Duke Basketball Roundup

The Duke Basketball Roundup wants to be very, very clear -- we do not have any inside intel to think this is real but... What if Cooper and Kon decided the loss to Houston just left such a bad taste in their mouth that they wanted to come back for another year? The Athletic's Jordan Brenner joins us for a chat about the kind of thought process that could be happening here for the Duke superstars. Why haven't they declared for the NBA Draft yet and what dominoes would fall into place if they did the unthinkable and decided to run it back for another year? This episode could be dated at any moment. It probably has not basis in reality... but it sure is fun to think about, isn't it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back with Episode 720 as we recap the Nike Hoops Summit that took place this weekend in Portland! Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, and Nik Khamenia (last name pronounced with a silent K) played on Team USA in the men’s game, and each of them shined thoughout the week. The biggest star was Cameron Boozer, who lit up the stat sheet and dominated throughout the game. We get into each of the players and how they did and how excited we are to see them in Duke Blue. We also give some updates on Nate Ament’s recruitment and some of the rumblings we’ve heard about what could be affecting his announcement. Of course, we also discuss Emilee Skinner’s performance in the women’s game and how she fits into Kara Lawson’s squad for next year. After the break, we take a look at Vegas, where Duke is the early favorite to win it all in 2026. We discuss some of the other teams, including a couple in the ACC, who are getting some buzz. 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 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! 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

Longtime podcast friend Sam Klein once again joins Jason and Donald on the Duke Basketball Roundup for the annual stats game recap. Listen in as the guys reflect on the predictions they made at the start of the year to find out who was best at figuring out how the season would go. It all starts with some stunning reveals about how little we all trusted Cooper Flagg. By the end, the winner of the contest comes down to a crazy tiebreaker! It is a great way to look back on a wildly successful year of Duke hoops... with some little hints and comments about what is to come next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is with a heavy heart that the Duke Basketball Roundup bids farewell to the 2024-25 Blue Devil team. A stunning 70-67 loss to Houston has all of us in a funk it not outright depressed. A team that seemed fated to cut down the nets on Monday instead finds itself wondering what went wrong in the fateful final few minutes where a sizeable lead evaporated. Jason and Donald try to make sense of all of it. They talk about what happened and what the causes of it may have been; they remind us all that the journey is more than the destination; and they reflect on the many great moments of joy this team brought us. Still it all just feels wrong, it feels unfair. Join the DBR Podcast as they try to process the end of a very special season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, we didn't expect this to happen on the evening of the eve of the Final Four! Kon Knueppel's mother, Chari Nordgaard Knueppel, took a moment away from packing her bags to chat with Jason and Donald about the amazing ride her family is taking as they join Duke at the Final Four in San Antonio. Chari talks about the strong bond that has formed among all the families of the current Duke team and she reveals the one thing Kon 2 asked her to bring him from the family home for this big weekend. After the break, Jason and Donald also briefly get into a couple amazing awards... one for Jon Scheyer and one for a beloved former Dukie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's finally time. Our Duke Blue Devils play tomorrow in the national semifinal. Donald and Jason give their full preview of the Houston Cougars on Episode 717. This Houston team is strong, with lot of returning guys, a ton of experience, and an elite defense. They have played a schedule of tough teams and emerged as one of the top teams in the country. We take you through the offense, the defense, the players, and what needs to happen in order for Duke to win this game. While Houston is a tough opponent, they're not unbeatable. And Duke is a tough team too...we give our final word on the game and what it will take for Duke to move on. 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 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! 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

As "Firehose Week" (because trying to keep up with all the DBR podcast content is like drinking from a firehose) marches on, the Duke Basketball Roundup welcomes back one of our favorite guests of the season, sportswriter Jordan Brenner who is also the host of The Underdogs podcast. Jordan was with the team in Newark last weekend and we get his reflections on what happened there. And, of course, we look ahead to the Final Four to hear from Jordan what it will take for Duke to cut down the nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Basketball Roundup wants you to understand the very challenging foe Duke will face in the Final Four this weekend, so we went to someone who knows the Houston Cougars as well as anyone around. He is Jeremy Branham, the play-by-play announcer for Houston radio and the guy who has been up-close watching Kelvin Sampson teams for almost a decade. Jason and Donald challenge Jeremy to tell us what Houston does well and what the Cougars fear the most from the Blue Devils. This is a nightmare of a Final Four, historically tough with quality everywhere. For Duke, the only way to reach the promised land is to go through the Houston Cougars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The content keeps coming on Episode 714 as we welcome back Duke Blue Devils play-by-play announcer David Shumate to the show! In the midst of a busy week for Duke, David speaks with us about how this magical season has been through his eyes and, most especially, his voice. We ask some questions about how he manages to stay in the moment despite some of this thrilling moments, how his prep may change now that we’re at the Final Four, and other things around this team that he has an incredible perspective. We also ask about some of his most passionate calls this season, including when Cooper Flagg posterizes Guillermo Diaz Graham. And then finally we get his thoughts about the matchup with the Houston Cougars this weekend and what he thinks we could see on the court. 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 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! 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

A week full of great content on the Duke Basketball Roundup begins with one of the smartest college basketball analysts around, who also happens to be a beloved Dukie, Jay Bilas. Jay sits down with Jason and Donald for a chat that begins with some thoughts on how damn good these Final Four teams are. After the break, they do a deep dive on the current Blue Devils including Jay's answer to the question "what is the best Duke team of all time?" and "who is the best freshman of all time?" You won't want to miss this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils are in the Final Four! After the emergency pod from last night, we bring you a full recap of the Elite 8 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Episode 712! Donald and Jason start with the numerous great headlines we received, and then get into everything from this game. From Kon and Khaman’s great games to the excellent defense to the terrific passing and smart shooting, Duke made this game look easier than it was by playing tough and not giving the Tide anything. We also talk about some of things to work on as we move onto San Antonio. The best part: we have another game to prepare for! Donald and Jason will be in your feeds a lot this week as we prepare for the Final Four! 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 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! 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

Three years in, Jon Scheyer has a Final Four to his name as Duke dismantled the feared Alabama offense to the tune of 85-65. The final score may have been 20 points, but this was a tense game between two outstanding ballclubs that Duke really broke open late. The Duke Basketball Roundup gives you a quick "vibes" reaction podcast in which Jason and Donald bask in the moment and give their initial impressions of the win. The guys will have a longer, more thoughtful podcast later in the day on Sunday but for now, enjoy the feelings of a trip to San Antonio. Two more wins baby... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils are in the Elite 8 after beating the Arizona Wildcats in the Sweet 16! We recap the victory and prepare for the Alabama Crimson Tide on Episode 711! The Arizona game was a tough game, but Duke was able to get through with some key plays on both offense and defense. Donald and Jason take you through it all, highlighting where Duke succeeded and where they could improve. The referees were a big topic of discussion from this game, and we bring in a college referee to help explain why some of the calls were tough ones to make. We then preview our game against Alabama, which is another difficult team to play. They play faster than everyone in the country, and they’re coming off a game where they hit the most 3s in a game in NCAA Tournament history. We break down where they’re good and where Duke can have an advantage as we get ready for Saturday night. 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 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! 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 wasn't stressful!! Let the sirens ring as Jason and Donald hop on for a super quick emergency pod reaction to the Blue Devil's nailbiter win over Arizona. You may want to cover your children's ears as there are a few naught words spoken on this edition of the DBR Podcast. We fondly bid farewell to Caleb Love... eager to never see that Duke killer ever again. And we sing the praises of Cooper Flagg, who really might be among the best players on the planet right now -- and we are including the NBA All-Pros in that statement. The Duke Basketball Roundup gang will have a full-length, detailed breakdown of this game on Friday afternoon, but until then just soak up the vibes from this short but sweet emergency reaction podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils are in the Sweet 16, and a second date looms with the Arizona Wildcats. We preview that game on DBR Bites #101. We get started with our episode by paying tribute to a dear member of Jason's family and a beloved regular guest of the pod, Cameron. Jason shares some incredible words on the loss of his best buddy. Cameron will be missed by us all. We then get into the analysis of Arizona and how they've improved since we last saw them in Tucson back in November. We give the ins and outs of what they do best and what it will take to beat them. We also discuss some postseason awards and Blue Devils that are involved in them. Jon Scheyer is a finalist for the Naismith National Coach of the Year Award and has a good chance to win it. We also give more praise to Cooper Flagg as he wins the Oscar Robertson Award and Waymon Tisdale Award as the USBWA's National Player of the Year and National Rookie 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 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! 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 Basketball Roundup is thrilled to once again welcome Jordan Brenner of The Athletic to the podcast. This time, we are talking about how Duke has done thus far in the tournament and what Jordan thinks it will take for them to go all the way. Our conversation also gets into Duke's next opponent, the Arizona Wildcats, and the final meeting between Duke and Caleb Love. After the break, we chat with Jordan about the entire NCAA field as we ask the "Giant Killers" expert why there haven't been more giants falling in this year's tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils have booked their ticket to the Sweet 16 after beating Baylor 89-66, and we’re excited! Donald and Jason recap everything on Episode 709. After some great headlines, we get into the game, starting with Tyrese Proctor’s incredible day shooting and a terrific team defensive effort. There were a lot of players and moments that helped this team build a lead and never look back. We also discuss some of the things that we need to work on, which in this game was highlighted by rebounding. We also give a tribute to Jeremy Roach in his final college basketball game. We have our Player of the Game including some sound from Jon Scheyer that will leave you asking who’s chopping onions. We’ll have all the content this week with multiple episodes coming as we prepare for Newark! 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 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! 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

With almost everyone on the team contributing in big ways, Duke easily handled its R64 game in the NCAA tournament, beating Mt. Saint Mary's 93-49. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down everything that happened in this contest from blocked shots to thunder dunk, from silky smooth threes to hard-nose D. Jason and Donald were especially impressed with the play of the Duke bigs, Khaman Maluach and Big Pat Ngongba. Oh, and it was nice to have Cooper Flagg back on the court. Up next will be the Baylor Bears with the very familiar face of Jeremy Roach as well as a slew of other players who have some pretty big connections to the Duke roster. The games get harder each step of the way and we would be foolish to think Baylor is not a formidable opponent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke now knows who they will face in the first round of the NCAA tournament. It will be Mount St. Mary's, a small MAAC school in Maryland. The Mountaineers won their play-in game on the back of a great performance by both of their big men after American's best big got hurt. The Duke Basketball Roundup watched the game and also dug into their deep archive of game tape to bring you all you need to know about this team and how it may present challenges to the Blue Devils. And after the break, Jason and Donald dive into a few topics with some quick hitters including: Cooper Flagg making all the the All-American teams; The controversy over UBNC AD Bubba Cunningham being chair of the NCAA Selection Committee; The NIT inviting too many teams; And NC State unofficially hiring Will Wade as their next coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket has been revealed and the DBR Podcast gang has spent hours pouring over it in search of everything you need to know. On this latest edition of the pod, Jason and Donald welcome frequent guest host Scott Rich to help them break down Duke's path to Final Four glory out of the East Region as well as the teams to pay extra attention to in all the other regions. Did Carolina deserve to make the field? Which double-digit seeds are likely to make the second weekend? Who are the best bets to make the Final Four? Tune in to hear three podcasters do their level-headed best to make the right picks. And sure, they probably got a lot of their predictions wrong, but that is why this is MARCH MADNESS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils are ACC champions! For the first time since 2005-2006, Duke wins the ACC Tournament after claiming the outright regular season title, defeating the Louisville Cardinals 73-62. Donald and Jason recap everything on Episode 706. It was a tough win for the Blue Devils, who didn’t have a great first half but surged in the second half to take the game. The second half defense and the tenacity the team showed was incredible. Kon Knueppel was the ACC Tournament MVP, but there were several unsung heroes that helped Duke to the ACC title. After the break, we discuss some of the things that need to improve as we turn to the NCAA Tournament. We give out our Play of the Game as well as our Player of the Week as well. We end with quick predictions on what seed lines await Clemson and Louisville, whether Duke will be the #1 overall seed, and whether UNC makes the Big Dance. We’ll be back this evening to discuss all the brackets, both for the men and the women, as the Selection Shows take place today! 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 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! 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 survive another one in the ACC Tournament after a 74-71 win over the UNC. We recap everything and preview the ACC Tournament Final on Episode 705. It was a tale of two halves in Charlotte, as Donald and Jason recap what was an amazing first half from the Blue Devils. Lots of great play by some unsung heroes, from Pat Ngongba and Khaman Maluach to Isaiah Evans to Kon Knueppel and Sion James. There was a lot of great play in the first half, including some hustle plays that proved to be the difference. The second half was not as great, as Duke almost saw a 24 point lead turn into a UNC win. Thankfully, Jae’Lyn Withers’ lane violation at the end helped Duke escape. Next up is the ACC Tournament Final, and Duke will face the Louisville Cardinals. They have played tremendously well since we last faced them on December 8th, the first ACC game of the season for both teams. It’s somewhat fitting that the final ACC game of the season pits these two teams together for the title. We preview that game and what to watch for when the teams tip off tonight. 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 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! 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 advance in the ACC Tournament after a win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, but Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown picked up injuries that could keep both out for differing lengths of time. We discuss it on Episode 704. Jason is in Charlotte for the ACC Tournament and gives his take from his vantage point on press row at the Spectrum Center. He and Donald discuss all that happened in this game, from the vibes in the arena to Cooper Flagg injuring his ankle just minutes after Maliq Brown injured his shoulder again. Still, this team was resilient in storming back to take the lead and keep Georgia Tech at arm’s length the rest of the way. There was some good in this game but also some things to improve as the team moves onto the ACC Tournament semifinals. Standing in their way: UNC, who beat Wake Forest to set up a third battle between the two rivals and the second matchup in 6 days. Jason and Donald forego the normal preview to discuss some of the things to watch as Duke adjusts to having Flagg and Brown unavailable. We end with a tribute to John Feinstein, who passed away suddenly on Thursday. 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 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! 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

Duke's quests for an ACC tournament banner begins on Thursday at noon and the Duke Basketball Roundup is your go-to spot for a preview. Only minutes after Georgia Tech finished knocking off Virginia, Jason and Donald hopped on to pod about what they have seen from the Yellowjackets and what Duke should be concerned about in this matchup. Jason says this is the team he least wanted to see in the quarterfinals, for sure. After the break, the guys also dive into the All-ACC Awards and while there is happiness over the many Dukies who were honored, you know the podcast crew is going to have a few critical words about Defensive Player of the Year and Coach of the Year. Be ready for a rant! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with Episode 703 and we welcome Jordan Brenner back to the show! The regular season is done, so Donald and Jason think it’s a perfect time to catch up with Jordan Brenner of the Underdogs Podcast and The Athletic. Duke just hit #1 in the rankings, and we get into a lot of how Duke arrived at this point. We even look at some of the concerns that Duke may have as they enter the postseason, from Jai Lucas leaving for Miami to some potential holes in the defense. We also discuss the NCAA Tournament and which upsets could make you look like a genius when it’s time to fill out your brackets. The Bracket Busters/Giant Killers guy is one of the best to tell us tells us which teams to look out for when you’re looking for the edge in your various pools. 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 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! 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

Get ready for a fun edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup as Jason and Donald celebrate a season sweep of the hated Tarheels and also a record-setting ACC regular season title for Duke. The podcast team has plenty of praise for two unexpected heroes in Maliq Brown and Caleb Foster, while also tipping their cap to Kon, Sion, Coop, and Reese. This edition of the pod includes some remarkable historic stats about Duke's dominance of the ACC as well as a shout out to the Duke social media team who are doing their best to promote the entire Duke team for ACC awards. With the ACC tournament coming up next week, the content is going to be flowing fast and furious from the most popular fan-driven podcast on Duke hoops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils head down to Chapel Hill for a big showdown with the North Carolina Tar Heels, and we preview that and all the other news that is swirling around the team on Episode 701. UNC enters The Game on a 6 game winning streak and has changed around their lineup to be more successful against bigger teams. Duke’s on a streak of their own, which makes this game even more intriguing. Donald and Jason take us through what UNC has done since we last saw them on February 1st and what to watch as the teams take the floor on Saturday night. After the break, we get to the official news that Jai Lucas will depart the team after the UNC game to take over as the Miami head coach. The timing is awful, but we wish Jai well as he gets his first head coaching job. We end with the news that Duke will take on Arkansas next season in a Thanksgiving Night matchup in Chicago. 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 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! 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 Basketball Roundup has reached another major milestone, episode #700. And just like we do every time we hit a big round number, we welcome former Blue Devil great Kenny Dennard to the podcast for an expert opinion on the current team as well as a trip down memory lane. Kenny talks about the important and intensity of the Carolina game (wait until you hear how many times he played the TarHeels in his career!!), opines on where the current Duke teams falls in the pantheon of "favorite team to watch" and even gives us his thoughts on seeding and where Duke should be ranked in the polls (hint, not #2!!). It is always a special episode when the Dawg shows up and this episode will not disappoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils hammered the Wake Forest Demon Deacons last night to cap an undefeated 17-0 record in Cameron this season. We recap it all on Episode 699. With Jason out, our 6th Man Scott Rich joins Donald to recap everything that happened in this game. Duke had a sluggish start, but it was so much fun to see this team scrap to take the lead and open it up to a 40 point lead late before winning 93-60. Scott and Donald talk though all of the major things that Duke did well, from hustle to defense to Cooper Flagg’s NPOY performance. We also get into some of the bad, including a discussion on Caleb Foster not getting into the game. There were some picks to nit, but this team is steadily becoming one that no one wants to mess with in March. We end with love for the Duke Women’s Team as they prepare for the ACC Tournament this week in Greensboro. 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 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! 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

We don't get nearly as many rematches in ACC play as we used to but Duke faces Wake Forest for a second time tonight in Cameron. In case you forgot, game one was one of just a small handful of truly competitive games that Duke has had this calendar year. So, does Wake have a shot to pull off an upset in Cameron? The DBR Podcast gang drills down into how the Deacs are playing and who has been stepping up lately for them. Turn to Jason and Donald to find out what Wake will bring as the Deacs travel up the road to Durham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils were able to get another huge blowout win on Saturday, this time against the Florida State Seminoles. We recap the victory on Episode 698. Jason and Donald, after the headlines, get into the game and start by commending the team on how well they responded after Cooper Flagg had to leave the game for a while after getting swatted in the eye. That could have really affected the team, but so many guys stepped up. In a 35-point blowout, there was a lot of love to be spread around in the good, so we do just that. We also get into some of the things to improve from this game, leading with the fact that it wasn’t the best shooting game. Still, the team was able to get to 100 points for the 4th time this season (and 3rd straight Saturday), and we end with the best sequence Duke has had all year and our Player of the Week. 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 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! 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

There is some bonus Blue Devil coverage on TV this weekend. The ACC Network will be airing an hour-long documentary titled, "We're #1 - The 1991/1992 Duke Blue Devil National Champions." The doc features brand new interviews with most of the major players on those teams as well as the coaches and much, much more. And, to celebrate the release of this special program. The Duke Basketball Roundup sat down with the producer of that documentary, Ed Mabe, to hear from him about how he got it made and his favorite moments from talking to Coach K and the 91/92 champs. You will get to hear about the special relationship between Bobby Hurley and Christian Laettner as well as the way Coach K lit a fire under the team and sparked them to the 1991 title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is with a heavy heart that the DBR Podcast prepares to send Leonard Hamilton off into the sunset. One of our favorite rival ACC coaches will make his final trip to Durham as the Florida State head coach on Saturday and... well... his team just isn't having the kind of year he would have expected for his swan song. The podcast co-hosts, Jason and Donald, bring you everything you need to know about what kind of opponent FSU will be and what challenges they could present for Duke. After the break, the guys also dive into the off-the-court activity happening down the road in Chapel Hill. A new GM, a new contract for Hubert... what does it all mean for the future of the Carolina program? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils destroyed the Miami Hurricanes, but it may have come at a huge cost as Jason and Donald recap everything on DBR Bites #95. The big focus of the crew is on Tyrese Proctor, who injured his knee last night during the game. There’s no official word on what the diagnosis is, but we hope it’s not major. We discuss what his absence means for the team and we discuss some of the headlines that came in, some well before they were due. On the court, Isaiah Evans was once again on fire and we lead with another fun game from him. The rest of the team showed out on offense and defense, and we get to a lot of each. From Kon Knueppel to Cooper Flagg to Big Pat Ngongba and Caleb Foster, it was a sight to watch this team absolutely cook the Canes. We discuss a couple of the things that we want to see improve from this game as well as the Play of the Game, and we’ll be back in your feeds very quickly as Florida State awaits this weekend. 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 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! 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 are back on the road, this time on a trip to take on the Miami Hurricanes. We preview tomorrow’s game on DBR Bites #94. Before the game preview of the team that we’ve seen before, we heard from Coach Jon Scheyer on the rumors linking Jai Lucas to the Miami head coaching job. Donald was able to get some info from the weekly ACC press conference, so you won’t want to miss what Scheyer had to say. We then get into previewing the Canes, who are the worst team in the ACC. Still it’s a game that Duke wants to win to keep their momentum going. We’ll also hear from Miami interim coach Bill Courtney about some of his lineup rotations and what he thinks the Canes need to do in order to beat Duke. 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 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! 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 (provided you are not an Illinois fan). In honor of Duke putting an historic beatdown on the Illini, The Duke Basketball Roundup presents an extra long episode to recap all the great moments from this contest. From Sion's opening three to Spencer's awesome step-back, the DBR team has all you need to know about the game. And, though Jason and Donald were not in the house to experience it, Sam Klein was and the DBR Pod original makes a return appearance to give us all the flavor from inside the World's Most Famous Arena. And, before they go, the DBR team gives us their take on the rumors that Jai Lucas will be heading to Miami to be their next head coach. At least one member of the DBR crew has some sources who say, "slow down, this may not be a done deal quite yet." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is a rarity in the sport these days, two major conference teams venturing outside of their league for a mid-Februrary matchup. But, that is exactly what Duke and Illinois will be doing this weekend and the DBR Podcast is very excited about it. This huge, huge game is a chance for Duke to show that it is more than a bully who just beats up on weak ACC teams. Illinois brings strong metrics and an impressive roster (headlined by a future high lottery pick) into this matchup. Jason and Donald give you a full preview of what to expect and who to be on the lookout for as the ACC battles the Big Ten in Madison Square Garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For your mid-week enjoyment, DBR Podcast co-host Jason Evans sits down with a fellow member of the Duke class of 1989, Danny Ferry, one of the all-time great Duke hoops players. They start by chatting about the current Duke team, which Danny thinks could be historically good... like the best Duke team in at least 20 years. Their wide ranging conversation also gets into the ways the game of basketball has changed in recent years; reflections on the game where Danny set the Duke record by scoring 58 points in one contest; his decision not to play for the LA Clippers and to head to Italy instead; and how tight the Brotherhood is (especially among NBA front-office Dukies). Oh, and Jason also asks him for a Coach K story and Danny comes through with a salty tale about one of the major reasons he ended up picking Duke when he was being recruited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke did it again! They walked out of John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville with an 80-62 win over the Virginia Cavaliers, the largest victoy Duke has had in that gym. We recap it almost immediately after the game on Episode 695. UVA made Duke work for it, but Duke was able to overcome it with rebounding and tough defense. They also were making shots and it was thrill to watch so many guys contribute in different ways. Cooper Flagg was Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel really did well in the paint, and Isaiah Evans was Showtime Slim. Each of them had 17 points each to pace Duke, and we talk about their contributions and so much more! The unfortunate part of the game was Maliq Brown likely dislocating his shoulder while deflecting a pass in the 1st half. His status is once again in question, but we’re more confident about how Duke will respond given the growth of this team. We end with our Plays of the Game and a look at Duke Women’s Basketball getting a 3 seed in the Women’s Basketball Top 16 reveal. 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 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! 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 a quick turnaround for the Duke Blue Devils as they travel to Virginia for a Monday night contest with Virginia. The DBR Podcast guys have a warning... The Cavs may present more of a challenge than you think. Virginia has had a bad season, for sure, but they've been a good bit better lately and -- believe it or not -- appear to be clicking pretty nicely on offense. That's not something you see very often from Virginia. Will Duke keep its focus on the heels of a pair of blowout wins last week? After the break Jason and Donald dive into the NCAA's early bracket reveal. A lot can change, but this tells us what the selection committee thinks about Duke and the other top teams right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another fun one! Jason and Donald are back with Episode 694 to recap Duke’s stomping of the Stanford Cardinal. Duke was able to frustrate Stanford with their defense, and it was a sight to see. After general thoughts and headlines, we discuss how the defense allowed Duke to feel comfortable all afternoon. The offense was on point as well, and Duke shot really well. We hit our stride and there were several notable performances to highlight. We get into some nitpicky things that we can improve, but when you score 106 points in a 36-point win, it makes for a fun and entertaining recap! We end with our play of the game and a split Player of the Week. We will be back in your feeds very soon to preview the Virginia game. 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 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! 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 return to the court on Saturday afternoon when they welcome the Stanford Cardinal to town. We preview the game on DBR Bites #91. Stanford comes in as a decent team, and Jason and Donald are ready for the Cardinal's first visit as ACC members. However, the biggest story is the return of Jaylen Blakes, forever beloved by the Blue Devil faithful. He also returns as arguably the most improved player in the nation. He also has a teammate in Maxime Raynaud who is probably the 2nd best player in the ACC. We go through the rest of the Cardinal players in a departure from our normal order. We also get into the analytics for Stanford. This team has a couple of things they're pretty good at, but there are also some weaknesses. We end with the things that you should watch for as the Blue Devils look to get another win in conference play. 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 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! 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

Duke had no trouble beating the Cal Bears in Cameron on Wednesday night and it is a real testament to the quality of these Blue Devils that the Duke Basketball Roundup crew didn't start out their recap podcast by raving about how great the game way. A 21 point beatdown just isn't that surprising from this crew of Blue Devils. Still, Jason and Donald found plenty to talk about on their latest episode including the stellar play of the team D and the offensive explosion we are seeing from Tyrese Proctor. After the break, the guys also get into some pretty bad errors made by the ACC Network announcing crews last night. Whew, these are simple facts but the TV commentators just messed them up wildly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils are back at it Wednesday night when they welcome the Cal Bears to town. We preview the game on DBR Bites #90. Duke looks to get back on track after Saturday's loss to Clemson, but they're battling the sick bug amongst the team. Before we get into the Cal preview, we hear from Jon Scheyer on how sick Cooper Flagg is and how it's affected his play. We also hear from Cal coach Mark Madsen on what he feels his team needs to do to beat the Blue Devils. We then get into the breakdown of Cal's season thus far. Their first season in the ACC hasn't been great, but they have some good players on the team (including the son of a former NBA star) and we give you our take on how Duke can get back in the win column. 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 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! 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 dream of an undefeated ACC regular season is gone, but the lessons learned from Clemson's stunning 77-71 victory over Duke could be the things that propel this team even bigger accomplishments. The Duke Basketball Roundup has a complete recap of what happened in this contest, from the pregame warmups to the postgame court storming and everything in between. Jason was in attendance, seated right next to the Duke bench, for an unrivaled vantage point on how it all unfolded and Donald chimes in with the observations and angles the folks do not get to see in person. And be sure to stick around for the end of this episode for an uplifting story about the Duke community and how all of us are connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils have a huge test on Saturday night against the Clemson Tigers. We preview the Quad 1 game on DBR Bites #89. Duke enters the contest in 1st place and undefeated in the ACC, but Littlejohn is traditionally a tough place for Duke to play against the Tigers, who are tied for 2nd in the conference. Donald and Jason bring you up to speed on what has made Clemson successful thus far, from what they do well on offense and defense to some of their special players. Duke can beat Clemson, and we also tell you how that can happen. We also discuss the volatile NBA trade deadline that passed on Thursday. Several members of The Brotherhood are off to new homes, and we briefly discuss where everyone ended up. 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 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! 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

Ho hum, another relaxing Duke victory where the outcome was never in doubt. The Duke Basketball Roundup crew has a breakdown of one of the more complete efforts we've seen all year from Duke, an 83-54 dismantling of Syracuse. From the stellar defense to the crisp ball movement on offense, Duke was in control throughout this one. Special shout-out to Maliq Brown, returning to his old stomping grounds and showing off the defensive prowess that has made him one of the elite disruptors in the country. Oh and we really need to know if a blocked shot can also be an assist, because Khaman Maluach had a connection to Isaiah Evans that sure looked like it was part-block, part-pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Admit it, you are thinking ahead. You are dreaming about going 20-0 in the ACC or maybe you are already looking into the big matchup with ACC #2 Clemson this weekend. Well, the Duke Basketball Roundup was unafraid to ask Jon Scheyer about those very things... and he put us in our place very quickly. It is all part of the latest edition of the DBR Pod in which we spend most of our time examining the next opponent for Duke, the Syracuse Orange. What kind of team are they without the vaunted Boeheim zone defense? Plus, Jason and Donald take a moment to speak about the great Leonard Hamilton, who announced this week that he will step down from FSU after an incredible coaching career. What will the podcast co-hosts remember the most about the man? It may just be the overwhelming size of his rosters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was a fun one to record. The Duke Blue Devils destroyed the North Carolina Tar Heels last night, and we do a thorough recap of everything on Episode 690! Last night’s DBR Bites was a quick recap on vibes, so in this one deals with the substance of how Duke did so well against UNC. It started with the defense, but Duke excelled on all sides of the basketball. Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel were dominant, but Duke was able to pour on the pressure and everyone on the team provided something for that. We of course get into everything good about the game, but we also discuss the things to improve. It wasn’t all perfect, but the end result absolutely was. We’re on a high and we should be...stay for our Play of the Game and our Player of the Week awards, but stay after the Duke Band for some postgame content about arguably the biggest NBA trade of all time! 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 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! 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 Basketball Roundup guys will have a stat-filled, analysis-laden recap of the whupping that Duke put on Carolina in the coming hours, but Jason and Donald just wanted to hop on quickly for an insta-reaction to Duke absolutely torching the hated Tar Heels in Cameron. The final score doesn't even come close to showing what a massive beatdown this contest was. Hang on... I just called it a contest. It wasn't. Carolina was non-competitive and could do nothing against Duke when it mattered (the final few minute flurry is meaningless and we all know it). Sit back and enjoy this quick DBR Bites as the guys prepare for a longer and more indulgent recap tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices