Future Duke Forward Jabari Parker Competes in McDonalds All American Dunk Contest (Video)

Posted on 2 April, 2013 by Jimmy Kelley

Jabari Parker will be competing in the McDonalds All American Game later this week but on Monday night, he was competing with some of the best athletes in the country in the event’s dunk contest. Parker joined Andrew Wiggins, Rondae…

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Duke Basketball: Mason Plumlee and Ryan Kelly Are Gone, What’s Next For the Frontcourt?

Posted on 2 April, 2013 by Jimmy Kelley

Duke is losing two of its most important players to graduation in a few weeks in Mason Plumlee and Ryan Kelly. With so much attention usually paid to guards in college basketball and with the Blue Devils in particular, replacing the experience and production of those two will be paramount for Mike Krzyzewski and his staff.

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Duke Basketball’s Season Ends With 85-63 Loss To Louisville

Posted on 31 March, 2013 by Josh Paunil

Louisville played championship basketball; Duke didn’t. It’s that simple. Louisville’s defensive pressure and excellent guard play proved to be too much for Duke as the Cardinals pulled away from the Blue Devils in the second half and won, 85-63. Duke…

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Power Forward Kevon Looney: Duke’s Newest Target

Posted on 21 January, 2013 by Josh Paunil

Overview With Duke’s recruiting class for 2013 practically wrapped up after small forward Jabari Parker committed, you knew head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his staff would turn up the heat on class of 2014 targets; and that’s exactly what…

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Jones, Ojeleye, Parker All Nominated To McDonald’s All-American Game

Posted on 17 January, 2013 by Josh Paunil

Every single one of Duke’s class of 2013 commitments have been nominated for the 2013 McDonald’s All-American Game. The contest, which will take place at Chicago’s United Center April 3, features some of the best high school basketball seniors in the…

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Duke Rolls In First ACC Game, 80-62, Over Wake Forest

Posted on 5 January, 2013 by Josh Paunil

Quinn Cook‘s shots just weren’t failing. Whether it was his three-pointers, mid-range jumpers or shots around the basket, none went in. But whenever he passed the ball — particularly to Seth Curry and Ryan Kelly — Duke shot over 55% from both…

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