Duke Basketball: Mason Plumlee, Ryan Kelly Key For Sweet 16 Against Michigan State

Posted on 28 March, 2013 by Jimmy Kelley

Mason Plumlee and Ryan Kelly combine to form one of the country’s strongest frontcourts. But the Blue Devils senior tandem will be faced with another veteran frontcourt on Friday night in Michigan State’s Adreian Payne and Derrick Nix and whichever can be the wilier duo and stay on the floor will likely play a large part in deciding the outcome of the Sweet 16′s biggest matchup.

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Duke Basketball: Michigan State Pregame Notes

Posted on 26 March, 2013 by Duke Sports Information

NCAA Sweet 16: [2] Duke vs. [3] Michigan State Friday, March 29, 2013 • 9:45 p.m. • CBS Indianapolis, Ind. • Lucas Oil Stadium (36,000) Television CBS Play-by-Play: Jim Nantz Analyst: Clark Kellogg Sideline: Tracy Wolfson Radio Blue Devil IMG…

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Recruiting Profile: 2014 SG Devin Booker

Posted on 25 February, 2013 by Josh Paunil

Overview When class of 2014 shooting guard Devin Booker revealed recently that he would include a trip to Duke on his two-week, five-school tour around the country, Blue Devil fans wondered how much interest — on both ends — there was between…

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Center Jahlil Okafor: Another Elite Chicagoan Offered

Posted on 31 July, 2012 by Josh Paunil

Overview Class of 2014 center Jahlil Okafor is often overshadowed by fellow Chicagoan Jabari Parker and even by another elite class of 2014 Chicago center in Cliff Alexander, but he’s still one of the best players in the country regardless…

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Point Guard Tyus Jones: Smoothest Player in 2014

Posted on 12 July, 2012 by Josh Paunil

Overview Whenever I watch class of 2014 star point guard Tyus Jones play I think of one word: smooth. Everything he does is smooth. His shot, his handle, his passing, everything. However, that’s clearly not the extent of his talents.…

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Small Forward Jabari Parker: Duke’s Top Priority

Posted on 18 June, 2012 by Josh Paunil

Overview Small forward Jabari Parker is the consensus top player in the class of 2013 but more importantly is the top priority for Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and his staff. The 6’8, 220-pound Chicago native is the son of…

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