards key for No. 9 Duke men's basketball against Southern Indiana

By Josh Alms | November 22, 2023

After two dominating wins, No. 9 Duke men’s basketball will conclude the Blue Devil Challenge with a matchup against Southern Indiana Friday. The Blue Zone brings three keys to watch for in the contest.

Sophomore guard Tyrese Proctor had a career-high 22 points against La Salle.

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And one: Proctor's career day, freshmen potential push Duke men's basketball past La Salle

By Elliott Jarnot | November 22, 2023

After each Duke men’s basketball game this season, check back here for the Player of the Game and more. The Blue Devils dominated La Salle Tuesday night in a 95-66 victory, and the Blue Zone breaks down the matchup.

Kyle Filipowski lays the ball in during Duke's Tuesday win against La Salle.

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In win against La Salle, No. 9 Duke men's basketball's Filipowski, Proctor, Mitchell showcase sophomore chemistry

By Ranjan Jindal | November 22, 2023

While each of them have played well this season, in the Blue Devils’ 95-66 victory against La Salle Tuesday evening, Mitchell, Proctor and Filipowski each had elite performances, showcasing their offensive roles and blending seamlessly in a superb display of chemistry and efficiency.

Tyrese Proctor (5) lays the ball in under heavy pressure from La Salle defenders.

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No. 9 Duke men's basketball cruises past La Salle behind Proctor, Stewart's productive scoring nights

By Sophie Levenson | November 21, 2023

Behind a steady star performance from sophomore point guard Tyrese Proctor, Duke took off for the holiday with a 95-66 win against the visiting Explorers.

Tyrese Proctor lets loose an attempt from deep during the first half of Duke's clash with La Salle.

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5 observations from No. 9 Duke men's basketball's first half against La Salle

By Ranjan Jindal | November 21, 2023

No. 9 Duke is back in action once more Tuesday evening against La Salle at Cameron Indoor Stadium for the second matchup in the Blue Devil Challenge. With 20 minutes behind it, the home squad leads the visiting Explorers 39-29.

Jon Scheyer coaches sophomore guard Tyrese Proctor in Duke's win against Bucknell.

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Prop bets for No. 9 Duke men's basketball vs. La Salle

By Josh Alms | November 21, 2023

As No. 9 Duke men's basketball continues its homestand against La Salle, the Blue Zone is here with some can't miss prop bets.

Freshman forward TJ Power prepares to take a free throw against Bucknell.

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Three points: Crashing the boards, points in the paint essential for Duke men's basketball against La Salle

By Luke Rinaldi | November 20, 2023

After a win against Bucknell, No. 9 Duke men’s basketball is back in action Tuesday to take on La Salle in Durham. Before the contest, the Blue Zone is here with three keys to a Blue Devil victory.

Head coach Jon Scheyer's squad will have its third ranked matchup of the season against No. 20 Arkansas Nov. 29.

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Thoughts on the AP poll: Duke remains at No. 9, Arkansas, Kentucky slide after losses

By Caleb Dudley | November 20, 2023

After debuting in the AP poll at No. 2, then falling to No. 9 after a loss to Arizona, Duke men’s basketball remained inside the top-10 after defeating then-No. 18 Michigan State, as it remains at No. 9. The Blue Zone breaks down movement in the poll around the country.

Sophomore forward Mark Mitchell lines up for a 3-point shot against Bucknell.

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X-factor: Mitchell's two-way prowess key in No. 9 Duke men's basketball's matchup against La Salle

By Elle Chavis | November 19, 2023

While students are heading home for Thanksgiving, Duke men’s basketball is continuing to compete, facing La Salle in its second game of the Blue Devil Challenge. The Blue Zone is here with a key player on each side ahead of the contest.