Duke Basketball Roundup

Coach Jai Lucas, the top assistant for Duke basketball, offers an insider's peek into the team's preparations for the 2024-25 season. He shares exciting insights about standout players like Kon Knueppel and the unique attributes of Cooper Flagg. Dive into the shifting landscape of recruiting as Jai discusses the effects of the transfer portal and NIL agreements on high school athletes' decisions. Plus, hear about the competitive drive of Coach Jon Scheyer and which ACC teams will make waves next season.

Scott Rich, a Duke Blue Devils basketball expert, joins to discuss the team's experience and how it stacks up against past rosters. They explore Duke's tough non-conference schedule, including a game against Wofford. The conversation shifts to Duke football's ranking in the ACC and the need for more recognition. Additionally, they touch on Kenny Blakeney's bold fundraising idea for HBCUs, plus recent achievements by Lindsey Harding and Mistie Bass, showcasing women's growing impact in professional basketball.

Jamie Shaw, a recruiting expert with On3, shares valuable insights into Duke's recruiting strategy for 2025. He highlights the significance of NIL deals in attracting top talent and discusses key recruits like Shelton Henderson and the Boozer twins. Shaw offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Coach Jon Scheyer’s charisma influences player decisions, emphasizing the importance of building relationships. As excitement builds for the upcoming season, the announcement of Countdown to Craziness on October 4th marks a thrilling time for Duke fans.

Jayson Tatum, a star player for the Boston Celtics and Team USA, shares insights on his experience with Team USA basketball, including the buzz surrounding his absence in the first game. The conversation shifts to the evolving landscape of NCAA changes related to NIL deals and scholarship limits, stressing their significance for college sports. Tatum also reflects on his time at Duke and the camaraderie in the sport, giving listeners a peek into his journey and team dynamics as they aim for excellence.

The latest edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup features a look at the rankings of Bart Torvik, who plugged a whole bunch of data into his computer and asked it to give him an analytical preseason ranking of every team in college basketball. It spat out two teams at the very top of the heap, the Houston Cougars and the Duke Blue Devils. It even projects how many points per game Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, and Kon Kneuppel will average next season.But, before that look at ones and zeroes, the podcast gang has a long conversation about the wild, wild west that is the current NIL landscape. Friend of the podcast Brendan Marks has helped write an article for The Athletic that takes a deep dive into the truth and lies behind NIL and the transfer portal, with some eye-opening anecdotes. The DBR guys give you their takeaways from a revealing and troubling look at how college basketball has been fundamentally changed over the past couple years... and the changes show no signs of slowing down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke Basketball Roundup covers Blue Devils heading to the Olympics, Khaman Maluach's performance against USA, DJ Steward excelling in NBA Summer League, and Duke players finding success through unconventional paths to the NBA.

Draft Express' Jon Chepkevich evaluates Duke NBA prospects like Sion James and Tyrese Proctor at elite camps. Discussion on prospects Cooper Flagg and Khaman Maluach's abilities and draft potential. Cooper Flagg shines at USA Basketball camp, impressing with his skills and performance. Exciting insights on Duke players' potential and draft prospects.

In this episode, the hosts discuss Vegas odds for college basketball teams including Duke, UConn, and Kansas. They analyze the ACC teams' rankings and the importance of performance. The podcast also covers Marquis Bolden's impressive performance in the NBA Summer League, highlighting intense competition and growth in the league.

Get insider insights on the 2024-25 Duke Blue Devils summer workouts. Discover player observations and team dynamics. Cooper Flagg joins the USA Select team, skipping college ball for a high-level opportunity. Exciting developments and affiliations keeping fans engaged!

The NBA Draft has been completed, and we discuss where Jared McCain and Kyle Filipowski will begin their NBA careers on Episode 636!The NBA Draft was a 2-day affair this year, and we had to go through both days to learn where McCain and Flip ended up. Jared McCain was drafted 16th by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Jason and Donald are really happy about what could be a great situation for him in the Association. Jared could fit in not just with his shooting and rebounding ability, but with his personality and work ethic.We also discuss Kyle Filipowski, both on the court and off the court. He slips to the second round, eventually being drafted by the Utah Jazz with the 32nd pick. We discuss what happened pre-draft that could have caused him to slip out of the first round and be left in the green room after night 1. We also get into the stories that have come up about his current relationship and what we have heard about how it affected not just his draft stock, but his world.After the break, there were some Duke Blue Devils that will have new places to play in the NBA due to trades during the draft. We discuss where Wendell Moore and AJ Griffin will call home now with their trades to the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets, respectfully.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 Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠!This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices