Duke-Kentucky: What We Learned

Posted on 14 November, 2012 by Mike Kline

We can take away a few things from Duke’s 75-68 victory over No.3 Kentucky and we can certainly toss a few other things out but make no mistake the Blue Devils got a big victory. Generally it is best not…

Tagged with: Austin Rivers, John Calipari, Mason Plumlee, Mike Krzyzewski, Seth Curry
Posted in Duke Basketball

Small Forward Justise Winslow: Rasheed Sulaimon’s friend

Posted on 23 July, 2012 by Josh Paunil

Overview Class of 2014 small forward Justise Winslow became the latest prospect and only fourth player in his class to earn a Duke offer after head coach Mike Krzyzewski gave him a call last week. The 6’5, 208-pound Houston native averaged…

Tagged with: Arizona, Baylor, Duke, Georgetown, Houston Hoops, John Calipari, Justise Winslow, Kansas, Kentucky, LJ Rose, Mike Krzyzewski, Nike EYBL, North Carolina, Oklahoma State, Rasheed Sulaimon, Shelden McClellan, St. John's High School, Texas, Texas A&M, UCLA
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Power Forward Marcus Lee: Duke One Of His Leaders?

Posted on 19 July, 2012 by Josh Paunil

Overview Class of 2013 power forward Marcus Lee has one of the more intriguing recruitment’s among all Duke targets because he is taking the process so slowly. Unlike other class of 2013 Duke targets like shooting guard Allerik Freeman and…

Tagged with: Allerik Freeman, Baylor, California, Connecticut, Duke, Florida, Indiana, Ishmail Wainright, Jabari Parker, John Calipari, Kansas, Marcus Lee, Mike Montgomery, Nike Global Challenge, North Carolina, Semi Ojeleye, Texas, Texas A&M, UCLA
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Duke-Kentucky Champions Classic will be Anything But Friendly

Posted on 11 July, 2012 by Mike Kline

When Duke and Kentucky meet up in the coming season’s Championship Classic in Atlanta a lot will be made about the history and tradition of these two programs in what amounts to a meaningless friendly early season non-conference game. Just…

Tagged with: Christian Laettner, John Calipari, Mike Krzyzewski
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Can Duke Basketball Survive Post Krzyzewski Era?

Posted on 9 June, 2012 by Mike Kline

It is a question that has always been batted around by Duke fans and media types alike for years: Can the Duke Basketball program continue to excel once Mike Krzyzewski walks away? While it doesn’t appear that is a question that is…

Tagged with: Adolph Rupp, Al Featherstone, Frank McGuire, Jim Calhoun, John Calipari, John Wooden, Mike Krzyzewski, Phog Allen
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One and Done Phenomena Does not Favor Duke

Posted on 1 April, 2012 by Mike Kline

Ever since the NBA initiated its age restriction on players who could be eligible for the NBA Draft, the college basketball Blue Bloods have struggled, save for one guy. That guy is John Calipari who regardless of where he has…

Tagged with: Anthony Davis, Carmelo Anthony, DeMarcus Cousins, John Calipari, John Wall, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Mike Krzyzewski
Posted in Duke Recruiting