Duke Basketball Roundup

What a Saturday! It was so great, we had to break them up into separate podcasts, which we give to you together! On Episode 777, we discuss Duke Football winning the ACC title over Virginia, its first ACC football title since 1989. Scott Rich joins Donald and Jason for both episodes to make it a ton of fun. First, it’s the football, where Duke overcame all odds and every cynic to avenge a November...

It is going to be a huge sports weekend for Duke fans. The latest edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup dives into both of the big events, the hoops battle at undefeated Michigan State and the football Blue Devils playing Virginia for the ACC Championship. Jason and Scott Rich (subbing for World Cup obsessed Donald) begin by breaking down everything you need to know about Michigan State. It will...

What is it about the ACC-SEC Challenge and Isaiah Evans? After burying Auburn under a barrage of threes a year ago, he turns the tables by hitting almost nothing against Florida this year... until the moment when it mattered most. The Duke Basketball Roundup has a joyous recap of a thrilling game that was as tense and exciting as just about any you will see. Duke pulled it out thanks to some stell...

We’re back with Episode 775 where we begin with our preview of the Florida Gators and NO WE DON’T! DUKE’S IN THE ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! All plans to start with the Florida preview were thrown out the window the second a SMU kicker sent his potential game-tying field goal yards right of the uprights, sending Duke to its second ever ACC title game. We have to lead with the events that led up to that...

The Duke Basketball Roundup is breathing a huge sigh of relief after the Blue Devils took down a spirited and extremely talented Arkansas club in a Thanksgiving night matchup that was non-stop thrills. As Jason and Donald tell us, this was more than just the Cameron Boozer show as Duke's Player of the Year candidate got help from unexpected places like Caleb Foster and Nik Khamenia. The back and f...

Thanksgiving will be extra special for Duke fans this year as the Blue Devils play in prime time on CBS against the Arkansas Razorbacks of John Calipari. Coach Calalways has a talent-laden roster and this year is no exception with multiple players who figure to be in the lottery conversation when the NBA Draft rolls around. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down everything you need to know about...

We return with Episode 773 to recap a great weekend on the basketball court and the football field! Duke Men’s Basketball finished out the weekend with a 93-56 victory over Kenny Blakeney, Nate James, and the Howard Bison. We discuss some of the takeaways from the game, which lived in the 58 paint points Duke had! We discuss some of the things to improve as we look ahead to a big week and hand out...

In one of the most balanced attacks in recent memory, Duke dismantled the Niagara Purple Eagles of Greg Paulus in the first game of The Brotherhood Run. DBR podcast hosts Jason and Donald were impressed with the defense, the shooting, the depth, and passing and just about everything else Duke put on display in this game. They also enjoyed listening to Jim Boeheim, who was in full comedian mode muc...

It is a weekend to celebrate connections at Duke as Kenny Blakeney and Greg Paulus come home... and they bring their basketball teams with them. The Brotherhood Run will feature Duke against Niagara (coached by Greg Paulus) on Friday and Duke against Howard (coached by Kenny B) on Sunday. Oh, and the two teams will play each other in Cameron on Saturday, which should also be a ton of fun. The Duke...

We’re back with Episode 771 to recap Duke’s big win against Kansas in the Champions Classic! Jason and Donald are still happy after a Duke performance that took out the Jayhawks in a big game at Madison Square Garden. They start with the headlines from the game and get into all of the good things they saw on both offense and defense, including some gritty, determined play that got Duke into the le...

Duke has a big game on Tuesday in Madison Square Garden. The Duke Basketball Roundup is here with a preview of everything you need to know about the Kansas Jayhawks, including the uncertain status of their star freshman Darryn Peterson. The Jayhawks are a different team without Peterson and it robs all of us of a huge matchup with Cameron Boozer... but Kansas is still dangerous and Duke will need...

Whew... what can you say about Cameron Boozer's big game? The Duke Basketball Roundup is almost at a loss for words to describe the stat-stuffing outburst from the star freshman. And there was much more to enjoy in this game beyond just the big performance by Cam. Duke showcased defensive disruption that will give migraines to opposing offenses. After the break, Jason and Donald dive into Cam Will...

It is going to be a big Friday for the Duke Blue Devils. First and foremost, there is a game against Indiana State. The Sycamores may not be a power conference team, but this is a step up from the past couple games against lower tier D1 programs. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down how Indiana State plays and who their dangerous players are in this contest. Plus, Friday will also bring some bi...

The Duke Blue Devils went to West Point on Veterans Day and blasted Army by a 114-59 score. Jason and Donald recap the win on Episode 768. Duke got the shooting going and the defense was suffocating. But it was also a historic night at West Point as a record crowd witnessed the game, and both teams put on a show in the first half. We go through the headlines and all the good from this game, from D...

We return with DBR Bites 120 as we prepare for a special road trip to West Point! The Duke Blue Devils are on their way to West Point for a road game against Army. Jason and Donald bring you a quick preview of the Black Knights and what people should watch for on Tuesday night. West Point, Duke-Army, Veterans Day…it’s going to be a special night, but Duke should also do what it needs to do to get...

Duke crushed Carolina on Saturday... no, not that Carolina, the Western variety. The Blue Devil defense overwhelmed the Catamounts, holding them scoreless for 7 minutes early in the first half to make it an easy afternoon of hoops watching for Duke fans. The Boozer brothers, both of them, were the stars of this one and the Duke Basketball Roundup podcast has a breakdown of all the things they did...

Whether you know what a Catamount is or not, you always need to respect your opponent. That's why the Duke Basketball Roundup takes time before every single Duke basketball game to preview the team coming up next on the calendar. But, before Jason and Donald get to their lookahead at Western Carolina, they welcome longtime basketball writer and host of The Underdogs Podcast, Jordan Brenner to the...

The Duke Blue Devils were able to surge in the second half to defeat the Texas Longhorns in the Dick Vitale Invitational, and we recap the first game of the season on Episode 765. Donald and Jason begin with the headlines from a game that was a tale of two halves in many respects. We then get into the good stuff, from the team defense to Cam Boozer’s second half to Isaiah Evans hitting a bushel of...

The Duke Basketball Roundup dives into one of the most thrilling college football games of the year as Duke took down Clemson 46-45. Manny Diaz needs to be nicknamed "stones" for the gutsy calls he made on 4th down and in going for 2 to win the game. Jason and Donald loved it and, because it all worked, he looks like a genius ;) After the break, the "basketball" part of the podcast kicks into high...

With the pre-season games done and the first match that counts just a few days away, it is time for the Duke Basketball Roundup's annual season preview via the Stats Game. As we do every year, we bring back former co-host Sam Klein to steer us through this discussion of how various players will do in all kinds of statistical categories. It is a great way of making bold predictions about what kind...

We’re back with DBR Bites 119 to discuss Jon Scheyer landing his second recruit of the Class of 2026! Maxime Meyer made a surprise announcement this afternoon that he was committing to the Blue Devils, and Donald and Jason quickly discuss the addition of Meyer to next year’s roster. The 7’1” Canadian center has been moving up the ranks quickly, and there’s a lot to like about the upside he possess...

The DBR Podcast crew is back with DBR Bites 118 to preview Duke Football’s upcoming trip this weekend to Death Valley to take on Clemson! The Blue Devils are back on the football field this weekend after their final bye week of the season, and we’re headed down to take on the Clemson Tigers in a pivotal matchup. Donald and Jason have the things to watch for in that game, where Clemson is out of th...

Well, that was fun! Duke went on the road to a raucous Tennessee and bested the Volunteers 83-76. The Duke Basketball Roundup has a full breakdown on one of the most impressive pre-season victories in the land as Duke's Cameron Boozer put up an outragous 20-20 with 24 points and 23 rebounds. But this wasn't just the Cam show. Duke got key contributions on both sides of the ball from all up and dow...

We return with DBR Bites 117 as we preview the second and final exhibition game for Duke when they take on Tennessee on the road this weekend. Duke has a big preseason test in the road trip to face the Volunteers, a team that is always tough to play. Donald and Jason break down what they’re looking for from this game, from the Tennessee players to what Duke needs to learn from this road trip. The...

It was just an exhibition, just his first game ever against fellow collegians, but Cameron Boozer looked like a truly special player as Duke pulled away in the second half to beat Central Florida 96-71. Just like they do with every game, the Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down all the good things to takeaway from this contest as well as the parts of the game that were sources of concern. Several o...