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Although Duke was playing far from daunting competition, the Blue Devils showcased a physical offense with weapons up and down the roster before they play Kansas in the season opener.

Joey Baker hit three early triples against Fort Valley State Wednesday evening.

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Five observations for Duke men's basketball first half against Fort Valley State

By Benjamin Chen | October 30, 2019

Duke has fared much better in its second exhibition game, up 67-28 against Fort Valley State at the half.

Duke's defense, spearheaded by point guard Tre Jones, may have to carry the team this season

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Key three: Duke men's basketball's offense looks to rebound in exhibition finale

By Evan Kolin | October 29, 2019

The Blue Zone breaks down three key factors as Duke looks to end the preseason on a high note.

Matthew Hurt and Duke's other freshmen did not impress in their exhibition debuts.

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Duke men's basketball to prove its worth against Fort Valley State

By Conner McLeod | October 28, 2019

Here are three questions to be answered in this weekend’s matchup between the Blue Devils and the Wildcats.

Wendell Moore should be a defensive stalwart for the Blue Devils this season.

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Duke men's basketball 2019-20 player preview: Wendell Moore Jr.

By Alex Jackson | October 28, 2019

If the team is looking to lock-up with a backcourt of Tre Jones and Jordan Goldwire in late game scenarios, Wendell Moore not only adds to that defensive front, but also allows Duke to still have a capable scorer on the court.

Javin DeLaurier could see big minutes in crunch-time if Vernon Carey Jr. doesn't live up to his potential.

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Duke men's basketball 2019-20 player preview: Javin DeLaurier

By Jake Zilkha | October 28, 2019

DeLaurier's size and athleticism give him all the tools to be a solid defensive anchor, and his experience should make him a useful option late in games.

Jack White enters his senior season with the captain's title but without a national title.

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Duke men's basketball 2019-20 player preview: Jack White

By Christian Olsen | October 28, 2019

For senior captain Jack White to get a shot at a title, he'll have to fill his leadership and on-court roles.

Mike Krzyzewski's crop of freshmen did not have a night to remember Saturday.

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Duke men’s basketball’s freshmen succumb to stage fright in exhibition debut

By Glen Morgenstern | October 27, 2019

The bright lights at Cameron Indoor Stadium dimmed the starlight of Duke's highly-touted freshman class.

Although Tre Jones' defense continued to shine, his offensive game was limited.

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Duke men's basketball shakes rust off against the Bearcats in first exhibition game

By Conner McLeod | October 26, 2019

Duke looked shaky in its opening exhibition game.

Coach K is relying on Tre Jones to be a force offensively this season.

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Five observations for Duke men's basketball first half against Northwest Missouri State

By Glen Morgenstern | October 26, 2019

Duke's offense looked subpar in its first half of basketball for the year.

O'Connell saw inconsistent time towards the end of last season, playing 35 minutes against Virginia Tech and only three against Michigan State.

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Duke men's basketball 2019-20 player preview: Alex O'Connell

By Alex Jackson | October 26, 2019

With a relatively underwhelming incoming recruiting class, O’Connell’s strong improvements could land him a starting spot–something he proved he could do last season by starting seven games.

How Alex O'Connell is used will be a storyline to watch Saturday night.

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Duke men's basketball to open exhibition slate against Northwest Missouri State

By Christian Olsen | October 25, 2019

Here are five questions to be answered in this weekend’s matchup between Duke and the Bearcats.

Cassius Stanley comes in as Duke's lowest rated recruit in the 2019 class, but could he have the most impact?

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Duke men's basketball 2019-20 player preview: Cassius Stanley

By Jake C. Piazza | October 24, 2019

Stanley’s job will be providing an offensive spark that none of the other three Blue Devil guards are able to give.