The Devil's Den: A Duke Athletics Podcast

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's blowout road win of the Miami Hurricanes. They dissect what might have been Duke's most complete performance of the season, a 84-55 domination that saw five players score in double figures. They talk about Duke's stifling switching defense, impressive dunks from Jared McCain and Kyle Filipowski, and how Roach's senior campaign stacks up against Duke legend Quinn Cook. Then they look at the ACC Standings and talk about whether Duke can still win the league. Lastly, they give their predictions for Saturday's big matchup at Wake Forest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 76-67 win over Florida State. They talk about Jared McCain's offensive explosion. How was he able to take and make so many threes? They also highlight some other positive performances: 17 points from Jeremy Roach; steady ball-handling from Caleb Foster; solid defense from Mark Mitchell; and bench energy from Jaylen Blakes and Sean Stewart. Then they address some negatives: the recent trend of increasing turnovers as well as a poor showing from Kyle Filipowski. Are either something to be worried about going forward? Next, they turn their attention to the bracket reveal from the NCAA selection committee. They discuss Duke's draw as a potential 3-seed were the season to end today. They also talk about the NET rating system, and share their philosophical and practical gripes with the system as a whole. Lastly, they turn their attention to Duke's Wednesday matchup with Miami. What are some areas of concern and what does Duke need to do well to win? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger, writer for 247Sports and cohost of the Buzz Beat Podcast. They do a deep dive into the Wake Forest game -- which Brian was on press row for -- and also survey Duke's season as a whole. Topics include: Kyle Filipowski's versatile pick-and-roll coverage Drop defense vs. switching Mark Mitchell's offensive explosion Jared McCain as a movement shooter Duke's halftime adjustment to attack Wake Forest's aggressive trapping Tyrese Proctor's sophomore "struggles" Jeremy Roach's mastery of pick-and-roll offense They finish by previewing the Florida State game and talking a bit about the new-look Charlotte Hornets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul give their immediate takes on Duke's 80-65 home win over Boston College. Topics include: The defensive gameplan to limit Quinten Post First half offensive lull Recent struggles with 3pt shooting Second half defensive dominance Mark Mitchell's offense A bounce-back performance from Kyle Filipowski Sean Stewart's increasing role Jared McCain's rebounding Then they preview Monday's matchup with a dangerous and well-balanced Wake Forest team. What does Duke have to do to get a win against one of the best teams in the conference? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 71-53 win over Notre Dame. Topics include: The solid defense and energy from the tip The offensive lull after taking a 20-5 lead Some mental mistakes at the end of the half Early minutes for the bench Sean Stewart's highlight block and dunk Jared McCain's hot streak continuing Mark Mitchell's post play Possible causes for struggles of Kyle Filipowski Then they preview Boston College. They focus on the difficulties Quinten Post causes for an opposing defense. Lastly, they give their predictions for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul talk through what went wrong in Duke's 93-84 loss to UNC. They talk about the live-ball turnovers, Armando Bacot's big night, and Harrison Ingram's five three-pointers. Why were the Blue Devils unable to match UNC's effort and hustle? They highlight some bright spots, including the performances of Jared McCain and Jeremy Roach. Lastly, they grade the performances of the sophomores. Then they look ahead to a rematch with Notre Dame. What do they want to see in response to the UNC loss? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Josh Cox of the Section 17 Podcast and Duke Report. They preview Saturday's top 10 matchup between Duke and UNC in Chapel Hill. Topics include: Who guards RJ Davis How UNC defends Kyle Filipowski Keeping UNC out of transition and off the glass Mark Mitchell's role Mismatches Duke can hunt Then they reminisce about some of Duke's best performances in the Dean Dome before they each give their predictions for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's impressive 77-67 road win over Virginia Tech. Topics include: Kyle Filipowski's rim protection The hot shooting from the guards The shallow rotation Tyrese Proctor's two-way play Jeremy Roach's exceptional senior season Duke's offense in conference play Crucial second half minutes from Ryan Young How this win positions Duke going forward To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's wild 72-71 victory over Clemson. Topics include: Dustin's impressions from being at the game on press row The first half defense of Mark Mitchell, Tyrese Proctor, and Kyle Filipowski Duke's inability to create separation after going up 32-20 Clemson's 45-point second half Duke's struggles on the defensive glass The difficulties Duke faces when Filipowski is not on the floor The drawbacks of a Filipowski-centric offense The backcourt play from Tyrese Proctor and Jared McCain The last two minutes of the game, after Duke had gone down 69-65 The "controversy" around the officiating Lastly, they turn their attention to the Virginia Tech game. Can Duke overcome a quick turnaround to get a win in a building where they usually struggle? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul are joined by Russell Hainline of Crazie Cast to talk about Duke's recent stretch of games. They react to the disappointing home loss to Pittsburgh and the 83-69 win at Louisville. How concerning is it that Duke is struggling against weak teams? How much of this is a product of health, how much is schematic, and how much comes down to effort? They then preview the Clemson game and talk about what Duke has to do to finish the season strong. You can follow Russell on X at @DukeBetter. You can find Crazie Cast on The Field of 68 Podcast Network on YouTube as well as on all the major podcast platforms. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com to answer some mailbag questions from members of site message board. Topics discussed include: Favorite Duke jerseys Grayson Allen's ranking among the best Duke players of all time Duke's status as a contender this year Which players from this year's team are expected to leave after the season The most important committed player in the 2024 class NOT named Cooper Flagg Why VJ Edgecombe chose Baylor over Duke The latest on the Khaman Maluach recruitment Jai Lucas's future on the Duke staff To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Dustin react to Duke's come-from-behind win versus Georgia Tech. They talk about Mark Mitchell's last-minute absence, Kyle Filipowski's big night, and Tyrese Proctor picking up the slack after Jeremy Roach's injury. They break down how GT was able to score so easily. Was it a matter of ball screen coverage or just tough shot making? They also highlight some of the key plays in the 2nd half that allowed Duke to pull out the victory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominant 75-53 victory over Pittsburgh. They talk about the three-point shooting, Kyle Filipowski's nearly perfect night from the field, and Duke's switching defense, which prevented Pittsburgh from getting any kind of rhythm. They also discuss whether Caleb Foster should keep starting or if Proctor needs to re-enter the starting lineup. Then they preview Duke's rematch with Georgia Tech. Can Duke get revenge for their worst loss on the season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Dustin react to Duke's ugly 67-59 win over Notre Dame. They talk about Mark Mitchell's career night, another slow start for Kyle Filipowski, Jeremy Roach's steady play, and whether it's time for Tyrese Proctor to re-enter the starting lineup. Then they turn their attention to Pittsburgh, another tough road test where Duke will have to play significantly better on offense. They highlight Pittsburgh's 3pt shooting, particularly from leading scorer Blake Hinson. What can Duke do to contain him? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 86-66 win over Syracuse. They discuss Mark Mitchell's big first half, Kyle Filipowski's early foul trouble, and the lights-out second-half 3pt shooting that allowed Duke to finally pull away. Then they preview Duke's second ACC road test, against a very young Notre Dame team. Can Duke overcome their road woes? Will they cover the 13-point spread predicted by Kenpom? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com to preview Duke's upcoming ACC schedule. John gives his thoughts on Duke's up-and-down start and what the team can improve on going forward. Then they break down the schedule and give their predictions on Duke's win-loss record in ACC play. They also discuss All-ACC teams before talking a bit about recruiting, the incoming 2024 class, and the look of the roster next season. [Note: This episode was recorded before Duke's game against Queens. There are a few references to that game as upcoming.] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul give their immediate reactions to Duke's big 78-70 win over Baylor. They talk about the play of the guards, the valuable late game minutes from Ryan Young, and what this win means for Duke going forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul preview Duke's big matchup in Madison Square Garden with the Baylor Bears. They also take a look at what Duke did well against Charlotte and Hofstra and whether they can carry it forward versus a top 10 opponent. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast for a deep dive on Duke's season so far. At 7-3, Duke has gotten off to a slower start than predicted. Brian gives his thoughts on the issues with the team so far and where they can improve. Topics include: Off-ball movement on Kyle Filipowski postups How to use Mark Mitchell creatively to offset the way teams are defending him Sean Stewart's potential to replace some of Dereck Lively's vertical spacing and rim pressure Maximizing Caleb Foster and Jared McCain at the same time Foster's impact on pace of play McCain's defensive struggles Potential adjustments to the defense to improve backline help Zone defense vs. drop vs. Kyle Filipowski at the level of the screen Expected positive shooting regression Lastly, they look ahead to Duke's big matchup with Baylor. Can Duke contain and/or score with the best offense in the country? Follows Brian Geisinger at https://twitter.com/bgeis_bird. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul vent about Duke's 0-2 week on the road. They discuss the poor shooting, the bogged-down offense, and the costly late-game mistakes. Are players simply missing shots, or is the problem schematic? They also talk about the defense, and why it doesn't look as fundamentally sound as it did last year even before Dereck Lively's emergence. Then they turn their attention to what Duke should do going forward. With Tyrese Proctor possibly sidelined for multiple games, who should start in his place? Should there be more wholesale changes made to the lineup? Lastly, they talk about the impact of these losses on Duke's NCAA Tournament standing before giving their predictions for Duke's upcoming game against Charlotte. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul celebrate their 100th episode as hosts of the rebooted The Devil's Den Podcast. To commemorate the occasion, they are joined by the host of the original TDD podcast, Chris Bunn. Chris gives his thoughts on the Scheyer era so far. What did he think of the transition from Scheyer to K? How did he think Scheyer did in his first year as coach? Then they turn their attention to this year's team. They talk about the team's slow starts, and whether it's cause for concern. Later, they preview the big road game at Arkansas tonight. What does Duke have to do to get a victory? What would a loss mean for the team going forward? Lastly, they talk a bit about Duke Football following the news of Coach Mike Elko's departure for Texas A&M. How can Duke compete with the vast football budgets of other schools? And if they can't compete, what is the best path to building a sustainable winner despite these challenges? Chris Bunn can be found on Twitter at @chrisbunn21 and on his website at cbbunn.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 74-65 win over Michigan State. Topics include: Ugly 1st Half Offense Struggles shooting the ball to start the season Mark Mitchell's ability to draw fouls Team free throw shooting A breakout game from Caleb Foster Surviving runs from Michigan State Two-man actions between Kyle Filipowski and Ryan Young The short rotation Big man defense and rim protection Pace of play Tyrese Proctor's ability to take care of the ball Then they turn their attention to the next three home games. They discuss what they'd like to see and make a few predictions about players deep in the rotation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 78-73 loss to Arizona. They discuss what went wrong with the offense in the first half as well as Duke's issues rebounding the ball. Then they talk about how Duke made improvements in the 2nd half to take the lead and give themselves a chance to win, only to see it slip away at the last minute. Lastly, they each choose a player to spotlight for his strong performance in the loss. Then they look ahead to tonight's matchup versus Michigan State. They each give their prediction for the final score and discuss what it will take for Duke to bounce back. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke beating Dartmouth 92-54 to get its first win of the season. Raul was in attendance on press row. He describes the atmosphere as well as his takeaways from the game. What did the team do well? What are some areas of concern? They talk about Kyle Filipowski's efficient 25 points, the steady play of Jeremy Roach, the passing wizardry of Tyrese Proctor, and the driving ability of Caleb Foster. They discuss the backup big man rotation. Who does this team turn to when Mark Mitchell is not on the floor and Filipowski isn't at center? Lastly, they talk about Jaden Schutt's decision to redshirt this season. Then they preview the big matchup with Arizona tonight and make their predictions for the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominating exhibition win over UNC Pembroke. Dustin gives his insights from being on press row. They discuss Tyrese Proctor's hot shooting, Jared McCain getting named as the fifth starter, and positives from the game as well as areas for improvement. They play clips of questions Dustin asked the players in the locker room. Later, Josh and Raul are joined by Steve Clark of thedevilsden.com to break down recent recruiting developments. They talk about Cooper Flagg's commitment to Duke and the level of impact they expect him to have. Then they turn their attention to another recent commit, Patrick Ngongba, and how he fits with Flagg. Lastly, Steve gives his scouting report on VJ Edgecombe, a five-star guard who has Duke among his finalists. How does this class fit together as a whole? If Edgecombe chooses Duke where will it rank among the best Duke classes ever? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss Josh and Dustin's experience at this year's ACC Tipoff, where Jon Scheyer was in attendance along with Jeremy Roach, Tyrese Proctor, and Kyle Filipowski. They react to Scheyer's press conference and play some clips of questions they personally asked Roach and Filipowski. Then Raul leads roundtable predictions on season over/unders. How many points per game with Filipowski average? What 3pt percentage will the team shoot? Where will Duke finish in the conference rankings? Etc. At the end of the season, they plan to look back on their predictions and see who did best. Winner gets absolutely nothing but offseason bragging rights. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Countdown to Craziness, Duke's annual kickoff to the basketball season. Dustin and Raul were on press row for CTC and recount their experiences sitting courtside. They give their impressions of the general atmosphere, player intros, and the Blue-White Scrimmage. Which players stood out, and what are some areas of concern? Then they recap Jon Scheyer's press conference, reacting to a few clips they recorded which stood out to them. Lastly, they play clips of interviews Dustin did with players in the locker room after the scrimmage. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul are joined by Brendan Marks of The Athletic to discuss the upcoming Duke Men's Basketball season as well as the ACC at large. Topics include: Which returning sophomore Brendan expects to take the biggest jump Proctor, Roach, and Young being named captains The question of the "fifth starter" Roach's new role in a loaded backcourt Possible stylistic changes Duke's place in the ACC and national landscape A bounceback year for UNC? Reasonable expectations for Coach Scheyer's second season Check out Brendan's work, including a just published piece on Jared McCain, here: https://theathletic.com/author/brendan-marks/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul (over)react to an eight-minute scrimmage video released by Duke Men's Basketball last week, which shows the team playing five-on-five using ACC officials. They overanalyze the offensive sets and actions they see the team running. They discuss what they liked as well as some areas of concern. They highlight individual players who stood out to them and speculate about possible lineup combinations Scheyer may employ. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Smith and Adam Rowe of The Devil's Den are joined by Tim O'Malley of Irish Illustrated to preview Duke Football's upcoming matchup with Notre Dame. They discuss Duke's 4-0 start and what it means for Duke as a program to have College Game Day on campus for the first time ever. They also get Tim's take on Notre Dame's heartbreaking last-second 17-14 loss to Ohio State, which saw Notre Dame fall to 4-1 on the season. With Notre Dame coming into Durham as 5.5-point favorites, how do Tim and Adam see the game playing out? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inspired by Duke Football's historic win over Clemson, Josh, Dustin, and Raul take a look at some of the biggest upset wins and comebacks in Duke Basketball history. They cover everything from Duke's biggest tournament win as an underdog to improbable comebacks at the Dean Dome. They talk about where they were when these monumental wins happened and what they remember. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Smith is joined by Adam Rowe of thedevilsden.com and Bud Elliott of 247Sports and the Cover 3 Podcast to preview the 2023 Duke Football season. They begin by talking about general expectations for Mike Elko's second season. What would constitute a successful follow-up to Elko's impressive first year? Then they talk about conference realignment. What will become of the ACC and where does Duke land in all of this? Then they move into the real meat of the discussion. They talk about Duke's over/under win total, and whether Bud expects Duke to exceed the 6.5 mark currently set by Vegas. Lastly, they go through every game on Duke's schedule and predict outcomes for each, including tonight's game against Clemson. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com as they sit down with Jeff Goodman, Basketball Insider for Stadium. Topics include: The second annual edition of The Almanac, a comprehensive digital magazine previewing the upcoming college basketball season Jeff's general thoughts on the upcoming season His predictions for National Player of the Year Tyrese Proctor vs. Kyle Filipowski as potential award winners Whether CBB will get younger again as COVID eligibility expires The need for better scheduling Factors that have led to the ACC being down Teams that could challenge Duke at the top of the ACC The new coaches in the ACC If UNC will return to form Jeff's impressions from a recent Duke practice he attended Players that impressed or underwhelmed Which freshman could potentially crack the starting lineup Jeremy Roach's role in a crowded backcourt Jeff's "controversial" rankings of the best recruiters in college basketball; has Scheyer moved up since he published the list last year? Cooper Flagg The Flory Bidunga recruitment, and Jeff's thoughts on him as a player A ten-minute tangent on Tyler Hansbrough and Greg Paulus To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Smith and Dustin Shoe sit down with the creative team behind the @DukeMBB social media empire: Senior Assistant Director of Creative Video, Nolan Elingburg; Associate Director of Player Branding, Nicholas Colosimo; and Creative Director, David Bradley. They talk about the evolution Duke's social media network, from its early days of Top 5 videos to its current iterations spanning everything from Tiktok to long-form player profiles. Other topics discussed include: How Duke's social media presence differs from other schools The need to balance player branding with the Duke brand Gearing videos towards specific audiences versus chasing engagement Using analytics to stay aware of trends Helping players to find their unique social media voice The development of The Brotherhood podcast The Brotherhood as more than a branding exercise The importance of adaptability in an uncertain college basketball landscape Conference realignment and the future of the sport To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul sit down with Brian Horace of dukeblogger.com. They talk about the origins of his long-running blog and his history with Duke basketball. Then they get Brian's thoughts on Coach Scheyer's first season. What grade does he give to the first-year coach? They then discuss what reasonable expectations should be for year two before getting Brian's assessment of various incoming and returning players. Lastly, they talk about NIL and conference realignment. To read Brian Horace's work, visit dukeblogger.com or follow him on Twitter under @dukeblogger. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul sit down with Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast. They discuss several recent articles he wrote on the potential for Duke's offense in the 2023-24 season. How will Duke make use of their guard depth and improved shooting? Will they play five-out with Kyle Filipowski as the hub? They also discuss the defensive impact of Mark Mitchell, the off-ball movement of Tyrese Proctor, and the best role for Jeremy Roach on this deep Duke team. Later, they talk about the college basketball landscape as a whole. Who will challenge Duke at the top of the ACC? Which marquee non-conference opponent is Brian most interested to see Duke play? Who are some teams that can potentially snag a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament? Brian Geisinger's excellent in-depth analysis can be found at https://247sports.com/user/Brian%20Geisinger/. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raul and Dustin sit down with Steve Clark of thedevilsden.com to break down Steve's experience seeing the top high school recruits at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam and the Adidas 3SSB Championships. Players discussed include: Isaiah Evans Darren Harris Cooper Flagg Cameron Boozer VJ Edgecombe Dylan Harper Flory Bidunga Caleb Wilson AJ Dybantsa Jalen Haralson They also talk about Steve's conversations with NBA scouts concerning players on the 2023-24 Duke team. Who are they intrigued by? Who might stay another year at Duke, and who will make the leap to the NBA? Steve also shares some thoughts from scouts on the NBA futures of Dereck Lively and Dariq Whitehead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson and Steve Clark of thedevilsden.com as they talk with Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer. Topics include: Recruiting in an era of unpredictable roster turnover Teaching X's and O's to a young team Changes in playing style to suit the 2023-24 roster Kyle Filipowski's decision to return to Duke and his offseason development Scheyer's sideline demeanor as a coach Scheyer's own memories as a recruit, and his favorite recruiting memories as a coach Once again, we're thankful to Coach Scheyer for taking time out of his busy schedule to speak with us. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul sit down with sophomore forward Mark Mitchell. They discuss his adjustment to college, his mentality as a defender, and the growth of the team over the 2022-23 season. Then they talk about the incoming freshmen and what fans can expect from the 2023-24 team. Lastly, they discuss NIL and the launch of his merch at themarkmitchell.com. After the interview, Josh and Raul break down what they're most looking forward to in Mitchell's sophomore season. Then they address some recent Duke news, including the hiring of former player Will Avery as an assistant coach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to an NBA draft that saw Dereck Lively drafted 12th to the Dallas Mavericks and Dariq Whitehead selected 22nd by the Brooklyn Nets. They discuss each player's fit on his new team and expectations for their rookie-year impact. Then they look around the league at Duke players in free agency. They talk about Kyrie Irving re-signing with the Mavericks, Tre Jones re-signing with the Spurs, Tyus Jones being traded to the Wizards, and Seth Curry joining Irving on the Mavs. They discuss whether Justise Winslow will get another NBA contract, and debate the perfect landing spots for Mason Plumlee. [Note: This episode was recorded Friday, June 30th, a few hours into the start of free agency. So a few players mentioned have been traded or signed since the time of the recording.] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul rank the Top 10 one-and-done players to come through Duke. They discuss how this list differs depending on whether the players are ranked by their lone season at Duke or their NBA career. Then they do some one-and-done related Duke trivia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul celebrate the NBA Playoffs by creating their own version with classic Duke teams. They pit 16 of the best Duke teams ever against each other in a best-of-seven tournament format. The winner is crowned "Best Duke Team of All Time." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul sit down with Travis Branham, National Recruiting Analyst for 247Sports. They discuss each of the players from Duke's #2-ranked recruiting class. How do these pieces fit with all of Duke's returning talent? Who will make the biggest immediate impact? How long will these players be at Duke before making the leap to the NBA? Then, after Travis takes off, Josh and Raul react to what they've heard. Does it change their assessment of the team next season? Does the team deserve to be ranked preseason #1? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss Jeremy Roach's announcement that he will be returning to Duke for his senior season. They debate the impact this will have on the guard rotation. What should we expect out of Roach as a senior in terms of both statistics and leadership? Next, they talk about the news that former Kansas big man, Ernest Udeh, is visiting Duke, and that Duke is considered the frontrunner to add him to their roster. Where does he fit in? What does he bring to the table defensively and what are some of the concerns? Then they move on to NBA talk. They marvel at Jayson Tatum's bounce-back performances in Games 5 and 6 of the conference semifinals to close out the Philadelphia 76ers. Where does Tatum now rank among the greatest NBA players to come out of Duke? After a little more playoff talk, they take a quick look at the NBA Draft. Which teams would be the best landing spots for Dariq Whitehead and Dereck Lively? How high will they be selected? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Smith and Raul Clement are joined by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report and the Hardwood Knocks Podcast to discuss current Duke alumni playing in the NBA. They start with Jayson Tatum, dissecting a season that saw him average over 30 ppg and finish 4th in MVP voting. What were his biggest improvements and where does he still need to grow? Then they move on to Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero. What most surprised Dan about his rookie season? How should Orlando build around him going forward? They then look at the up-and-down career of RJ Barrett -- which includes some recent strong playoff performances -- before moving on to other notable alums like Luke Kennard, the Jones brothers, Mark Williams, and AJ Griffin. Lastly, they assess the tantalizing potential of the New Orleans Pelicans and the questions around Zion Williamson's health. Dan Favale is an NBA Staff Writer for Bleacher Report, an editor for nbamath.com, and cohost of the Hardwood Knocks Podcast. You can read his writing at https://bleacherreport.com/users/ad2af7e1-f08a-49e6-a2ea-3227c56e6c7b and listen to Hardwood Knocks here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardwood-knocks-an-nba-podcast/id1024389633 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Ryan Lommen, who covers Duke Basketball for The Season Ticket and on Twitter as @TheDukeNation. They talk with Ryan about Jon Scheyer's first season as head coach, the impact of a possible Jeremy Roach return, expectations for next year's team, and targets in the transfer portal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss recent developments -- good and bad -- in the world of Duke Men's Basketball. Topics include: Kyle Filipowski's announcement of his return to Duke for a sophomore season Mackenzie Mgbako requesting out of his National Letter of Intent Kyle Filipowski's dual hip surgery The annual team banquet and end-of-year awards The possibility of adding another player in the transfer portal Duke players in the NBA playoffs To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss offseason developments with special guest Zion Olojede -- Sports Content Lead for Complex Networks and Social Media Coordinator for the Nigerian Men's Basketball Team. They get Zion's thoughts on Jon Scheyer's first season as coach before discussing a McDonald's All-American Game that saw standout performances from a few members of Duke's incoming recruiting class. They talk about Jared McCain's shooting, Sean Stewart's ability to play his role, and whether Mackenzie Mgbako's recent struggles are cause for concern. Lastly, they talk about Tyrese Proctor's and Mark Mitchell's decisions to return to Duke for a sophomore season and speculate about who else might decide to play another year in a Duke uniform. Note: this episode was recorded and uploaded before Dereck Lively, Kyle Filipowski, and Jeremy Roach had announced their plans for the 2023-24 season. Zion Olojede can be followed on Twitter at both https://twitter.com/DukeNBA and https://twitter.com/ZionOlojede. You can read his writing here: https://www.complex.com/search?q=zion%20olojede#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=zion%20olojede&gsc.page=1 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss Duke's all-too-brief run in the NCAA Tournament. They talk about the dominant first round win over Oral Roberts, which saw Duke jump out to a 15-0 lead on the strength of their defense. It looked like Duke's hot streak would continue, but an ill-timed Mark Mitchell injury and Kyle's Filipowski's stomach bug proved too much to overcome against a physical Tennessee team, and Duke fell 65-52 to end Jon Scheyer's first season as head coach. After breaking down these two games, Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss the season as whole. What were some of their favorite plays or moments? What were some of the most interesting story lines? Lastly, they discuss potential departures and returnees. How many of the freshmen will return? Or will this be another year of mass exodus? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast. Brian's expertise is on full display as he breaks down the ins and outs of Duke's evolving playbook. Topics include: Kyle Filipowski in the short roll, Mark Mitchell as a cutter, Jacob Grandison setting backscreens, and Jeremy Roach in Iverson actions. Eventually, they give the people what they really want: NCAA Tournament talk. Under duress, Brian reluctantly makes his Final Four predictions. They discuss possible Cinderella teams and Duke's 1st round matchup with Oral Roberts. How far can Duke go and what potential pitfalls exist along the way? You can read Brian's writing at https://247sports.com/user/Brian%20Geisinger/ or follow him on Twitter @bgeis_bird. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices