The Duke Blue Devils once again struggled shooting, but their defense made the George Mason Patriots put up bricks all night in a 68-47 victory. We recap the victory on Episode 674.Duke actually had a good start this time, but they still saw a first half where they had a large stretch with bad shooting. After reviewing the headlines, Donald and Jason review the good from the game, which was highlighted by the stellar defense. Cooper Flagg led all scorers with 24 points and another near 10-5-5 game, and there were some standout moments from other players as well. Isaiah Evans once again proved to be a microwave off the bench.After the break, we get to the bad, led by the first half shooting woes. There were also some details that need to be worked out and we discuss how to get a couple of key contributors their confidence back. We end with our Play of the Game as Duke moves to 9-2 on the season.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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As they always do, the DBR Podcast brings you a preview of Duke's next opponent. This time it is the George Mason Patriots. But, unlike other smaller conference teams, Duke has bitten off a serious challenge this time around. George Mason is good -- they'd probably be a middle of the pack ACC team if they were in the conference-- and they have a bunch of guys who used to play in power conferences who are just itching to put a major notch in their belt. This is a preview worth listening to as Duke could be in for a real challenge in this contest.After the break, the podcast gets into the major recruiting news out of... UTAH? AJ Dybantsa, the top player in high school and one of the most effective scorers ever at the high school level, has picked BYU for his one year college career. On the one hand it is a surprising choice, but on the other hand $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Dybantsa is set to be the highest paid college basketball player of all time. The DBR Pod breaks down what this will mean for next season and for the future of NIL-driven recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simple questions often prove to be the most difficult to answer. The Duke Basketball Roundup got a simple question from a listener a few days ago -- is this Duke team a poor shooting team from the perimeter. The answer is... complicated. Both Jason and Donald provide evidence that it is probably a better set of shooters than you think, but expecting them to hit 40+ percent from long range may be a pipe dream.The latest episode of the DBR Podcast has other business to get to as well, and this episode begins with a discussion of football and the transfer portal. Duke has landed an elite QB in Darien Mensah and the podcast dudes have a breakdown of what his commitment means for Manny Diaz's second season in Durham. Jason and Donald also dive into the stunning football news from down the road in Chapel Hill -- will Bill Belichick be able to wake the "sleeping giant" that is UNC football? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils didn’t look great in a win against Incarnate Word, but a win’s a win. Donald and Jason jump on quickly after the game to recap it on Episode 672.Duke was led by a career night from Khaman Maluach, who was the star of the first half. Isaiah Evans was the pace car in the second half. But while ManMan had a great night and Evans had a great half, Duke struggled on offense. After the headlines, Donald and Jason get to the good and bad from this game. It was a game where Duke really struggled to put Incarnate Word away in the first half and let them hang before the defense took over in the second half to make it a bigger win. Still, they needed to play through yet another slow start and needed to have more intensity and mental sharpness throughout the game.After the break, we discuss Maalik Murphy’s decision to enter the transfer portal. He will not play for Duke in the bowl game against Ole Miss, and we discuss his season at Duke. We wish him the best as he moves on and we talk about the state of the portal in college football. Despite many fans being angry at him leaving and the transfer portal at large, Duke has so far had it pretty easy despite the high profile departure. And, help could be on the way.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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only about 48 hours after dispatching the Louisville Cardinals, the Incarnate Word Cardinals come to Cameron. The Duke Basketball Roundup brings you all you need to know about this game, from the list of teams that Incarnate Word has played to their lineup of deadeye sharpshooters from the perimeter. Jason and Donald dive into the advanced metrics in an effort to explain how this team could be so good at shooting 3s and so bad at defending them.After the break, the guys turn to the football -- both the College Football Playoff and the way the dominoes fell to end up with Duke playing an SEC power in Ole Miss in the Gator Bowl. This is a big chance for Duke to show it belongs alongside a team that was in line for a playoff bid pretty much all season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke got off to another slow start, but righted the ship and took care of business against Louisville to notch an important road win in their ACC opener. On the latest episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup, Jason and Donald chat about the phenomenal play of the "old dudes" Tyrese Proctor, Sion James, and especially Maliq Brown. They took over when the game was on the line after Cooper Flagg picked up his 4th foul with about 11 minutes left. Those guys -- with help from Kon Ktripple and Mason Gillis, turned a 5 point deficit into an 8 point lead, allowing Duke to cruise home with a win. The podcast gang may be frustrated by yet another game where the Devils got off to a terribly cold start, but have no complaints about the second half and the adjustments Duke made in the contest.After the break, the guys chat a bit about the opening of ACC play for the rest of the league. A few teams pulled off all-important road wins as the ACC already seems to be separating into tiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Duke fans may be basking in the afterglow of that impressive win over Auburn, ACC season is ready to start. Duke takes on the Louisville Cardinals on Sunday and the Duke Basketball Roundup is here with a rundown of what to expect from that contest. The Cards have a 100% new roster, no one is back from the past two years where Louisville occupied the ACC cellar. And the new players and new coach Pat Kelsey are doing much better than the past couple years. But, Louisville still seems to be a solid step behind the top of the ACC. What's more, they have been really hit by injuries the past few weeks and will be quite short-handed against Duke. Have a listen as Jason and Donald take a deep dive into Duke's first ACC game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It will forever be known as the Isaiah Evans game. With the Auburn Tigers laying a hurting on Duke early in Cameron, a little used freshman suddenly became the best player on the floor. The Duke Basketball Roundup has a full breakdown of the matchup between the best offense and the best defense in the land as Duke beats Auburn 84 - 78. And though the first half belonged to Evans, the second half was the Cooper Flagg show as Duke held the Tigers at arm's length throughout. Jason and Donald have plenty to say about this impressive win, including praise for Maliq Brown and Sion James on D and a special play of the game nod to Tyrese Proctor for an amazing buzzer beater. This is the kind of win that will look very, very good when the NCAA selection committee is doing their thing in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils have a huge game coming up tomorrow night in Cameron against the Auburn Tigers. Donald and Jason are here to preview the game on Episode 669.Duke has a top 2 non-conference team coming to Cameron for the first time since 1992, and Auburn is an incredibly strong team. They just won the Maui Invitational and they’re #2 in the AP and Coaches polls. They’re #1 in KenPom as well, led by their prolific offense that can be lethal. We go through who they’ve beaten and then hit the analytics to show where they’re truly strong on both sides of the basketball. We then discuss the players, led by Johni Broome, a leading National Player of the Year candidate. He’s strong, and his teammates are as well. We then discuss some of the matchups to watch for tomorrow night.After the break, we discuss the rest of the ACC-SEC Challenge, with Donald and Jason each picking a couple of games to focus on. The ACC has their work cut out for them against the best conference in the country, but it’s the details that will be the difference for the conference. We end with discussion on the first NET rankings and how the ACC is really struggling at the bottom.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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to understand how Jon Scheyer thinks about basketball, there are few reporters out there better to speak to than Jordan Brenner. Brenner writes for the Athletic and hosts a podcast about finding the underdogs and upsets in college and professional sports. But, back when he was a writer for ESPN: The Magazine, he wrote numerous profiles on Jon Scheyer and Duke basketball. Brenner joined the DBR Podcast crew for a conversation about how the first month of the season has gone for Duke and where the team goes from here. He addresses the strengths and weaknesses he has seen so far and reveals why he thinks this Duke team is the best yet in Scheyer's young career at the helm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices