The Blue Devils could use a boost off the bench Saturday night and their only freshman non-starter could provide it.
After cruising to a 4-1 victory against Wake Forest on Friday, the Blue Devils made sure they didn’t drop a match Saturday.
The three keys for the Blue Devils in their first effort to earn their head coach his 1,000th win are containing another dangerous guard, staying calm in a big moment and being strong with the ball...
Freshman Nicolas Alvarez and senior Raphael Hemmeler keyed the Blue Devils' 4-1 win against the Demon Deacons Friday afternoon.
Duke had no difficulties with the altitude in Colorado Springs, Colo., Saturday, as the men's and women's squads combined to win nine of 11 matches.
Freshman forward Justise Winslow has struggled to put the ball in the basket of late and will look to get back on track when Duke hosts Pittsburgh Monday.
The Blue Devils dared the Hurricanes to beat their 2-3 zone from the outside Sunday, and Miami came up empty time and time again.
Behind an influx of fresh talent, Duke will look to rise to a new level of success when they begin their season this weekend at 6,000 feet above sea level.
The three keys for the Blue Devils in their bounce-back bid against the Hurricanes are playing better defense, containing another dangerous guard and staying consistent for 40 minutes.
The Blue Devils could need a lift from their bench Saturday against a loaded Wolfpack backcourt and sophomore Matt Jones could provide the spark needed.
