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
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Duke, Coach K. Welcome Jeff Capel Back to Blue Devils
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
Duke Lacrosse Rape Accuser Now Being Charged with Murder
Remember five years ago when the Duke lacrosse rape case dominated the headlines for what seemed like forever? And remember those kids were found innocent. And now it turns out, the woman who accused them turned out to be not exactly the greatest person in the world. Crystal Mangum, who claimed three Duke lacrosse players raped her in 2006, is now facing murder charges … [Read more...] about Duke Lacrosse Rape Accuser Now Being Charged with Murder
Possible #1 Overall Pick, Duke’s Kyrie Irving, Declares for NBA Draft
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
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
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 Blue Devils to Play Summer Exhibitions in China and Dubai
Duke University will circle the globe in August 2011, with games scheduled in China and Dubai, Vice President and Director of Athletics Kevin White announced Friday. The highly visible college basketball team will tip off August 17 in Kunshan, China, a suburb of Shanghai and the location of a new Duke-affiliated campus expected to open in 2012. On August 19 the team will … [Read more...] about Duke Blue Devils to Play Summer Exhibitions in China and Dubai
Duke Superstar Frosh Kyrie Irving Out Indefinitely (Update)
(Update 12-11) Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced that freshman Kyrie Irving had his right foot placed in a hard cast on Friday. The Duke medical staff elected to immobilize the foot during this stage of the recovery process to completely rest the area and allow for optimal healing. Irving remains out indefinitely and no timetable has been set for his … [Read more...] about Duke Superstar Frosh Kyrie Irving Out Indefinitely (Update)
Mich St., Duke, KU and UK to Tip Off Next Season By Playing Each Other
What’s most interesting about the sport of college basketball is how much it’s Q Rating as a sport increases during this season. No other sport has such a wide level of disinterest in the beginning (and again that really bothers me. I’m not advocating this apathy- just pointing it out) but then creates such a tremendous buzz at the end. Everyone loves March Madness, but … [Read more...] about Mich St., Duke, KU and UK to Tip Off Next Season By Playing Each Other
Duke Blue Devils Unveil #2 Ranked Recruiting Class
Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski who's not just a basketball coach but a leader who happens to coach college basketball announced Tuesday the signing of Quinn Cook, Michael Gbinije [Ben-ih-jhay], Marshall Plumlee and Austin Rivers to national letters of intent. Duke’s recruiting class is ranked No. 2 in the nation by ESPN, Scout.com and Rivals.com.The team itself is … [Read more...] about Duke Blue Devils Unveil #2 Ranked Recruiting Class