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Key Duke Blue Devils contributor Ryan Kelly to miss ACC Tournament

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Duke junior forward Ryan Kelly may not get the headlines of the Plumlees, as he is no Plumlee brother. Or the big name recruits Austin Powers and Quinn Cook, but he is still extremely important to the Blue Devils. Kelly will miss this weekend’s ACC Tournament in Atlanta after suffering a right foot sprain on Tuesday during practice. Kelly is averaging 11.8 points, 5.4 … [Read more...] about Key Duke Blue Devils contributor Ryan Kelly to miss ACC Tournament

Duke super-recruit Rasheed Sulaimon named to Nike Hoop Summit

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Rasheed Sulaimon, a 2012 Duke Blue Devils signee, is among the 10 elite high school seniors named by USA Basketball today to the roster for the 2012 USA Junior National Select Team, which will take on the World Select Team in the 2012 Nike Hoop Summit on Saturday, April 7 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore. Duke’s lone 2012 signee, Rasheed Sulaimon, will play on the West … [Read more...] about Duke super-recruit Rasheed Sulaimon named to Nike Hoop Summit

Duke Blue Devils, 903 and Mike Krzyzewski: Class Acts

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In 1990, I was a grade-school student who loved sports, and had many teams. However, when it came to college basketball, I was at a loss. I grew up in Chicago. I love Notre Dame football, but beyond David Rivers and LaPhonso Ells, ND basketball left a lot to be desired. In the mid-80’s I loved Dallas Comegys and Rod Strickland, but after their respective departures, DePaul … [Read more...] about Duke Blue Devils, 903 and Mike Krzyzewski: Class Acts

#6 Duke vs. Michigan State: Champions Classic Preview

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Michigan State doesn't need to worry about the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Sure, Florida State will be a great team and they need to prepare for the Seminoles; but they're getting the challenge right off the bat. Who plays the ACC's big two back-to-back? The bitter rivals but traditional powers North Carolina and Duke in back to back games, and to start the season no less? Tom Izzo … [Read more...] about #6 Duke vs. Michigan State: Champions Classic Preview

Duke ’91 & ’92 Documentary Coming This Spring! Response to Michigan’s Fab 5?

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Remember the buzz last spring when the ESPN "Fab 5" documentary premiered? Produced by Jalen Rose, it no doubt had a heavy pro-Michigan Wolverines slant and it got all us college basketball fans talking. Especially about Jimmy King calling Duke Blue Devils stars Grant Hill and Christian Laettner "a bitch." And Jalen saying that Duke only recruited "uncle toms," calling Hill … [Read more...] about Duke ’91 & ’92 Documentary Coming This Spring! Response to Michigan’s Fab 5?

Duke Basketball Names Captains for Upcoming Season

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Senior Miles Plumlee and junior Ryan Kelly were named team captains for the 2011-12 Duke Blue Devils college basketball season, head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced on Tuesday. “Miles and Ryan have really grown in our program and worked hard to put themselves in this position," Krzyzewski said. "They have both been able to develop under some outstanding captains over the … [Read more...] about Duke Basketball Names Captains for Upcoming Season

Cleveland Cavaliers select Kyrie Irving with top overall pick in 2011 NBA draft

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With the first overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers have selected Kyrie Irving, the point guard from Duke. Though the Cavs kept completely silent about the pick leading up to the announcement, this choice does not come as a surprise. For weeks, experts and insiders have been predicting the Cavs to take Irving first. … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers select Kyrie Irving with top overall pick in 2011 NBA draft

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

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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

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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