The Sports Bank

Football. Soccer. Basketball. Gaming and Much More

Duke Blue Devils

College Football 77 in 77: #68 Duke Blue Devils

By

When it comes to Duke Blue Devils college football, there is no equivalent of: the Cameron Crazies, Krzyzewskiville, slapping the floor when you get back on defense, the Tobacco Road rivalry or the tradition of ACC championships. To call this place a college basketball school is to say that Kim Kardashian has "a bit of a booty on her." The football program is pretty much … [Read more...] about College Football 77 in 77: #68 Duke Blue Devils

Duke’s Nolan Smith has Different Identity On and Off the Court

By

The Final Four means a bigger stage, brighter lights and more pressure. And in 2010, Duke's Nolan Smith has brought his game up to another level on par with all the added media attention surrounding the ultimate weekend of college basketball. Following a career high 29 points in the Regional Final win over Baylor, Smith scored 19 (7-16 from the field, 4-9 behind the arc) … [Read more...] about Duke’s Nolan Smith has Different Identity On and Off the Court

Illinois gets Maryland, Northwestern vs. Georgia Tech in Big 10/ACC Challenge

By

Matchups for the 13th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge have been determined. Illinois will travel to College Park, Md., to face Maryland on Nov. 29 in college basketball's best pre-conference event Illinois and Maryland will meet for the fourth time in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge - and the third time at College Park - with the Illini looking for their first Challenge win against … [Read more...] about Illinois gets Maryland, Northwestern vs. Georgia Tech in Big 10/ACC Challenge

Big Ten/ACC Challenge Pairings Announced; Duke at Ohio State Headlines

By

The pairings for college basketball's signature pre-conference event were announced today. The Big Ten/ACC Challenge Nov. 29-30 will be headlined by the Duke Blue Devils at the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Wisconsin Badgers at the North Carolina. This year has an expanded format to include newest Big Ten member Nebraska. ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3.com will combine to … [Read more...] about Big Ten/ACC Challenge Pairings Announced; Duke at Ohio State Headlines

Duke, Coach K. Welcome Jeff Capel Back to Blue Devils

By

A sesimic movement was announced today in the college basketball coaching landscape. Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced two staff changes on Sunday as former Blue Devil Jeff Capel joins the staff as an assistant coach and Nate James is named special assistant. Capel returns to Duke after spending the previous nine years as the head coach at Virginia Commonwealth … [Read more...] about Duke, Coach K. Welcome Jeff Capel Back to Blue Devils

Possible #1 Overall Pick, Duke’s Kyrie Irving, Declares for NBA Draft

By

Duke freshman guard Kyrie Irving will enter the 2011 NBA Draft with plans to hire an agent, meaning he's in the draft to say. Mike Krzyzewski announced this Wednesday afternoon. Irving is expected to be among the top three picks, possibly #1 overall in the draft. “Our whole program is overjoyed with having Kyrie here for one year and that he has the chance now to pursue a … [Read more...] about Possible #1 Overall Pick, Duke’s Kyrie Irving, Declares for NBA Draft

The Influence of Doc Rivers on his son and Super Recruit Austin

By

Last night, Duke super-recruit Austin Rivers, the number one overall prospect in the class of 2011, rocked the McDonald's All-American Game skills competition known as Powerade Jam Fest. What event elicited the loudest roar from the crowd at the Chicago State Convocation Center? Austin revealing his warm-up to display his father's old school Atlanta Hawks #25 jersey while … [Read more...] about The Influence of Doc Rivers on his son and Super Recruit Austin

Meet the Nation’s #1 Recruit: Austin Rivers, Duke Blue Devils

By

Wednesday night, the McDonald's All-American game hits Chicago, and with it a showcase of the greatest high school talent in the country. Which means you'll also see the best freshmen in next year's college basketball season on display; as well as a few lottery picks in the 2012 NBA Draft. And there's no bigger name than Austin Rivers, a Duke Blue Devils commit that who has … [Read more...] about Meet the Nation’s #1 Recruit: Austin Rivers, Duke Blue Devils

Duke vs. Arizona Features Talent and Tradition

By

We all can’t be as lucky as the fans in Anaheim will be this weekend watching the West Regional.  This regional has all the makings of being a great one, and one matchup in particular could surprise a lot of people – Arizona and Duke. The Wildcats and Blue Devils are two of the more storied programs in college basketball. Dating back to when Coach K took over this Duke team, … [Read more...] about Duke vs. Arizona Features Talent and Tradition