Duke Basketball Roundup

The Duke Blue Devils were able to fight and push past Wake Forest to win 77-69, and Jason and Donald recap everything on Episode 595.Jason’s still in Durham, so we record just a couple of hours after the game, which saw Duke move to 19-5 on the season, 10-3 in the ACC. There was a lot to get to, but after some great headlines, we discuss Jon Scheyer getting Cameron Indoor Stadium lit late in the game and how it spurred a Jeremy Roach 3 to really open things up a bit. We use that to transition into some of the great performances we had on the evening, notably from Mark Mitchell, Kyle Filipowski, and Jared McCain.After the break, we analyze some of the things that made this game frustrating as well and why it was such a struggle to defeat the Demon Deacons. We end with our play of the game and spend some time hearing about Jason’s fun weekend in the Gothic Wonderland.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. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Don’t forget, we have affiliate partnerships with Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) as well as Fanatics. Homefield Apparel is dropping some new Duke gear on Friday morning, and the collection is absolute fire. Save some cash by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils have a crucial matchup coming this evening against Wake Forest, and on DBR Bites 34, we preview the big game.Jason and Donald begin with how strong Wake has been recently, and the metrics show them to be one of the best teams in the country at different categories. They have some balanced scoring and defending, and when they get to the free throw line, they are 2nd in the country at knocking them down. Duke will have their work cut out for them, and it should be a tough game for Duke. But, if they can take care of business on defense, they can win this game.As we move towards March, we are teaming up with MyBookie, who is offering a special promotion to DBR Podcast listeners! If you sign up at the MyBookie website, you can get a 50% sign-up bonus by using the promo code DUKEMBB. You can get the bonus up to $1000 and you get a $10 casino chip included!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. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Don’t forget, we have affiliate partnerships with Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) as well as Fanatics. Homefield Apparel is dropping some new Duke gear on Friday morning, and the collection is absolute fire. Save some cash by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils won the first game of their Saturday-Monday double when they defeated the Boston College Eagles 80-65 yesterday. We recap the victory on Episode 594!Jason and Donald begin with the headlines, which did a great job of describing how Duke played in this game. We start with the good, where we marvel at the performance from Mark Mitchell on both sides of the ball. The interior defense kept BC center Quinten Post at bay. Jared McCain and Jeremy Roach both had great offensive showings and we enjoyed the contributions of Sean Stewart.After the break, we discuss some of the things to improve as we focus on Duke’s recent inability to get to the free throw line in the first half and playing strong around the rim. We end by discussing our play of the game as well as our player of the week.As we move towards March, we are teaming up with MyBookie, who is offering a special promotion to DBR Podcast listeners! If you sign up at the MyBookie website, you can get a 50% sign-up bonus by using the promo code DUKEMBB. You can get the bonus up to $1000 and you get a $10 casino chip included!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. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Don’t forget, we have affiliate partnerships with Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) as well as Fanatics. Homefield Apparel is dropping some new Duke gear on Friday morning, and the collection is absolute fire. Save some cash by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke continues its trek through the ACC this weekend with a contest in Cameron against Boston College. The Eagles present an interesting test as they are built around a very impressive big man in the versatile Quentin Post. His matchup with Kyle Filipowski will go a long way toward determining whether this is an easy win for Duke or a game where the fans in Cameron are sweating it out. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down how BC has done so far on the season and what to watch out for when they come to town. After the break, the DBR guys also dive into the ACC standings with a look at who has the toughest remaining schedules among the top teams in the conference. That could go a long way toward telling us which teams are real contenders and which ones are not in the conference race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going from North Carolina, at the top of the ACC standings, to Notre Dame, at the bottom of the ACC standings, was quite a change for the Duke Blue Devils... and the result of the game was quite a change too as Duke dispatched the Fighting Irish with relative ease, 71-53. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down what went right for Duke and where the Devils were lacking in this contest. This was a game with some real highlights -- and the pod spends several minutes enjoying Sean Stewart's block and slamdunk -- but also one where Duke struggled with shooting and offensive execution. Have a listen to the latest episode of the #1 podcast for Duke fans, by Duke fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils look to return to the win column on Wednesday night as they welcome the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Cameron. On Episode 592, Jason and Donald break down what to expect when the teams take the floor.Notre Dame has really struggled since they last faced Duke in early January. Their offense has been one of the worst in the country, but they pair that with a defense that’s actually played fairly well. We talk through why they have struggled so much on offense and how that’s led to their dismal record. And, we discuss what Duke needs to do to rebound and get the win. It starts and ends with energy, intensity, and fight.After the break, Khaman Maluach is narrowing his list of potential schools, and Duke is one of them. Jason and Donald break down his remaining schedule of official visits and the prospects of him coming to Durham. Finally, Dartmouth’s men’s basketball team has won a key ruling in their quest to officially unionize and become employees of the school. We discuss some of the ramifications for college basketball and how the NCAA once again needs to step up and figure some things out as this progresses.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. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Don’t forget, we have affiliate partnerships with Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) as well as Fanatics. Homefield Apparel is dropping some new Duke gear on Friday morning, and the collection is absolute fire. Save some cash by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's face it, recapping games where Duke lost is no fun... but when we lose to UNC it is really a tough time. Still, the Duke Basketball Roundup crew soldier through this episode with some dashes of humor and positivity as they break down what happened in Duke's 93-84 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels. There is plenty of praise for Jared McCain and also some honest assessment of what the team needs to work on. The words "energy" and "effort" come up again and again as Jason and Donald discuss the problems Duke had on this night and the expectations for the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is arguably the biggest rivalry in sports, certainly the most significant rivalry in college basketball... Duke versus Carolina. And this year, game one of the matchups features a pair of top ten teams who seem to have separated themselves from the rest of the pack in the ACC. The Duke Basketball Roundup team gives you all the stats, analysis, and history you need to understand what it will take for either side to triumph in this key contest. And just in case you missed it, be sure to check out DBR Podcast episode #589 in which we podcast gang sits down with Jay Bilas to hear his analysis of what to expect in the big game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a big game coming up on Saturday evening. It’s that time. The biggest and best rivalry in college sports takes flight when the Duke Blue Devils head to Chapel Hill to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels. We welcome Jay Bilas to the show on Episode 589 for Part 1 of our preview of the big game!Jay Bilas provides some incredible insight in several areas of this game, first focusing on UNC. He discusses what has made them so successful this season and why they’re such a problem on defense. He talks about the All-American play of RJ Davis and how the UNC offense has operated using him a lot more than he was utilized last year. Bilas provides some excellent context to the big man matchups and who may end up guarding whom when the ball is tipped. If you haven’t watched UNC play this season, Jay really helps you understand what makes their engine go.After the break, we switch our conversation to how Duke is doing and what they need to bring to the table on Saturday to walk out of Chapel Hill with a win. Jay provides some valuable knowledge on what Duke has done right and whether players on the team that received some high expectations may actually be playing at an improved level this year. Of course, we end with Jay’s predictions and even a surprise guest towards the end of our time with him. Jason and Donald then react to Jay’s thoughts as we close out Part 1 of this preview.Look out tomorrow afternoon for Part 2 of our Duke-UNC preview, where we continue to further break down the matchups and discuss what Duke needs to do to win this huge battle for 1st place in the ACC.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. Don’t forget, we have affiliate partnerships with Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) as well as Fanatics. Homefield Apparel is dropping some new Duke gear on Friday morning, and the collection is absolute fire. Save some cash by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. And stay tuned...we will soon have a YouTube channel where you can listen to the show and, down the road, perhaps see some video content! Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Basketball Roundup has been operating with one hand tied behind its back lately because co-host Jason Evans has been on an extended break visiting Antarctica. Well, Jason is back home now and he is back on the podcast to tell all of us about his amazing journey. He has stories about the penguins, whales, and majestic icebergs/glaciers that he saw. He also talks a bit about the harrowing journey through the Drake passage, which is just about the only way to get to Antarctica.After a commercial break, Jason and Donald turn their attention back to Duke Basketball as they look at the portion of the game that has been a real problem for Duke lately, the defense. Does Duke have what it takes to get their D back to the level of a legit national title contender? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices