Tyler Thornton Named Finalist for SI College Athlete of the Year

Posted on 8 May, 2013 by Duke Sports Information

Rising senior Tyler Thornton was named one of 10 finalists for the Sports Illustrated College Athlete of the Year Wednesday. The award celebrates one female and one male collegiate student-athlete who have demonstrated excellent performance on the field and in…

Blue Devils Honored at 2012-13 Duke Basketball Banquet

Posted on 20 April, 2013 by Duke Sports Information

In celebration of seniors Seth Curry, Ryan Kelly and Mason Plumlee as well as Duke’s 2012-13 season, the Duke basketball program held its annual banquet and awards ceremony on Friday in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils’ outstanding season featured…

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Duke Basketball Powers Past MSU, 71-61; To Face Cards In Elite 8

Posted on 30 March, 2013 by Josh Paunil

Seth Curry re-wrote the Duke Basketball record books as he poured in a game-high 29 points and the Blue Devils picked up the 71-61 win over Michigan State to advance to the Elite Eight. Curry matched the all-time mark for…

Tagged with: Gorgui Dieng, Mason Plumlee, Peyton Sive, Quinn Cook, Rasheed Sulaimon, Ryan Kelly, Seth Curry, Tyler Thornton
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Duke’s Defense Drops Creighton, 66-50, As Sulaimon Leads Team

Posted on 25 March, 2013 by Josh Paunil

As other heavy favorites drop left and right in one of the crazier NCAA Tournaments in recent memory, Duke held steady as they defeated Creighton, 66-50, in one of their best defensive efforts this year. Doug McDermott, who shoots 50%…

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Curry, Plumlee Push Duke Past Albany, 73-61

Posted on 22 March, 2013 by Josh Paunil

Duke seniors Seth Curry and Mason Plumlee pushed the Blue Devils past Albany, 73-61, as they advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament and await the winner of the Creighton (No.7)-Cincinnati (No. 10) game. “What every coach wants…

Tagged with: Josh Hairston, Mason Plumlee, Mike Krzyzewski, Quinn Cook, Rasheed Sulaimon, Ryan Kelly, Seth Curry, Tyler Thornton
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Five Keys for a Duke Basketball Final Four Run

Posted on 20 March, 2013 by Taylor Ostrick

With an up and down regular season and the ACC tournament behind them, Duke Basketball is looking to make a final four run in this years NCAA Tournament. From the early 15 game win streak, to Ryan Kelly’s injury to…

Tagged with: March Madness, Mason Plumlee, Mike Krzyzewski, Rasheed Sulaimon, Ryan Kelly, Seth Curry, Tyler Thornton
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