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The Aggies come into the season with high expectations, coming off a 26-10 season in which the Aggies reached the Sweet Sixteen.
Lambert's sequence at the end of the first quarter is one she'll remember for the rest of her life.
The Blue Devils used a balanced attack throughout the first half, with Leaonna Odom, Akinbode-James, and Miela Goodchild all contributing toward the last minutes of the half.
The Blue Devil offense will get a big boost with graduate student Kyra Lambert set to return to the court for the first time in two years.
Gorecki is the unequivocal leader for Duke, and the Ann Meyers Drysdale Award candidate will be heavily relied upon in her final year as a Blue Devil.
Odom matches up well against every position except for center, giving head coach Joanne P. McCallie a plethora of ways to utilize her on the court.
"That was a very, very strong performance regardless of who you’re playing," - Duke head coach Joanne P. McCallie.
Haley Gorecki earned a double double against the Seawolves Sunday afternoon.
In addition to her offensive production and rim protection, Duke also needs Williams to be a consistent passer with the team not utilizing a true point guard this year.
Goodchild will be one of Duke's most important weapons on offense this season.
Onome Akinbode-James will look to build off a successful freshman campaign.
The freshman's minutes will likely to take a hit when guards Mikayla Boykin and Kyra Lambert return from their injuries, but if Baines impresses in the early part of the season, she’ll still be playing significant minutes down the stretch in 2020.
The 2019-20 season figures to be a learning year for Claude as she develops her offensive game to try to make a bigger impact later in her career.
Patrick has proven to be a defensive-minded player who simply needs to work on her scoring and shooting abilities.
The Chronicle has you covered with how the Blue Devils have prepared for this upcoming year.
Last year was a different story for Gorecki, as she finally stayed healthy and dominated on the court.
With Odom’s unique skillset, it is clear that the senior is the best choice to be the primary ball-handler for Duke.
Leonna Odom shouldn't be the sole point guard for Duke.
Former Duke star Wanisha Smith is back in Durham as an assistant coach for her former team.
At practice and in the locker room, Schubert is expected to be a leader as she takes on the role of team captain alongside Haley Gorecki and Kyra Lambert.
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