• The biggest misconceptions around Cam Boozer's game
• Best team fits for Boozer
• Boozer's ceiling as an NBA player
• Possible question marks around his athleticism and defense
• The improvements to Isaiah Evans' all-around game as a sophomore
• Evans' ultimate role in the NBA
• Best team fits for Evans

They also discuss interesting NBA prospects on Duke's 2026-27 roster before touching on the 2026 draft as a whole.

You can find Ben's work on his YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@benpfeifer8192, as well on Twitter by searching @bjpf_.

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• What Maliq Brown meant to Duke in his two years with the program
• Isaiah Evans' decision to declare for the NBA
• Caleb Foster announcing his return to Duke
• Foster as the first player to play all four years under Coach Scheyer
• The impact of year three from Patrick Ngongba
• Sebastian Wilkins returning to Duke off of a redshirt
• The portal addition of John Blackwell; what he brings to Duke as a high volume shooter
• Drew Scharnowski as a physical and athletic big man addition
• Whether Duke will add anyone else

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• Cayden Boozer announcing his return to Duke
• Players from last year's team who may join him
• Possible portal targets
• Nik Khamenia's transfer to UConn
• Darren Harris's transfer to Indiana
• The value of player retention
• Other factors that cause Duke to use the portal differently than other schools

They also touch on the NBA playoffs and Duke players who could make an impact for their teams.

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• Michigan's win over UConn for the NCAA title
• The new college basketball landscape, where teams are "bought not built"
• Whether Duke should switch to a more portal-heavy model
• UNC's hiring of Michael Malone as head coach
• Darren Harris's decision to enter the transfer portal
• Portal targets Duke might pursue
• Biggest roster needs

[Note: This episode was recorded before Nikolas Khamenia entered the transfer portal.]

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• How Duke blew a 19-point lead
• Costly live-ball turnovers
• UConn getting into the bonus early in the 2nd half
• What went wrong on the final play that led to Braylon Mullins' game-winner
• The trend of blown leads in losses
• National awards for Jon Scheyer and Cam Boozer
• Boozer's historic season
• Draft and portal decisions for various players on the roster

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• Dustin's impressions from press row
• The return of Patrick Ngongba
• How Patrick Ngongba unlocks Cam Boozer
• Cam Boozer's big 2nd half
• The officiating "controversy"
• The press and zone that helped Duke to pull away in the 2nd half
• Uncharacteristically sloppy passing that led to 17 turnovers
• The benefits of having five days to rest and prep before the next game
• The possibility of a Caleb Foster return for the next round
• Whether St. John's or Kansas was the preferable opponent

The Devil's Den Podcast will be back with a full St. John's preview later this week.

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• Dustin's impressions covering the event on press row
• Cayden Boozer's breakout performance
• Nik Khamenia's toughness
• The effectiveness of "small ball" lineups with Cam Boozer at the 5
• Whether Cam Boozer deserved tournament MVP
• Late game execution
• The impact of being down two starters in Caleb Foster and Pat Ngongba
• How Duke wins in the margins
• Duke's rebounding dominance
• Favorite plays from the tournament
• Flowers for other members of the Duke staff

Then they look briefly at the official NCAA Tournament Bracket and give their initial impressions on Duke's region.

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• High points and low points of the season so far
• Favorite player to watch on the team
• All-ACC and national awards
• The impact of Caleb Foster's and Pat Ngongba's injuries on the upcoming ACC Tournament and beyond
• Most interesting potential tournament matchups
• Predictions

[Note: this episode was recorded before All-ACC awards were announced and before Coach Scheyer's updates on the status of Caleb Foster and Pat Ngongba.]

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• Becker's takeaways on the season as a whole
• His biggest surprises and favorite moments from the season so far
• Caleb Foster as this year's Sion James
• The offensive blueprint for Dame Sarr
• The impact of Caleb Wilson's health on the matchup
• How both teams have changed since the previous meeting
• The need for Duke to win the backcourt battle
• If Isaiah Evans can have more of an impact in the rivalry than in previous games
• Cam Boozer's mentality going into the game

Then they do a round of Becker's Best Bets, picking over/unders for point spread, total points, player props, etc. Lastly, they discuss their favorite Duke-UNC games in Cameron Indoor Stadium over the years.

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• Duke's ability to comfortably avoid a trap game
• The Duke Blue Planet video that showed Isaiah Evans, Dame Sarr, and Maliq Brown coaching their teammates at halftime vs. Michigan
• Darren Harris's career high vs. Notre Dame
• The importance of Duke's perimeter defense to the team's overall defensive success
• Why Cam Boozer has locked up NPOY
• Whether Jon Scheyer can win ACC or National Coach of the Year
• Where this two-year stretch ranks among the most successful stretches in Duke Basketball history

Then they deep dive into the numbers behind UVA's impressive 25-3 season. What makes them so successful at protecting the paint? Who on Duke will defend their excellent freshman guard, Chance Mallory? Who matches up with Thijs De Ridder?

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• How Duke controlled key inflection points vs. Michigan
• The flawless offensive execution in the last 4 minutes of the game
• Whether this puts to bed the narrative that Duke can't close games
• The mental toughness of this roster
• Michigan fans' complaints about officiating
• Duke moving into #1 in the AP Poll
• The advantages to being the #1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament
• The most desirable 2-Seed for Duke to play
• Matchups to avoid

Then they look ahead to Notre Dame on Tuesday. Is this a possible trap game? Are there any reasons for concern in this matchup?

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• Where this performance rates in Duke's best performances of the year
• Duke's "killshot" to end the 1st half
• The team's absurd 2nd half offensive efficiency
• Isaiah Evans continuing his hot streak
• Whether it's time for Cayden Boozer to start
• Nikolas Khamenia's production off the bench
• What Cameron Boozer needs to do the rest of the way to lock up NPOY

Then they turn their attention to Saturday's big matchup vs. Michigan. Many metrics have this game as a clash of the two best teams in the country. How can Duke slow Michigan's transition attack? Who should guard Elliot Cadeau? Can Duke find ways to pull Aday Mara out of the paint? How important will Isaiah Evans' 3pt shooting be in this matchup? Will Patrick Ngongba manage to avoid foul trouble? What are the implications of a win for each team?

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• Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, and Tyrese Proctor being in attendance
• How Clemson's defense led Duke to take more 3pt shots than usual
• Why Cam Boozer hasn't been getting to the line as much as he had been
• Isaiah Evans as a counterpunch to the clogged paint
• Some new sets Duke is running for Evans
• Patrick Ngongba's return to the court
• Cayden Boozer as a pick-and-roll operator
• Where Jon Scheyer ranks as a defensive coach nationally

Then they look ahead to Syracuse. Does the quick turnaround and looming Michigan matchup make this a potential trap game?

Lastly, they briefly discuss NBA All-Star weekend, which saw several Duke players participate in various events.

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• Duke’s fast start vs. BC
• Second half offensive issues
• Why Scheyer still doesn’t get enough credit in Coach of the Year discussions
• Cam Boozer vs. Cooper Flagg
• The lineup changes that have led to UNC's improved play
• Frontcourt matchups
• X factors that could lead to a Duke win
• Predictions
• Some NBA trade deadline talk

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• Inclement weather in Blacksburg
• Changes to the starting lineup due to illness
• Caleb Foster's "flu game"
• Isaiah Evans' recent struggles shooting the three
• Maliq Brown's deflections and hustle plays
• The frontcourt outshooting the backcourt from the perimeter
• Cayden Boozer's touch in the paint
• Cam Boozer's passing and footwork

They also touch on big performances in the NBA from Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg as the Hornets edged out the Mavericks a few nights earlier. Lastly, they preview Duke's Tuesday home game against Boston College.

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• A strong crowd despite inclement weather
• How Wake forced Duke into another slow start
• The 13-0 first half run that won the game
• Dame Sarr's first half defensive impact on Juke Harris
• Duke's domination in the paint and on the glass
• Wake's hot 3pt shooting
• Duke being able to hold onto the lead despite significant foul trouble
• Solid games from both lead guards
• Maliq Brown as a high post facilitator
• Cam Boozer's unprecedented consistency

Then they look ahead to Duke's rematch with Louisville. How much will Mikel Brown change the look of this matchup? If Sarr guards Brown, who guards Conwell?

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• The increasing embrace of analytics by college basketball coaches
• How to balance analytics with the eye test
• The value of analytics in portal scouting and roster construction
• Duke-specific lineup data
• How Jon Scheyer has been able to construct teams that maximize his star players
• The widening gap between the top teams in college basketball and the rest of the field
• The difficulty of developing stats to measure defense
• The stat most predictive of team success in March
• Whether it's easier or harder to win a championship in this current top-heavy era
• Evan's new podcast, The EvanMiya College Basketball Show

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• Duke rediscovering its defensive identity on the West Coast
• How Dame Sarr impacts the team defense
• Whether Cam Boozer is under-appreciated nationally
• Isaiah Evans playing at an All-ACC level
• How Jon Scheyer's offense does the simple things well
• The ability of this Duke team to win playing multiple different styles
• Duke's status as a possible 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament

They also revel in UNC's recent struggles and dissect why their defense has been so porous in ACC play. Then they turn their attention to this Saturday's upcoming Wake Forest game. Who will guard Juke Harris and how can Duke limit the tough shotmaking of Nate Calmese?

You can find Jordan's full-game breakdowns on YouTube at youtube.com/@JMann_ and follow him on Twitter under @JMannsTakes.

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• The return of Duke's defensive identity
• Cam Boozer's steady consistency
• Duke's 13-0 run to close the 1st half
• Isaiah Evans' best defensive performance
• The increased production in recent games from the wing rotation
• The team's struggles from the FT line
• Darren Harris's place in the rotation going forward
• Whether this team has been under-appreciated both by the media and the fanbase

Then they look ahead to a tough test against Stanford. How can Duke contain Ebuka Okorie? Can Duke defend him without fouling? Will Chisom Okpara play? Will Duke's bigs be able to feast in the paint?

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• Duke honoring the 2001 team
• Dustin's impressions from press row
• Another slow start
• Boopie Miller being ruled out for SMU at the last moment and how that may have thrown off Duke's game plan
• More defensive struggles
• Cam Boozer's difficulty with his individual defensive assignment, Jaden Toombs
• Caleb Foster's disappointing performance after a strong showing vs. Louisville
• Dame Sarr's huge defensive impact
• Sarr's improved offensive decision making
• Other standout performances including Nik Khamenia, Cayden Boozer, and Pat Ngongba
• Isaiah Evans' emergence as a consistent 2nd scorer
• Why this game is actually encouraging despite the score being closer than expected

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The crew also talks about Cayden Boozer's recent increase in minutes, Isaiah Evans improved play, and how to get more from some of the other wing players. What lineups will give Duke the best balance between offense and defense?

Lastly, they preview a tough matchup on the road vs. a ranked Louisville team. Will Duke be able to keep Louisville out of transition and limit their 3pt volume?

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• The improved state of the ACC this year
• How many Quad 1 wins Duke will finish with
• Whether Duke will drop a Quad 2 game
• Toughest stretches in conference
• Most likely upset
• Most impressive potential wins
• Cam Boozer's case for ACC Player of the Year and ACC Freshman of the Year
• How many ACC teams will make the NCAA Tournament
• The general state of college basketball with former NBA players potentially joining CBB rosters
• What to expect vs. Georgia Tech
• New Year's resolutions for the team

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Later, they turn their attention in a more positive direction. They talk about the upcoming Georgia Tech game, and how it gives Duke a chance to exorcise any linger demons. Then they reflect on a calendar year that has seen Coach Scheyer go 35-3. They each pick their favorite wins and memories from 2025.

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• First half turnovers
• The way Lipscomb was able to spread Duke out and attack mismatches in isolation
• Darren Harris's best game of the season
• Needing more from the wing position
• Cayden Boozer's strong second half
• The possibility of seeing more Cayden Boozer and Caleb Foster together

Then they turn their attention to Texas Tech. They talk about how injuries have impacted Texas Tech's rotation, and whether TT having to play smaller will be a benefit or a hindrance against Duke. They also discuss how to contain Christian Anderson, one of the best point guards in the country.

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• The frontcourt passing
• Inverted pick and rolls
• Zipper cuts and Duke's L series
• How to maximize the wing talent on this team (Evans, Sarr, Khamenia, and Harris)
• Sarr's defense vs. Khamenia's ball handling and decision making
• The dynamic between Caleb Foster and Cayden Boozer
• The importance of Foster's defense and spot-up shooting
• The success Duke has had in crunch time against their best opponents
• Duke's steady increase in pace of play under Jon Scheyer
• How Cam Boozer's outlet passing can unlock certain players

Then they briefly touch on the early success Kon Knueppel has had in Charlotte and how the Hornets should build the team going forward.

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Then Josh and Dustin break down the Florida game. Dustin was on press row for the game, and he describes the atmosphere for Cameron Indoor Stadium's first ever blackout. They talk about another big game from Cameron Boozer and debate whether this level of dependence on one player is sustainable. They analyze how Duke got out to a big halftime lead and what allowed Florida to get back in the game and eventually take the lead. They break down the final few possessions in detail, including Isaiah Evans' heroic three-point make, and how this is exactly the kind of play Duke should be running in crunch time.

Lastly, they preview the big Michigan State matchup on Saturday.

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• More analysis of the Arkansas game
• How Duke has looked relative to preseason expectations
• Biggest positive surprises from the season so far
• Players they'd like to see more from
• Questions about Florida's backcourt
• How Florida will guard Cam Boozer
• Duke in the NBA

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• The atmosphere in Cameron Indoor Stadium (where Dustin was on press row for the Howard game)
• Cam Boozer's outlet passing
• Pat Ngongba's big weekend
• Whether Isaiah Evans should shoot more
• Jon Scheyer's experimentation with ultra-big and ultra-small lineups
• Duke's increased offensive pace
• Nikolas Khamenia as Duke's 3rd string point guard
• Improved spot-up shooting from Khamenia and Cayden Boozer
• How Duke's defense can be just as dominant as last year's

Then they turn their attention to this week's big matchup vs. Arkansas. They give their predictions and keys to the game.

Lastly, they decide which classic Thanksgiving dish best represents each player in Duke's main rotation.

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• How Isaiah Evans is impacting the game in more ways than just his shooting
• Cam Boozer finding ways to be effective despite struggling with finishing
• Cayden Boozer's big second half
• Caleb Foster and Cayden Boozer closing the game together
• The evolving wing minutes from Dame Sarr, Nik Khamenia, and Darren Harris
• Pat Ngongba being productive despite foul trouble
• Maliq Brown, the deflection monster
• The impact Flory Bidunga's second foul had on the game
• The upcoming game against Niagara, and random memories of Greg Paulus in a Duke uniform

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Next they turn their attention to recruiting. Duke just landed a commitment from Cameron Williams, the #1 power forward in the 2026 class and the #4 player overall. What will he bring to Duke and how does he fit in with the players Duke will likely have returning? Who else will Duke add to round out the 2026 class?

Lastly, they preview the big matchup against Kansas? Will Darryn Peterson play? If he doesn't, is this game a must-win for Duke?

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• The atmosphere and pageantry around this special Veterans Day occasion
• Coach K being honored
• The way Coach Scheyer has married the old era with the new
• A bounceback performance from wing players Isaiah Evans and Dame Sarr
• Evans as a game-breaking force
• Maliq Brown's defense
• Cam Boozer's outlet passing
• Duke's ability to create separation quickly
• The versatility of the nine-man rotation
• Experimenting with different frontcourt combinations
• The value of playing Cayden Boozer and Caleb Foster together
• The defensive and offensive ceiling of this team
• What to look for in the upcoming Indiana State matchup

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• What you can take from games against lesser opponents
• Duke's hustle diving for loose balls
• Cam Boozer going 4-9 from three
• Cayden Boozer's excellent performance
• The keys to unlocking Cayden's strengths
• Why Caleb Foster vs. Cayden Boozer might be a false dichotomy
• The offensive struggles of Dame Sarr and Isaiah Evans
• The ball movement of reserves like Darren Harris, Nikolas Khamenia, and Maliq Brown
• The announcement that Sebastian Wilkins will be redshirting
• Duke's upcoming game at Army (and whether Coach K will be honored in some way)

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• Dustin's experience watching the game from press row
• Isaiah Evans' diverse offensive attack
• Cameron Boozer's strong 2nd half after a scoreless 1st half
• Duke's excellent team defense
• Dame Sarr getting the start over Nik Khamenia
• Maliq Brown's return from injury
• Foul trouble from Brown and Patrick Ngongba
• Difficulties with defensive rebounding
• Darren Harris as part of the nine-man rotation
• What Caleb Foster brings defensively vs. Cayden Boozer as a passer
• Areas to improve on in the next game vs. Western Carolina

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• The Texas game to open the season
• Toughest non-conference matchup
• Predicted non-conference record
• Which game, if any, we wish was being played in a different location
• Predicted ACC finish
• Whether Duke can win the ACCT for the third time in four years
• Predicted NCAA Tournament seeding
• Whether Duke can make it back to the Final Four
• Random grab bag questions

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• Cameron Boozer's dominant 24 pt and 23 rebound performance
• Isaiah Evans' diverse offensive attack
• First impressions of Dame Sarr
• Patrick Ngongba and Cam Boozer figuring out how to play together
• Caleb Foster's defense vs. Cayden Boozer's
• Whether Cam Boozer's playmaking mitigates the need for a point guard
• Halftime adjustments
• General takeaways after two exhibition games

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Then they get John's insight on the developing 2026-27 recruiting class. Duke just landed a commitment from #12 ranked wing, Bryson Howard. What can he add to the team and who else might join him? How is this impacted by potential returning players from this year's team?

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• Why Duke can get back to the Final Four
• Biggest areas of concern for the team
• Possible surprise "leaps" from returning players
• The importance of Darren Harris as an off-ball shooter
• The battle for minutes at the 3 position
• Jon Scheyer's evolution as an offensive coach
• How Scheyer will approach the difficult early season schedule
• The need to be better than last year in clutch situations
• Duke's position in the ACC hierarchy

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• Jayson Tatum being in attendance and what Coach Scheyer means when he says Tatum is going to be "helping out" with the team this season
• Best player intros
• The inclusion of a 3pt contest
• The move to an Elam ending in the scrimmage
• Overall takeaways in terms of pace and style of play
• The potential to space the floor from all five positions
• Caleb Foster as lead guard
• Darren Harris as high level rotation player
• The quiet production of Cameron Boozer
• The passing of the frontcourt
• Dame Sarr's best role on offense
• Nikolas Khamenia's intensity
• Recruits in attendance

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After that, they answer some questions about the 2025-26 regular season. Topics include:

• Reasons why Duke will win the national championship
• The team's biggest weakness or need
• Duke's most consistent eight-man rotation
• Weirdo lineup you'd like to see
• Biggest X-factor
• One off-the-wall prediction
• Player most likely to overachieve relative to expectations, a la Jared McCain or Kon Knueppel in previous seasons

[Closing music courtesy of Leo Moracchioli ]

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Can Duke go 4-0 across these games? How much will Scheyer use the exhibition game to test out lineups and tinker? Who guards Nate Ament? How will Duke's backcourt fare against a tough slate of guards? Can Scheyer get his first win over Bill Self? How does Duke contain Darryn Peterson? Can Duke get revenge for the loss at Arkansas in Scheyer's first season? Does playing on the friendly neutral courts of Charlotte, NYC, and Chicago help Duke?

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• How an aspiring referee can rise up the ranks to officiate DI games
• How referees are graded internally on their performance
• Whether "makeup calls" really exist
• How much officiating differs from game to game
• The impact of crowd noise on officiating
• Managing the flow of the game
• How much social media has changed the discussion around officiating
• The personality types and skillsets that make a good ref
• Coming rule changes to the sport
• The possible impact of AI on officiating
• Luckie's most memorable games as a ref

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• Knueppel leading Charlotte to its first ever Summer League Championship
• Whether the completeness of Knueppel's game is properly appreciated by the national media
• What role Knueppel will have in Charlotte's deep guard rotation
• How Knueppel will function as a playmaker without a true lob threat
• Sion James' need to be more aggressive on offense in order to stick in the rotation

Then they turn their attention to Jordan Smith Jr., the #2 prospect in the 2026 class.

• What qualities would Smith Jr. bring to Duke if they were to land him?
• Is he deserving of the #2 ranking?
• Is his best offensive role as an on-ball creator or off ball?
• How would he pair with Cayden Boozer if Boozer were to return?
• How does Smith Jr. fit into Jon Scheyer's defensive scheme?
• Who is his best player comp?

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• Whether Duke could have used a true point in tight moments last season
• The lessons Jon Scheyer took from the loss to Houston
• The job Scheyer has done reassembling the roster
• The importance of landing Dame Sarr after losing Cedric Coward to the draft
• How Sarr will adjust from international play
• The Boozer twins as consummate winners
• Cameron Boozer as a model of consistent production
• Cayden Boozer as a decision maker and organizer
• Whether Scheyer should give the ball to Cayden from day one
• Caleb Foster's role if he's not on the ball
• How impressive it was that Duke was able to retain Caleb Foster and Isaiah Evans
• Why Goodman thinks Duke is underrated nationally
• How the field compares to last season
• Jordan Smith as a prospect, and the relative weakness of the 2026 class

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After that, they dive into the frontcourt itself, taking an in-depth look at the trio of Cameron Boozer, Patrick Ngongba, and Maliq Brown. Topics discussed include:

• Cameron Boozer's winning pedigree
• Whether comparing Cameron Boozer to Paolo Banchero is accurate, and how the two players differ
• What an expanded role for Patrick Ngongba might look like
• How Boozer and Ngongba will function together defensively
• Patrick Ngongba showcasing a new pick-and-pop game
• How injuries derailed Maliq Brown's season
• Why Brown might be best in an off-the-bench role
• The need for Brown to be more aggressive as a scorer
• Whether this is the best passing frontcourt in DMBB history, and how that will shape the offense

They also pick over/unders for each player including rebounds per game for Boozer, assists per game for Ngongba, and steals per game for Brown.

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• Lessons learned from last year's historic season
• The way last year's team was able to value possessions, not turn the ball over, and get a good shot every time down the floor
• The impact of having multiple ball handlers and decision makers on the floor at all times
• The personality of next year's team, their developing chemistry, and who will fill the leadership void
• What Caleb Foster's decision to stick with Duke means to Coach Scheyer and the program
• The conversations Scheyer has had with Isaiah Evans over the offseason
• Having multiple big men who can facilitate
• What Dame Sarr can bring to the program due to his experience playing in Liga ACB
• How Duke was able to pivot so quickly to Sarr after Cedric Coward chose to stay in the draft
• The new coaching hires, Evan Bradds and Tyler Thornton
• How bringing in a coach from the NBA helps Duke stay ahead of the curve
• The difficulties of navigating the transfer portal on a compressed timeline
• How Coach Scheyer's staff helped him rebuild the roster amidst so many departures
• The qualities Duke looks for when scouting player
• The Motherhood and Fatherhood

After the interview, Josh, Dustin, Raul, and John spend some time dissecting and reacting to Coach Scheyer's answers. They also talk about recruiting strategies going forward and what the 2026 class might look like.

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• Wilkins' path to playing more than expected as a do-everything forward
• The skillset Wilkins has shown in summer scrimmage footage
• Nikolas's Khamenia's impressive resume with Team USA
• Khamenia as a passer and shooter
• Avoiding unfair comparisons between Khamenia and other recent hyped recruits like Jared McCain and Kon Knueppel
• Dame Sarr's international experience against NBA veterans
• The strong finish Sarr had to his most recent season with Barcelona
• Questions surrounding his FT shooting and passing
• The competitive energy Sarr brings
• Darren Harris's path to more playing time as a sophomore
• Whether he can replicate Isaiah Evans' role last year
• The importance of pure shooters on next year's team

They also pick various over/unders for each player as well as give each player a skill from the other three.

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• Andre's new position as head coach at Charlottesville High School in Charlottesville, VA
• How much he is able to stay in touch with old teammates and coaches as well as follow the Duke program
• The job Jon Scheyer has done as coach over his first three seasons
• His thoughts on the Tyler Thornton hire
• How coaching has changed the way he watches Duke games
• Isaiah Evans' role as a sharpshooter off the bench last year
• How a shooter stays ready to contribute with fluctuating minutes
• How a coach gets a talented player to embrace a limited role
• Andre's thoughts on the roster for the upcoming season
• The importance of the development of the returning players
• Andre's views on the criteria for jersey retirement at Duke
• Whether he agrees with the idea that he has the prettiest jump shot in Duke basketball history

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• Justin Robinson's departure from Duke for the Los Angeles Lakers
• Why the high turnover for Scheyer's staff is actually a positive
• Caleb Foster's difficult 2nd season
• The progress Foster showed at the end of the season
• His struggles finishing at the rim and whether he might benefit from an in-between game
• How much he will play on ball this upcoming season
• Cayden Boozer as Duke's first pure point guard since Tre Jones
• The value of having a high-level decision maker late in games
• Questions surrounding his jump shot, both with the form and volume of attempts
• Isaiah Evans' historic combination of 3pt volume and accuracy
• The need for Evans to diversify his game by upping his rim attempts and increasing his assist rate
• How Evans can play off a frontcourt full of excellent playmakers

They also do over/unders for each player and give each player a skill from one of the other two that will best maximize their game. Lastly, they touch on Nik Khamenia's solid showing with Team USA's U19 team, helping lead them to a gold medal in a key bench role.

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• The way Cooper Flagg handled the draft process
• Flagg's positional fit in Dallas
• Kon Knueppel's meteoric rise over the course of the season
• Knueppel's fit alongside LaMelo Ball
• Charlotte's lack of a lob threat after trading Mark Williams
• Khaman Maluach's emotional reaction to being drafted 10th
• Maluach's role in Phoenix after Phoenix traded for Mark Williams
• Sion James being selected 33rd by Charlotte
• How James' year at Duke boosted his stock
• Whether James will crack the main rotation
• Tyrese Proctor being drafted 49th by Cleveland
• What it means for Proctor to have avoided slipping out of the draft

Finally, they finish by discussing Jon Scheyer as a talent evaluator. What does the rise of players like Knueppel and Jared McCain, as well as the fact that Cedric Coward was drafted #11, say about Scheyer's scouting abilities?

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• Cooper Flagg's fit with Dallas
• Does Dallas wanting to win now help or hinder Cooper's development
• Best fits for Khaman Maluach
• Whether Charlotte might draft Maluach if they move on from Mark Williams
• Maluach's NBA ceiling
• Why Kon Knueppel fits on almost NBA team
• How much Knueppel will do off the dribble in the NBA
• Whether Tyrese Proctor will fall out of the draft
• Sion James' potential to go higher than projected

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• Coach K announcing that 2022 would be his final season
• Standout moments from Duke's 2022 Final Four run
• Jon Scheyer taking over the program for the 2022-23 season
• The gradual growth of the team throughout that season, culminating with 10 straight wins and an ACC title
• Returning almost every player for the 2023-24 season, and the high expectations that came with that
• Making the Elite Eight in Scheyer's second season
• Losing almost the entire roster in the 2024 offseason
• The historic dominance of the 2024-25 team
• Optimism for the future under Jon Scheyer

After this retrospective, they reflect on their time as hosts and what it has meant to them personally. They talk about getting to sit on press row and interview players in the locker room. They also discuss their favorite guests they've had on the show and dream guests they'd love to have on in the future.

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In the second half of the episode, they each draft a six-man team of players from the 2020s. They discuss how the 2020s players compare to the 2010s and debate who had the best team.

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Then they take a suggestion by a listener and each try to draft the best possible team using only Duke players from the 2010s. They finish by analyzing how their teams match up and how the pool of players from the 2010s stack up against the best Duke teams of other decades.

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• Cedric Coward's likely decision to remain in the NBA Draft
• Duke's pivot to Dame Sarr
• The value Sarr's experience in international play
• Player comparisons for Sarr
• The role he might fill at Duke
• The personality and play-style of next year's roster, and how it might differ from the 2024-25 team
• Shooting and ball-handling on next year's team
• Sebastian Wilkins' recruitment
• The role that Wilkins might fill as a fourth post player
• Whether Wilkins has any wing skills
• Why Duke pivoted from Braydon Hawthorne
• The challenges Duke faces in the portal given the number of high school players they bring in
• Why Duke prefers to bank on talent level and continuity over assembling solely from the portal
• How other teams use Duke's talent level to negatively recruit against Duke
• Things to look out for this summer on the podcast and on the website

[Note: this episode was recorded before Dame Sarr announced his official commitment to Duke.]

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• The Dallas Mavericks improbably landing the #1 pick in the 2025 draft
• Cooper Flagg's fit on the current Mavericks roster
• Whether Dallas will trade a big man to clear out minutes in the crowded frontcourt
• Jared McCain having a very promising rookie season despite it being cut short by injuries
• McCain's fit with Tyrese Maxey in an undersized backcourt
• Kyle Filipowski possibly having the best offensive season of any NBA rookie
• Filipowski's longterm fit with Utah's glut of forwards
• Paolo Banchero's ceiling
• Orlando's need to surround Banchero with better spacing to maximize his efficiency
• Whether the new front office in New Orleans will or should trade Zion Williamson
• Potential contenders that could benefit from Williamson's skillset as well as manage his absences
• Jayson Tatum's devastating Achilles' injury
• What kind of player Tatum might be once he returns
• Where Boston goes from here with Tatum out for the season
• Some random last-minute Charlotte Hornets talk

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• Jordan's experience seeing the Final Four in person
• What Cedric Coward brings to Duke if he returns to college
• What Isaiah Evans needs to improve on next season
• The potential starting lineup
• Returning players to be most excited about
• The hire of Evan Bradds as a new assistant coach
• What Bradds NBA pedigree can bring to Duke

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• The departure of Tyrese Proctor for the NBA and what he meant to Duke over the last three years
• How Duke can replace Proctor's volume 3pt shooting and on-ball defense
• Shelton Henderson's decommitment from Duke and commitment to Miami
• Caleb Foster returning to Duke for his junior season and what it says about Foster as a person and player
• How Isaiah Evans can expand upon his role next season
• Whether Darren Harris can take over Evans' bench role if Evans moves into the starting lineup
• The frontcourt rotation of Cameron Boozer, Patrick Ngongba, and Maliq Brown
• Potential actions run between the frontcourt and Isaiah Evans
• How much Cayden Boozer and Nikolas Khamenia can contribute right away
• Possible portal additions (specifically the appeal of adding Cedric Coward)
• General thoughts on Jon Scheyer's roster-building philosophy
• What it means for Duke to be able to retain so many players

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• Best overall moment
• Favorite play - offense
• Favorite play - defense
• Biggest pleasant surprise
• Game they are most likely to rewatch 
• Most impressive win 
• Biggest positive takeaway from the season 
• Biggest “what if” from the season 

Then they look forward to the 2025-26 season. They discuss the NBA potential of Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and Khaman Maluach. They pick the newcomers they are most excited about. And they share which player they would most like to see return to Duke for another season.

Lastly, they discuss last weekend's Nike Hoop Summit, where Cameron Boozer dominated en route to a US victory. They also talk about what they saw out of Cayden Boozer, Nikolas Khamenia, and Duke recruit Nate Ament.

[Note: This episode was recorded before Caleb Foster announced his return to Duke and before Shelton Henderson de-committed from Duke.]

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• Dustin's experience in San Antonio at the game
• How they felt after a first half that saw Duke up 34-28
• The momentum Houston had at the end of the half
• How Duke was able to push the lead back up to 14
• What went wrong over the final 8 minutes of the game
• The disastrous final 33 seconds that saw Duke give up a 9-0 run
• Whether Scheyer should have taken Sion James off the inbounds
• The poor box out after the turnover on the inbounds play
• Khaman Maluach's struggles in this game on the glass
• Whether Tyrese Proctor should have passed the ball to Cooper Flagg to take the free throws
• Cooper Flagg's final shot attempt once Houston took the lead
• Where this loss ranks in toughest Duke losses to accept as a fan

They then discuss the future of the program and whether this loss changes their excitement about the program or Coach Scheyer going forward.

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• John's reflections on the season as a whole
• Whether Coach Scheyer has gotten enough recognition nationally
• How Duke can attack Houston's ball screen traps
• Houston's strange shot profile
• The value of running Houston off the 3pt line
• How to keep Houston off the offensive glass
• Handling Houston's physicality
• The impact of how the game is called
• Whether Duke can score some easy points in transition
• How deep Duke will go into its bench
• How a team that plays as slow as Houston can sometimes struggle to get separation
• Kelvin Sampson's incredible success at Houston over the last half decade

They also talk briefly about the McDonald's All-American game before getting John's thoughts on where Duke stands with prized recruit Nate Ament. They make the case for why Ament should want to join a loaded Duke team, and why being "featured" is overrated when it comes to NBA draft stock.

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• The Caleb Love and Cooper Flagg battle in the Arizona game
• Love's questionable shot selection at the end of the 1st half that allowed Duke to take a 6-point lead into halftime
• How Duke was able to stretch the lead to 19 in the 2nd half
• How Arizona came storming back
• Flagg's masterclass
• Khaman Maluach's crucial late block on Caleb Love

• Holding Alabama to only 65 points after they'd just scored 113
• How Duke's size overwhelmed Alabama's guards
• How Duke was able to carve up Alabama's defense on backdoor cuts and middle penetration
• Maluach's lob party in both games
• Tyrese Proctor as the most steady, efficient player for Duke throughout the tournament
• Proctor's improved finishing
• The poise and craft Kon Knueppel exhibits on drives
• Positive minutes from Caleb Foster
• The 13-0 run after a crucial Duke timeout, effectively ending the game

Then they reflect at length about the job Jon Scheyer has done so far at Duke and whether he's getting enough praise nationally. They talk about how modern and forward-looking his process has been, and how a Final Four further validates this process.

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• Duke's fast start versus Mount St. Mary's
• Duke's great decision making, which led to 21 assists to 2 turnovers
• What it was like for Josh and Kaleb to be in the building for Duke versus Baylor
• Baylor's tough shotmaking early
• Norchad Omier giving Duke issues on the offensive glass
• Baylor's quick, skilled guards
• The decisive 24-6 run at the end of the 1st half
• Tyrese Proctor on fire from three in both games
• Caleb Foster's great play off the bench
• Mason Gillis's impactful defense
• Patrick Ngongba as a roll man
• Cooper Flagg looking 100% healthy
• Jon Scheyer getting emotional talking about Proctor's journey
• The surreal experience that was seeing Jeremy Roach on the opposite team

Then they look briefly around the tournament at large. They discuss why there have been so few upsets, touch on some memorable moments, and give their picks for the next round.

Lastly, they preview Duke's Sweet Sixteen matchup with Arizona. They talk about Caleb Love playing against Duke for the 10th time in his college career. They also discuss how both teams have changed since the first matchup, and how those differences might impact the rematch. What are the keys to a Duke victory?

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• How Jon Scheyer was able to overhaul his roster and approach in a single offseason to have one of the best regular seasons in Duke basketball history
• How Scheyer has changed as a coach and leader across his first three seasons
• Scheyer's relationships with NBA coaches and GMs, and what he's taken from these mentors
• Scheyer's use of a sports psychologist
• Whether Scheyer should have won ACC Coach of the Year as well as his chances at National COY
• The potential benefit of having been in close games in the ACC Tournament
• The controversy surrounding UNC's inclusion in the NCAA Tournament
• Duke's region: are there any potential challengers or stumbling blocks?
• Other ACC teams that could make a deep run [Note: this was recorded before Clemson and Louisville both lost their 1st round games]
• Brendan's Final Four and championship picks

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• The atmosphere Dustin experienced on press row in the Spectrum Center
• The sluggish start against Georgia Tech
• The 1st half injuries to Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown
• The rally to take the lead and advance to play UNC
• Getting up 24 points on UNC
• What went wrong in the 2nd half to allow UNC to cut the lead to one point
• The lane violation that cost UNC the game
• The excellent play by both Duke and Louisville in the 1st half of the championship game
• Duke's defensive adjustments in the 2nd half
• Khaman Maluach's incredible 2nd half defensive performance
• Kon Knueppel as tournament MVP
• The emergence of Patrick Ngongba
• Tyrese Proctor breaking out of his shooting slump
• Dustin's experience seeing the postgame celebration live

Then they turn their attention to the NCAA Tournament bracket, which was just unveiled. They give their thoughts on Duke's region. Who would they rather play in the 2nd round, Baylor or Mississippi State? What do they think of a possible rematch with Arizona in the Sweet Sixteen? Should Duke have been the overall 1 seed? Should UNC have been in the tournament at all?

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• The factors leading to Duke's offensive explosion from February on
• The three-headed monster of Kon Knueppel, Isaiah Evans, and Tyrese Proctor as off-ball spacers
• The way Duke uses their big men as screeners on the left wing for flares and floppy actions
• Sion James in the dunker's spot and short roll
• Whether Duke has solved the issue of not putting enough pressure on the rim
• The importance of the return of Maliq Brown for certain matchups
• What type of teams could bother Duke in the NCAA Tournament
• The randomness of tournament success and how much it should define a team's season

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• Duke's early 36-21 lead
• The play of Tyrese Proctor and Sion James in the 1st half
• Duke's uncharacteristically sloppy ball handling
• Cooper Flagg's foul trouble
• UNC's big run to take a six-point lead
• RJ Davis's heater
• The importance of Caleb Foster and Maliq Brown in turning the game around
• Flagg's huge 2nd half
• Nominees for the play of the game

Then they discuss All-ACC awards. Will Kon Knueppel make All-ACC 1st Team? Will Cooper Flagg sweep the major individual awards? Can Jon Scheyer win Coach of the Year?

Lastly, they briefly discuss possible ACC Tournament matchups for Duke as well as how focused Duke will be on a winning an ACCT Championship overall.

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• Tyrese Proctor's return
• Whether this was Cooper Flagg's best all-around game
• Khaman Maluach's increased production over this winning streak
• Duke's shot quality compared to Wake Forest's
• How Duke has learned to handle physicality

Then they take a moment to reflect on the regular season as a whole. They share some of the things other Duke fans have said they appreciate most about this team. They discuss the team's toughness, Kon Knueppel's steadiness, Sion James' impact, the way Tyrese Proctor has embraced his role, and the incredible job Jon Scheyer has done constructing a roster and building a program.

Lastly, they turn their attention to the 2nd matchup with UNC. They talk about changes to UNC's starting lineup, their improved offense, and whether those will be enough to help UNC beat Duke. They also break down the ACC Tournament seeding implications of a win vs. a loss.

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• Dustin's experience being at the game on press row
• How Duke honored Leonard Hamilton in his last game in Cameron
• Isaiah Evans' first career start
• Kon Knueppel running point guard
• Duke's increased pace of play
• The evolution of Duke's offense throughout the season
• Duke's ability to go on large runs
• Positive bench minutes for Darren Harris
• Spencer Hubbard electrifying the crowd in the closing moments

Then they talk briefly about We're #1, the documentary aired after the game about the 1991 and 1992 Blue Devils. They talk about the glory days of the ACC and about how the construction of those Duke rosters compare to this one.

Lastly, they turn their attention to the Wake Forest game. They speculate about what a senior night might look like in an era of constant roster turnover. How will Mason Gillis and Sion James be honored? Will Tyrese Proctor play in the game? And will Wake Forest give Duke as much of a fight as they did in Winston-Salem?

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• The strange atmosphere in the arena
• How little resistance Miami offered
• Some initial sloppiness from Duke (turnovers, defensive rebounding, etc.)
• Coach Scheyer using his bench early
• Isaiah Evans continuing to torch opposing defenses off the bench
• Evans as a March X factor
• Foster being productive in limited minutes yet again
• The implications of Tyrese Proctor's injury that kept him out for the 2nd half
• Proctor's possible return timetable
• The Duke super-fan in the arena who was audible after every made basket
• Kon Knueppel's recent complete mastery of the game of basketball
• Duke's absurd offensive efficiency during their winning streak

Then they discuss Duke's upcoming home game against Florida State. Who will start in Proctor's absence? Who get the assignment of guarding Jamir Watkins? With Dustin set to be on press row in attendance, what questions will he have for the players in the locker room afterward?

They also discuss college basketball as a whole this season. Why is offense across the board at a historic high? Is it schematic or due to personnel? And why, despite the on-court product being unusually compelling, is fan engagement so low?

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• Virginia's early offensive success
• How Isaiah Evans can completely change the dynamic of a game
• The possibility that Evans is drafted after this season
• Cooper Flagg's rebounding
• Kon Knueppel's hustle and malleability
• Sion James' recent stretch of incredible efficiency
• Where James ranks among Duke's best transfers
• The impact of Maliq Brown's injury
• What the rotation may look like in his absence

Then they turn their attention to the critical Illinois matchup this Saturday. They talk about how Illinois suppresses opponent three-point attempts, and whether Duke will be able to generate open looks against their defense. They also discuss whether Duke can keep Illinois off the offensive glass and limit their efficient inside scoring.

Lastly, they discuss the state of the current ACC and the close race at the top of the ACC standings.

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• How Stanford was able to keep the game close for the first 10 minutes
• Duke's recent struggles with defensive rebounding
• Tyrese Proctor's ongoing hot stretch
• The team's overall hustle (deflections, diving for loose balls, etc.)
• Jaylen Blakes' difficult return to Cameron
• Caleb Foster's positive production off the bench late in the game

Then they talk briefly about the NCAA Selection Committee's unveiling of the top 16 seeds in the tournament as of today. What do they think about Duke's potential matchups? Will three SEC teams still be 1-seeds when the tournament starts? Is there anyone else who could sneak in as an alternate 1-seed?

Lastly, they preview the Virginia game on Monday.

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• What Duke did right in the 1st half to take a six-point lead into halftime
• Tyrese Proctor's excellent play over the last three games
• Kon Knueppel's strong start
• Clemson's unusual midrange accuracy
• Cooper Flagg's 1st half struggles
• Caleb Foster's extremely limited minutes
• The stagnant 2nd half offense which led to a 12-0 Clemson run
• The frontcourt's struggles rebounding
• The importance of Mason Gillis
• Flagg's heroics to help Duke regain the lead
• Continuing questions about late-game execution and strategy
• Whether it made sense to go for two multiple times in a row
• Whether Flagg should have run more time off the clock before starting his drive

They also discuss their favorite moments from Duke's 16-game win streak and look ahead to upcoming games versus California and Stanford.

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• Maliq Brown's two-way impact
• Duke's passing prowess
• Tyrese Proctor with a second strong game in a row
• Positive minutes for Caleb Foster
• The eight dunks on the night
• The play of the game

Then they preview Clemson, Duke's toughest test left in conference. Will Duke finally drop a game? If they win, will the talk of an undefeated ACC season really ramp up?

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• Duke's offensive execution and defensive disruptiveness early
• Cooper Flagg's masterful first eight minutes
• Duke's backcourt thoroughly outplaying UNC's
• Maliq Brown's impactful return
• Whether Khaman Maluach should be switching onto guards on the perimeter
• The heavy minutes played for Duke's top four players
• Kon Knueppel's dominant start to the second half
• How Duke let their foot off the gas late in the game
• Whether games like this one diminish the rivalry

Then they turn their attention to recruiting. Several Duke commits were in attendance at the game, and they were joined by Nate Ament, the #3 player in the 2025 recruiting class. What are Duke's chances of landing Ament, and what will next year's team look like if they do? Who does John expect to return from this year's team? What type of players might Duke look to add in the portal?

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Then they turn their attention to the upcoming rivalry game. How does Zion feel about Kenpom's predicted 16-point spread in favor of Duke? Who will guard Ian Jackson, and what are some other matchups to watch? How will Duke handle UNC's four-guard lineups? Will Duke counter with minutes for Mason Gillis at the 5, or will they stay big and try to punish UNC on the glass? What is the impact of playing UNC in a "down year" for the program?

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• Duke's offensive improvements in recent weeks
• Strategies Duke has borrowed from the Boston Celtics
• Sion James in the dunker's spot
• Duke's 3pt volume and number of open looks generated
• Tyrese Proctor as a screener
• Flare screens for Isaiah Evans
• Cooper Flagg in the middle of the lane
• Mason Gillis as a small-ball 5
• Changing pick-and-roll coverages depending on which big man is on the floor
• Gauging how good this Duke team given the competition level

Then they preview the matchup tomorrow with Wake Forest. Why has Wake shot the ball so poorly this year? How can they still be dangerous to Duke despite their offensive struggles? How should Duke attack their hard hedges of the ball screen?

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• How Boston College was able to keep this game competitive for so long
• Defensive question marks in certain center matchups with Maliq Brown out
• Mason Gillis's importance as both a leader and post defender
• Cooper Flagg's improved shot diet and unreal offensive efficiency
• Updated player comparisons for Flagg
• Boston College's strategy to double-team Kon Knueppel
• Whether this was Tyrese Proctor's best game
• Isaiah Evans' irrational confidence
• The state of college basketball officiating

Then they talk about the college basketball landscape as a whole. What is it that's made this season historically dominant at the top, according to Kenpom numbers? And is that a concern for Duke heading into the NCAA tournament?

Lastly, they talk about Jaylen Blakes' game-winner for Stanford vs. UNC, and the season he's having for Stanford overall.

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• How Duke generates the most open threes in the country
• The value of the screens set by Maluach and the other bigs in generating these threes
• Cooper Flagg's passing
• The play of Flagg, Maluach, and Kon Knueppel in January
• The best player comparison for Maluach
• How difficult it can be for upperclassmen to embrace the stardom of freshmen
• Caleb Foster's solid performance against Miami and how he can simplify the game for himself
• How to maximize Isaiah Evans
• Jon Scheyer as the best defensive coach in the country
• The versatility of how Duke guards the ball screen
• Pat Ngongba's positive minutes during Maliq Brown's absence
• Other lineups and strategies Duke can explore with Brown out
• Potential stumbling block games for Duke in ACC play
• The upcoming Boston College game

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• Cooper Flagg's record-setting 42-point performance
• Duke's 14-0 start
• Notre Dame's barrage of 1st half threes
• Duke's defensive struggles against Notre Dame's spread offense
• The 15-1 run by Notre Dame that made this game close late
• The impact of Maliq Brown's absence
• Lack of production from the bench over the last few games
• The value of being tested by close games

Then they briefly preview Miami and talk a bit about how far the ACC has fallen since the glory days of Duke-Miami matchups.

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• Duke's hot offensive start
• Cooper Flagg's continued offensive improvements
• Khaman Maluach's defensive impact at the rim
• Tyrese Proctor's aggressiveness
• Sion James as the team's steadying presence
• Caleb Foster's strong game off the bench
• A (perhaps overly) lengthy discussion of Foster's best role going forward
• Mason Gillis's 2nd consecutive solid showing

Then they turn their attention to the Pittsburgh game in Cameron. They talk about what makes Pitt the 2nd best team in the ACC and how Duke can slow their potent, guard-driven offense down. They also speculate about how much a desire for revenge will play a factor for Duke after Pitt beat them in Cameron last year in humiliating fashion.

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• Another slow start shooting the ball
• The consistent defensive effort and IQ up and down the roster
• Cooper Flagg's hyper-efficient performance
• Khaman Maluach's troubles catching the ball
• Tyrese Proctor's offensive aggression
• Isaiah Evans commitment to off-ball movement
• Caleb Foster's continued struggles
• The nine-man rotation that has emerged for Duke

Then they look ahead to matchup with SMU, one of Duke's toughest road games left on the season. They talk keys to the game and players to watch out for. What can Duke expect in its first trip to Moody Coliseum?

Lastly, they ring in the new year by sharing their favorite Duke basketball moments from 2024.

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• Duke's two early season losses being part of the learning process
• The maturity and poise Duke showed in later wins vs. Auburn and Louisville
• The elite defense and evolving offense
• Duke's strong statistical indicators

Then they turn their attention to Duke's dominating 82-56 road win over Georgia Tech. Topics covered include:

• The lull at the end of the 1st half after a strong start that allowed GT to cut the lead to five
• The response to start the 2nd half
• Khaman Maluach's increased playing time and impact
• Kon Knueppel's strong showing as a pick-and-roll ballhandler
• Whether Knueppel can solve Duke's question marks at point guard
• The value of Isaiah Evans' energy and shooting off the bench
• Caleb Foster's role going forward
• How Duke can generate more free throws and scoring at the rim

Lastly, they look ahead to Virginia Tech before talking about various miscellaneous college basketball topics including UNC's struggles and the uncertainties of portal recruiting.

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Next, they run through their holiday wish list for the team and individual players. They pick skills they'd like to give to each starter as well as a global improvement they'd like to see the team make. They also award the team its "lump of coal" -- their biggest criticism or complaint about the team's performance to date.

Lastly, they briefly preview Duke's second ACC game of the season, at Georgia Tech on Saturday.

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• Duke's sluggish offense that saw the team score 28 first half points against the #350 ranked defense
• The unexpectedly poor 3pt shooting from the team so far this season
• Isaiah Evans as a bright spot as a shooter
• Whether Evans needs more minutes and where those minutes would come from
• Khaman Maluach's big performance
• Patrick Ngongba's difficult start
• Mason Gillis as a steadying presence
• The impact of Maliq Brown's absence

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• The repeated slow starts that lead to Duke playing from behind
• Louisville's early hot shooting
• Possible ways to clarify Foster's role
• Isaiah Evans' quiet follow-up to his explosion versus Auburn
• Maliq Brown's ranking in best Duke defenders ever
• Whether Brown should start over Khaman Maluach
• Kon Knueppel as a creator
• The poise Duke showed during their 26-10 run to close the game
• Taking care of the ball in back to back games
• Where Duke ranks currently among the best teams in the country

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• Dustin's experience in Cameron for the game
• The change to Duke's starting lineup
• The 13-2 hole Duke found themselves in early
• Caleb Foster's offensive aggression off the bench
• Isaiah Evans' huge 1st half
• Maliq Brown's defensive impact
• Cooper Flagg's 2nd half offensive performance
• The cause of Khaman Maluach's struggles as of late
• Kon Knueppel's difficulty getting open looks versus good opponents
• Tyrese Proctor's timely 2nd half buckets

Then they preview Duke's first ACC game of the season, at Louisville on Sunday. They talk about Louisville's improvements under new coach Pat Kelsey as well as the keys to a Duke victory.

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Next, they turn their attention to an important matchup against Auburn. Can Duke take down the best team in the country (per all important metrics)? How much will homecourt advantage factor in? How does Duke's #1 defense match up against Auburn's #1 offense? Do they have the personnel to slow down Johni Broome?

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• Dustin's perspective from having been in the building live
• The slow start for Duke that had them down double digits
• Tyrese Proctor finding his ideal role in his junior season
• Needing more from Caleb Foster
• Lack of a point guard who can either set teammates up or create for himself
• The inability to capitalize on Hunter Dickinson's ejection
• Kon Knueppel's shooting struggles against high-end teams
• The success Duke found late with the Knueppel-Flagg pick and roll
• What went wrong on the final play
• Possible adjustments to the starting lineup and overall rotation Coach Scheyer can make
• How this loss positions Duke going forward

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• Duke's suffocating defense, now ranked #1 in the country
• How Duke was able to take away Arizona's offensive rebounding, rim scoring, and transition game
• Whether this was Cooper Flagg's best defensive performance
• Why Cooper Flagg's shooting splits are a poor way of evaluating his impact
• The differences in style of play on both ends when Maliq Brown is in the game versus Khaman Maluach
• Maluach's inability to stay on the court for long periods of time
• Defensive rebounding from the guards
• The tendency of the team to fall back on Flagg isolations against tough opponents
• Why the offense in this game was more encouraging than the Kentucky game
• Duke's ability to weather multiple Arizona runs
• Kon Knueppel's difficulty finishing in the lane
• Knueppel's passing up open threes in the first half but letting it fly in the second half
• Caleb Foster's shooting struggles and overall hesitancy
• How to generate more off-ball movement on Foster drives
• Tyrese Proctor's hot first halves, and why he seems to fade in the second half
• Whether Sion James would be a better choice as a starter over Foster
• Mason Gillis's disappointing lack of impact

Then they talk about the Kansas matchup. What would a win mean for Duke going forward? What are some keys to getting that win? How does Duke handle Kansas's interior attack? Which frontcourt player will be the most effective at stopping Hunter Dickinson? Why may guard play actually decide the game?

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• The debut of Patrick Ngongba
• What he can bring to the team going forward
• Improved backcourt play from Caleb Foster and Tyrese Proctor
• Proctor's 3pt shooting and off-ball movement
• Sion James's positive impact
• A return to high 3pt volume
• Cooper Flagg's struggles shooting from behind the arc
• Ways for the team to generate more free throw attempts
• Whether Isaiah Evans has earned more minutes

Then they preview Friday's big matchup against Arizona. They talk about the most interesting player matchups, such as Tyrese Proctor vs. Caleb Foster and Khaman Maluach vs. Tobe Awaka. They discuss the key factors to a Duke win (defensive rebounding, 3pt shooting, and keeping Arizona off the free throw line). How confident are they heading into this matchup?

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• What Duke did right to have a 46-37 lead at halftime
• What went wrong in the 2nd half that led to Duke being outscored by 14 and shooting only 29%
• Defensive miscommunications
• The impact of the injuries to Sion James and Khaman Maluach
• Whether Duke should have played Isaiah Evans or Darren Harris to help offset the injuries
• Concerns about the play of the backcourt
• The need to maintain good offensive process even in close games
• What this loss means for Duke going forward
• The importance of this season for Coach Scheyer

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• The cold 3pt shooting start
• Army's multiple defensive looks
• Cooper Flagg's cramping issues
• The sustainability of Kon Knueppel's scoring
• The unselfishness of Duke's elite recruits (particularly Flagg and Maluach)
• Khaman Maluach's touch and rebounding
• Tyrese Proctor's off-ball impact
• Duke's stifling 1st half defense
• The steadiness of Sion James

Then they preview Duke's matchup against Kentucky, and discuss key factors to the game. Who will win the 3pt shooting battle? How does Duke guard Kentucky's transition attack? They also look at the history of the Duke-Kentucky rivalry and discuss what this game would mean as a measuring stick for Duke going forward.

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• Cooper Flagg's passing
• Khaman Maluach's offensive improvements
• The collective understanding of spacing and shooting gravity
• The high IQ of the transfer portal players
• The soft spot in the middle of the defense that drop coverage leave, and how a player like Maliq Brown can offset that
• Concerns with the defensive rebounding and box out responsibilities
• Kon Knueppel's footwork on drives
• Sion James as a freight train in the lane
• How the end-of-bench freshmen will handle smaller roles than in high school

Then they dive into recruiting news. They talk about the four commitments Duke has recently added to their 2025 class. They discuss possible additions still to come in the 2025 class, which is now ranked #1 overall, as well as some heavy Duke leans in 2026. They praise Jon Scheyer's adaptability to the changing landscape and assess how that will play out over next offseason. Who will return to Duke? Who will leave? What kind of contingency plans are in place? How much will high school recruiting be used to build rosters versus the portal?

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• Screening actions for the teams multitude of shooters, especially Kon Knueppel
• How Duke is creating 5-out offense by having their bigs camp outside the 3pt line
• The value of Khaman's rim gravity in making this work
• Maliq Brown's defensive versatility
• The sustainability of the 3pt volume against better competition
• The need for dribble penetration, and the best candidates to provide that
• Whether Duke will be able play at a fast pace
• How many players Duke will be playing by the end of the season
• Biggest story lines Brian will be tracking
• The matchups Brian is most looking forward to

Then in part two of the pod (timestamp - 1:10:59), Josh, Dustin, and Raul preview the season in more detail. They predict wins and losses, leaders in various stat categories, and make some over/under picks. They look at the schedule in detail and talk about the most difficult or exciting stretches. They also give their own story lines they'll be monitoring.

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• Bobby Hurley's legacy
• Duke's defense in the 1st half
• Duke's efforts to involve Khaman Maluach early in the offense
• Maliq Brown's foul trouble
• The 2nd half three-point shooting barrage
• Screening actions being run for Kon Knueppel and Duke's other shooters
• Duke's improved ability to go on runs
• Caleb Foster's increased aggression and pace of play
• Mason Gillis as a high-level 3-and-D role player
• Khaman Maluach's rebounding and rim deterrence
• Duke's 3pt attempt rate
• The place of Darren Harris and Isaiah Evans in the rotation

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• Cooper Flagg's debut
• An unexpected starting lineup
• Some first half defensive issues that allowed Lincoln to stay close for 12 minutes
• The high volume of spot-up 3pt attempts
• The two-man game between Flagg and Kon Knueppel
• Knueppel's deceptive athleticism
• Tyrese Proctor's aggression
• Areas for improvement in Caleb Foster's approach
• Khaman Maluach's rebounding
• Maliq Brown's grit and defensive versatility

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Then they get into the episode proper, featuring special guest John Watson of thedevilsden.com. First they recap Dustin's experience at ACC Media Day. They listen to quotes from Jon Scheyer about 3pt shooting and Tyrese Proctor about the impact of Khaman Maluach.

Then John Watson shares his experiences attending a Duke Men's Basketball practice. He gives his thoughts on the team's overall ceiling, and the roles of various players. Who was running point guard between Foster and Proctor? What is impressing people so much about Knueppel? How does Cooper impact the game regardless of how much he scores?

After that, they touch base about various recruiting targets. Note: because this section of the podcast was recorded before the Boozers' commitment, their potential commitment is discussed in more hypothetical terms.

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• Favorite player intros
• The new scrimmage format
• The aggressive play of Caleb Foster
• Tyrese Proctor's shooting struggles
• The battle for the third wing spot between Knueppel, James, Evans, and Harris
• Cooper Flagg's quiet productivity
• Khaman Maluach and Maliq Brown's role in a perimeter-focused offense
• Maluach's room for growth as a screen setter
• The need for the guards to recognize Maluach's presence as a rim protector
• The overall emphasis on spot-up 3pt shooting
• Starting lineup predictions

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Topics include:

• The impact of NIL and the transfer portal on the timing of player commitments
• How the top programs targeting smaller classes will impact the distribution of talent across college basketball
• Patterns in the type of players Coach Scheyer has chosen to recruit
• The freshman outside of Cooper Flagg likely to have the most impact at Duke
• Kon Knueppel's NBA draft stock and player comps
• Cooper Flagg's potential impact at Duke
• Flagg's best role on offense
• Which school leads in the recruitment of the Boozer twins
• Where Duke might pivot if they don't land the Boozers
• How long Cayden Boozer will likely stay in college
• Cam Boozer vs. Paolo Banchero
• The fit of other Duke recruits alongside the Boozers
• How to achieve greater roster stability in college basketball going forward
• The possibility of multiyear NIL contracts for players

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• Recent coaching hires at all of these programs
• Strengths and weaknesses of incoming rosters
• Feelings about leaving previous conference
• The dissolution of a historic conference like the Pac-12
• SMU's longtime struggles to find conference stability
• Loss of traditional rivalries
• Impact of travel schedules, particularly on non-revenue sports
• Potential new rivalries
• Venues Jordan and Jackson are most excited to see the teams they cover visit
• Impact of joining the ACC on athletic budgets and NIL funding

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They also talk about Cameron and Cayden Boozer visiting campus and where Duke stands with them from a recruiting perspective.

Later, they get into some hypothetical questions inspired by DJ Steward's appearance on The Brotherhood podcast. Steward said he probably left school too early. Who are some other players who could have stayed, and how would their decision have impacted that next season's team?

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Football topics discussed include:

• Duke Football's up-and-down 2023 season
• Where the victory over Clemson stacks up amongst the greatest wins in Duke Football history
• The Riley Leonard injury and its impact on the season
• Mike Elko's departure for Texas A&M
• Riley Leonard's transfer to Notre Dame as well as other offseason departures
• The Manny Diaz hire
• Maalik Murphy being named starting quarterback
• Expected changes to the Duke offense
• The impact of retaining strength and conditioning coach, David Feeley
• Biggest expected strengths and weaknesses of the team for the 2024 season
• Predicting the team's record
• Most anticipated games

Basketball topics include:

• Assessing Duke's 2023-24 season
• Is the program making reasonable progress under Coach Scheyer?
• How does making the Elite Eight affect this assessment?
• The offseason transfers: which player hurt the most to lose?
• Expectations for the 2024-25 season
• How Jon Scheyer addressed the weaknesses of last year's team
• The hype around Kon Knueppel
• Asking highly ranked players to buy into a limited role
• Will the starting backcourt be productive enough?
• Cooper Flagg as offensive initiator
• Drafting current Duke Basketball players for the football team and vice versa

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Topics discussed include:

• Assessing Duke's 2023-24 season relative to expectations
• Of the seven Duke players who entered the portal, who will be missed the most?
• Cooper Flagg's potential impact in 2025
• The way Duke has built an experienced and versatile team around Flagg
• The buzz around Kon Knueppel
• Khaman Maluach's college readiness
• The ceiling of Duke's starting backcourt
• The pressure on Jon Scheyer for the 2024-25 season
• Conference realignment and the newest additions to the ACC
• Players who could win NPOY
• The CBB games Jeff is looking forward to the most
• The importance of tough scheduling
• The charm of downtown Charleston, SC

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• The importance of role definition
• Justise Winslow's versatility
• Duke's ability to use multiple defensive schemes within the course of a game
• Wisconsin vs. Kentucky as a championship game opponent
• Grayson Allen's emergence
• Tyus Jones in the high ball screen
• Quinn Cook's banquet speech

Lastly, they rank the 2015 team in the pantheon of Duke title teams and debate whether Duke will be able to break the championship drought this season.

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Lastly, they talk about Olympic Basketball and the reasons the US team had several close games in the exhibition period. They assess Coach K's dominance as the US coach and the factors that made it possible. (Note: this episode was recorded before the US's first official game against Serbia, so there's no discussion of Jayson Tatum's benching or any other developments since the exhibition against Germany.)

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• Cameron Boozer vs. AJ Dybantsa
• Koa Peat as a passer
• Acaden Lewis's feel in the pick and roll
• Jalen Haralson's foul-drawing
• Nate Ament's growth as a prospect
• Shelton Henderson's friendship with Ament and their desire to play together
• The 2025 recruit Steve would most like to see Duke land
• Who is most likely to end up at Duke
• Other 2025 players to watch out for

Then they turn their attention to 2026 where they discuss:

• Why Duke doesn't have any offers out to 2026 players yet
• Who is most likely to get a Duke offer soon
• How the portal and NIL have shifted Duke's recruiting philosophy
• The possible upside of having more avenues to add players each offseason
• The strength of the 2026 class compared to 2025, particularly at the top
• Some names to watch out for in 2026 (Brandon McKoy, Caleb Holt, Jordan Smith, etc)

Lastly, they talk about the NBA buzz around Duke freshman Kon Knueppel. Steve relays what he's heard from multiple NBA scouts regarding Knueppel's game.

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• Jayson Tatum's journey from Duke recruit to NBA champion
• The fickle nature of the NCAA Tournament
• How to define a successful season
• Having tough conversations with players in the offseason
• Building a competitive culture
• Evaluating players in the transfer portal on a short timeline
• Using analytics services like Big League Advantage
• What made each incoming transfer a good fit
• Scheyer's philosophy on pace of play
• The role of length and size in defensive versatility
• Striking a balance between forcing turnovers and playing smart defense
• The importance of shooting at every position
• Managing player expectations and media hype
• Duke being "disrespected" by opponents on their home floor
• The responsibility and excitement of coaching a talent like Cooper Flagg

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Then they turn their attention to the scrimmage video recently released by Duke's social media team, analyzing all six minutes of footage in way too much detail. Which players stood out? What were their favorite moments? What are the lingering questions?

Lastly, they cover a few other pieces of news. They talk about Cooper Flagg being selected to Team USA's Select Team, and what it means that he was the only college player to receive that honor. They also give their thoughts on JJ Redick becoming the LA Lakers new coach. What are his chances of success there?

Note: this episode was recorded before NBA free agency officially began. So certain relevant signings, like Paul George to the 76ers, were not mentioned.

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They wrap up by focusing on the draft as whole. Who will go #1? Who should go #1? And who should Charlotte, a team that Brian covers, pick at #6? Are there any under-the-radar players Brian likes later in the draft? How will the importance of drafting well change under the new salary cap rules?

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They also talk about the future of the Mavericks, who likewise had Duke players filling prominent roles in Dereck Lively and Kyrie Irving. Was this just a one-off for them? What can they do to improve their roster to put them over the top?

Then they debate who the next Duke player to be the face of a title-winning team will be. Who are the most realistic candidates? What do those players have to do -- and what do their front offices have to do -- to get there?

Lastly, they react briefly to the player teaser videos released by Duke Men's Basketball's social media team this week. What, and who, stood out?

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• The unfair criticism of Jayson Tatum from NBA fans and the media
• How a championship will alter that conversation
• Kyrie Irving's comfort level in Dallas
• Whether Dereck Lively is the perfect role-playing big man
• What Paolo Banchero needs to do to win MVP in his career
• How the Magic can build around Paolo to optimize him and the team
• Destinations for Tyus Jones after Washington
• Tre Jones's future with the Spurs
• Whether it's time for the Pelicans to break up the Zion Williamson-Brandon Ingram pairing
• New Orleans' need for a floor-raising point guard
• The inherent difficulties of building around Zion given his frequent injuries
• Grayson Allen's importance to Phoenix
• Rapid fire questions about RJ Barrett, Jalen Johnson, Wendell Carter, and others

[Note: This episode was recorded before the Dallas Mavericks had closed out their series versus Minnesota to advance to the Finals.]

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They also look at the returning backcourt of Caleb Foster and Tyrese Proctor. How do these players complement each other, and what are some areas of concern?

Lastly, they discuss the incoming freshmen. What are reasonable expectations for Cooper Flagg? Which of the other freshmen might contribute in unexpected ways?

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Next they turn their eye to Duke's transfer portal commitments, Maliq Brown of Syracuse and Mason Gillis of Purdue. How will these players fit on the roster and how can they help next year's team? Where should they play positionally? Who should start?

Lastly, they talk about whether Duke will add anyone else in the portal. What is the area of biggest need?

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Then they turn their attention to the 2024-25 season. What do Tyrese Proctor's and Caleb Foster's returns mean for Duke? What kind of player(s) should Duke add in the portal? What will Duke's starting lineup next year be and what will the product look like on the court?

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Note: this episode was recorded before Mark Mitchell entered the transfer portal and before Tyrese Proctor announced he'll return back to school for his junior season. Another podcast will be released next week discussion this and any other developments in the coming days.

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• What it means for Coach Scheyer to make the Elite Eight in his second season
• How much differently they would feel if Duke had made the Final Four
• Missed opportunities
• Favorite games and moments from the season
• Biggest pleasant surprises (players, aspect of team play, coaching)
• Biggest disappointments
• Potential departures and returnees for next season
• Who Duke needs to return to be a contender

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• Containing Jamal Shead's off-the-dribble game
• Limiting Houston's offensive rebounds and winning the field goal attempts battle
• Avoiding live-ball turnovers when Houston blitzes the ball screen
• Filipowski as a pressure release valve when the guards are blitzed
• Houston's backside help principles and rim protection
• Mark Mitchell as a baseline cutter
• Tyrese Proctor's as a hit-ahead passer and movement shooter
• Duke's baseline out-of-bounds and after-timeout plays
• Jared McCain in flex action
• Empty side ball screen with Jeremy Roach
• Roach's ability to attack the middle of the paint
• Other actions Duke can run (DHOs, split action, inverted pick and roll) to avoid the blitz altogether

Then Raul gives his prediction for the outcome and score of the game while Josh and Dustin dodge the question altogether.

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• Kyle Filipowski's unselfish play against the double teams of Vermont
• Mark Mitchell's aggressiveness as the roll man
• Jared McCain's historic shooting versus James Madison
• Using McCain as pick-and-roll ball handler to take advantage of his gravity
• Jeremy Roach's gritty performance despite a dislocated finger against James Madison
• Mitchell's defense on Terrence Edwards
• The overall play of the backcourt
• Solid bench minutes vs. JMU from Ryan Young, Sean Stewart, and TJ Power

They also talk about the overall performance of the ACC in the tournament so far. Lastly, they briefly glance ahead to their Sweet Sixteen matchup. [Note: the winner of Houston/Texas A&M wasn't known at the time of this recording. There will be a more extensive preview of Duke-Houston later in the week.]

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Then they zoom out to look at the tournament at large before each giving their Final Four and National Champion picks.

Lastly, they spend far too long assessing the 2024 season and Duke's looming offseason. Why did this team fall short of expectations? How deep a run would it take to make good on those expectations? Who will leave this offseason and who will stay? Will Duke hit the portal? If Duke experiences a mass exodus, does it mean they need to reexamine their developmental and recruiting model? Will the incoming freshmen provide something that the previous two classes have not?

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Lastly, they talk about this loss's impact on Duke's tournament seeding. Does this loss put them on the 4-seed line now?

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Then they look back at the regular season as a whole, grading it against their preseason predictions and overall expectations.

Lastly, they look ahead to the ACC Tournament, assessing Duke's side of the bracket as well as which teams could challenge UNC. They make their predictions for who will win the tournament.

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Then they recap Duke's 79-64 road win over NC State. Topics include:

• Duke's composure and resilience after NC State started the game 9-0
• The contributions of the bench, and especially the recent play of Sean Stewart
• Offensive rebounding
• The steady guard play
• Duke's strategy of single coverage on DJ Burns
• The pivotal 10-1 run in the second half that allowed Duke to pull away for good

Next they turn their attention to the main event, Duke's matchup with UNC on Saturday. They talk about various scenarios where Duke could win the ACC regular season title with a win. Then they debate keys to a Duke victory. Will Duke be able to keep UNC's role players in check? Can they limit points off of turnovers and compete on the glass? Then they each give their predictions for the outcome of the game. Lastly, they reminisce about their favorite Senior Night memories before rambling for another 10 minutes about various topics (Coach Scheyer's first two seasons, Caleb Foster's injury, Justin Robinson's practice battles with Javin DeLaurier, etc, etc.)

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• Quick postups by Kyle Filipowski
• Big-to-big passing
• Virginia's decision to guard the 3pt line rather than double the post
• Mark Mitchell's tone-setting defense
• Tyrese Proctor's excellent play since returning from concussion protocol
• Duke's ability to get into the lane
• Valuable bench minutes from Sean Stewart and TJ Power
• Potential tournament rotations
• Electrifying dunks from Stewart and Filipowski

Then they preview NC State. They talk about how Raleigh has been a difficult place to play over the last 15 seasons, and whether the game being later in the season than usual will benefit Duke. They also debate how Duke should guard the two DJs -- Horn and Burns. Should they double the post?

Lastly, they check in on Duke's NET ranking and assess what it means for Duke's potential NCAA Tournament seeding.

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• Jonathan's roots as a Duke Basketball fan
• How he became involved in writing for The Chronicle
• Favorite memories of covering the team
• The transition from Coach K to Coach Scheyer
• Coach K's last game in Cameron
• The locker room atmosphere after tough losses
• How this year's team has progressed throughout the season
• Jared McCain's special connection to the Crazies
• The uniquely intimate atmosphere of Cameron Indoor Stadium
• Fan engagement in the Jon Scheyer era

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Then they zoom out and assess what this loss means for Duke as a whole. How do Jordan and Conor see Duke finishing the last four games of the regular season? And what seed line will they end up on?

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Then they look at the ACC Standings and talk about whether Duke can still win the league. Lastly, they give their predictions for Saturday's big matchup at Wake Forest.

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Next, they turn their attention to the bracket reveal from the NCAA selection committee. They discuss Duke's draw as a potential 3-seed were the season to end today. They also talk about the NET rating system, and share their philosophical and practical gripes with the system as a whole.

Lastly, they turn their attention to Duke's Wednesday matchup with Miami. What are some areas of concern and what does Duke need to do well to win?

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• Kyle Filipowski's versatile pick-and-roll coverage
• Drop defense vs. switching
• Mark Mitchell's offensive explosion
• Jared McCain as a movement shooter
• Duke's halftime adjustment to attack Wake Forest's aggressive trapping
• Tyrese Proctor's sophomore "struggles"
• Jeremy Roach's mastery of pick-and-roll offense

They finish by previewing the Florida State game and talking a bit about the new-look Charlotte Hornets.

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• The defensive gameplan to limit Quinten Post
• First half offensive lull
• Recent struggles with 3pt shooting
• Second half defensive dominance
• Mark Mitchell's offense
• A bounce-back performance from Kyle Filipowski
• Sean Stewart's increasing role
• Jared McCain's rebounding

Then they preview Monday's matchup with a dangerous and well-balanced Wake Forest team. What does Duke have to do to get a win against one of the best teams in the conference?

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• The solid defense and energy from the tip
• The offensive lull after taking a 20-5 lead
• Some mental mistakes at the end of the half
• Early minutes for the bench
• Sean Stewart's highlight block and dunk
• Jared McCain's hot streak continuing
• Mark Mitchell's post play
• Possible causes for struggles of Kyle Filipowski

Then they preview Boston College. They focus on the difficulties Quinten Post causes for an opposing defense. Lastly, they give their predictions for the game.

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Then they look ahead to a rematch with Notre Dame. What do they want to see in response to the UNC loss?

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• Who guards RJ Davis
• How UNC defends Kyle Filipowski
• Keeping UNC out of transition and off the glass
• Mark Mitchell's role
• Mismatches Duke can hunt

Then they reminisce about some of Duke's best performances in the Dean Dome before they each give their predictions for the game.

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• Kyle Filipowski's rim protection
• The hot shooting from the guards
• The shallow rotation
• Tyrese Proctor's two-way play
• Jeremy Roach's exceptional senior season
• Duke's offense in conference play
• Crucial second half minutes from Ryan Young
• How this win positions Duke going forward

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• Dustin's impressions from being at the game on press row
• The first half defense of Mark Mitchell, Tyrese Proctor, and Kyle Filipowski
• Duke's inability to create separation after going up 32-20
• Clemson's 45-point second half
• Duke's struggles on the defensive glass
• The difficulties Duke faces when Filipowski is not on the floor
• The drawbacks of a Filipowski-centric offense
• The backcourt play from Tyrese Proctor and Jared McCain
• The last two minutes of the game, after Duke had gone down 69-65
• The "controversy" around the officiating

Lastly, they turn their attention to the Virginia Tech game. Can Duke overcome a quick turnaround to get a win in a building where they usually struggle?

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They then preview the Clemson game and talk about what Duke has to do to finish the season strong.

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• Favorite Duke jerseys
• Grayson Allen's ranking among the best Duke players of all time
• Duke's status as a contender this year
• Which players from this year's team are expected to leave after the season
• The most important committed player in the 2024 class NOT named Cooper Flagg
• Why VJ Edgecombe chose Baylor over Duke
• The latest on the Khaman Maluach recruitment
• Jai Lucas's future on the Duke staff

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Then they preview Duke's rematch with Georgia Tech. Can Duke get revenge for their worst loss on the season?

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Then they turn their attention to Pittsburgh, another tough road test where Duke will have to play significantly better on offense. They highlight Pittsburgh's 3pt shooting, particularly from leading scorer Blake Hinson. What can Duke do to contain him?

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Then they preview Duke's second ACC road test, against a very young Notre Dame team. Can Duke overcome their road woes? Will they cover the 13-point spread predicted by Kenpom?

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[Note: This episode was recorded before Duke's game against Queens. There are a few references to that game as upcoming.]

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Topics include:

• Off-ball movement on Kyle Filipowski postups
• How to use Mark Mitchell creatively to offset the way teams are defending him
• Sean Stewart's potential to replace some of Dereck Lively's vertical spacing and rim pressure
• Maximizing Caleb Foster and Jared McCain at the same time
• Foster's impact on pace of play
• McCain's defensive struggles
• Potential adjustments to the defense to improve backline help
• Zone defense vs. drop vs. Kyle Filipowski at the level of the screen
• Expected positive shooting regression
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Lastly, they look ahead to Duke's big matchup with Baylor. Can Duke contain and/or score with the best offense in the country?

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Then they turn their attention to what Duke should do going forward. With Tyrese Proctor possibly sidelined for multiple games, who should start in his place? Should there be more wholesale changes made to the lineup?

Lastly, they talk about the impact of these losses on Duke's NCAA Tournament standing before giving their predictions for Duke's upcoming game against Charlotte.

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Then they turn their attention to this year's team. They talk about the team's slow starts, and whether it's cause for concern. Later, they preview the big road game at Arkansas tonight. What does Duke have to do to get a victory? What would a loss mean for the team going forward?

Lastly, they talk a bit about Duke Football following the news of Coach Mike Elko's departure for Texas A&M. How can Duke compete with the vast football budgets of other schools? And if they can't compete, what is the best path to building a sustainable winner despite these challenges?

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• Ugly 1st Half Offense
• Struggles shooting the ball to start the season
• Mark Mitchell's ability to draw fouls
• Team free throw shooting
• A breakout game from Caleb Foster
• Surviving runs from Michigan State
• Two-man actions between Kyle Filipowski and Ryan Young
• The short rotation
• Big man defense and rim protection
• Pace of play
• Tyrese Proctor's ability to take care of the ball

Then they turn their attention to the next three home games. They discuss what they'd like to see and make a few predictions about players deep in the rotation.

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Then they look ahead to tonight's matchup versus Michigan State. They each give their prediction for the final score and discuss what it will take for Duke to bounce back.

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Then they preview the big matchup with Arizona tonight and make their predictions for the game.

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Later, Josh and Raul are joined by Steve Clark of thedevilsden.com to break down recent recruiting developments. They talk about Cooper Flagg's commitment to Duke and the level of impact they expect him to have. Then they turn their attention to another recent commit, Patrick Ngongba, and how he fits with Flagg. Lastly, Steve gives his scouting report on VJ Edgecombe, a five-star guard who has Duke among his finalists. How does this class fit together as a whole? If Edgecombe chooses Duke where will it rank among the best Duke classes ever?

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Then Raul leads roundtable predictions on season over/unders. How many points per game with Filipowski average? What 3pt percentage will the team shoot? Where will Duke finish in the conference rankings? Etc. At the end of the season, they plan to look back on their predictions and see who did best. Winner gets absolutely nothing but offseason bragging rights.

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• Which returning sophomore Brendan expects to take the biggest jump
• Proctor, Roach, and Young being named captains
• The question of the "fifth starter"
• Roach's new role in a loaded backcourt
• Possible stylistic changes
• Duke's place in the ACC and national landscape
• A bounceback year for UNC?
• Reasonable expectations for Coach Scheyer's second season

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Then they move into the real meat of the discussion. They talk about Duke's over/under win total, and whether Bud expects Duke to exceed the 6.5 mark currently set by Vegas. Lastly, they go through every game on Duke's schedule and predict outcomes for each, including tonight's game against Clemson.

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• The second annual edition of The Almanac, a comprehensive digital magazine previewing the upcoming college basketball season
• Jeff's general thoughts on the upcoming season
• His predictions for National Player of the Year
• Tyrese Proctor vs. Kyle Filipowski as potential award winners
• Whether CBB will get younger again as COVID eligibility expires
• The need for better scheduling
• Factors that have led to the ACC being down
• Teams that could challenge Duke at the top of the ACC
• The new coaches in the ACC
• If UNC will return to form
• Jeff's impressions from a recent Duke practice he attended
• Players that impressed or underwhelmed
• Which freshman could potentially crack the starting lineup
• Jeremy Roach's role in a crowded backcourt
• Jeff's "controversial" rankings of the best recruiters in college basketball; has Scheyer moved up since he published the list last year?
• Cooper Flagg
• The Flory Bidunga recruitment, and Jeff's thoughts on him as a player
• A ten-minute tangent on Tyler Hansbrough and Greg Paulus

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Other topics discussed include:

• How Duke's social media presence differs from other schools
• The need to balance player branding with the Duke brand
• Gearing videos towards specific audiences versus chasing engagement
• Using analytics to stay aware of trends
• Helping players to find their unique social media voice
• The development of The Brotherhood podcast
• The Brotherhood as more than a branding exercise
• The importance of adaptability in an uncertain college basketball landscape
• Conference realignment and the future of the sport

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Lastly, they talk about NIL and conference realignment.

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Later, they talk about the college basketball landscape as a whole. Who will challenge Duke at the top of the ACC? Which marquee non-conference opponent is Brian most interested to see Duke play? Who are some teams that can potentially snag a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament?

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• Isaiah Evans
• Darren Harris
• Cooper Flagg
• Cameron Boozer
• VJ Edgecombe
• Dylan Harper
• Flory Bidunga
• Caleb Wilson
• AJ Dybantsa
• Jalen Haralson

They also talk about Steve's conversations with NBA scouts concerning players on the 2023-24 Duke team. Who are they intrigued by? Who might stay another year at Duke, and who will make the leap to the NBA? Steve also shares some thoughts from scouts on the NBA futures of Dereck Lively and Dariq Whitehead.

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• Recruiting in an era of unpredictable roster turnover
• Teaching X's and O's to a young team
• Changes in playing style to suit the 2023-24 roster
• Kyle Filipowski's decision to return to Duke and his offseason development
• Scheyer's sideline demeanor as a coach
• Scheyer's own memories as a recruit, and his favorite recruiting memories as a coach

Once again, we're thankful to Coach Scheyer for taking time out of his busy schedule to speak with us.

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After the interview, Josh and Raul break down what they're most looking forward to in Mitchell's sophomore season. Then they address some recent Duke news, including the hiring of former player Will Avery as an assistant coach.

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Then they look around the league at Duke players in free agency. They talk about Kyrie Irving re-signing with the Mavericks, Tre Jones re-signing with the Spurs, Tyus Jones being traded to the Wizards, and Seth Curry joining Irving on the Mavs. They discuss whether Justise Winslow will get another NBA contract, and debate the perfect landing spots for Mason Plumlee.

[Note: This episode was recorded Friday, June 30th, a few hours into the start of free agency. So a few players mentioned have been traded or signed since the time of the recording.]

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Then they do some one-and-done related Duke trivia.

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Then, after Travis takes off, Josh and Raul react to what they've heard. Does it change their assessment of the team next season? Does the team deserve to be ranked preseason #1?

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Next, they talk about the news that former Kansas big man, Ernest Udeh, is visiting Duke, and that Duke is considered the frontrunner to add him to their roster. Where does he fit in? What does he bring to the table defensively and what are some of the concerns?

Then they move on to NBA talk. They marvel at Jayson Tatum's bounce-back performances in Games 5 and 6 of the conference semifinals to close out the Philadelphia 76ers. Where does Tatum now rank among the greatest NBA players to come out of Duke?

After a little more playoff talk, they take a quick look at the NBA Draft. Which teams would be the best landing spots for Dariq Whitehead and Dereck Lively? How high will they be selected?

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Dan Favale is an NBA Staff Writer for Bleacher Report, an editor for nbamath.com, and cohost of the Hardwood Knocks Podcast. You can read his writing at https://bleacherreport.com/users/ad2af7e1-f08a-49e6-a2ea-3227c56e6c7b and listen to Hardwood Knocks here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardwood-knocks-an-nba-podcast/id1024389633

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• Kyle Filipowski's announcement of his return to Duke for a sophomore season
• Mackenzie Mgbako requesting out of his National Letter of Intent
• Kyle Filipowski's dual hip surgery
• The annual team banquet and end-of-year awards
• The possibility of adding another player in the transfer portal
• Duke players in the NBA playoffs

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Note: this episode was recorded and uploaded before Dereck Lively, Kyle Filipowski, and Jeremy Roach had announced their plans for the 2023-24 season.

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After breaking down these two games, Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss the season as whole. What were some of their favorite plays or moments? What were some of the most interesting story lines?

Lastly, they discuss potential departures and returnees. How many of the freshmen will return? Or will this be another year of mass exodus?

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Eventually, they give the people what they really want: NCAA Tournament talk. Under duress, Brian reluctantly makes his Final Four predictions. They discuss possible Cinderella teams and Duke's 1st round matchup with Oral Roberts. How far can Duke go and what potential pitfalls exist along the way?

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Then they look ahead to the NCAA Tournament. How dangerous is Duke's first round opponent, Oral Roberts? What do they think of the rest of Duke's brackets? Lastly, they make their picks. They pick their Final Four, their eventual champions, and potential upsets.

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Note: This is a rapid reaction, recorded right after Duke's win. No editing was done, so what you're getting is a raw, unfiltered takes The Devil's Den Podcast will be back later in the week for a deep dive look at the ACCT as well as an NCAA Tournament preview.

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After JJ takes off, Josh, Dustin, and Raul talk about the ACC Tournament. Then they take a look back at their preseason predictions. How accurate were they? What were the biggest surprises?

Then they revisit the UNC game one more time, because they can't help themselves.

[Note: This podcast was recorded Monday, before the ACC Tournament had started, so there is some discussion about games that have already happened at the time of release.]

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Note: this podcast was recorded the night of the win. We wanted to get content out to you as soon as possible, so what you're listening to is their raw and unedited reaction right after the game.

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Then Josh and Raul sit down with Brendan Marks of The Athletic to talk more generally about Jon Scheyer's first season. What has impressed Brendan about the way Scheyer has navigated injuries and the struggles of some of his key freshmen? They also discuss an article Brendan wrote about Coach K's life in retirement.

Lastly, Josh, Dustin, and Raul look preview the rematch with UNC. What is at stake for both teams? Can Duke complete the sweep?

Timestamps:

NC State Reaction - 0:00

Brendan Marks - 17:45

UNC Preview - 55:26

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They wrap up the episode by turning their attention to tonight's rematch against NC State. Will Jon Scheyer go undefeated at home in his first year on the job?

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Then they turn their attention to Duke's next opponent, Louisville. Despite coming to Cameron as the last place team in the ACC, the Cardinals have been playing better as of late. What does Duke have to do to avoid a big upset? And what will the reception be for Nolan Smith in his first game back at Cameron?

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Lastly, they shout out thedevilsden.com for celebrating its 25th anniversary. They discuss their memories of the site over the years, including some of the major recruiting sagas they remember following.

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Then they touch briefly on the Miami game, a blowout loss that was predictable given the circumstances.

Lastly, they look ahead to Notre Dame and Syracuse. What does Duke have to do to bounce back?

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Then they look at the game itself. How was Duke able to weather UNC's initial onslaught? How did Jeremy Roach's leadership and timely shot-making help stabilize the team? How did Duke's defense neutralize UNC's big three of Armando Bacot, Caleb Love, and RJ Davis? And just how profound was Dereck Lively's defensive impact, anyway?

Lastly, they look ahead to this week's road games at Miami and Virginia -- as difficult a one-two punch as Duke will face this season. Can Duke carry their newfound momentum and improved play into these hostile arenas?

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Then they preview the game everyone's been waiting for: Jon Scheyer's first home matchup versus UNC. What are the keys to a Duke victory? Who will guard who, and where might each team have an advantage?

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Then they preview Saturday's road game at Georgia Tech and a rematch in Cameron with Wake Forest.

[Note: This episode was recorded before Duke had made any sort of official statement about Dariq Whitehead's injury.]

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Lastly, they look ahead to Duke's road matchup versus Virginia Tech tonight. Can Duke shake their road struggles in a building that hasn't been kind to them in recent years?

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Lastly, they preview the crucial home matchup versus Miami this Saturday.

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Lastly, they preview upcoming matchups against two teams that unexpectedly find themselves at the top of the ACC. Jeff Capel's Pittsburgh team is doing it with offense and veteran guard play while Clemson is doing it with defense. Can Duke find a way to play better and win these games?

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Lastly, they discuss the pressures on Jon Scheyer and what reasonable expectations for him right now should be.

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Thanks as always for listening, and we wish you a Happy New Year.

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Then they preview Wake Forest and make their predictions for Duke's first "true road game."

[A note from the crew: We realized after recording that this is our 50th episode since rebooting the pod. We'd like to thank all our listeners for your continued engagement. Stayed tuned for more great content.]

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Lastly, they talk for 10 minutes about Jose Alvarado for some reason.

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Then they look ahead to Boston College, which will be the first of many ACC games for Coach Scheyer.

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Then they preview the ACC/Big 10 Challenge, where Duke looks to bounce back against Ohio State.

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Lastly, they look ahead to the Phil Knight Legacy Tournament. How does Duke match up against potential opponents? Will they come out on top and get some big resume wins in the process?

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Then they give their predictions for the coming season. Who will lead the team in scoring? Rebounds? Blocks? Assists? How many games will Duke win? How will the return of Dereck Lively and Dariq Whitehead impact the way the team plays? They also talk about the feeling of excitement around the program as it begins a new chapter.

At the end of it all, they've achieved the dubious milestone of "longest episode yet."

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You can check out Andre's own podcast, Dawkins on Duke, here:

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On the next episode: Countdown to Craziness Reaction and Overanalysis

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Next up: Championship Series: Part IV (2015)

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Jeff Goodman has covered basketball for the last two decades at all three levels – NBA, college, and high school. He has worked for ESPN, CBSSports, and FOXSports, and most recently spent five years at ESPN as a multi-platform basketball insider – on SportsCenter, doing sideline for games, features, one-on-one sit-downs, and also establishing himself as the preeminent news-breaker in college basketball.

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If you like what you hear, make sure to follow them on Twitter @DukeFBTalk and subscribe to the Section 17 podcast on your podcast app of choice.

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Up next week: Championship Series: Part III (2010)

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Next up: Championship Series: Part III (2010)

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Next up: Championship Series: Part II (2001)

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Links for listeners who wish to learn more or get involved:

Duke-UNC Alzheimer's Disease Research Center - https://dukeuncadrc.org/

Memory and Aging Study - https://dukeuncadrc.org/join-our-study/

Alzheimer's Association - alz.org

To donate to Adam Rowe's Walk to End Alzheimer's team - https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2022/NC-EasternNorthCarolina?team_id=747962&pg=team&fr_id=15712

Coach K and Roy Williams discuss the Duke-UNC Alzheimer's Disease Research Center - https://dukeuncadrc.org/famed-duke-and-unc-coaches-speak-out-for-the-duke-unc-adrc/

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Note: this episode was recorded while Jacob Grandison was still on his Duke visit and before his commitment to Duke.

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Then they discuss the Duke Team Banquet and who should have won team MVP. Lastly, they talk about the looming early entry decisions. So far the only returnee is Joey Baker. Who will join him?

Note: As of this recording, Wendell Moore and Trevor Keels had not yet announced their decisions. Moore declared his intention to enter the NBA draft shortly after the podcast was recorded.

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To break down this historic matchup, Josh Smith, Dustin Shoe, and Raul Clement are joined by Desmond Johnson, owner of Tobacco Road Sports Radio, host of The Rundown with Desmond Johnson, and host of Bleav in Carolina Panthers. As a lifelong UNC fan, Desmond offers his unique perspective on the rivalry and what a meeting in the tournament means for its future. You can learn more about Tobacco Road Sports Radio at tobaccoroadsportsradio.com.

In the back half of the show (starting at 34:58), Josh, Dustin, and Raul break down their keys to a Duke victory. Hint: it's going to take a little more than just strong faces and verve.

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Next up: a UNC preview pod later this week.

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All in all, it's a real upbeat episode. Go Duke!

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Despite the bumps, Duke now sits alone atop the ACC. Can they go 4-0 down the stretch to boost their NCAA tournament resume?

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