Duke Basketball Roundup

Thanks to Mark Mitchell and Jeremy Roach, the Duke Blue Devils got their first road win of the season, but the Duke Basketball Roundup pulls no punches when talking about this victory over Notre Dame, there were a lot of problems in Duke's play against a team that is widely expected to be at the bottom of the ACC this season. Duke was anemic on offense throughout much of the game and several guys expected to be stars for this team suffered through dismal performances. Still, the emergence of Mitchell as a big offensive threat is a major development for Duke and something to get excited about. Jason and Donald have all the good, the bad, and the ugly from this one in their latest DBR Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Irish eyes have not been smiling very much this season at Notre Dame. The basketball team has suffered some pretty awful defeats. But, lately they have been showing signs of life, including a really impressive 20+ point beatdown of Virginia just a week ago. So, it will be a suddenly confident Notre Dame club that Duke will face on Saturday in South Bend. The Duke Basketball Roundup is here to tell you all you need to know about the Fighting Irish under new coach Micah Shrewsberry. For this preview, the guys are joined by JJ Jackson of the Locked on Blue Devils podcast. He has seen Notre Dame up close and has several interesting takes on how this matchup should go. This edition of the pod also dives into the question of Proctor vs. Foster... who should be Duke starting point guard? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils used an impressive second half shooting display to pull away from the Syracuse Orange in the first game of 2024, but the Duke Basketball Roundup crew says the story of this game is the stellar play of Mark Mitchell in the first half. The podcast gang has plenty to say about how MM kept Duke in the game with his energy and athleticism on those aggressive cuts to the basket. It was clearly Mitchell's best half of basketball in his hoops career. And then came the threes... one after another raining down on Syracuse as McCain, Roach, and Proctor got hot. Have a listen as the podcast guys break down all the good and bad from this game as Duke starts conference season with a 20-point victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 576, Jason is back from the slopes to join Donald as they preview tomorrow’s Duke Blue Devils game against the Syracuse Orange.The Orange have a new coach, as Jim Boeheim has retired and Adrian Autry is now in charge. With that coaching change has come the switch from the 2-3 matchup zone to man-to-man on defense. It also has come with more tempo when they’re defending the ball. Donald and Jason go through the Orange’s metrics, who they’ve played, and which players Duke should pay attention to when they take the floor.After the break, we discuss the tweet from Mark Mitchell’s dad that came in the late hours after the victory over Queens. The tweet caused a lot of confusion among the Duke fanbase, but Donald and Jason are here to take a measured approach on what it means and how Mark Mitchell can get back on track on the offensive end this season, particularly from beyond the arc.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. Save some cash by hitting those affiliate links and it helps to support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils take care of business in a big way against the Queens Royals, and we welcome Scott Rich to discuss it on Episode 575!With Jason hitting the snowy slopes of Utah, Scott joins Donald a few minutes after Duke defeats Queens 106-69 to recap the game, from the headlines to the incredible offensive display. Tyrese Proctor made his return to the floor from his ankle injury and performed well off the bench. However, both Donald and Scott were left impressed by how the defense performed and how it fueled the offense. They also marvel at the offensive performances of guys like Jared McCain, whose 24 points was a game high.After the break, we discuss some of the things to improve, nitpicking some items from a blowout victory. We then pick our play of the game and player of the week. And with Jason gone, Donald and Scott take it to the College Football Playoff, discussing Michigan’s chances to win it all.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. Save some cash by hitting those affiliate links and it helps to support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Men’s basketball action restarts this weekend for the Duke Blue Devils, so we preview their upcoming matchup against Queens University on Episode 574.Duke takes on the Queens Royals in Cameron on Saturday, and it’s the first game after the Christmas break for the Blue Devils. It could also be the return of Tyrese Proctor to the floor after his ankle injury. Donald and Jason preview what to expect from the Royals when they take the floor. This is one of the smallest teams in Division 1, and they discuss who to watch out for and how Duke may match up with them on Saturday.After the break, recruiting news is on the front burner as VJ Edgecombe has narrowed his list of schools to Duke, Baylor, and Kentucky. Also, Khaman Maluach has burst onto the scene in a big way and has Duke as a potential landing spot in the Class of 2024. Jason and Donald discuss those two potential additions to an already loaded class as well as how some of the Class of 2024 is kicking some serious tail on the high school circuit.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. Save some cash by hitting those affiliate links and it helps to support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back after the Christmas holiday to recap a couple of big Duke Football wins as well as the future of the ACC on Episode 573!Duke Football won the Birmingham Bowl 17-10 last Saturday, and Donald and Jason recap the big win for the Blue Devils. Donald was there and gives some insight as to how everything was down in Alabama. Both of them comment on how awesome it was to see the team win and commend Trooper Taylor and the rest of the coaching staff and players for keeping it all together for one last run this season.The conversation shifts to next season, as new head coach Manny Diaz secured his first huge recruiting win with the transfer of Maalik Murphy from the Texas Longhorns to Duke. We marvel at how big of a get that is for Duke Football and what Murphy can bring to Durham next season.After the break, the Florida State Seminoles have officially sued the ACC to get out of the Grant of Rights deal, but not before the ACC sued first to keep them tied to the deal and the exit penalties should they decide to leave the conference. Luckily, Donald is an attorney in his normal life, and he read both of the complaints filed by FSU and the conference. He gives the breakdown on what each side is asking for in their various lawsuits and how this could affect the future of 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. Save some cash by hitting those affiliate links and it helps to support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This was a big win... a win Duke needed. The Blue Devils victory over Baylor was a crucial non-conference game for a team that didn't perform as expected over the first month of the season. But Duke has been a whole different animal lately and Baylor bore the brunt of it. The Duke Basketball Roundup does a deep dive into all the ways this edition of Duke is different from the version we saw a few weeks ago. The perimeter trio of Roach, Foster, and McCain were outstanding on both ends of the floor in this one. And we have a special shout out to Ryan Young, who had crucial minutes late in the contest to seal the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils have a big game Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden against the Baylor Bears, and we welcome David Hornbeak from Our Daily Bears to help us preview it all on Episode 571!Baylor enters the game 9-1, but they are coming off a shocking loss to Michigan State where they just didn’t look good. David Hornbeak helps guide us through what makes Baylor successful and why they’re so good. They’re the best 3 point shooting team in the country, but they do other things well. We also discuss some of the things that Baylor doesn’t do well as we figure out how to beat the Bears in NYC.After we say goodbye to David, we continue our preview of the game, focusing on more stats and how they line up with our Blue Devils.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%) as well as Fanatics. As you do your holiday shopping, save some cash and help support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Basketball Roundup welcomes Jina and Lance McCain to the podcast, the parents of Duke freshman star Jared McCain. The DBR podcase has interviewed dozens of Duke players in its time, but this is one of the few times they have gotten to sit down with the parents of a Dukie to find out what that is like. The McCains provide plenty of laughs and unique insight into their very special son -- from his ascendancy to one of the top social media stars in the world to his impressive basketball skills, we get a peek behind the curtain to see what it takes to reach this level of success... and what a large role his whole family plays in all of it. And this interview would not be complete without at least one question about Jared's potential NBA plans... the family's answer may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices