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

Duke Men's Basketball prepares to bounce back as ACC play tips off against Georgia Tech—can Jon Scheyer’s squad respond with fire after their first loss of the season? Five-star recruit Deron Rippey Jr. eyes his college commitment, potentially giving Duke another elite talent at point guard. Is this the next game-changing addition for the Blue Devils’ stacked 2026 class? JJ Jackson welcomes Conor...

Duke Blue Devils gear up for a pivotal ACC opener after an 11-day break—is the reigning ACC champion ready to defend its crown? JJ Jackson and Hugh Straine break down Duke basketball’s biggest questions, including how Cameron Boozer will continue his Player of the Year campaign, whether Caleb Foster’s leadership and improved shooting can elevate the squad, and if the team’s free throw struggles wi...

Duke Blue Devils' NBA rookies Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel are making headlines, both averaging 19.4 points and setting records in their first season. Is Duke cementing itself as the premier pipeline to pro basketball stardom? Rookie performances for Charlotte's Knueppel and Dallas' Flagg catch attention—Knueppel shatters three-point milestones while Flagg’s versatility shines alongside NBA veter...

Duke Blue Devils suffer a gut-wrenching first loss after blowing a 17-point lead to Texas Tech—can Jon Scheyer's squad learn from their late-game woes before ACC play heats up? JJ Jackson and Kevin Connelly debate the impact of Duke’s free throw struggles, lineup adjustments for Cam Boozer, and whether this team’s defensive prowess will hold up against tougher competition. The conversation spotlig...

Duke Basketball charges into ACC play at 11-1, but questions linger: Can Cam Boozer carry the load without a consistent #2 scoring option? Is Duke’s free throw shooting holding them back from elite status? The road to a national championship might demand more from Isaiah Evans, Caleb Foster, and the rest of Jon Scheyer’s rotation. JJ Jackson and Ryan Lavoie break down Duke’s impressive start again...

Duke Basketball suffers first loss of the season after blowing a 17-point lead to Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden — can Jon Scheyer’s squad bounce back as ACC play looms? JJ Jackson and Brendan Marks break down the late-game collapse, highlighting Cam Boozer’s struggles at the free-throw line, questions around Duke’s closing lineup, and the search for a reliable “Robin” alongside Boozer. The c...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball collapse at Madison Square Garden, surrendering a 17-point lead to fall 82-81 against Texas Tech. Can Jon Scheyer’s squad bounce back after such a stunning defeat and regain their momentum entering ACC play? JJ Jackson and Hugh Straine break down Duke’s painful first loss of the season, spotlighting Cam Boozer’s struggles at the free throw line, Isaiah Evans’ quie...

Duke Blue Devils clinch their first outright ACC football championship since 1962, shocking the conference and igniting hopes for a Sun Bowl triumph. Can star quarterback Darian Mensah resist the NFL’s lure and return for another title run in Durham? JJ Jackson and Brian Stultz spotlight Duke’s instant revenge on Virginia, dissect the explosive Mensah-Sheppard-Castle trio, and weigh the impact of...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball eye another statement win as they clash with Texas Tech Red Raiders at Madison Square Garden. Can Duke’s size and depth—anchored by Cameron Boozer, Isaiah Evans, and Caleb Foster—overwhelm a wounded Texas Tech squad fighting through key injuries and roster shifts? The teams’ contrasting styles set up a fascinating battle, with Duke boasting the nation’s fourth-tal...

ACC Football faces chaos as tiebreaker controversies and unbalanced conference schedules threaten to spark major drama in 2025. Can programs like Miami and Clemson restore dominance and salvage national respect for the league? Alex Donno, Jackson Holzer, Kenton Gibbs, and Isaac Schade debate how new championship tiebreakers, uneven ACC schedules, and transfer portal shakeups could either doom the...

Duke Blue Devils notch their 11th straight win as head coach Jon Scheyer celebrates his 100th career victory, but will the real test come against Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden? With Cam Boozer’s dominance on the boards and Caleb Foster’s steady point guard play, the Blue Devils keep rolling—yet questions remain about first-half turnovers and defensive lapses. JJ Jackson and Kevin Connelly br...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball cruise past Lipscomb, earning Jon Scheyer his record-breaking 100th win as ACC head coach. Can Duke’s rebounding dominance and Cameron Boozer’s consistency propel them to new heights this season? JJ Jackson and Hugh Straine break down Duke’s sloppy first half, highlighting key stats like 16 first-half turnovers and 45 points allowed, but showcase how the team regr...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball chase an undefeated season as head coach Jon Scheyer nears his milestone 100th win. Can the Blue Devils maintain their dominance against Lipscomb and stay perfect heading into a high-stakes clash with Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden? Fresh off exam week, Duke’s nine-man rotation shows impressive buy-in, with Caleb Foster’s development and clutch plays providin...

JJ Jackson chats with Hugh Straine of Ball Durham as they answer questions from the listeners in this Mailbag Monday edition of the show. • Pick one…What has been the biggest win of the Duke Basketball season? • What is the toughest road game in the ACC this year? • Who had the better non-conference performance…Cam Boozer this year or Cooper Flagg last year? • At this point in the season, who woul...

Duke Blue Devils surge ahead in the recruiting sweepstakes as Jon Scheyer eyes the nation’s top talent. Will upcoming decisions from Deron Rippey Jr. and Jordan Smith Jr. secure Duke’s spot as the No. 1 recruiting class in 2026? Fresh off official signings for Cameron Williams, Bryson Howard, and Max Meyer, Duke remains aggressive in the pursuit of explosive guards and versatile wings, sending a c...

Duke Women's Basketball tackle a brutal non-conference schedule, testing themselves against national powerhouses like South Carolina, LSU, and UCLA. Can Coach Kara Lawson’s squad turn early adversity—marked by injuries and lineup shuffles—into momentum for a deep ACC run? Standout performances from Taina Mair, Riley Nelson, and Toby Fournier fuel optimism, while a historic season opener in Paris a...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball surge to a 10-0 start as Cameron Boozer and Caleb Foster shine in crunch-time victories over Florida and Michigan State. Are Jon Scheyer’s Blue Devils building championship DNA with early clutch wins, lockdown defense, and standout sophomore contributions? Cameron Boozer’s unprecedented first-eight-game stat line and Foster’s late-game heroics keep fans hopeful fo...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball surge to a perfect 10-0 start under head coach Jon Scheyer, fueled by Cameron Boozer’s breakout performances and clutch late-game heroics. Is Duke basketball already exceeding expectations—and can Boozer secure National Player of the Year? JJ Jackson and Conor O'Neill break down signature wins over Texas, Michigan State, and Florida, analyzing Boozer’s scoring ver...

Duke Blue Devils capture their first ACC football championship since 1989, shocking Virginia with a dramatic overtime victory. Can quarterback Darian Mensah’s clutch play and Manny Diaz’s bold decisions fuel a new era of Duke football dominance? JJ Jackson and Josh Cox break down Duke’s offensive line surge, standout moments from Nate Sheppard and Anderson Castle, and a championship defense led by...

Duke Blue Devils surge to a perfect 10-0 start after a gutsy 66-60 victory over Michigan State, fueled by Cam Boozer’s dominant second half and clutch free throws from Isaiah Evans and Caleb Foster. Can anyone slow down Jon Scheyer’s balanced squad? JJ Jackson and Kevin Connelly break down the defensive switch to zone that stifled Tom Izzo’s team, highlight key contributions from Nik Khamenia and...

Duke Blue Devils silence Michigan State with Cam Boozer’s dominant second-half surge. Can Jon Scheyer’s squad claim the nation’s top spot? JJ Jackson and Hugh Straine break down Duke men’s basketball’s gritty 66–60 road victory, spotlighting Boozer’s 18 points and 15 rebounds, key defensive adjustments, and impact plays from Caleb Foster and Nikolas Khamenia. Heated road environments, strategic zo...

Undefeated Duke heads to Michigan State for a top-10 basketball clash, where Cameron Boozer’s explosive scoring and the Spartans’ relentless defense set the stage for a must-watch showdown. Will Jeremy Fears Jr.’s savvy playmaking and Breslin Center’s intense atmosphere stifle the Blue Devils, or can Jon Scheyer’s squad stay perfect on enemy ground? JJ Jackson and Matt Sheehan break down team stre...

ACC faces a College Football Playoff doomsday scenario as Duke battles Virginia for the conference championship. Can Virginia secure a spot for the league, or will Duke’s upset spark debate about the ACC’s status among Power conferences? The discussion shifts to predictions for Duke vs. Virginia, evaluating Darian Mensah’s quarterback performance, defensive weaknesses, and championship stakes. The...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball edge Florida Gators in a 67-66 thriller, as Isaiah Evans silences critics with a game-winning three after an ice-cold shooting night. Can Jon Scheyer’s squad build on their undefeated start for a deep March run? JJ Jackson and Dustin Shoe break down Duke’s high-stakes ACC/SEC Challenge victory, spotlighting Cam Boozer’s sensational 29-point outing and Pat Ngongba...

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball edge Florida Gators 67-66 with Isaiah Evans' stunning game-winning three-pointer—can Duke’s young core carry their undefeated streak to new heights? JJ Jackson and Kevin Connelly break down Duke’s gritty victory in the ACC-SEC Challenge, spotlighting Cameron Boozer’s 29-point performance and the front court’s resilience against Florida’s towering lineup. The conve...