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Summer Hoops Preview '14: Vintage Duke the team to beat

ACC Now | News & Observer — Coach: Mike Krzyzewski (34th season, 884-238 at Duke; 957-297 overall) 2012-13 record: 30-6 (14-4 ACC, second) Postseason: NCAA tournament, 3-1 (beat Albany, Creighton, Michigan State; lost to Louisville) Projected starting lineup: G Quinn Cook, G Rasheed Sulaimon, F Jabari Parker, F Rodney Hood, F Amile Jefferson Plus • Remember when Duke lost to Lehigh in the NCAA tournament in 2012 and Lehigh, from the Patriot League, had arguably a more athletic lineup than Duke, an ACC program with its choice of McDonald's All-Americans? This Duke group promises to be Mike Krzyzewski's most athletic sinc...

May 18, 2013

Duke recruiting for 2014 taking shape

Above the Rims | Charlotte Observer — It's not too often that a high-level basketball recruit publicly identifies his dream school from the start of his recruiting process.But that's exactly what Grayson Allen, a shooting guard from Jacksonville Providence High, did. He told everyone that would listen that he wanted to go to Duke, and he became Duke's first 2014 commit shortly after Jeff Capel, Steve Wojciechowski and Mike Krzyzewski visited him at home and extended him an offer. You can read the full story on Allen here.There isn't a great historical comparison from Duke's past for Allen, according to ESPN senior recruiting analy...

May 6, 2013

Injured Gamecocks player: School abandoned me

Observations from 50-yard Line | Charlotte Observer — Former South Carolina defensive tackle Stanley Doughty is the key figure in this Atlantic story taking the NCAA to task for not better regulating healthcare for student-athletes.Specifically, Doughty says he was abandoned by the Gamecocks after NFL doctors discovered he had a spine injury he thinks was suffered during his South Carolina playing days.Now, he says he is disabled and unable to afford surgery or to return to school to complete his degree.Another example in the story is former Oklahoma basketball player Kyle Hardrick, who says the Sooners, under then-coach Jeff Capel (now a Duke as...

May 3, 2013

NCAA finds no wrongdoing in Lance Thomas jewelry case

ACC Now | News & Observer — The NCAA found no wrongdoing in the Lance Thomas jewelry case. Credit: CHUCK LIDDY The NCAA has finished its inquiry into a 2009 jewelry purchase totaling nearly $100,000 by former Duke basketball player Lance Thomas and found no wrongdoing. There will be no disciplinary action against the school. “The NCAA has found no evidence of a rules violation in this situation based on the information available, and both the NCAA and Duke consider the matter closed,” said a university statement released by associate athletic director Jon Jackson. A lawsuit made public in September brought attention t...

April 30, 2013

Jon Scheyer to join Duke coaching staff

ACC Now | News & Observer — Talks to bring Jon Scheyer back to Durham as a special assistant are ongoing. CREDIT: CHUCK LIDDY Jon Scheyer is coming back to Duke. A source close to the program said Monday confirmed that Scheyer will be a special assistant next season. Scheyer is currently playing professionally in Spain and did not respond to a request for comment. As a member of the Duke squad from 2006-2010, Scheyer ranks 10th in school history with 2,077 career points. Scheyer also ranks fourth in the Duke record books with 297 3-pointers and third in career free throws (608) and free throw percentage (.861). Schey...

April 15, 2013

'Good chance' Jon Scheyer will join Duke coaching staff

Above the Rims | Charlotte Observer — A former Blue Devil could be back in Durham soon. There's a "good chance" that Jon Scheyer join the Duke coaching staff as a special assistant, a source close to the program said Monday. Scheyer is currently playing professionally in Spain and did not respond to a request for comment. As a member of the Duke squad from 2006-2010, Scheyer ranks 10th in school history with 2,077 career points. Scheyer also ranks fourth in the Duke record books with 297 3-pointers and third in career free throws (608) and free throw percentage (.861). Scheyer was a senior captain and starting point guard ...

April 15, 2013

Andre Dawkins to return to the floor next year for Duke

ACC Now | News & Observer — Andre Dawkins will wear No. 34 on the floor next year for Duke. Credit: CHUCK LIDDY Andre Dawkins will be back on the court for Duke next year. Dawkins, who played from 2009-2012 and redshirted last year to deal with grief from his sister’s death in 2009, announced on Twitter Thursday that he would return to the floor next year. “Excited to say that I will be a part of the 2013-2014 Duke Men's Basketball Team,” he wrote. “Thanks to everyone for the support throughout the year.” Dawkins also announced that he was changing his number to 34 because he admires Ray Allen, who plays for the Miami ...

April 12, 2013

Duke's Mason Plumlee is Big Man of the Year

Above the Rims | Charlotte Observer — Duke's Mason Plumlee received the Pete Newell Big Man of the Year Award at the Guardians of the Game Awards Show in Atlanta. He is the first player out of the ACC to claim the award in its 14 years of existence.Plumlee was named second-team All-America by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association, the Associated Press and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He averaged 17.1 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks, and he shot 59.9 percent from the field. Plumlee was also a Capital One first-team Academic All-America selection. He is the fifth player in Duke history to earn All-America a...

April 8, 2013

Duke football: Q&A with offensive coordinator Kurt Roper

Observations from 50-yard Line | Charlotte Observer —  Duke football has one more week of spring practice before the April 13 spring game in Wallace Wade at 4 p.m. (open to the public, by the way). In anticipation of that event, I chatted briefly with offensive coordinator Kurt Roper about what's been happening with the offense. What have you guys been doing on the offensive side of the ball this spring?The whole cliche on how it's about players and not plays is obviously somewhat true. We're trying to figure out who can really help us on Saturday next year. That's the biggest thing. You have guys like Jamison Crowder, who you know can help you w...

April 5, 2013

Louisville guard Kevin Ware suffers gruesome compound fracture

Above the Rims | Charlotte Observer — The first half of Sunday's Midwest Regional final ended with Louisville holding a 35-32 lead on Duke. The game changed irrevocably, though, midway through the period, when Cardinals guard Kevin Ware suffered a compound fracture in his right leg that left his right tibia exposed.Ware jumped to defend a Tyler Thornton 3-pointer and collapsed in a heap. Lying on his back right in front of the Louisville bench, his right tibia was sticking through his skin. The reaction by his teammates and coaches was immediate.Many of the assistants and support staff ran to the side. Chane Behanan dropped to the...

April 1, 2013

Video: Louisville coach Rick Pitino discusses Kevin Ware's broken leg

Above the Rims | Charlotte Observer — Kevin Ware suffered a gruesome broken leg during Louisville's 85-63 win over Duke on Sunday in the Elite Eight. Coach Rick Pitino discussed the emotional injury.

April 1, 2013

Louisville guard Kevin Ware suffers gruesome compound fracture

ACC Now | News & Observer — Louisville coach Rick Pitino told Kevin Ware to stay down after his gruesome compound fracture. Credit: CHUCK LIDDY INDIANAPOLIS—The first half ended with Louisville holding a 35-32 lead on Duke. The game changed irrevocably, though, midway through the period, when Cardinals guard Kevin Ware suffered a compound fracture in his right leg that left his right tibia exposed. Ware jumped to defend a Tyler Thornton 3-pointer and collapsed in a heap. Lying on his back right in front of the Louisville bench, his right tibia was sticking through his skin. The reaction by his teammates and coaches wa...

April 1, 2013

Duke's season over with an 85-63 loss to Louisville

ACC Now | News & Observer — Rasheed Sulaimon was emotional in the aftermath of Duke's season-ending loss. Credit: CHUCK LIDDY INDIANAPOLIS—For 24 minutes, Duke played Louisville to an even draw. Both teams had elaborate, technical game plans to prevent the other from doing what they do best offensively. Both teams made adjustments, and the score was knotted in a dead heat. Then everything started to go wrong for Duke, and it spiraled out of control. The Cardinals took control early the final half in their 85-63 win to earn the last spot in the Final Four. The Blue Devils went more than six minutes without a field go...

April 1, 2013

Coach K thinking about ACC's future

Above the Rims | Charlotte Observer — AP Sports Writer Michael Marot reports from Indianapolis that Duke's Mike Krzyzewski is thinking about more than just Sunday's regional final against future Atlantic Coast Conference member Louisville."For all these schools that have joined, it makes (the ACC) the most powerful basketball conference, I think ever," Krzyzewski said Saturday of the latest round of conference realignment. "I hope our league is able to understand the assets that we've accumulated and what it does to the assets we already have. I think if positioned properly, it sets us apart from anybody, and we should look at whe...

March 30, 2013

Video: Seth Curry shoots Duke into Elite 8

Above the Rims | Charlotte Observer — Duke knocked off Michigan St. 71-61 to advance to the Elite 8. Seth Curry led the way with 29 points. Mike Krzyzewski is one win away from tying John Wooden with his 12th Final Four appearance.

March 30, 2013

Duke Blue Devils Photos

  • Duke announces signing of recruit Jabari Parker The Associated Press
    FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2012, file photo, Simeon Career Academy's Jabari Parker smiles as he puts on a Duke University cap after announcing he will be attending Duke during a news conference at his high school in Chicago. Parker has signed his letter of intent to play at Duke, the school announced Thursday, May 2, 2013. Because that decision came in December after the conclusion of the fall signing period, Parker had to wait until the spring signing period began April 17 to make it official. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
  • Duke announces signing of recruit Jabari Parker The Associated Press
    McDonald's West All-American's Jabari Parker (22) chases the ball against McDonald's East All-American during the first half of the McDonald's All-American Boys basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • In this Dec. 20, 2012, file photo, Simeon Career Academy's Jabari Parker smiles as he puts on a Duke University cap after announcing he will be attending Duke during a news conference at his high school in Chicago. Parker has signed his letter of intent to play at Duke, the school announced Thursday, May 2, 2013. Because that decision came in December after the conclusion of the fall signing period, Parker had to wait until the spring signing period began April 17 to make it official The Associa
    FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2012, file photo, Simeon Career Academy's Jabari Parker smiles as he puts on a Duke University cap after announcing he will be attending Duke during a news conference at his high school in Chicago. Parker has signed his letter of intent to play at Duke, the school announced Thursday, May 2, 2013. Because that decision came in December after the conclusion of the fall signing period, Parker had to wait until the spring signing period began April 17 to make it official. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
  • UNC, LSU thrive in college baseball's new era The Associated Press
    FILE - In this April 21, 2013 file photo, North Carolina players celebrate their 10-1 win over Duke in an NCAA college baseball game in Chapel Hill, N.C. If there's a blueprint to survive in this new college baseball world of pitching and defense, it looks like the Tar Heels and Tigers have found it. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
  • Duke Blue team's Josh Snead (9) runs the ball in for a touchdown during their spring football game on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. The Blue team defeated the White team 27-12 The Associated Press
    Duke Blue team's Josh Snead (9) runs the ball in for a touchdown during their spring football game on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. The Blue team defeated the White team 27-12. (AP Photo/The News & Observer, Liz Condo)
  • Duke White team wide receiver Johndre Bennett, right, tries to evade the Blue team's Michael Westray (13) during their spring football game on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. The Blue team defeated the White team 27-12 The Associated Press
    Duke White team wide receiver Johndre Bennett, right, tries to evade the Blue team's Michael Westray (13) during their spring football game on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. The Blue team defeated the White team 27-12. (AP Photo/The News & Observer, Liz Condo)
  • Duke White team wide receiver Johndre Bennett, left, stiff-arms Blue team's Michael Westray (13) during their spring football game on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. The Blue team defeated the White team 27-12 The Associated Press
    Duke White team wide receiver Johndre Bennett, left, stiff-arms Blue team's Michael Westray (13) during their spring football game on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. The Blue team defeated the White team 27-12. (AP Photo/The News & Observer, Liz Condo)
  • Duke White team's Jackson Conway, top center, is tackled by the Blue team's Brendan Fowler (36), Garrett Rider (29) and Mario Sanders (90) during their spring football game on Saturday April 13, 2013, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. The Blue team defeated the White team 27-12 The Associated Press
    Duke White team's Jackson Conway, top center, is tackled by the Blue team's Brendan Fowler (36), Garrett Rider (29) and Mario Sanders (90) during their spring football game on Saturday April 13, 2013, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. The Blue team defeated the White team 27-12. (AP Photo/The News & Observer, Liz Condo)
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