Duke Basketball Roundup

The Duke Blue Devils are in the offseason, and there are a few stories and nuggets to discuss on DBR Bites #157. Jason and Donald review some of the news stories and events that have taken place since the weekend, starting with Cameron Boozer, Jon Scheyer, and Maliq Brown. The most prestigious of the national awards come this weekend, and the trio hope to hear their name called even more as those awards are announced. We also recap the McDonald’s All-American Game, where Deron Rippey Jr. and Cameron Williams played in the Boys’ game and Autumn Fleary and Bella Flemings participated in the Girls’ game. We also address some of the horrid online abuse that Duke guard Cayden Boozer received after the UConn game and a recent article where coaches overwhelmingly think the best job in college basketball is held by Jon Scheyer. After the break, we get into some of things we’re hearing about roster construction for next season. Who stays? Who goes? Who comes via the portal? We’ve reached the beginning of silly season, so we discuss just the bit of speculation we’ve heard about what next year’s roster could look like. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pain. Duke’s season ends on a final second miracle 3 pointer to UConn, and unfortunately we have to talk about it. Jason and Donald gather to recap the game that ends the 2025-26 season on Episode 815. The Blue Devils had it all going in the first half. The second half saw them let a 19 point lead slip through the cracks, and a last second turnover that lead to a miraculous 3 pointer knocks Duke out of the tournament. We talk about the good and the great performances and what gave Duke that big lead. We also talk about the stuff that fueled UConn’s comeback, all leading up to the final play. It’s a sad one to get through, but it’s necessary as we close out the final game of the season. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is two for the price of one today as the Duke Basketball Roundup gives you back-to-back episodes. After the recap of the St. John's win, the major focus of this episode is looking ahead to Sunday's Elite Eight opponent, the UConn Huskies. Jason and Donald welcome Scott Rich to the pod to help with the preview because Scott is a UConn professor who is living amidst Husky nation. Get ready to learn all about Tarris Reed, the big man who has become the focal point of UConn's attack. The podcast gang also dive into the stirring victory by the Duke women over LSU. Ashlon Jackson's outrageous buzzer-beater goes down as one of the legendary shots in Duke women's history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils are in the Elite Eight! They win 80-75 over St. John’s sparked in part by a legendary performance from Caleb Foster in his return to the floor 20 days after surgery for a fractured foot. We recap the Sweet 16 win on Episode 814. Jason and Donald reflect on the win and how incredible it was, beginning with Caleb Foster’s unimaginable heroics. We discuss a lot of the other reasons why Duke is still dancing, including their toughness, the play of Isaiah Evans, and rebounding. We also get into what to work on from this game as St. John’s forced us to dig deep to win with their aggressive physicality. Donald also brings us some sound from the locker room from some of the players as they recap a memorable night in DC and the attention turns to Sunday. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red Storm Rising! Duke has a tough challenge in store on Friday for the Sweet 16 game against St. John's and the Duke Basketball Roundup has a breakdown of everything you need to know about our next opponent. Jason and Donald give you all the details about the impressive wins St. John's has posted over the past couple months as they have risen to be one of the top teams in the land. The guys also break down how the Red Storm play -- especially on defense where St. John's is one of the top 5 teams in the country in recent months. After the break, the DBR Podcast also dives into the Carolina coaching situation. Now that Hubert Davis is gone, the guys have some thoughts on who could be next to take up the task of maintaining the greatest rivalry in college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils are back in the Sweet 16, and we analyze what has happened in the NCAA Tournament to date. Jordan Brenner of The Athletic and The Underdogs Podcast rejoins the show to help us understand everything on Episode 813! With Jason out, Donald and Jordan first start with Duke and what they’ve done thus far to get to the East Regional in DC. He gives us his take on where they’ve succeeded, where some of the struggles have been, and what the possible return of Caleb Foster and the improved health of Pat Ngongba does to the roster. We also talk about what they need to do to get past St. John’s and keep dancing in the tournament. We also look at the NCAA Tournament as a whole to note that Cinderella is wearing a Power 5 dress this year. We discuss why so many upset bids fell short and if there are any surprises left in a tournament that has nothing but power conference teams remaining. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasn't nearly as easy as the final score indicated but the Blue Devils roll on to the Sweet 16 by sending TCU home with a dominant second half performance. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down the way Duke flipped the switch and dominated the Horned Frogs over the final 16 minutes of the game. Defense, rebounding, and shot selection were major keys to this contest. Oh, and getting Big Pat back was a big boost as well. DBR Podcast co-host Jason Evans was in Greenville for the contest (seated right behind Grant Hill and Bill Rafferty) and he had some unique insights into the game, including revealing conversations with several members of the team in the post-game locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils have advanced to the 2nd Round of the NCAA Tournament, and awaiting them are the Texas Christian Horned Frogs. We preview the matchup on DBR Bites #154. TCU has a stellar resume for a 9 seed, beating some top teams and hanging with some others. We talk about why they’ve been good against some teams and what has made them inconsistent on the season. We also get into some of the players and what to watch as the Blue Devils hope to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our ⁠Linktree⁠ to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from ⁠SLAM⁠ (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), ⁠Homefield Apparel⁠ (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and ⁠Fanatics⁠ to the ⁠NBA Store⁠, ⁠NFL Shop⁠, and even ⁠Fubo TV⁠. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠@DukeRoundup⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is your heart rate? The Duke Basketball Roundup is here to talk you down off the ledge from a nerve-wracking opening NCAA tourney game against the 16-seeded Sienna Saints. It was a tale of two halves as Duke looked nothing like a top seed in the opening 20 but then found their way in the back half thanks to some real heroics from Cayden Boozer and his supporting cast (yes, it feels strange to even type that sentence). Jason and Donald break down the reasons not to be too worried about this game and point out some nice historical precedents to show that, despite a less-than-expected opening round win, Duke is still a major national title contender. Survive and advance... that is all that matters at this time of year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of the start of the NCAA Tournament for Duke comes big news... Evan Bradds, one of the brilliant assistant coaches on Scheyer's squad, is being hired to be head coach at Belmont, one of the better mid-major programs in the country. Bradds was a star player at Belmont and the allure of heading home had to appeal to him. Luckily, he has committed to sticking around the Duke program until the season is done, hopefully the first Monday in April. The Duke Basketball Roundup discusses what this move will mean for Duke and Jon Scheyer moving forward.The podcast guys also chime in with the latest on Patrick Ngongba's injury situation. Jason and Donald were both listening in today as Jon Scheyer told the media what to expect from the big man with a bum foot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Basketball Roundup again welcomes underdog expert Jordan Brenner to the pod... and there has never been a better time to chat with him as we are on the verge of the NCAA Tournament. For 20 years. Jordan has been one of the definitive experts on picking upsets and bracket busters. Find out why he loves VCU, McNeese, and High Point... as well as why he thinks certain popular teams are safer than others. But, before Jordan gives us his picks, we spend a little time reflecting on the Duke season, especially how the team looked in the ACC tourney playing without Caleb or Big Pat. What does this analytics expert think of Duke's chance if they don't get these two players back? Listen in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NCAA Tournament begins for Duke on Thursday, and their First Round opponent is the Siena Saints. We preview the 1 vs. 16 matchup on DBR Bites #152. Siena is coached by Syracuse legend Gerry McNamara, and they got to the Dance by winning the MAAC Tournament. We look at who they’ve played and how they’ve played, taking into account what the metrics and the eye test tells us. After the break, we discuss some of the players and how they got Siena to this point. We then recap with some of the things to watch, including the question of whether Pat Ngongba will play as Duke heads to Greenville. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has only been less than 24 hours since Duke won the ACC title over Virginia but there is little time to look back as the most important games now lie before us. The Duke Basketball Roundup crew is already deep into their analysis of the brackets, especially Duke's East region, which looks absolutely loaded. Jason, Donald, and special guest Scott Rich say that if this was Duke's reward for being the overall #1 seed, what would their region have looked like if they had been a little bit lower in the rankings?!?! After the guys break down almost every team in the region (Jason even moans about the quality of #16 seed Siena) the guys turn their gaze to the rest of the bracket. They all like Houston to get back to the Final Four and they see some real obstacles standing in Arizona's way. This episode is the first of several to dissect the bracket ahead of Duke's first game on Thursday. Be sure to stick with the DBR Podcast for a whole week of conversation as March Madness is upon us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke has done it! The Blue Devils held off the Virginia Cavaliers to win their second straight ACC Tournament title and Jon Scheyer’s 3rd in 4 seasons. We salute the champions on Episode 808! We discuss some of the great headlines we received and sit back and marvel at how this team overcame the injuries to Caleb Foster and Pat Ngongba to win another tournament title. Cayden Boozer was a hero, and we discuss the team’s grit and tenacity in fighting off the Wahoos to win. We also discuss a couple of things to improve as we look forward to the NCAA Tournament. We also give out Play of the Game and Player of the Week honors and we also quickly send congrats to a friend of the pod on his team punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament! We’ll be back in your feeds tonight as we discuss the tournament bracket and how it shapes up for our ACC champion Blue Devils. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All the angst and worry that permeated the Duke fandom 24 hours ago melted away on this night as Duke bounced back from a subpar effort against FSU to produce a good old fashioned beatdown of Clemson. The Duke Basketball Roundup gives you all the details from a contest that really wasn't all that competitive in the second half because Duke had so thoroughly stifled Clemson in the first half. Cameron Boozer was his usual dominating self. but Jason and Donald say the story of this game was the complementary success of Cayden Boozer and Nik Khamenia, who combined for 30 points and made winning play after winning play. Up next, the Virginia Cavs are all that stand between Duke and a very unlikely back-to-back ACC tourney title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A little too close for comfort but Duke demonstrates "survive and advance" is what really matters in March as they take down the stubborn FSU Seminoles 80-79. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down what was a very unusual game for the Blue Devils. This was not the Duke team we have been watching lately as the Blue Devils really struggled on defense. Luckily, Isaiah Evans was in rare Showtime Slim mode as he set numerous career highs and carried the offense at times. Duke also ruled the rebounds, with a big shout out to Maliq Brown on the offensive boards. Next up, Clemson as the DBR Podcast and the Blue Devils roll on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke has two key players who are injured in Caleb Foster and Pat Ngongba. We discuss the updates on their health from Jon Scheyer and preview the ACC Tournament on DBR Bites #151. Jon Scheyer held a press conference today to update the media on the status of CFos and Big Pat. CFos - out for the foreseeable future with a fractured foot. Big Pat - resting his sore foot and hopefully should be ready for the NCAA Tournament. We hear from Coach about who could take over some of the point guard duties should Cayden Boozer need a breather during a game and how the coaching staff has helped him be the best coach in the ACC. We then get to a preview of the ACC Tournament, focusing in on Duke’s potential quarterfinal opponents, Cal or Florida State. We update you on what they’ve done since we last played them and take a look at the bracket at large to see some of the matchups that are notable. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ACC has given us their end of season awards, and Duke cleaned up! We recap all the winners and team placements on DBR Bites #150. The ACC awards list is led by a near sweep of the main awards by Duke: Cameron Boozer won Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year, Maliq Brown won Defensive Player of the Year and 6th Man of the Year, and Jon Scheyer won his first ACC Coach of the Year award. We go through all of the guys who made All-ACC teams and placed in the awards voting and remark at how awesome it is for so many players to get recognized for awards. We also touch on the remarkable toughness Duke Women’s Basketball showed in repeating as ACC Tournament champions. They also had several names on the ACC awards and teams, including Kara Lawson winning ACC Coach of the Year. We’re extremely proud of how they’ve poured it on lately and fought to be deserving champions! Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite injuries to two starters, Duke rolled over rival North Carolina in a win that seemed even more dominant than the 15 point final score indicated. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down all the things that worked for Duke in this game, starting with the stellar defensive disruptions of Maliq Brown and Dame Sarr that played a key role in a 24-2 second half run that had Cameron Indoor rocking. The podcast gang also marvel at the unrelenting Cameron Boozer and his stunning 26-15-5 stat line. After the break, Jason and Donald dive into the injuries that have befallen Duke lately, as they look ahead to how Duke will keep going despite the uncertain status of Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Revenge is a dish best served... in Cameron Indoor Stadium! The latest episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup is a look ahead to the eagerly awaited rematch with UNC. Of course, the big question hanging over this game is whether Carolina's Caleb Wilson will suit up. He's been missing time with a fracture in his hand and it sounds like he is close to coming back. Jason and Donald dive into what Carolina is like with and without their star forward. They also look at how playing this game in Cameron could bring an extra boost to the Duke team.After the break, the podcast team gets into the significance of Senior Day and how it may impact the play of Maliq Brown. The guys also stroll down memory lane to one of the great "last game in Cameron" performances of all time... by none other than Justin Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dame Sarr was incredible as Duke clinched the ACC regular season title outright. His offensive surge was a huge boost for the Blue Devils. We discuss his big night as well as the rest of what Duke did well to run away from the Wolfpack. There were a lot of great performances individually and collectively as NC State had no answer after about 9 minutes had elapsed in the game. There were some things to clean up, so we discuss what they can do a bit better. And, how can a timeout possibly be considered for Play of the Game? Stick around and find out! Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off a big win against Virginia, Duke has to turn it around very quickly to play NC State in Raleigh. We preview that game along with some other nuggets on DBR Bites #148. Duke has had some stinkers in Raleigh against the Wolfpack, but they're hoping to buck that trend. NC State has a lot of familiar guys from other teams, but have been inconsistent this season in several areas. We take you though what they've done this year, how they look in the metrics, and what it will take to get a win at the Lenovo Center. After the break, we have a couple of other stories to touch on. First, Nolan Smith has won a regular season conference title in his first season with Tennessee State! Could they be a potential Duke opponent if they make the NCAA Tournament? We also look at how many double digit leads Duke has held over the past couple of seasons, and we discuss the streets finally saying that Jon Scheyer might be a frontrunner for ACC and national coach of the year. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our ⁠Linktree⁠ to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from ⁠SLAM⁠ (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), ⁠Homefield Apparel⁠ (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and ⁠Fanatics⁠ to the ⁠NBA Store⁠, ⁠NFL Shop⁠, and even ⁠Fubo TV⁠. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠⁠@DukeRoundup⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This just in, Duke is really, really good. Facing yet another big-time opponent, a team on the fringe of the top ten and a club touted as the second best in the ACC, the #1 ranked Blue Devils ran roughshod over Virginia this weekend in a game that was mostly non-competitive. Jon Scheyer and his troops have built one of the most fierce and suffocating defenses in modern college basketball history, taking a Virginia team that was routinely reaching 90 points in other games and dismantling them to the point where they struggled to get to 50. The Duke Basketball Roundup spends a lot of time talking about the quality of the D and which guys are really standing out on that end. It is also worth noting that Isaiah Evans and Darren Harris caught fire from outside in this contest, contributing mightily to the easy victory. Be sure to check out the whole episode, as you will love listening in as Cam and Slim compare themselves to Patrick Mahomes and Randy Moss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back with DBR Bites #147 as the Duke Blue Devils prepare for a showdown against the Virginia Cavaliers in a battle for 1st in the ACC! Virginia has been playing very well lately, but so has Duke. We take you through what Virginia has done to date and why they have been so successful on the year. They have a couple of players that stand out, but they have played great team ball to remain just one game behind Duke in the ACC standings. We also get into the things to watch for this game and tell you why the team who controls the paint and the glass will have the advantage in this one. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, that was fun! The Blue Devils showed exactly zero mercy facing an injured and outmanned Notre Dame club on Tuesday night, throttling the Irish in a game that felt like it was over only minutes after it had begun. There are so many superlatives coming out of the win -- the biggest Notre Dame home loss since 1898 -- that it takes some time for the DBR Podcast to fully lay them all out. The podcast crew has special praise for the balance Duke showed on offense and defense. After the break, the guys dive into a few other topics, including the never-ending search for a good nickname for Dame Sarr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no rest for the weary and no time to bask in the glow of that stirring weekend win over Michigan. Jon Scheyer and he guys are in the Midwest as they get ready for an ACC clash with Notre Dame. The Irish have been bit pretty hard by the injury bug but still have some players who can make life miserable for the opposition, especially if they get hot from 3-point land. In their latest episode, the Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down everything you need to know about Notre Dame.After the break, Jason and Donald also dive into the weekend early bracket reveal by the NCAA selection committee. What does it tell us about Duke's potential path to the Final Four and what the committee thinks of the ACC this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was arguably the biggest non-conference regular season game Duke has played in years. Everyone said it felt like a Final Four atmosphere. And when the dust cleared at the end of a physical and emotional battle, Duke was the team with the victory and the vaunted Michigan Wolverines took the L. Both Donald Wine and Scott Rich of the DBR Podcast were in the building for the game. They join Jason Evans for a look at the big takeaways from this game... a contest that will surely result in Duke being ranked #1 in the polls and with the inside track for the overall #1 seed in the NCAA tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have all had this one circled on our calendars for a while. On Saturday, Duke ventures to the nation's capital for one of the biggest non-conference games you will ever find in February. #1 Michigan versus #3 Duke (though with Houston losing this week, the winner of this game is sure to be #1 on Monday). And the Duke Basketball Roundup is uniquely situated to provide you with a great preview of this game because DBR regulars Donald Wine and Scott Rich know Michigan as well as they know any team not named Duke. Listen in to find out what it is that fuels Michigan's #1 ranked defense and why this Wolverine club is currently on a path that would make them one of the best few teams of the past 30 years! Can Duke short-circuit that journey on Saturday? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Basketball Roundup has hit another milestone! On Episode 800, we welcome back The Dawg himself, Kenny Dennard, to the show! Having Kenny on the show is always a fantastic time. We take a walk down memory lane, we get his thoughts on this year’s team, and what he makes of the coaching job Jon Scheyer has done with this team. We go through it all and get some sage thoughts from the legend. You won’t want to miss it! And thank you all for being on this journey with us. 800 episodes down, several hundred more to come!! Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That was a fun game! Duke destroys Syracuse on Monday night, and we recap the victory on Episode 799. Duke was able to turn stellar defense into incredible offense, and Jason was in the building for it all. He and Donald take us through all the good things from last night’s victory, and we even got some sound from the locker room as we hear from Pat Ngongba, Isaiah Evans, and Dame Sarr. It wasn’t a perfect game, but it was pretty close! Still, we talk about the things to improve from this game as we look forward to the big matchup in DC this weekend. And we close with our play of the game. We’re feeling pretty great today about our team, so let’s enjoy it before it’s time to lock back in…the milestone episode is coming soon! Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Syracuse Orange come to town on Monday night, and Duke has to do a quick turnaround to face them. We preview the upcoming game on DBR Bites #144. The Orange have some good players to look out for, but they haven't been able to find the consistency as a team. We go through who they've played and what they do well, but also where Duke may have an advantage. As we get closer to March, every game matters that much more. Duke has a great chance to keep their lead in the ACC, but they need to continue to play inspired basketball against Syracuse. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils took out the Clemson Tigers by a 67-54 score on Saturday afternoon in Cameron. Donald and Jason break down the big win on Episode 798. Jason was in the building and tells us some cool things he learned about the game before it happened! And then, we get into the recap. Duke’s defense was once again great, and we talk about some of the individual performances that paced Duke. We also break down some of the things to improve as we continue on a Saturday-Monday double to Monday night. Duke has a quick chance to get another win, but we discuss what to clean up between now and Monday night. Stay tuned…our Syracuse preview will be in your feeds within a matter of hours! Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most interesting, and best coached, teams in the ACC comes to Cameron on Saturday in the Clemson Tigers. The Duke Basketball Roundup crew takes a look ahead at the battle between the ACC's #1 team and the club that is right on their heels. Head coach Brad Brownell has put together a fascinating club this year. There are no stars on Clemson, not a single guy even averages 30 minutes of playing time per game. But, they play hard and play together -- a classic example of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. Have a listen as Jason and Donald dissect everything you need to know about the only ACC team to beat Duke last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Basketball Roundup once again welcomes former ESPN Magazine and The Athletic writer/editor Jordan Brenner to the show. The host of The Underdogs podcast is a passionate Duke fan (and longtime friend of Jon Scheyer) who also knows how to look at the team through an analytical lens. His insight is always on point. As he has several times over the course of the season, Jordan joins us with keen observations about what has happened and what he thinks will happen as Duke marches forward this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's just be honest, Pitt gave Duke more trouble than expected in their matchup on Tuesday night. The Duke Basketball Roundup dives into what was a sluggish, but ultimately successful outing for a Duke team missing Big Pat, its main man in the middle. Jason and Donald start out talking about the guards who led the way, Slim and CFos. They also have kind words for Darren Harris, who has seemed like the forgotten man in recent weeks. Is this the start of a revived role for him? With huge games coming up as the season enters the home stretch, there has never been a better time to subscribe to the DBR Podcast to make sure you get every episode the moment it drops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices