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TRIPLE THREAT: Trio of Griffin, Banchero, Moore lead Duke men's basketball past Virginia Tech

By Joe Wang | December 22, 2021

Duke faced its toughest challenge in December at Cameron Indoor Stadium against a veteran-laden Virginia Tech squad. Donning the new Brotherhood jersey, the Blue Devils resiliently fought back against several waves of Hokie pushback to earn the 76-65 win against one of the better teams in the ACC. 

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Duke men's basketball breezes past Elon in its last nonconference game

By Joe Wang | December 18, 2021

After a rough stretch in November when his shooting clip dipped, freshman guard Trevor Keels rejuvenated himself, finishing the two earlier games this week with a combined 25 points on 40% shooting from beyond the arc.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S SOCCER

Walk-on Luke Thomas shines in Duke men's soccer season-opener victory

By Joe Wang | August 28, 2021

After nearly a year of waiting, victory finally returned to Koskinen Stadium for the men’s soccer team.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Film room: Analyzing Duke men's basketball forward Paolo Banchero

By Joe Wang | August 24, 2021

Ahead of Coach K's final season, Duke men's basketball is bringing in several new players to Durham. In this series, we analyze film on each of the Blue Devils' new signees and transfers for the 2021-22 season. Previously, we took a look at Bates Jones, Theo John, Jaylen Blakes, AJ Griffin and Trevor Keels. Finally, we look at Paolo Banchero.  

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

One word for Duke men's basketball against Clemson: Hope

By Joe Wang | January 31, 2021

After a lopsided victory at home, the Blue Zone is here to give you a summary of the Duke's game against Clemson in as concise a manner as we can—in one word.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

One word for Duke men's basketball against Georgia Tech: Toughness

By Joe Wang | January 27, 2021

In a grueling contest that featured eight lead changes, the advantages on the glass and at the line were two key factors that helped Duke prevail.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Keeping up with the Jones brothers

By Joe Wang | July 8, 2020

Tre or Tyus? Both Jones brothers had a knack for the big game and showed tremendous leadership from the point guard position.

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SPORTS  |  SWIMMING AND DIVING

Historic moments: Nancy Hogshead brings home four medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games

By Joe Wang | June 2, 2020

To everyone’s amazement, the swimmer made a comeback of the ages. 18 months after her return, she stood at lane four in the then McDonald's Olympic Swim Stadium for the 100 Meter Freestyle final.

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SPORTS  |  WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

How Onome Akinbode-James and Jennifer Ezeh are helping out their native Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Joe Wang | May 5, 2020

“Being able to give back to my community is something that is a big part of what I want to do going forward,” Akinbode-James said.

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SPORTS  |  MEN'S BASKETBALL

Best wins bracket: Non-UNC regular season region

By Evan Kolin , Jake C. Piazza and Joe Wang | April 10, 2020

Check out the descriptions and matchups for the non-UNC regular season region of our best wins bracket.

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