Tag: Duke Basketball
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Great for us: Young turns into the unlikely but invaluable hero for Duke in their Sweet 16 triumph against Houston.
It could not have started worse for Duke in the opening three minutes of their Sweet 16 matchup with Houston.The Blue Devils were reminded uncannily of their second-round defeat to Tennessee last year as a very aggressive squad pounced on them and opened an 8-0 lead before they could recover their breath. Jon Scheyer, the…
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NC against Duke Takeaways and state score: In ACC Tournament, Wolfpack upset Blue Devils, continuing their incredible run
No. 11 Duke is exiting the ACC Tournament without a win for the first time since 2013. Playing in its third game in three days, NC State surprised the Blue Devils, winning 74-69, to end the Blue Devils’ three-day stay in the nation’s capital.In the semifinals on Friday, the victor of Virginia vs. Boston College…
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“Reality check”: Arizona’s Caleb Love defeats Duke basketball in a top-15 match.
One last memory versus Duke basketball was established by Caleb Love. The Blue Devils, rated second, and No. 12 In a game that saw ten lead changes and eleven ties, Arizona played a classic, but the Wildcats won 78-73 on Friday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium thanks to clutch plays in the closing minutes. But…
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pros and drawbacks of Dallas selecting Duke basketball player Dereck Lively in the 2023 NBA Draught
Dereck Lively II of Duke basketball was chosen by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draught. The Thunder selected Lively with the No. 12 overall selection after trading it to the Dallas Mavericks. In 11 of the last 12 years, at least one first-round pick has come…
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surprising freshman from Duke basketball “changed the team”
Large players often take longer to acclimatise to college football, and early injury setbacks don’t help matters. But now that Dereck Lively II of Duke basketball has found his stride, he’s breaking programme records. Yet as a result of his dedication, positivism, and brilliance, the No. 5 seed Blue Devils have emerged as legitimate March…
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Basketball game preview: Duke at Virginia for ACC dominance
After their arduous 85-78 semifinal victory against top-seeded Miami on Friday night, Duke basketball should appreciate the 23.5 hours of rest it earned. In spite of facing a Hurricanes defence that sometimes covered all 94 feet, just six Blue Devils played more than five minutes in the game. The No. 4 seed Blue Devils (25-8)…
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Duke basketball wins over NC State to complete a perfect home record.
Raleigh – At Cameron Indoor Stadium, Jon Scheyer will finish his rookie year unbeaten.With a 71-67 victory against NC State on Tuesday, Duke basketball (22-8, 13-6 ACC) finished the regular season with a perfect 16-0 home record and remained within striking distance of a fourth-place conference finish and an ensuing two-round bye in the ACC…
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Five observations from the first half of the Duke men’s basketball game versus Louisville
the home of legendsC.B. Claiborne, who was the Blue Devils’ first-ever African American player, is without a doubt one of Duke’s most noteworthy players, having passed through the storied halls of Cameron Indoor Stadium. Before the game on Monday, Claiborne was recognised, and every Duke player wore a special warm-up jersey with his name and…
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And one: Filipowski leads Duke men’s basketball to a tense victory against Notre Dame at home.
For the Player of the Game and more information following each Duke men’s basketball game this season, check back here. The Blue Zone is here to break down the conference matchup as the Blue Devils travelled back home to defeat Notre Dame in a close game:Kyle Filipowski, one participant Kyle Filipowski scored zero points last…
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Was There A Point To Hubert Davis’ Point About Free Throws?
Coaches often cite statistical injustices to indicate their dissatisfaction with the result of a close loss. Sport has taught most supporters that what goes around comes around, so they try to limit their concerns, often utilising statistics to back up their claims after games.Even persistent complainers, such as Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim, prefer to keep their…