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Taylor is a proven player who brings an energy and explosiveness that will significantly boon the Blue Devils’ quest for a championship.
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, Lee Volker and Amaya Finklea-Guity. Next up, we look at Nyah Green.
Duke's schedule for the 2021-22 season is taking shape.
Kara Lawson won a gold medal as the head coach of the United States women's 3x3 basketball team.
A former five-star recruit, graduate transfer Amaya Finklea-Guity comes to Bull City from Syracuse, where she started during her first three seasons.
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.
Gordon provides all kinds of shooting from three. She excels off-ball, spotting up, cutting, coming off screens, and rotating to open space.
After much anticipation, the United States Olympic team was finally announced—including one familiar face.
Last summer, I thought the Blue Devils wouldn’t see an NCAA tournament until after I’d graduate. But now, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if I’m watching them in the Final Four next April.
And, for their last trick, the Blue Devils will pull another wing out of the transfer portal.
The most-anticipated domino of them all has fallen.
For the second time in the past five days, the Blue Devils have added to their frontcourt.
Finklea-Guity announced her transfer to Duke Wednesday afternoon, making her the team’s third transfer in the past eight days and its fourth overall this year.
A former top-50 prospect and Big 12 All-Freshman Team selectee, Celeste Taylor averaged 12.3 points and 4.9 rebounds on 35.3% shooting and 26.2% usage.
After weeks of rumors circulating about Duke’s activity on the transfer market, the Blue Devils secured their first transfer add of the offseason, and second of the year as a whole.
As of today, Duke is a finalist for seven top-50 recruits in the class of 2022, in addition to four-stars Ashlon Jackson and Shay Bollin, who have already committed.
A month and a half ago, it was reported that three Blue Devils were transferring out of Duke. Now, that number is up to five.
When the Blue Devils next take the court, they’ll be missing some key upperclassmen.
On Dec. 17, Louisville guard Nyah Green entered the transfer portal. Just over two weeks later, after “over 30 schools” had contacted the 2019 McDonald’s All-American and former five-star recruit, she committed to Duke.
While Duke may have opted out of the 2020-21 season, Kara Lawson continues to pick up wins on the recruiting trail.
