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Reigan Richardson plays defense against Ohio State.
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Beats' picks: Can No. 7-seed Duke women's basketball continue run, upset Bueckers and UConn in Sweet 16?

By Ryan Hamner , Elle Chavis , Lilah Gorfain , Colton Schwabe , Franck Djidjeu , Riya Khatod , Luke Jovanovic , Caleb Dudley , Garrett Spooner and Martin Heintzelman | March 30, 2024

No. 7-seed Duke, fresh off a second-round upset of No. 2-seed Ohio State, make the trip to Portland, Ore., Saturday evening for a date with No. 3-seed UConn. The Chronicle's beat writers are here with their predictions about whether the Blue Devils can continue their remarkable run and advance to the Elite Eight.

Senior center Kennedy Brown battles with Richmond's defenders in the post.
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Beats' picks: Will No. 7-seed Duke women's basketball keep marching, take down Ohio State to advance to Sweet 16?

By Ryan Hamner , Elle Chavis , Colton Schwabe , Franck Djidjeu , Riya Khatod , Caleb Dudley , Garrett Spooner and Martin Heintzelman | March 24, 2024

No. 7-seed Duke continues its NCAA tournament quest Sunday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio against No. 2-seed Ohio State. The Chronicle’s beat writers offer their predictions about whether the Blue Devils can spring the upset and book their spot in the Sweet 16.

Reigan Richardson drives to the basket during Duke's regular-season finale at North Carolina.
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Beats' picks: Will Duke women's basketball take rematch against Richmond to open NCAA tournament?

By Ryan Hamner , Elle Chavis , Colton Schwabe , Franck Djidjeu , Riya Khatod , Caleb Dudley , Garrett Spooner and Martin Heintzelman | March 22, 2024

No. 7-seed Duke takes the floor against Richmond for the second time this season Friday to open its NCAA tournament journey. The Chronicle’s beat writers are here with their predictions about whether the Blue Devils can make the second round.

Taina Mair stares down the defense during Duke's win against N.C. State.
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Beats picks: Will Duke women's basketball sweep North Carolina at regular-season closer in Chapel Hill?

By Ryan Hamner , Elle Chavis , Colton Schwabe , Franck Djidjeu , Riya Khatod , Caleb Dudley and Martin Heintzelman | March 3, 2024

The Blue Devils head to Chapel Hill Sunday afternoon for a vital rivalry clash against North Carolina, looking for both a season sweep and a boost in seeding for the ACC tournament. The Chronicle's beat writers are here to offer their predictions of how Duke will fare.

Reigan Richardson puts the ball up during Duke's win against Wake Forest.
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Beats' picks: Can Duke women's basketball outlast North Carolina in season's first rivalry showdown?

By Ryan Hamner , Lilah Gorfain , Colton Schwabe , Franck Djidjeu , Riya Khatod , Luke Jovanovic , Caleb Dudley , Garrett Spooner and Martin Heintzelman | February 11, 2024

Duke welcomes hometown rival North Carolina to Cameron Indoor Stadium Sunday afternoon for their first showdown of the season. Before the 2 p.m. tipoff, The Chronicle’s beat writers are here to offer their predictions about how the Blue Devils will fare.

Ashlon Jackson drives to the rim under pressure during Duke's loss to Davidson.
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Beats' picks: Can Duke women's basketball pull off the upset against No. 1 South Carolina at home?

By Ryan Hamner , Elle Chavis , Lilah Gorfain , Colton Schwabe , Franck Djidjeu , Riya Khatod , Luke Jovanovic , Caleb Dudley , Garrett Spooner and Martin Heintzelman | December 3, 2023

Coming off a road victory against Georgia Thursday night, Duke returns to Cameron Indoor Stadium Sunday afternoon to take on what might be its most formidable opponent yet: No. 1 South Carolina. The Chronicle’s womens’ basketball beat writers are here with their predictions for the marquee matchup.

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 | November 25, 2023

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. 

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