Duke Basketball Roundup

In this engaging discussion, Scott Rich analyzes Kon Knueppel's bold declaration for the NBA Draft after an impressive season at Duke, projecting him as a likely top ten pick. They celebrate Sion James' well-deserved recognition as an Academic All-American, noting his contributions both on and off the court. The conversation reflects on how these players embody the spirit of Duke basketball and their potential impact on the program's future, leaving listeners inspired by their legacy and character.

Jordan Brenner, a writer for The Athletic and host of the Underdog podcast, joins the discussion on the tantalizing scenario of basketball stars Cooper and Kon returning to Duke. They delve into why these players haven’t declared for the NBA Draft yet and the potential impact on team dynamics. The conversation hilariously navigates Duke's uncertain roster future while reflecting on the balance of legacy and financial gain. Ultimately, it’s a speculative yet entertaining take on the exciting prospects for Duke basketball.

This week shines a spotlight on the Nike Hoops Summit, where Cameron Boozer dazzled on the court, signaling bright prospects for Duke. Cayden Boozer and Nik Khamenia also impressed, raising excitement for their future. The podcast digs into Nate Ament's recruitment journey amidst the competitive landscape, examining key dynamics. Plus, predictions surface for the 2026 NCAA tournament, with Duke emerging as the early favorite, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling college basketball season!

Longtime podcast friend Sam Klein once again joins Jason and Donald on the Duke Basketball Roundup for the annual stats game recap. Listen in as the guys reflect on the predictions they made at the start of the year to find out who was best at figuring out how the season would go. It all starts with some stunning reveals about how little we all trusted Cooper Flagg. By the end, the winner of the contest comes down to a crazy tiebreaker!It is a great way to look back on a wildly successful year of Duke hoops... with some little hints and comments about what is to come next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is with a heavy heart that the Duke Basketball Roundup bids farewell to the 2024-25 Blue Devil team. A stunning 70-67 loss to Houston has all of us in a funk it not outright depressed. A team that seemed fated to cut down the nets on Monday instead finds itself wondering what went wrong in the fateful final few minutes where a sizeable lead evaporated.Jason and Donald try to make sense of all of it. They talk about what happened and what the causes of it may have been; they remind us all that the journey is more than the destination; and they reflect on the many great moments of joy this team brought us. Still it all just feels wrong, it feels unfair. Join the DBR Podcast as they try to process the end of a very special season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, we didn't expect this to happen on the evening of the eve of the Final Four! Kon Knueppel's mother, Chari Nordgaard Knueppel, took a moment away from packing her bags to chat with Jason and Donald about the amazing ride her family is taking as they join Duke at the Final Four in San Antonio. Chari talks about the strong bond that has formed among all the families of the current Duke team and she reveals the one thing Kon 2 asked her to bring him from the family home for this big weekend.After the break, Jason and Donald also briefly get into a couple amazing awards... one for Jon Scheyer and one for a beloved former Dukie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's finally time. Our Duke Blue Devils play tomorrow in the national semifinal. Donald and Jason give their full preview of the Houston Cougars on Episode 717.This Houston team is strong, with lot of returning guys, a ton of experience, and an elite defense. They have played a schedule of tough teams and emerged as one of the top teams in the country. We take you through the offense, the defense, the players, and what needs to happen in order for Duke to win this game. While Houston is a tough opponent, they're not unbeatable. And Duke is a tough team too...we give our final word on the game and what it will take for Duke to move on.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

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