Duke Basketball Roundup

As "Firehose Week" (because trying to keep up with all the DBR podcast content is like drinking from a firehose) marches on, the Duke Basketball Roundup welcomes back one of our favorite guests of the season, sportswriter Jordan Brenner who is also the host of The Underdogs podcast. Jordan was with the team in Newark last weekend and we get his reflections on what happened there. And, of course, we look ahead to the Final Four to hear from Jordan what it will take for Duke to cut down the nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Basketball Roundup wants you to understand the very challenging foe Duke will face in the Final Four this weekend, so we went to someone who knows the Houston Cougars as well as anyone around. He is Jeremy Branham, the play-by-play announcer for Houston radio and the guy who has been up-close watching Kelvin Sampson teams for almost a decade. Jason and Donald challenge Jeremy to tell us what Houston does well and what the Cougars fear the most from the Blue Devils. This is a nightmare of a Final Four, historically tough with quality everywhere. For Duke, the only way to reach the promised land is to go through the Houston Cougars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The content keeps coming on Episode 714 as we welcome back Duke Blue Devils play-by-play announcer David Shumate to the show!In the midst of a busy week for Duke, David speaks with us about how this magical season has been through his eyes and, most especially, his voice. We ask some questions about how he manages to stay in the moment despite some of this thrilling moments, how his prep may change now that we’re at the Final Four, and other things around this team that he has an incredible perspective. We also ask about some of his most passionate calls this season, including when Cooper Flagg posterizes Guillermo Diaz Graham. And then finally we get his thoughts about the matchup with the Houston Cougars this weekend and what he thinks we could see on the court.Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A week full of great content on the Duke Basketball Roundup begins with one of the smartest college basketball analysts around, who also happens to be a beloved Dukie, Jay Bilas. Jay sits down with Jason and Donald for a chat that begins with some thoughts on how damn good these Final Four teams are. After the break, they do a deep dive on the current Blue Devils including Jay's answer to the question "what is the best Duke team of all time?" and "who is the best freshman of all time?" You won't want to miss this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils are in the Final Four! After the emergency pod from last night, we bring you a full recap of the Elite 8 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Episode 712!Donald and Jason start with the numerous great headlines we received, and then get into everything from this game. From Kon and Khaman’s great games to the excellent defense to the terrific passing and smart shooting, Duke made this game look easier than it was by playing tough and not giving the Tide anything. We also talk about some of things to work on as we move onto San Antonio. The best part: we have another game to prepare for! Donald and Jason will be in your feeds a lot this week as we prepare for the Final Four!Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three years in, Jon Scheyer has a Final Four to his name as Duke dismantled the feared Alabama offense to the tune of 85-65. The final score may have been 20 points, but this was a tense game between two outstanding ballclubs that Duke really broke open late. The Duke Basketball Roundup gives you a quick "vibes" reaction podcast in which Jason and Donald bask in the moment and give their initial impressions of the win. The guys will have a longer, more thoughtful podcast later in the day on Sunday but for now, enjoy the feelings of a trip to San Antonio. Two more wins baby... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils are in the Elite 8 after beating the Arizona Wildcats in the Sweet 16! We recap the victory and prepare for the Alabama Crimson Tide on Episode 711!The Arizona game was a tough game, but Duke was able to get through with some key plays on both offense and defense. Donald and Jason take you through it all, highlighting where Duke succeeded and where they could improve. The referees were a big topic of discussion from this game, and we bring in a college referee to help explain why some of the calls were tough ones to make.We then preview our game against Alabama, which is another difficult team to play. They play faster than everyone in the country, and they’re coming off a game where they hit the most 3s in a game in NCAA Tournament history. We break down where they’re good and where Duke can have an advantage as we get ready for Saturday night.Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, that wasn't stressful!! Let the sirens ring as Jason and Donald hop on for a super quick emergency pod reaction to the Blue Devil's nailbiter win over Arizona. You may want to cover your children's ears as there are a few naught words spoken on this edition of the DBR Podcast. We fondly bid farewell to Caleb Love... eager to never see that Duke killer ever again. And we sing the praises of Cooper Flagg, who really might be among the best players on the planet right now -- and we are including the NBA All-Pros in that statement. The Duke Basketball Roundup gang will have a full-length, detailed breakdown of this game on Friday afternoon, but until then just soak up the vibes from this short but sweet emergency reaction podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils are in the Sweet 16, and a second date looms with the Arizona Wildcats. We preview that game on DBR Bites #101.We get started with our episode by paying tribute to a dear member of Jason's family and a beloved regular guest of the pod, Cameron. Jason shares some incredible words on the loss of his best buddy. Cameron will be missed by us all.We then get into the analysis of Arizona and how they've improved since we last saw them in Tucson back in November. We give the ins and outs of what they do best and what it will take to beat them.We also discuss some postseason awards and Blue Devils that are involved in them. Jon Scheyer is a finalist for the Naismith National Coach of the Year Award and has a good chance to win it. We also give more praise to Cooper Flagg as he wins the Oscar Robertson Award and Waymon Tisdale Award as the USBWA's National Player of the Year and National Rookie of the Year.Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Basketball Roundup is thrilled to once again welcome Jordan Brenner of The Athletic to the podcast. This time, we are talking about how Duke has done thus far in the tournament and what Jordan thinks it will take for them to go all the way. Our conversation also gets into Duke's next opponent, the Arizona Wildcats, and the final meeting between Duke and Caleb Love. After the break, we chat with Jordan about the entire NCAA field as we ask the "Giant Killers" expert why there haven't been more giants falling in this year's tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices