Blue Devil Beat

Latest Episodes:

Judgment Time Jan 27, 2023

Show notes

Heading into a critical five-game stretch against Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Miami and Virginia, can Duke build any momentum? Alex Jackson and Max Rego are joined by former Chronicle sports editor Jake Piazza to discuss the Blue Devils' loss to Virginia Tech earlier this week, the implications of Dariq Whitehead's lower leg injury and the near-term future for the program.

Recorded January 26, 2023

Producer: Max Rego

'We need to take a step forward' Jan 10, 2023

Show notes

Five games into ACC play, No. 24 Duke is at a crossroads. During a Tuesday media availability, head coach Jon Scheyer said that while he's impressed with his team's attitude, "we need to take a step forward" at this point in the season. Max Rego and Jonathan Levitan evaluate whether Duke will take that crucial step forward, and how that could occur, heading into two pivotal matchups against Pittsburgh and Clemson—two of the top three teams in the conference standings.

Recorded January 10, 2022

Producer: Max Rego

Conference Collision Dec 20, 2022

Show notes

With nonconference play behind it, Duke enters a 19-game ACC gauntlet, starting with Tuesday's road clash against Wake Forest. Max Rego and Alex Jackson discuss the Blue Devils' strengths going into conference play, where they need to improve and their top competition for the regular season title, particularly Virginia, North Carolina, Miami and Virginia Tech.

Recorded December 19, 2022

Producer: Max Rego

Feast Week Leftovers Nov 29, 2022

Show notes

With the No. 17 Blue Devils back from their three-game showcase at the Phil Knight Legacy event, Max Rego, Alex Jackson and Em Adler recap Duke's week in Portland, Ore., and look ahead to Wednesday's ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup against No. 25 Ohio State. They talk the Blue Devils' wins against Oregon State and Xavier, their loss to No. 5 Purdue and what Dereck Lively II, Dariq Whitehead and company need to do to improve over the coming weeks and months.

Recorded November 28, 2022

Producer: Max Rego

Turkey Talk Nov 24, 2022

Show notes

Happy Thanksgiving! With No. 8 Duke set to kick off the Phil Knight Legacy tournament against Oregon State Thursday afternoon, men's basketball beat writers Max Rego and Andrew Long preview the action in Oregon. They talk expectations for Kyle Filipowski, Dereck Lively II and Tyrese Proctor, the Blue Devils' unselfishness offensively and predictions for the week ahead.

Recorded November 23, 2022

Producer: Max Rego

Scheyer's Start Nov 14, 2022

Show notes

The Blue Devils are back in action, and so is Cameron Chronicles. With No. 7 Duke sitting at 2-0 heading into Tuesday night's Champions Classic showdown with No. 6 Kansas, Alex Jackson, Max Rego and Jake Piazza recap the program's wins against Jacksonville and USC Upstate and preview the impending date with the Jayhawks. They discuss Jeremy Roach's steadying presence, Jaylen Blakes' improved jumper and the return of Dereck Lively II from a calf injury.

Recorded November 13, 2022

Producer: Alex Jackson

Mid-Summer Catchup Jun 26, 2022

Show notes

We are back! Coming off an NBA Draft that featured five Blue Devils hearing their names called, Alex Jackson, Jonathan Levitan and Max Rego react to everything that went down in the Barclays Center Thursday. Plus, they talk about Jon Scheyer's first staff taking shape, recent additions to Duke's non conference schedule and more.

Recorded June 25, 2022

Producer: Max Rego

'Last time in the arena' Apr 07, 2022

Show notes

Duke's season, and Coach K's career, came to a close in the Final Four against North Carolina. With that, Max Rego, Sasha Richie and Micah Hurewitz break down the 81-77 loss to the Tar Heels, recap the season as a whole and look ahead to what is in store for Jon Scheyer and company. Thanks to everyone who tuned in this season!

Recorded April 6, 2022

Producer: Max Rego

Finally Four Mar 29, 2022

Show notes

It's Final Four week. Max Rego, Jake Piazza, Sasha Richie and Jonathan Levitan break down Duke's run through the West region, the significance of Coach K's 13th Final Four appearance and what is on the horizon: a date with North Carolina in New Orleans.

Recorded March 28, 2022

Producer: Max Rego

Onto the Next Mar 20, 2022

Show notes

March Madness is off and running. Max Rego checks in with Alex Jackson, who is down in Greenville for the first weekend of NCAA Tournament action. They talk Duke's first-round win against Cal State Fullerton, and preview the Blue Devils' Sunday date with Tom Izzo and Michigan State.

Recorded March 19, 2022

Producer: Max Rego

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected