Duke Basketball Roundup

Duke had no trouble taking care of the Bucknell Bison, 90-60, but there were several interesting events in the game that need a deep analysis. That is what the Duke Basketball Roundup is all about. Jason and Donald sit down to discuss Flip's near-injury, Scheyer's first technical, Mitchell dominating in the paint, and McCain grabbing boards and raining threes. After talking about all the good and bad from this game, the DBR Podcast crew dives into the next opponent in the Blue Devil Challenge, La Salle. The Explorers have some interesting players and are coached by a college basketball legend, Fran Dunphy. Oh, and be sure to stick around at the end to hear a little bit about Donald's trip to Trinidad and Tobago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's be honest, Bucknell won't be as tough an opponent as Arizona or Michigan State but no one should be overlooked or dismissed so the Duke Basketball Roundup crew is here to look at what to expect from the Bison. They've got an excellent scorer on the wing who can rip down the nets with his 3 point stroke and a 7-footer on the inside who will present a challenge for Flip and the Duke big men. Have a listen to the podcast to hear a bit more about what Bucknell does well and where they struggle. And, as soon as the game is over don't forget to send your suggested headlines (alliteration and puns preferred) to DBRPodcast at gmail so the guys can read the best of your submission when they recap the game over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Basketball Roundup is here with a recap of the Blue Devil's bounce-back win over Michigan State. Caleb Foster went bananas (get it?!?!) from long range in this one... and Duke needed it as some of our more reliable guards suffered from poor shooting performances. Jason and Donald are joined by Forbes.com college basketball writer Jeff Fedotin to talk about what went right and wrong in the United Center. In addition to gushing about Foster, everyone was impressed with the rebounding and the play of Ryan Young. Plus, Jeff gives us some behind the scenes from his conversations with Jon Scheyer and Tom Izzo at the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke Men’s Basketball heads to the United Center in Chicago tomorrow to take on Michigan State in the Champions Classic, and we preview the big game on Episode 557.Michigan State comes into this game with the same record as Duke: 1-1, with their loss courtesy of James Madison in the biggest upset in college basketball in the first week of the season. Jason and Donald preview what the Spartans can do well and what they have struggled with on the short season. They then take a look at the rest of the ACC, and the conference’s struggles make this game a bit more important.After the break, we switch to the gridiron, where Duke fell in a close game to UNC in 2OT. However, there were a couple controversial calls that once again changed the trajectory of the game. After a brief discussion of the game, the conversation shifts to the reports that Texas A&M have let Jimbo Fisher go, and lots of people list Mike Elko as a top candidate to replace him. Jason and Donald talk about the reports and whether they think he will stay in Durham or move onto one of the big college jobs that are either currently open or could be open by season’s end.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. They have some great gear on there as we get ready for the start of basketball season, so click the affiliate links to save on gear and support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Basketball Roundup takes a deep dive into the good and the bad from the Blue Devils' heavyweight matchup with the Arizona Wildcats. It was a tough, back-and-forth battle that put several Duke weaknesses on stark display. The starters suffered from poor shooting early and Arizona really dominated the boards, especially in the first half. When Duke turned to what was expected to be a deep bench, the guys who came in failed to provide a meaningful lift. But, nothing we saw rises to the level of an unfixable problem. The big question for Duke moving forward is, will they learn from this game and transform into a better team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils welcome the Arizona Wildcats to Cameron on Friday night, and we preview the big game on Episode 555!It’s an early season matchup between two highly ranked teams, and to help us preview the Wildcats, we welcome Brian Pedersen of Arizona Desert Swarm to the show. Brian helps us understand the Arizona team that is coming to Cameron, from the players we know like Caleb Love to guys we may be unfamiliar with, like Oumar Ballo. Arizona’s a tall team with a lot of muscle, and Brian really helps Duke fans know what to expect when the two teams hit the floor.Jason and Donald then take the time to preview what they want to see from Duke in this matchup. They discuss rebounding, guard play, rotations, and of course, the hope that “Vintage Cameron” is alive on Friday night. It’s going to be a really fun game that we can’t wait to watch, and this preview will help get you ready!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. They have some great gear on there as we get ready for the start of basketball season, so click the affiliate links to save on gear and support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you had guessed that Jalen Blakes and Spencer Hubbard would arguably play bigger roles in Duke's season opening victory than Sean Stewart and TJ Power, go to the prize window to collect your reward. The Duke Basketball Roundup has plenty to talk about in their recap of Duke's impressive win over the Dartmouth Big Green and it all begins with the impressive display of depth from Jon Scheyer's squad. Duke used a combination of withering defensive pressure and smart offensive execution to pull away from Dartmouth around the middle of the first half and then coasted to victory. The DBR podcast crew of Jason and Donald are joined by a special guest -- former Chronicle Digital Sports editor Scott Rich -- for this recap of the game. In addition to a deep dive into the Duke win, they also look at how the rest of the ACC did on college basketball's opening night including a close call for Louisville and several impressive wins where ACC teams showed no trouble clearly the 90 or even 100 point marks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2023-24 Stats game is upon us, and Sam Klein returns to the show to guide us through it on Episode 553!Before we get into the Stats Game, we quickly discuss a few topics, including Patrick Ngongba’s commitment to the Duke Blue Devils yesterday. We’re hoping one more 5 star recruit joins the huge number already in the class next season. We also give Sam a chance to reflect on Duke Football becoming bowl eligible using 3 different starting quarterbacks.After the break, we get into the Stats Game, and the guys give predictions in 28 categories, from points per game to total walk-on points. Here are each of the categories:-Points per game-Rebounds per game-Blocks per game-Assists per game-Steals per game-Highest field goal percentage (minimum 1 attempt/game)-Highest 3 point percentage (minimum 0.5 attempts/game)-How many players lead Duke in scoring in a game?-Kyle Filipowski 3 point percentage-Jeremy Roach minutes per game-Tyrese Proctor games with 4+ 3 pointers-Mark Mitchell 10-5-5 games-Who starts the most alongside the 4 returning starters?-How many guys fill that 5th starter spot?-Ryan Young minutes per game-Caleb Foster 3 point percentage-Jared McCain points per game-Sean Stewart minutes per game-Christian Reeves number of ACC games played-Jaden Schutt games with 3+ 3 pointers-100 point games-Walk-on total points-Number of players who log over 300 minutes-KenPom defensive rank on Selection Sunday-Number of road wins-Number of ACC teams in the NCAA Tournament-Total 10-5-5 games (must include 10 points)-Total winsWe will post everything that we picked on the DBR Forums, so chime in there with your predictions and follow along as the season begins tomorrow night!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. They have some great gear on there as we get ready for the start of basketball season, so click the affiliate links to save on gear and support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The basketball season is just a few sleeps away from beginning, and we get started with the previews on Episode 552!The Duke Blue Devils host the Dartmouth Big Green on Monday night in the season opener for men’s basketball. Jason and Donald begin with a preview of the Big Green, giving you some names to watch for and how Dartmouth generally plays. It’s been a long time since Dartmouth played a top 5 opponent. We also give a quick look at how you might see Duke line up on Monday night.After the break, Duke Gang is bowl bound! Duke grinded out a 24-21 win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, and we discuss the play of Grayson Loftis, how long Riley Leonard might be out, and we salute the team for how they came back so many times and battled adversity to get that crucial 6th win 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. Don’t forget, we have affiliate partnerships with Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15%) as well as Fanatics. They have some great gear on there as we get ready for the start of basketball season, so click the affiliate links to save on gear and support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was our first peek at the 2023-24 Blue Devils in a (sorta) real game as Duke took on UNC-Pembroke last night in Cameron. Though it was just an exhibition against an outmanned DII school, we learned a lot about how the early rotations look for Jon Scheyer's club and we are starting to see what the new faces on the team are capable of achieving. The Duke Basketball Roundup had a bunch of takeaways from the game starting with this one... Jared McCain looks like the real deal, an elite scorer who can get his shot (and to the FT line) any time he wants. After a full breakdown of the game, the DBR Podcast crew also looks ahead to the next recruiting announcement on the horizon -- 5-star big man Patrick Ngongba will announce his school of choice on Saturday and there are a lot of signs that say he will be picking Duke. Finally, Jason and Donald take a moment to reflect on the career and legacy of Bobby Knight, the General, a man who had a profound influence on the entire college basketball world, and especially on Duke's own Coach K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices