Duke Blue Devils: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Kenny Payne News / Duke Basketball Report / August 9

Nolan Smith Update

Duke great Nolan Smith has had an interesting journey the last few years. He was on Mike Krzyzewki’s Duke staff when Coach K retired in 2022 and took a job with Kenny Payne at Louisville.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 9

YouTube Gold: The Greatest Upset In Olympic Wrestling History

One of the greatest upsets in Olympic history in any sport was the Miracle On Ice, which saw the U.S. hockey team upset the mighty USSR team. The Red Army team was by any measure the greatest hockey team of its era, easily beating many NHL teams while on North American tours.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 8

YouTube Gold: A Star Is Born

Some people come out of nowhere and emerge as an overnight success. Well, not really: it’s only overnight to those of us who don’t see the hard work that went into the accomplishment.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 8

Duke Recruiting: Jordan Smith Update

There are a lot of ifs ands or buts in recruiting. Some guys come in with big reputations and they never quite turn out. Other guys totally exceed expectations.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 8

Cooper Flagg’s Summer League Jersey Is Now A Major Investment

How much would you pay for a used jersey? Kind of depends, right? In the case of Cooper Flagg, someone was willing to pay nearly $100,000 for his Summer League jersey.

NBA News / Duke Basketball Report / August 7

YouTube Gold: The Glittering Brilliance Of The 1975-76 Indiana Hoosiers

Most basketball fans know that the last undefeated national champion was the 1975-76 Indiana team. What a lot of people don’t realize is that Bob Knight got the job in 1971 and he was just 30 years old.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 6

Duke Holds Open Practice & Good Stuff Happens

Duke held an open practice on Tuesday and while Cooper Flagg is gone, there are a number of new and exciting players to carry on the Brotherhood and the standards of Duke Basketball.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 6

Duke Recruiting: Jordan Smith Cuts His List

Jordan Smith, one of the best guards in the class of 2026, has cut his list to six: he’ll be choosing between Arkansas, Georgetown, Indiana, Kentucky, Syracuse and Duke.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 6

YouTube Gold: Red Auerbach On Bill Russell And Wilt Chamberlain

In the 1960’s, the NBA was largely defined by the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain. Chamberlain was seen as the better athlete while

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 5

Welcome to the new Duke Basketball Report: A fresh look, fewer ads and a new feature

Things will look a little different around here today. A few weeks ago we told you something new was coming to Duke Basketball Report and today it’s here.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / August 4

Duke Basketball: Five-Star Point Guard Plans to Check Out Blue Devils

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his crew were not among the first to secure an official visit from Blair Academy (N.J.) standout Deron Rippey Jr., No.

Cooper Flagg News / Duke Basketball Report / August 4

Dereck Lively On New Teammate Cooper Flagg

Suffice it to say he’s happy with the rook One of the nice things about ending with the Dallas Mavericks after the 2025 NBA Draft is that Cooper Flagg will find a Brotherhood infrastructure in place.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / August 4

YouTube Gold: 60 Minutes On Bob Knight

A memorable segment that warned of trouble that would only build. By the end of his time in Bloomington, former Indiana coach Bob Knight had essentially self-destructed.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 29

Details Emerge for Upcoming Duke Basketball Open Practice

Jon Scheyer and his fourth Duke basketball collection will be in Cameron Indoor Stadium for an open practice next Tuesday evening. According to a press release from the program on Tuesday, the 2025-26 Blue Devils will take the floor at 5:30 p.m.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 29

Nearby Duke Basketball Recruiting Prospect Decides to Transfer

As a mere sophomore prep last season, five-star CJ Rosser began drawing interest from the high-powered Duke basketball recruiting team. Plus, the 6-foot-9,

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Duke Reacts to Exciting Cooper Flagg News on Saturday

2025 has been quite the year for former Duke Blue Devils star and recent No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Throughout the year, there was little doubt that Flagg would go No.

Duke Reacts To Cooper Flagg’s ESPY For 2025 Best Male College Athlete

Duke has reacted to Cooper Flagg’s ESPY for the 2025 Best Male College Athlete. Here’s what Duke had to say about Flagg, 18, following the win at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Duke Reacts to Exciting Cooper Flagg News

Before the Dallas Mavericks made him the No. 1 pick, Cooper Flagg carved out his legend with the Duke Blue Devils. The former No. 1 overall recruit spent just one season at Duke, but walked away as one of the more decorated players in the country.

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Duke Just Picked Its Best NBA Summer League Player — And It’s Not Cooper Flagg

While many eyes are on Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg amid the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, he's not the only former Duke Blue Devils star attracting attention. On Monday, Utah Jazz big man Kyle Filipowski made his alma mater proud with yet another stellar performance during a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs.

Cooper Flagg News / Yardbarker / July 13

Update suggests Mavs rookie already meeting expectations

Cooper Flagg update suggests Mavericks rookie is already meeting lofty expectations

The Dallas Mavericks have likely seen what they wanted from rookie forward Cooper Flagg after two Summer League games.

Cooper Flagg shows why he was No. 1 overall pick in second Summer League game

Cooper Flagg showed glimpse of abilities in NBA Summer League debut

Who are the best NBA free agents available this offseason?

The 'AP men's college basketball Players of the Year' quiz

Cooper Flagg News / Yardbarker / July 13

Cooper Flagg shows why he was No. 1 overall pick in Summer League

Cooper Flagg shows why he was No. 1 overall pick in second Summer League game

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg responded to an underwhelming Summer League debut by showing his all-around game in a 76-69 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday.

Spurs' Carter Bryant draws attention for shutting down Flagg

Flagg showed glimpse of abilities in Summer League debut

Lakers supporting Bronny James with veteran Summer League roster

Five intriguing NBA Summer League storylines to watch

Ben Simmons drawing interest from surprise NBA contender

Cole Anthony planning to join this playoff team after buyout

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 11

Cooper Flagg showed glimpse of abilities in NBA Summer League debut

Cooper Flagg's NBA Summer League debut drew as much interest as possible for an exhibition game in the summer.

Bronny James disappoints in matchup with top pick Cooper Flagg

Five intriguing NBA Summer League storylines to watch

Ticket prices for Cooper Flagg-Bronny James Summer League matchup were absurd

20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

The 'AP men's college basketball Players of the Year' quiz

How many of the men's college basketball players to be named the Associated Press' Player of the Year since the 1999-2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / Hoops Rumors / June 25