The Devil's Den: A Duke Athletics Podcast

Josh Smith and Raul Clement are joined by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report and the Hardwood Knocks Podcast to discuss current Duke alumni playing in the NBA. They start with Jayson Tatum, dissecting a season that saw him average over 30 ppg and finish 4th in MVP voting. What were his biggest improvements and where does he still need to grow? Then they move on to Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero. Wha...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Ryan Lommen, who covers Duke Basketball for The Season Ticket and on Twitter as @TheDukeNation. They talk with Ryan about Jon Scheyer's first season as head coach, the impact of a possible Jeremy Roach return, expectations for next year's team, and targets in the transfer portal.

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss recent developments -- good and bad -- in the world of Duke Men's Basketball. Topics include: Kyle Filipowski's announcement of his return to Duke for a sophomore season Mackenzie Mgbako requesting out of his National Letter of Intent Kyle Filipowski's dual hip surgery The annual team banquet and end-of-year awards The possibility of adding another player in the tran...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss offseason developments with special guest Zion Olojede -- Sports Content Lead for Complex Networks and Social Media Coordinator for the Nigerian Men's Basketball Team. They get Zion's thoughts on Jon Scheyer's first season as coach before discussing a McDonald's All-American Game that saw standout performances from a few members of Duke's incoming recruiting class. T...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss Duke's all-too-brief run in the NCAA Tournament. They talk about the dominant first round win over Oral Roberts, which saw Duke jump out to a 15-0 lead on the strength of their defense. It looked like Duke's hot streak would continue, but an ill-timed Mark Mitchell injury and Kyle's Filipowski's stomach bug proved too much to overcome against a physical Tennessee tea...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast. Brian's expertise is on full display as he breaks down the ins and outs of Duke's evolving playbook. Topics include: Kyle Filipowski in the short roll, Mark Mitchell as a cutter, Jacob Grandison setting backscreens, and Jeremy Roach in Iverson actions. Eventually, they give the people what they really want...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul recap Duke's run through the ACC Tournament. They talk about what it means for Coach Scheyer to have won the tournament in his first year. They discuss the All-Tournament teams. Were Tyrese Proctor or Mark Mitchell snubbed? Then they look ahead to the NCAA Tournament. How dangerous is Duke's first round opponent, Oral Roberts? What do they think of the rest of Duke's bracket...

Josh and Dustin react to Duke's run through the ACC Tournament to win the ACC Championship. They talk about what it means for Jon Scheyer to hang a banner in his first season. They discuss the dominant play of Kyle Filipowski. They wax rhapsodic over Duke's defense, which held Virginia to 17 first half points. They shout out Jeremy Roach, the junior captain and closer, who once made big plays down...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul talk with JJ Jackson of the Locked On Blue Devils Podcast. They discuss the steady play of Mark Mitchell, the development of Tyrese Proctor, and the toughness of Kyle Filipowski. They survey Jon Scheyer's first season as a head coach. What does it mean to have swept UNC? Did this season meet or surpass expectations? After JJ takes off, Josh, Dustin, and Raul talk about the A...

Josh and Dustin react to Duke beating UNC 62-57 to complete the season sweep. Note: this podcast was recorded the night of the win. We wanted to get content out to you as soon as possible, so what you're listening to is their raw and unedited reaction right after the game.

Josh, Dustin, and Raul wind down the regular season with an extra-long episode. First they react to Duke's home victory over NC State. They talk about what it means for Scheyer to go undefeated at home in his first season as head coach. What made Cameron so special this year? Then Josh and Raul sit down with Brendan Marks of The Athletic to talk more generally about Jon Scheyer's first season. Wha...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominant 81-65 win over Virginia Tech. They complain a little about some very questionable officiating, and debate whether it this is part of a larger pattern. Then they discuss Duke's defensive execution, highlighting Tyrese Proctor's defense on Hunter Catoor, before talking about Mark Mitchell's best all-around performance of the season. Lastly, they focus...

Josh and Raul react to Duke's 79-62 win over Louisville this week. While Duke got off to a slow start, falling behind 18-9, a big run put them up for good midway through the first half. They discuss the key adjustments Jon Scheyer made, and highlight performances from Mark Mitchell, Jacob Grandison, and Tyrese Proctor, among others. They talk about Duke's improved shooting and decision making, whi...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 77-55 blowout win over Syracuse. They discuss how Duke was able to pick apart Syracuse's zone with their passing, resulting in their best shooting performance of the year. They talk about how the interior defense neutralized Jesse Edwards -- one of the best big men in the ACC. They also highlight how Tyrese Proctor made life difficult for Joe Girard. Then the...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's close win over Notre Dame. They talk about Coach K attending his first game as a spectator. They highlight some standout performances, including Filipowski's big bounce-back and Mitchell's clutch shot late. They touch briefly on Whitehead's excellent 3pt shooting and debate whether he can be more than just a spot-up shooter down the stretch. They talk about t...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to a week that saw Duke go 0-2 on the road. They start with the fresh wound of the Virginia game, which saw a last-second foul call overturned in a decision the ACC later said the refs got wrong. They discuss why the call was incorrect, and how Duke put themselves in a position to win in the first place. Then they touch briefly on the Miami game, a blowout loss that wa...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's hard-fought 63-57 win over their arch-rival. Josh and Dustin describe their experience attending their first Duke-UNC game in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Was the atmosphere everything they expected after decades of anticipation? Then they look at the game itself. How was Duke able to weather UNC's initial onslaught? How did Jeremy Roach's leadership and timely sh...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to a week that saw Duke blow out Georgia Tech on the road before getting a revenge win against Wake Forest in Cameron. They highlight several players, talked about the improved offense, and discuss the shifting dynamic in the backcourt. How have Proctor and Roach's roles changed, and why has it helped both of them? Then they preview the game everyone's been waiting for...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to yet another tough road loss as Duke falls to Virginia Tech, 78-75. They discuss the resolve Duke showed fighting back from 13 down only to repeat a familiar pattern and fail to close strong. They speculate on the impact of Dariq Whitehead's latest injury. Who will start in his place? Can Duke replace his shooting? Then they preview Saturday's road game at Georgia Te...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's gritty home win over Miami. They discuss Jeremy Roach's strong play in his return from injury, as well as a couple other standout players. They then debate what causes Duke's long scoring droughts at the end of games. Lastly, they look ahead to Duke's road matchup versus Virginia Tech tonight. Can Duke shake their road struggles in a building that hasn't been...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to a 1-1 week for Duke Men's Basketball. They discuss the thrilling come-from-behind victory versus Jeff Capel's veteran Pitt team. Then they break down Duke's late-game collapse versus Clemson before turning their attention to positives they've seen from certain players recently. Has Tyrese Proctor's development been fast-tracked by Jeremy Roach's absence? Is Derek Li...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's hard-fought victory over Boston College. They discuss what Duke did right for the first 25 minutes, including some new wrinkles in the offense. And then they talk about the 16-2 run that almost led to a BC victory. What went wrong? They also highlight the continued emergence of Dariq Whitehead before focusing on some players that aren't performing quite as we...

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to a solid win over Florida State followed by yet another brutal road loss to NC State. They discuss a few bright spots, such as Jaylen Blakes' performance as a starter, Ryan Young's insane efficiency, and Dariq Whitehead's steady emergence. They debate whether Whitehead should be made the focus of the offense going forward and whether Roach needs to sit to properly he...

Josh and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger, writer for 247Sports, analyst at SportsChannel8, and co-host of the Buzz Beat Podcast. They talk about his background and experiences covering ACC basketball, as well as how he developed his unique writing style and ability to dissect the complex actions he sees on the court. Then they take a look at this year's Duke team. What differences is he seeing...

Josh Smith, Dustin Shoe, and Raul Clement are joined by longtime friend and fellow Duke fan Josh Evans to talk about Duke's 81-70 loss to Wake Forest. Josh Evans was in attendance for the game, so they talk about the atmosphere and what he thinks went wrong after seeing it in person. They discuss Duke's poor defense and rebounding. Was it a schematic issue, or was it simply lack of effort? They al...