Locked On Blue Devils - Daily Podcast On Duke Blue Devils Football & Basketball

Duke Blue Devils chase dominance with a stacked roster—can Cameron Williams match the impact of Cam Boozer or Cooper Flagg? Leif Thulin unpacks Cayden Boozer’s sophomore leap, John Scheyer's roster strategy, and the battle for playing time between Caleb Foster and Boozer as Duke eyes a deep NCAA Tournament run. The episode spotlights John Blackwell’s scoring potential and evaluates if he’s Duke’s...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball reload for another deep run as head coach Jon Scheyer assembles one of the nation’s most complete basketball rosters. With key additions like John Blackwell, Drew Scharnowski, and standout freshmen Cam Williams, Deron Rippey Jr., and Bryson Howard, Duke faces few — if any— positional weaknesses heading into the 2026 season. Can this mix of veteran leadership and r...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball eye a deeper NCAA Tournament run next year with rising star Dame Sarr leading a revamped wing corps. Can Dame Sarr's defensive prowess and improved offensive consistency turn him into a potential 2025 NBA lottery pick? Host JJ Jackson and guest Jeff Fedotin break down Duke’s forward rotation from last season, spotlighting key moments and evolving roles for Dame Sa...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball takes center stage as the program lands an exclusive Amazon Prime Video deal, reshaping how fans experience college hoops. Prime Video will host marquee non-conference clashes against UConn, Michigan, and Gonzaga—games loaded with high stakes, NIL payouts, and national title implications. Are these forward-thinking moves giving Duke an unbeatable recruiting and re...

Duke Blue Devils shake up their basketball roster with the addition of Jacob Theodosiou, a high-usage guard from Loyola Maryland. Can Theodosiou’s defensive tenacity and Duke fandom energize practice sessions, or will he push for real minutes behind stars like John Blackwell, Caleb Foster, Cayden Boozer, and Deron Rippey Jr.? JJ Jackon and Conor O’Neill break down where Theodosiou fits and highlig...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball makes a splash with the commitment of 6'11" American lefty Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje from FC Barcelona, amplifying anticipation for the upcoming college basketball season. Will his raw talent and unique international experience give Jon Scheyer’s squad a two-year edge? JJ Jackson and Josh Cox break down how Boumtje-Boumtje rounds out an already stacked Duke roster,...

ACC football faces a seismic shift as talk of a 24-team College Football Playoff heats up. Is this massive expansion a win for the sport, or just a cash grab that threatens classic rivalries and dilutes the value of regular season matchups? The ACC Squad debates the true motivations behind playoff growth and spotlight the risk of losing college football’s unique intensity. UNC’s stunning fall cont...

Duke Blue Devils lock in their core for 2025-26 as Caleb Foster, Maliq Brown, and Patrick Ngongba II power an elite 35-3 season. JJ Jackson and Kevin Connelly break down Foster’s steady growth despite shooting woes, Brown’s Defensive Player of the Year campaign, and Ngongba II's potential as Duke’s x-factor at center. Insights include Foster’s free-throw struggles, Brown’s relentless defensive met...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball shine as the Boozer Twins and Isaiah Evans fuel a memorable run, but a tough Elite Eight loss leaves fans asking what’s next for these rising stars. Can Cameron Boozer's dominance and consistency translate to NBA stardom, and will Cayden Boozer's late-season surge elevate Duke’s backcourt next year? JJ Jackson and Ryan Lavoie break down Duke's season highlights, i...

Duke Blue Devils Baseball scramble to find consistency as head coach Corey “Coach Moose” Muscara navigates injuries, offensive struggles, and a brutal ACC schedule. Can standout pitchers like Aidan Weaver and aggressive base running from RJ Hamilton spark a late-season turnaround for Duke after losing key contributors such as Cider Canon behind the plate? Scott Medlin joins JJ Jackson to assess wh...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball lock in their core as Dame Sarr and Patrick Ngongba II return, powering early optimism for the 2026-27 season. Could this blend of stability and new talent set Duke up for ACC supremacy and another deep March run? Host JJ Jackson and guest Conor O’Neill break down Duke basketball’s revamped roster as NBA Draft declarations and transfer portal moves reshape the lin...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball reload with elite talent as Jon Scheyer assembles one of college basketball’s deepest rosters. With NBA Draft declarations final, returning stars like Patrick Ngongba II, Caleb Foster, Dame Sarr, and Cayden Boozer join high-impact transfers John Blackwell and Drew Scharnowski to headline a squad primed for a fast-paced, guard-heavy attack. Can this blend of experi...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball retools for a new era as John Blackwell, one of the nation's top transfers, joins a guard-heavy roster poised for up-tempo play and increased experience. Could this shift finally propel Jon Scheyer’s squad deeper into March Madness? JJ Jackson and Brendan Marks spotlight Blackwell’s dynamic scoring, the anticipated departures of Cameron Boozer and other key draft...

Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels score big in the transfer portal while player retention shakes up ACC basketball power rankings. Can newcomers Patrick Ngongba and John Blackwell push Duke past its March hurdles? With Michael Malone taking over at UNC, questions swirl about Louisville’s true potential and Miami’s status as FanDuel’s runaway ACC football favorite. Florida State Seminol...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball secure a marquee addition as Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell commits, igniting fresh optimism for Coach Jon Scheyer’s squad. With Blackwell’s elite catch-and-shoot efficiency (67% on open looks) and proven Big Ten production, how will Duke’s deep backcourt rotation—Caleb Foster, Cayden Boozer, Deron Rippey Jr.—mesh with his versatile scoring and desire for more...

Caleb Foster commits to a rare fourth year with Duke Basketball, making history as the Blue Devils’ first four-year player under Jon Scheyer and the NIL era. With his announcement, Foster cements himself as a leader in Durham, backing up his loyalty with gritty play, steady improvement, and impressive numbers—including nearly 40% shooting from three-point range. Can his senior season unlock a new...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball reload with top transfer John Blackwell, sparking fresh title hopes. Can Jon Scheyer’s revamped roster finally break the freshman scoring streak and deliver deep into March? Blackwell’s arrival, after averaging 19.1 points and shooting 39% from three, could make him Duke’s first upperclassman leading scorer since Seth Curry. JJ Jackson and Josh Smith break down th...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball land a game-changing transfer as John Blackwell commits, instantly boosting their title hopes for the upcoming college basketball season. Can Jon Scheyer’s squad assemble the perfect mix of talent to reclaim national glory? JJ Jackson and Kevin Connelly break down Blackwell’s impact, examining his stellar numbers from Wisconsin - over 19 points per game, 39% from...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball score a massive offseason win as Patrick Ngongba II announces his return for his junior year, bolstering Jon Scheyer’s frontcourt and raising expectations for the 2026–27 season. With Ngongba II's inside presence and elite passing, Duke looks to strengthen its interior depth and leadership while aiming for a deep NCAA Tournament run. Host JJ Jackson and college ba...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball bolster their frontcourt with Belmont transfer Drew Scharnowski and celebrate the major return of star big man Patrick Ngongba II. Is Jon Scheyer crafting an elite national title contender in Durham? JJ Jackson and Jeff Fedotin break down Scharnowski’s rapid transfer-portal commitment, examining his interior scoring, rebounding prowess, and potential fit alongside...

Duke Blue Devils land a major boost as Cayden Boozer announces his return, igniting hopes for another ACC title run. Can Boozer build on his dynamic March performances and cement his status as the ACC’s top point guard? JJ Jackson and Jeff Fedotin break down Boozer’s impact, roster projections, and how his decision shapes Duke’s approach for the 2026-27 college basketball season. The discussion ze...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball faces a pivotal offseason as transfer portal decisions heat up and speculation swirls around key returns. With only two players entering the portal amid 2000+ nationwide, questions intensify: Will Caleb Foster and Cayden Boozer run it back, or will new stars join Jon Scheyer’s squad? The Blue Devils monitor high-profile transfer targets like Milan Momcilovic, John...

JJ Jackson chats with Conor O'Neill of Devils Illustrated about the lack of news from Duke Basketball over the last few days. Caleb Foster and Cayden Boozer are just two of the Blue Devils who have yet to publicly announce their intentions for next basketball season. Twitter: @LO_BlueDevils | @_JJ_Jackson_ The Locked On Blue Devils Podcast with host JJ Jackson is a daily show that brings you the l...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball face a pivotal offseason as transfer portal uncertainty and NBA Draft decisions hang over head coach Jon Scheyer’s squad. Is the quiet in Durham a sign of roster stability or looming shake-ups? With Caleb Foster, Cayden Boozer, and Isaiah Evans yet to announce their futures, and John Blackwell emerging as a key transfer target, fans are left to speculate—can Duke...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball face critical transfer portal decisions as Pat Ngongba’s potential return and Flory Bidunga’s lucrative move to Louisville reshape the frontcourt picture. Will Duke secure John Blackwell or see Caleb Foster seek a new opportunity elsewhere? The 2000+ players in the NCAA transfer portal signal unprecedented roster volatility—are the Blue Devils equipped to adapt in...