Duke Basketball Roundup

We’re back with a new DBR Bites as some news came up on a Thursday that we had to discuss!

First, Brock Davis was a late addition to the Duke Men’s Basketball roster in March, helping the team prepare for games during the ACC and NCAA tournaments. He was added to the roster officially for this season. But in the midst of prepping for our Stats Game, Jason discovered that Brock was no longer with the program. We discuss his decision to put his studies before sports and leave the program to focus on his academics. We commend Brock for putting his studies first.

We then get into some schedule news for next season, as Duke is slated to play in the Basketball Hall of Fame Series against Arizona in November 2027. That game will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the home of the Raiders that will be the host of the 2028 Final Four. Once again, Jon Scheyer has accepted all of the smoke and he’s also continuing a couple of trends in playing in Vegas and playing in a city that he hopes the team will return to in April to play for a national title. 

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Another one! What Jon Scheyer wants, Jon Scheyer gets... and he wanted Asa Montgomery. The latest edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup break down the remarkable story of a basketball player who no one expected to be on Duke's radar just a few months ago but who is now set to become the crown jewel of next season's freshman class. Jason and Donald tell you all about Asa Montgomery's game and how he could impact the Duke team moving forward.

After the break, Jason and Donald dive into another big ACC football game as BC travels down from Boston to challenge Nate Sheppard and company in Durham. The Eagles have one of the best rushing QBs in the nation and are a team that seems to be on the rise. This will be a test for Duke as it seeks a 6th win on the season.

And, before they go the DBR team dives into the pre-season All-American list. Which Blue Devils are on the list and which star players will Duke be playing against this season? Have a listen to find all the answers.

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Duke Men’s Basketball was able to get a victory on the road in world famous Phog Allen Fieldhouse, and Duke Football got the win in Charlottesville over the weekend. We recap both wins on Episode 864!

We begin with the basketball, as Duke closed out the preseason with a tough win over the Jayhawks. We’re excited about how the guys were able to battle through the test and get the win, but there are also some lessons to be learned. Big Pat was amazing on the day and we saw the return of Caleb Foster to the floor. We also discuss the fact that the freshmen played like freshmen, but this experience will help them as the season begins in just over a week.

We then shift to the football in what was a wild victory over Virginia. Duke overcame several obstacles, including a Walker Eget injury, a missed extra point, and struggles moving the football on offense. But they got the win thanks to Nate Sheppard throwing a TD and then the defense sealing the game with an interception. We discuss all the wildness that leads to Duke moving to 5-2 on the season. 

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The Blue Devils venture to perhaps the second best arena in all of college basketball on Sunday with a trip to Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. The Duke Basketball Roundup has a look at everything you need to know about the Jayhawks, starting with the fact that this is a team built on court injunctions plus a heck of a freshman superstar. If you aren't interested in the matchup between Tyran Stokes and Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, then you are not a basketball fan!

After the break, Jason and Donald also look ahead to a huge game for Duke football against Virginia. The Cavs had high hopes coming into the season but things have not gone as they expected. Ten months after they faced each other for the ACC Title, it feels like Duke and Virginia are now in an elimination game... the loser probably has no shot at getting back to the ACC Championship.

And, before they go the DBR guys also look at NIL budgets across college basketball. If you don't know what the "Duke Discount" is, then you really need to listen to this conversation.

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Well, that was fun! Duke absolutely destroys Tennessee 103-64 in their second preseason contest, and we have to discuss it on Episode 862!

The ACC preseason polls and awards are out, and Duke is expected to be #1 in the conference. On top of that, several players earned nods for All-ACC teams and awards. Donald and Jason discuss how Duke stacks up against the rest of the ACC and who the writers think are the players that will stand out this season.  Recording just a couple hours after the game ended, Jason and Donald talk about how well Duke played on both ends of the floor, from the individual standouts to the team defense. A 39-point blowout of the preseason #8 team? Everything was coming up Duke Blue as the Volunteers got rocked! It wasn’t a perfect game despite the score. We also discuss what we can work on as we progress through the preseason.

We also get into the AP preseason polls for both men’s and women’s basketball. Both teams are ranked very high in the polls, and both have a loaded schedule, including non-conference games against most of the top 10. Both Scheyer and Lawson said they will take all the smoke that they can handle, and then some! 

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