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Jadyn Donovan is head coach Kara Lawson's highest ranked recruit to date.

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Film room: Taking a look at Duke women's basketball guard Jadyn Donovan

By Garrett Spooner | July 1, 2023

After exceeding expectations a season ago, Duke women's basketball is bringing in an elite group of talent from the recruiting trail and the transfer portal. The Blue Zone will analyze film on each of the newcomers for the 2023-24 season. We've already seen Camila Emsbo, next up is Jadyn Donovan.

Duke and Arkansas met most recently in 2022, an Elite Eight match the Blue Devils won.

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Duke men's basketball to play Arkansas in inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge

By Andrew Long | June 28, 2023

On Wednesday morning, it was announced that the Blue Devils will play Arkansas in the 2023-24 ACC/SEC Challenge, adding even more beef to an already loaded early-season plate which already includes dates with Arizona and Michigan State.

Camilla Emsbo was an Ivy League standout during her time at Yale.

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Film room: Analyzing Duke women's basketball center Camilla Emsbo

By Luke Jovanovic | June 28, 2023

After exceeding expectations a season ago, Duke women's basketball is bringing in an elite group of talent from the recruiting trail and the transfer portal. The Blue Zone will analyze film on each of the newcomers for the 2023-24 season. First up is Camilla Emsbo.

Jared McCain is Duke's top recruit in head coach Jon Scheyer's second season.

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Film room: Analyzing Duke men's basketball guard Jared McCain

By Tyler Walley | June 24, 2023

Duke men’s basketball is adding an exciting new class of signees and transfers for head coach Jon Scheyer’s second season at the helm, and the Blue Zone is here to analyze film on each of the incoming Blue Devils. First, let's take a look at Jared McCain.

Dariq Whitehead attempts a three during Duke's opening-round NCAA tournament victory against Oral Roberts.

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Duke men's basketball forward Dariq Whitehead selected 22nd overall by Nets in 2023 NBA draft

By Ranjan Jindal | June 22, 2023

On Thursday evening, freshman forward Dariq Whitehead was selected by the Brooklyn Nets with the 22nd pick in the 2023 NBA draft. He is the second Duke player selected in this year’s draft.

Dereck Lively II contests a shot against Oral Roberts in the NCAA tournament first round.

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Duke men's basketball center Dereck Lively II selected 12th overall by Mavericks in 2023 NBA draft

By Mackenzie Sheehy | June 22, 2023

With the 12th overall pick in Thursday night’s NBA Draft in Brooklyn, N.Y., former Duke phenom Dereck Lively II was selected by the Dallas Mavericks following a trade with Oklahoma City.

Lindsey Harding was inducted into the Duke Athletics Hall of Fame in 2018.

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Former Duke women's basketball All-American Lindsey Harding named head coach of Stockton Kings

By Ranjan Jindal | June 21, 2023

The Stockton Kings, the G-League affiliate of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, hired former Duke player Lindsey Harding as head coach Tuesday.

Former Duke assistant coach Amile Jefferson yells instructions from the sideline during Countdown to Craziness in October 2022.

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Duke men's basketball assistant coach Amile Jefferson leaves the program, joins Boston Celtics staff

By Andrew Long | June 21, 2023

On Wednesday, Travis Branham reported on Twitter for 247Sports that former player and assistant coach Amile Jefferson will vacate his position with head coach Jon Scheyer's Duke team to join the Boston Celtics staff.

Dariq Whitehead handles the ball in Duke's NCAA tournament victory against Oral Roberts.

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The Chronicle's 2023 NBA mock draft

By Rachael Kaplan , Andrew Long , Ranjan Jindal , Dom Fenoglio , Sophie Levenson and Mackenzie Sheehy | June 19, 2023

On Thursday evening, Dereck Lively II and Dariq Whitehead will anxiously await their names being called at the NBA Draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Chronicle offers its predictions on where the two former Blue Devils will end up, plus the rest of the lottery.

Vanessa de Jesus shoots from the perimeter during Duke's game at Virginia.

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Duke women's basketball's Vanessa de Jesus to represent Philippines National Team at FIBA Women's Asia Cup

By Ranjan Jindal | June 14, 2023

Rising senior guard Vanessa de Jesus will represent the Philippines at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup in Australia, she announced Tuesday morning.

Lexie Brown scored a career-high 26 points in the Los Angeles Sparks' recent matchup against the Phoenix Mercury.

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Duke in the WNBA: Brown has career night for the Sparks, Gray leads Aces to undefeated start

By Ranjan Jindal | June 3, 2023

With the WNBA season in full swing, the Blue Zone takes a look at three former Blue Devils who are making an impact in the professional ranks.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a deep postseason run once again, falling just short of the NBA finals.

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Duke in the NBA: 2022-23 Postseason Recap

By Caleb Dudley | May 31, 2023

With the NBA Finals beginning Thursday, many former Blue Devils have wrapped up their seasons. The Blue Zone takes a look at some impact players this postseason.

Middleton will join head coach Kara Lawson's staff as an experienced coaching veteran.

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Duke women's basketball adds Karen Middleton as an assistant coach

By Ranjan Jindal | May 19, 2023

Duke women's basketball announced the addition of Karen Middleton as an assistant coach Friday afternoon.

Head coach Kara Lawson signed her first recruit from the class of 2024.

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Five-star forward Toby Fournier commits to Duke women's basketball

By Dom Fenoglio | May 17, 2023

Five-star class of 2024 forward Toby Fournier announced her commitment to Duke Wednesday on Twitter.

Jeremy Roach, Duke's 2022-23 captain, will return to the program for his senior season.

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Duke men's basketball captain Jeremy Roach withdraws from NBA Draft, will return for senior season

By Andrew Long | May 15, 2023

Just over a month removed from declaring for the NBA Draft, rising senior guard Jeremy Roach, Duke's lone captain from the 2022-23 season, announced his return for a fourth year in Durham Monday morning via social media.

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Stanford forward Neal Begovich transfers to Duke men's basketball

By Ranjan Jindal | May 10, 2023

Begovich announced Wednesday via Twitter that he is transferring to Duke after four years at Stanford.

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Duke men’s basketball announces 2023 Blue Devil Challenge with matchups against Bucknell, La Salle, Southern Indiana

By Andrew Long | May 9, 2023

Announced by the program Tuesday morning, Duke will play host to the Blue Devil Challenge at Cameron Indoor Stadium in November.

Ashlon Jackson had a remarkable showing in Colorado Springs, scoring 43 total points.

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Duke women's basketball excels at USA Basketball 3X Nationals

By Martin Heintzelman | May 9, 2023

After Duke women's basketball competed at the USA Basketball 3X National tournament, the Blue Zone is here to recap the action.

RJ Barrett had a team-high 26 points in the Knicks' second-round loss to the Miami Heat Sunday.

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Duke in the NBA: Tatum, Barrett lead teams in second round of the playoffs

By Tyler Walley | May 2, 2023

With the NBA playoffs in full swing, several former Blue Devils are contending for the league crown. The Blue Zone takes a look at a few standout performances.

Head coach Kara Lawson has added a proven point guard to her roster by bringing Mair to Durham.

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Former Boston College point guard Taina Mair transfers to Duke women's basketball

By Martin Heintzelman | May 1, 2023

Taina Mair, a rising sophomore point guard transferring from Boston College, announced her signing with the Blue Devils Monday morning.