Duke Basketball Roundup

#675 - Duke Wrecks Tech Dec 22, 2024

The Devils went down to Georgia, they were looking for a game to steal. Tech was in a bind, they were way behind, and then K2 started to deal.

Ok, sorry for the stolen lyrics. The latest episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup features a complete report on the game in Atlanta where Duke ran away from the Yellow Jackets behind the lethal combo of Kon and Khaman. The pick-n-roll mastery of those two players powered Duke to a 17-2 run early in the second half that gave Duke a comfortable ACC road win. In addition to the PnR mastery, the game featured perhaps the best shooting game of the season for Duke and yet another session of masterful in-your-face defense. As a special treat, you get to listen in as DBR Podcast co-host Jason Evans attended the post-game news conference and got to ask Coach Scheyer and K2 a couple questions about the impressive display Duke put on as they head into the Christmas break.

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DBR Bites #76 - Will Bill Belichick's arrival kill UNC Basketball? Dec 20, 2024

Bill Belichick’s arrival at UNC Football has brought a renewed investment in the program. But will it come at a price for UNC Basketball? Sam Klein is back to help Jason and Donald break it down on DBR Bites Episode 76.

With Belichick comes the guaranteed increased in football investments, from assistant salaries to NIL dollars. Some in UNC circles feel that boosters may sacrifice basketball for a few years for the purpose of getting UNC into either the SEC or the Big Ten. Donald, Jason, and Sam debate whether the end of UNC Basketball’s relevance is a real possibility. There’s lots to consider here: whether UNC Basketball can continue to pull in top talent, whether big boosters out there are willing to continue investing in basketball, the potential for private equity to enter the fray, and whether the SEC or Big Ten would even want them in the next decade. It’s not an easy answer and it makes for a good discussion.

After the break, we take a look at CNBC’s list of perceived college athletics valuations. While the Big Ten and SEC dominate the list, Duke is in a pretty good position. Duke Basketball helps, but it’s the overall performance of the athletics department combined with other factors that has Duke in position to be okay, no matter how conference realignment continues to map its course.

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DBR Bites #75 - Devils Head Down To Georgia (Tech) Dec 20, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils head to Atlanta this weekend to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and we preview it on DBR Bites Episode 75.

The Yellow Jackets stung the Devils last year in Atlanta, but once again have had a really bad start to the season. Still, they have some players who are dangerous and this is a game they’ve no doubt circled as a big time win opportunity. Donald and Jason discuss their record to date and then get into the analytics and players.

After the break, Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia got a favorable court ruling that allows him to continue to play college football next season despite playing some junior college ball. The ruling could pave the way for JUCO athletes to get a full 4 years of eligibility to pursue NIL opportunities. But some may not think it’s a great idea, and we quickly discuss the pros and cons.

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#674 - Duke Makes Brick Wall From George’s Masonry Dec 18, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils once again struggled shooting, but their defense made the George Mason Patriots put up bricks all night in a 68-47 victory. We recap the victory on Episode 674.

Duke actually had a good start this time, but they still saw a first half where they had a large stretch with bad shooting. After reviewing the headlines, Donald and Jason review the good from the game, which was highlighted by the stellar defense. Cooper Flagg led all scorers with 24 points and another near 10-5-5 game, and there were some standout moments from other players as well. Isaiah Evans once again proved to be a microwave off the bench.

After the break, we get to the bad, led by the first half shooting woes. There were also some details that need to be worked out and we discuss how to get a couple of key contributors their confidence back. We end with our Play of the Game as Duke moves to 9-2 on the season.

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DBR Bites #74 - George Mason is good Dec 16, 2024

As they always do, the DBR Podcast brings you a preview of Duke's next opponent. This time it is the George Mason Patriots. But, unlike other smaller conference teams, Duke has bitten off a serious challenge this time around. George Mason is good -- they'd probably be a middle of the pack ACC team if they were in the conference-- and they have a bunch of guys who used to play in power conferences who are just itching to put a major notch in their belt. This is a preview worth listening to as Duke could be in for a real challenge in this contest.

After the break, the podcast gets into the major recruiting news out of... UTAH? AJ Dybantsa, the top player in high school and one of the most effective scorers ever at the high school level, has picked BYU for his one year college career. On the one hand it is a surprising choice, but on the other hand $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Dybantsa is set to be the highest paid college basketball player of all time. The DBR Pod breaks down what this will mean for next season and for the future of NIL-driven recruiting.

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#673 - Is Duke a good shooting team? Dec 15, 2024

Simple questions often prove to be the most difficult to answer. The Duke Basketball Roundup got a simple question from a listener a few days ago -- is this Duke team a poor shooting team from the perimeter. The answer is... complicated. Both Jason and Donald provide evidence that it is probably a better set of shooters than you think, but expecting them to hit 40+ percent from long range may be a pipe dream.

The latest episode of the DBR Podcast has other business to get to as well, and this episode begins with a discussion of football and the transfer portal. Duke has landed an elite QB in Darien Mensah and the podcast dudes have a breakdown of what his commitment means for Manny Diaz's second season in Durham. Jason and Donald also dive into the stunning football news from down the road in Chapel Hill -- will Bill Belichick be able to wake the "sleeping giant" that is UNC football?

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#672 - ManMan Breaks Incarnate's Word Dec 11, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils didn’t look great in a win against Incarnate Word, but a win’s a win. Donald and Jason jump on quickly after the game to recap it on Episode 672.

Duke was led by a career night from Khaman Maluach, who was the star of the first half. Isaiah Evans was the pace car in the second half. But while ManMan had a great night and Evans had a great half, Duke struggled on offense. After the headlines, Donald and Jason get to the good and bad from this game. It was a game where Duke really struggled to put Incarnate Word away in the first half and let them hang before the defense took over in the second half to make it a bigger win. Still, they needed to play through yet another slow start and needed to have more intensity and mental sharpness throughout the game.

After the break, we discuss Maalik Murphy’s decision to enter the transfer portal. He will not play for Duke in the bowl game against Ole Miss, and we discuss his season at Duke. We wish him the best as he moves on and we talk about the state of the portal in college football. Despite many fans being angry at him leaving and the transfer portal at large, Duke has so far had it pretty easy despite the high profile departure. And, help could be on the way.

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DBR Bites #73 - What do you need to know about Incarnate Word? Dec 10, 2024

Only about 48 hours after dispatching the Louisville Cardinals, the Incarnate Word Cardinals come to Cameron. The Duke Basketball Roundup brings you all you need to know about this game, from the list of teams that Incarnate Word has played to their lineup of deadeye sharpshooters from the perimeter. Jason and Donald dive into the advanced metrics in an effort to explain how this team could be so good at shooting 3s and so bad at defending them.

After the break, the guys turn to the football -- both the College Football Playoff and the way the dominoes fell to end up with Duke playing an SEC power in Ole Miss in the Gator Bowl. This is a big chance for Duke to show it belongs alongside a team that was in line for a playoff bid pretty much all season.

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#671 - Not in the Cards, Duke's Comeback Against Louisville Dec 09, 2024

Duke got off to another slow start, but righted the ship and took care of business against Louisville to notch an important road win in their ACC opener. On the latest episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup, Jason and Donald chat about the phenomenal play of the "old dudes" Tyrese Proctor, Sion James, and especially Maliq Brown. They took over when the game was on the line after Cooper Flagg picked up his 4th foul with about 11 minutes left. Those guys -- with help from Kon Ktripple and Mason Gillis, turned a 5 point deficit into an 8 point lead, allowing Duke to cruise home with a win. The podcast gang may be frustrated by yet another game where the Devils got off to a terribly cold start, but have no complaints about the second half and the adjustments Duke made in the contest.

After the break, the guys chat a bit about the opening of ACC play for the rest of the league. A few teams pulled off all-important road wins as the ACC already seems to be separating into tiers.

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DBR Bites #72 - Cardinal Preview Dec 06, 2024

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

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#670 - Isaiah Evans Flamethrower Bests Auburn Dec 05, 2024

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

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#669 - How to Tame An Auburn Tiger Dec 03, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils have a huge game coming up tomorrow night in Cameron against the Auburn Tigers. Donald and Jason are here to preview the game on Episode 669.

Duke has a top 2 non-conference team coming to Cameron for the first time since 1992, and Auburn is an incredibly strong team. They just won the Maui Invitational and they’re #2 in the AP and Coaches polls. They’re #1 in KenPom as well, led by their prolific offense that can be lethal. We go through who they’ve beaten and then hit the analytics to show where they’re truly strong on both sides of the basketball. We then discuss the players, led by Johni Broome, a leading National Player of the Year candidate. He’s strong, and his teammates are as well. We then discuss some of the matchups to watch for tomorrow night.

After the break, we discuss the rest of the ACC-SEC Challenge, with Donald and Jason each picking a couple of games to focus on. The ACC has their work cut out for them against the best conference in the country, but it’s the details that will be the difference for the conference. We end with discussion on the first NET rankings and how the ACC is really struggling at the bottom.

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#668 - Chatting with an underdog expert Dec 02, 2024

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

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#667 - Devil D crushes Seattle RedHawks Dec 01, 2024

If Seattle is sleepless, it is because the Duke defense gave them nightmares. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down the Blue Devils 70-48 win over a pretty decent RedHawk club. There is plenty of praise for the defensive energy on display, especially the effort put forth by Maliq Brown. Jason and Donald also talk about the offense, which wasn't as sharp as it could be but showed some promising signs -- including an early appearance by "The Slim Reaper," Isaiah Evans. Are the positives we saw against Seattle something that will carry over to this week's big game against Auburn?

After the break the podcast gang also dives into the wild ending of the Duke-Wake football game and all the craziness across the college football landscape over the weekend. They have some thoughts on overtimes and flag planting.

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DBR Bites #71 - Regrouping Against Seattle Nov 29, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils are back in action on Friday night against the Seattle Redhawks, and we preview that contest on DBR Bites Episode 71.

Duke looks to regroup after the loss to Kansas in Las Vegas, and they close out the week against a Seattle team that is stronger than their 2-4 record would indicate. Jason and Donald preview what to expect from Seattle, from their analytics to their players. They then break down some of the matchups to watch for when the two teams hit the floor on Friday night.

After the break, Daniel Jones was released by the New York Giants, but has found a new home with the Minnesota Vikings. We briefly discuss the hopes for Danny Dimes with the Vikings and the hopes he can carve out a new path in his NFL career.

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#666 - Devils Jayhawked in Sin City Nov 28, 2024

Ugh, we hate these episodes. The Duke Blue Devils dropped a close game to the Kansas Jayhawks in Las Vegas, and on the Devil’s Episode, we recap the second loss of the year.

Donald was in Vegas at the game, so he begins with a recap of the meet up he had with DBR Podcast listeners before the game! It’s always great to meet our listeners, and we’ll do it again soon. Donald and Jason then get to the game, with headlines, general thoughts, and discussing some of the good things that did happen.

They then get to the bad from this game, and it was a game of details. There are so many chances that Duke had to take control of this game at certain moments, but they weren’t able to do so. We also address the question of whether it was Kansas outcoaching Duke down the stretch. We close things out with our Play of the Game.

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#665 - Jayhawk Alert! What Duke will face against Kansas Nov 25, 2024

Fresh off that big win at Arizona, Duke faces another major test as the Blue Devils square off against Kansas in Las Vegas. One of the most eagerly anticipated games of "Feast Week" will feature Duke's young stars against a Jayhawk team full of super experienced veterans who know how college basketball is played. It all starts with the man in the middle, Hunter Dickinson, who is probably the best offensive post player in the country. But, as the DBR Podcast gang explains, Kansas has plenty of other weapons on the roster. There is a reason this Kansas club has been ranked #1 in the land since the pre-season. Listen in as Jason and Donald break it all down -- and if you are planning to be in Vegas for the big game, Donald wants to meet you. Listen in (around the 38 minute mark) to hear where Donald is planning his Vegas meet-up with DBR Podcast fans in the hours before the game tips off.

Jason and Donald also dive into the Saturday night thriller in Wally Wade as Duke holds off Virginia Tech to win 31-28. It was win #8 on the season for Manny Diaz's crew and featured a huge senior day performance by Eli Pancol as well as Maalik Murphy setting the Duke record for TD passes in a season.

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#664 - Duke Flaggstaffs Arizona with Konfident Defense Nov 23, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils got the huge road win last night against the Arizona Wildcats, and we recap everything on Episode 664.

Duke went to Tucson to take on Arizona, and thankfully the defense and fight were present the entire night. Donald and Jason start with the headlines and then talk about everything that Duke did to win this game at McKale Memorial. It was a dogfight of a game, and Duke showed that they can withstand it and do what’s necessary to win. It was a frustrating game offensively for large stretches of the night, but the defense led the way and especially the rebounding. Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Sion James, and Tyrese Proctor are all standouts for very different reasons.

After the break, we discuss the things that needed to be better, from free throws to missed layups. It wasn’t a perfect game and it was frustrating game. But, the fight got us across the finish line. We then discuss our play of the game as well as our players of the week.

Next up: the Kansas Jayhawks in Las Vegas. Donald will be there! All listeners are invited to come meet up with him at Tom’s Watch Bar inside New York/New York Casino at 3pm PT on Tuesday to say hi and talk some Duke Basketball ahead of the big game.

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DBR Bites #70 - ACC Surprises and Disappointments so far Nov 21, 2024

We know, we know... the season is still very young but it is never too early to look at the rest of the ACC and try to see some patterns. So, the Duke Basketball Roundup gang did a deep dive into all the ACC results so far this season and came up with a few teams that have been better than expected and several who seems worse. On the good side we get Pitt, Notre Dame, and Stanford (thanks to the stellar play thus far of none other than Jaylen Blakes). On the bad side, there's Wake Forest, Syracuse, Louisville, and Georgia Tech. Jason and Donald break down what each of these clubs has done so far this season to land then on the naughty or nice list... and the guys point out that all of this really matters to Duke when it comes time to prove that Duke's regular season record was achieved against reasonable competition.

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DBR Bites #69 - Arizona Awaits Nov 19, 2024

The Blue Devils face their second big test of the early season on Friday when they face the formidable Arizona Wildcats. Last year it was Arizona stealing a win at Duke and the Blue Devils hope to return the favor as they visit the McKale Center in Tucson, a rare true road game in the non-conference schedule. The Duke Basketball Roundup takes a deep dive into the Wildcats roster and how they have played thus far this year. They have struggled from three point range but play at a really fast pace and may be the best rebounding team in the country. There are some really compelling matrchups on the court, including Tyrese Proctor facing off against the hated former Tarheel Caleb Love. As the DBR gang makes clear, this is a hugely important game for Duke. After dropping a close one to Kentucky, the Devils need to show they can win against the other top teams in college basketball.

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#663 - Wofford Housed! Nov 17, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils bounced back in a big way against Wofford on Saturday, and we recap it on Episode 663.

Jason joins Donald for a few minutes from Las Vegas on this one, so we welcome Scott Rich back to the show to help Donald sift through all the good that happened in the game. There were some standout performances individually, but the defense was sensational and set some records.

After the break, Donald and Scott nitpick with the stuff to work on and they pick their plays of the game and player of the week. It’s a fun recap with so many good things, and then the wait is on for the Arizona game next Friday.

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DBR Bites #68 - We Learn What A Wofford Is Nov 15, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils return to Cameron on Saturday to take on the Wofford Terriers, and we preview the game on DBR Bites #68.

Charles Barkley once said famously, “I don’t know what a Wofford is...but I know basketball.” Well, we get to learn who the Wofford Terriers are as we get ready for the Blue Devils to line up against them. This is always that difficult team that gives opponents fits in the NCAA Tournament, so we have to take them seriously.

After discussing who Wofford has played and how they’ve done so far, Jason and Donald get into the analytics, focusing on what they do well on offense and defense as well as where they haven’t been great. Hopefully the 3 point shooting is back on Saturday, because Wofford allows a lot of them! We then discuss some of the players who we could see from Wofford, including one that has a personal connection to Jason that will have him perhaps cheering for a couple of Terrier 3s on Saturday.

After the break, Duke is headed to Army next year for a Veterans Day road game at West Point, and we think that’s going to be super cool. And, we end with Jared McCain absolutely lighting it up for the Philadelphia 76ers and earning some buzz for Rookie of the Year.

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#662 - What happened? Understanding Duke's loss to Kentucky Nov 13, 2024

Well, that wasn't the ending we all expected. The Blue Devils fumble the ball away down the stretch and drop their first game of the season to Kentucky at the Champions Classic. The DBR Podcast was in State Farm Arena for the big event as Jason was in attendance along with some of his class of '89 friends. He has observations from the site and the podcast also welcomes back Sam Klein to help breakdown what went wrong for Duke in this game. Though it was an L, the podcast gang has a feeling there was a lot learned in this contest that will turn into more Ws in the future.

After the break, Donald, Jason, and Sam also get into some videos recently posted online by Kyle Singler that seem to show a guy who is very troubled. Sam, especially, feels a connection here as he knew Kyle when they were classmates at Duke. We are wishing Kyle well and hope he gets what he needs at this difficult time.

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DBR Bites #67 - Wildcat Alert! Previewing Kentucky Nov 11, 2024

Ok, enough with the overmatched opponents. The Blue Devils are ready for some real competition. Duke faces Kentucky on Tuesday in the Champion's Classic and any time these two bluest of blue bloods get together you know it will be a game to remember! The Duke Basketball Roundup has a complete preview of the contest including a breakdown of Kentucky's style of play (fast, with a lot of 3s) and which players to keep an eye upon. Jason and Donald are especially interested in the big man matchups -- how Khaman handles Kentucky's hulking center Amari Williams and whether Kentucky PF Andrew Carr has any chance to contain Cooper Flagg.

After the break, the guys dive into football team's 29-19 victory over NC State, a win that once again featured stellar defense from Duke. The victory gives Duke a sweep of its Triangle rivals for the first time since 2013 and Jason gives us the odds on how many games Duke will win this year? Who wants to bet against 10 victories for Manny Diaz's surging team?

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#661 - Artillery Attack! Duke Defeats Army Nov 09, 2024

The Blue Devils took care of business in resounding fashion against another overmatched opponent on Friday night, hitting the century mark as they defeated the Army Black Knights. When the threes weren't working, Duke pounded the glass to stake themselves to a nice lead. And then, when the threes began to fall, the rout was on. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks it all down from Manman's board dominance to a sterling showing by the Duke bench to Cooper's overall excellence (and his cramps). But, ever the analysts, Jason and Donald don't just focus on the good they saw, there is plenty of conversation about what Duke needs to work on as we prepare for much stiffer tests in coming weeks, including Kentucky in just a couple days.

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DBR Bites #66 - The Black Knights Come Marching In Nov 07, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils are back in action tomorrow against the Army Black Knights, and we preview the upcoming game on the latest DBR Bites!

Army comes in 1-0 off a win over UAlbany to open the season, and they have some experience from several players who have been together for a few years. They run a slow pace, and Donald and Jason talk through their style of play and what they do well along with what they traditionally haven’t done well.

After the break, we get into some of the players, and some have interesting stories or ACC links. There are a few guys to watch and generally, the duo touches on what Duke needs to do to take care of business on Friday night.

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#660 - Bear Mauling! Duke dominates Maine in season debut Nov 05, 2024

Well, that was fun. Duke kicked off the season with a 36 point beatdown of the Maine Black Bears, a resilient and spunky team that was no match for the overwhelming talent and depth that Duke could put on the floor. The Duke Basketball Roundup has a breakdown of everything the happened in this contest, with special focus on the playmaking and all around excellence of freshman stars Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg. After telling you all about the good and bad from this game, co-hosts Jason Evans and Donald Wine also get into the action across the rest of college basketball on Monday including how every ACC team performed and a look at former Dukies who are now playing all over the country after entering the transfer portal. Oh, and the guys also reveal the winner of their headline contest. With over 100 entries it was not easy to pick which Duke fan would get to take home a Homefield Apparel Duke pullover jacket. By the way, if you want to get one for yourself, just use the code DBRPodcast for 15% off.

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#659 - The season is here! Let's preview some Bears! Nov 04, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils open up the season Monday evening against the Maine Black Bears, and we preview the game on Episode 659!

Maine comes to town for the first game of the year, and Jason and Donald take us through what we can expect from the Black Bears. They have some experience and a couple of guys who are sound defensively. And, we look forward to what Duke brings to the table and how maturity and leadership should get off to an excellent start tomorrow night.

The Podcast is also beginning the 2024-25 season by giving away a really cool Duke pullover courtesy of Homefield Apparel! All you have to do is submit your best headline from the Maine game to DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. No headlines submitted before the end of the game will count, so wait until the game is over and then give us your best stuff! We’ll collect the headlines until around noon ET on Tuesday and the best headline will win the pullover!

Shelton Henderson officially committed to Duke on Saturday, becoming the 4th player in Duke’s Class of 2025 recruiting class. We go over again what makes him special and we’re really excited to see him in a Duke uniform next season.

After the break, we head to the gridiron, where Duke Football lost to Miami 53-31 in a game that was much closer than the score indicated. We discuss what went wrong for the Blue Devils and hope they are able to recognize they’re better than that score. With a trip to NC State coming up this weekend, Duke has a chance to get back on track and secure a solid bowl with wins in their last 3 games.

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DBR Bites #65 - 2 Duke recruits and a Miami preview Oct 31, 2024

The latest edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup has a full plate of stuff to fill you up. It starts with a preview of Duke football's big game this weekend against Miami. Donald Wine is an expert on the 'Canes and tells us everything we need to know about the toughest game on Duke's schedule this season.

Up next, we preview a pair of big recruiting decisions being announced this weekend. Shelton Henderson and Acaden Lewis have each taken official visits in the past couple weeks and the DBR podcast breaks down what they could decide this weekend. Here's a hint, we think at least one of them will be picking Duke.

And, after a break, it is time to talk about Dukies getting paid -- both Cooper Flagg's history-making deal with Gatorade and some Dukies in the NBA who are having pretty good weeks.

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#658 - Season Preview: The Stats Game Oct 29, 2024

It is a Duke Basketball Roundup tradition, our way of previewing the regular season -- the stats game. And we welcome in an old friend to help us out with the preview -- Sam Klein is back to run the game and tabulate all of Jason and Donald's predictions. Of course, seeing as Sam has not been on the podcast in a while, he's dying to talk and it takes a good 13 minutes to get to the part of the show where we actually begin the season preview by making educated guesses about stuff like -- who will lead Duke in scoring; how many road wins will the team have; how many double-doubles will Cooper Flagg have; how many minutes will Isaiah Evans play; how many different guys will be starters at some point; and (Donald's favorite) how many times will Duke score 100+ points in a game. If you want to join in the fun, feel free to send us your picks in all the categories to DBRPodcast at gmail.com.

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#657 - Raining 3s in The Brotherhood Run! Oct 28, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Arizona State Sun Devils Sunday night in The Brotherhood Run charity exhibition, and Scott Rich joins us to help break down all the good that happened on Episode 657.

Duke beat Arizona State 103-47 in Bobby Hurley’s first time back in Cameron as a head coach. There was a lot to cover, and Jason, Donald, and Scott go through everything that Duke did well and even some of the things that could have been better. Duke scored 66 points in the second half, which is more than 18 of Duke’s opponents last year had in the entire game. It was led by shooting and, more importantly, by defense.

After the break, Jason has to go, but Donald and Scott recap Duke Football’s crushing overtime loss to SMU. Despite 6 takeaways, Duke somehow lost the game. Donald and Scott discuss what went wrong for the Blue Devils and how the game felt like an opportunity to enter the national conversation that was missed. We end with a report of Duke Basketball heading to Vegas in 2027 to face Arizona at the home of the Las Vegas Raiders.

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#656 - Surprise commitments and weekend previews Oct 23, 2024

We were expecting Episode 656 to be a lighter one, but the commitment of Nik Khamenia to Duke has us excited!!

Yesterday, Jason and Donald were not expecting to see Nik Khamenia pick Duke as his college of choice, but he did! The #19 recruit in the 247 Sports rankings and #35 in the ESPN100, Khamenia is a hooper with a smart game. We discuss what he brings to next year’s Blue Devils and how he could play alongside the Boozer twins.

Next up are previews, and we first discuss Duke Men’s Basketball’s upcoming exhibition against the Arizona State Sun Devils. It’s Bobby Hurley’s return to Cameron as a coach, and he brings a squad that has been reloaded with several transfers and one stud freshman. While Duke figures out its combinations, it will be great to see Hurley (and his son) back in Cameron for a nice exhibition.

Duke Football has its toughest test of the season to date on Saturday night when they take on the SMU Mustangs. SMU has a prolific offense that puts up over 40 points per game and averages almost a first down every time they snap the ball. We take you through how Duke can pull off the upset over the #22 team in the country.

Finally, the NBA season tipped off last night, and once again there are two dozen members of The Brotherhood representing Duke in the Association. We discuss some of the players that changed teams and who we’re keeping an eye on as the season begins.

Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠!

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DBR Bites #64 - Bye Bye Bennett Oct 21, 2024

It is the story that sent shockwaves through the ACC and all of college basketball. Virginia coach Tony Bennett deciding to retire from the game just days before the start of the 2024-25 regular season. The Duke Basketball Roundup crew have many thoughts on what Tony Bennett said about his decision and what he kept quiet. Jason and Donald also weigh in on the timing of Bennett's retirement, leaving his players and his program less than two weeks before the games get underway.

After the break, the podcast crew dives into the ACC's preseason awards. Only one Duke name showed up on the All-ACC teams... and how on earth did some no-name freshman from California get a vote for rookie of the year when Cooper Flagg and so many other notable newcomers are out there?

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#655 - DBR Live! A very special exhibition recap Oct 20, 2024

Here on the DBR Podcast, we get by with a little help from our friends. Jason and Donald welcome in dozens of fans of the podcast to their first ever live podcast. It was a huge weekend of Duke sports so there is plenty to talk about. It all begins with a recap of the exhibition win over Lincoln. The podcast crew (and friends) enjoyed the coming out party of Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel (who we are nicknaming Kon Ktripple). The guys also saw very positive things from Tyrese, Manman, and Maliq as Duke unveiled a lethal attack and also showed themselves to be a team full of long, pesky defenders. I mean, how can you not enjoy a 50+ point beatdown?

After the break, the party continues with a look at the big, big football win on Friday, Duke's first ever victory over Florida State and a statement making win that ensures Duke is bowl eligible. There is much praised for the resiliency of this crew, especially the impressive defense.

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#654 - Previewing Lincoln and FSU Oct 17, 2024

We’re back with Episode 654 as Duke Basketball and Football both are in action this weekend!

First, Jason and Donald preview Duke Men’s Basketball’s first exhibition of the season this weekend when they take on the Lincoln (PA) Lions. They’re led by former NC State standout Julius Hodge, who makes his return to Cameron. The duo discusses what to expect from Lincoln, what look they can present to Duke, and what they’re looking to see from the Blue Devils as they prepare for the regular season.

Remember, after the exhibition game against Lincoln (PA) this weekend, Saturday at 4:00pm ET, we will be conducting a live show via Zoom, and DBR listeners are invited! To join the show on Saturday, head to TinyURL dot com slash DBR Zoom! Bring your headlines, bring your questions, wear your favorite Duke gear, and you will be a part of our first live episode!

After the break, Duke Football has a huge game against Florida State, a team they haven’t beaten on the football field since the Seminoles joined the ACC. FSU is reeling, with a 1-5 record, but that doesn’t mean they will be pushovers on Friday night before a sold out Wallace Wade Stadium. Duke will need to execute, and we discuss how the Blue Devils can get the job done, beat FSU, and become bowl eligible.

Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠!

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#653 - Polls, Polls, Polls!! Oct 15, 2024

The AP has released its preseason polls and Ken Pomery also has his rankings up. We discuss them all on Episode 653!

The AP released their men’s preseason poll yesterday, and the Duke Blue Devils will begin the season as the #7 team in the country. Jason and Donald discuss whether that’s a good spot for the Blue Devils and what the voters may have been looking for when assessing teams at the start of the year. Duke also has a loaded schedule, and it’s represented pretty heavily in these rankings.

Ken Pomeroy also released his preseason rankings yesterday, and Duke is much better according to KenPom: they check in at #2 there. Of course, we compare the difference between what the computers are seeing and what differs from what the college basketball writers who make up the AP poll are valuing. The ACC should be much better this season, but while they didn’t have a ton in the top 25, there are several NCAA tournament caliber teams in the conference that Duke will face this year.

After the break, we discuss the Duke Women, who appear at #11 in the first AP women’s poll of the season. The ACC is loaded, and Duke is the 3rd highest ranked team in the conference. A lot of respect is being shown to Kara Lawson and her squad, and for good reason! We discuss the team, who they will see this season in a tough schedule, and how they could do.

Finally, we’re going to do it! After the exhibition game against Lincoln (PA) this weekend, Saturday at 4:00pm ET, we will be conducting a live show via Zoom, and all you listeners are invited! To join the show on Saturday, head to TinyURL dot com slash DBR Zoom! Bring your headlines, bring your questions, wear your favorite Duke gear, and you will be a part of our first live episode!

Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠!

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#652 - Boozer Brothers Pick Duke! Oct 12, 2024

Big news Friday morning as Duke landed its first two recruits of the 2025 class and they are quite the pair. Cameron and Cayden Boozer, Carlos Boozers twin sons, picked Duke over Miami and Florida in a recruiting race that was a lot closer and more mysterious than casual fans may think. The DBR podcast is here to break down what each of these 5-star players will mean for the Duke program. They also point out why this was an especially important recruiting win for Jon Scheyer.

After the break, Jason and Donald talk about a comment by Coach Scheyer at ACC Media Day that might reveal something going on behind the scenes with the team's rotations and player positions.

And there is one more important piece of news -- the Duke Basketball Roundup is going to stage its first ever live episode on Saturday October 19th at 4pm ET, about an hour after the exhibition game is over. Stay tuned for more details about how you can join the guys in a Zoom room and be a part of DBR Podcast history!

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#651 - Notes from a Duke Practice Oct 07, 2024

The latest edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup contains part two of Jason's weekend at Duke. First up, he talks about the Dribble for Victory over Cancer and a stunning display of friendship from the folks who make up the DBR community. Fans of the podcast turned out in droves both to support this important charity and to spend some time chatting with Jason. The day also included a peek at a Duke practice and the DBR Podcast host came away with a few controversial takes... including his assessment of how deep Duke will go and which guys appear to be in the main rotation at this early point in the preseason. Oh, and you don't want to miss Jason's play-by-play of what happened when Kon went one-on-one with Flagg and Sion!

After the break, the Roundup gang has some intel on Duke recruiting. There were three big-time prospects on campus this weekend and Jason got to spend some time chatting with some of their parents. We also look ahead to a big announcement on Thursday when the Boozer twins will make their college choice between Duke and Miami. This is one of the most dramatic recruiting mysteries in a while and, frankly, we have no idea what Cameron and Cayden are going to do.

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#650 - What We Learned at Countdown Oct 07, 2024

We all got our first real and unedited peek at the 24-25 Blue Devils on Friday at Countdown to Craziness... and the Duke Basketball Roundup was in the house (Cameron) for the event. Join Jason and Donald as they talk about a somewhat shaky start that led to an explosive ending in the Blue-White scrimmages. The guys break down all the positives and negatives they saw from the team and Jason, who was courtside, has a theory why Caleb Foster struggled at first and then took off later on. The guys also talk a bit about the pregame festivities and the various choices the players made for their introductions to the Cameron crowd.

After the break, the DBR crew gets into the first football loss of the season, a tough loss to a good Ga Tech team that came from behind in the fourth quarter. Despite suffering the L, it feels like the football team is proving it belongs among the better teams in the ACC.

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#649 - Insider info and Countdown preview Oct 01, 2024

The latest episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup includes a conversation with one of the beat reporters covering Duke hoops. Rodd Baxley of USA Today and the Fayetteville Observer has sources inside the program and has been on campus recently to check out how the preseason is going for the team. He gives us his take on how things are shaping up as we discuss how deep Duke will go, who the starters might be, and which players are impressing the coaches so far. Rodd also covers UNC and NC State so we could not let him go without getting a little bit of info about our local rivals as well.

After the break. Jason and Donald peek ahead to Countdown to Craziness, coming this weekend.

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DBR Bites #63 - Crushing Carolina! Sep 29, 2024

Nothing could be finer than beating Carolina! The Victory Bell is back where it belongs as the football Blue Devils used an inspired second half effort to crush UNC 21-20. The Duke Basketball Roundup is here to meet you football needs as Scott Rich joins Jason Evans to talk about this remarkable victory that sends the Blue Devils to 5-0 on the gridiron. Their conversation starts with the amazing willpower of Star Thomas at RB and includes plenty of praise for the impressive Duke defense that utterly bottled up UNC vaunted offensive attack. It was a huge victory that cements, for the moment, Duke's spot as the best football team in the state.

After the break, Jason and Scott have a little bit of basketball news to puzzle through... the injury status of Patrick NGongba is up first but they the guys get to some surprising position rotations that happened at a recent Duke practice. You'll never guess what position Cooper Flagg is working out at.

Last but not least, we are in the final days for you to make a donation to fight pediatric cancer through the Duke Dribble for Victory. Head over to TinyURL.com/DukeDribble to be a part of this important charity that Jon Scheyer and the Duke team have made their priority.

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DBR Bites #62 - Intel from inside a Duke practice Sep 26, 2024

On the heels of the schedule being announced (if you missed episode #648, go back and check it out) the DBR Podcast has gotten some intel about how the early practices are going for the Blue Devils... and the info is really intriguing. College hoops reporter Jon Rothstein got a peek at a Duke practice this week and he says Kon Kneuppel and Darren Harris both looked fabulous and Cooper Flagg is like nothing he has seen in a long, long time. Rothstein also guesses at what Duke's starting lineup will be... and his guess will really surprise you.

After the break, Jason and Donald take a deep dive into the latest episode of the Brotherhood Podcast, featuring a conversation between CFos and Tyrese Proctor. The backcourt mates have a revealing talk about how the team is coming together and what feels different from the past couple years. If what they have to say does not excite you about the coming season, then you do not bleed Duke Blue!

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#648 - The Schedule Is Here! Sep 25, 2024

The full 2024-2025 ACC schedules have dropped for men’s and women’s basketball, and we are quick to react to the Duke schedules on Episode 648!

We first start with the men’s schedule, where we take a look at how it shakes up for a Duke team with high expectations. We discuss the Saturday-Monday doubles and while they may be as favorable as we could hope for, Duke has more than the rest of the ACC. We then get into where some of the tough stretches may be, from being on the road for the first two ACC games to a nostalgic Tobacco Road stretch in the middle of the schedule that brings you back to the 9-team (or 7-team) ACC days. January also is a time where Duke will spend most of its days at home after a loaded November and December.

After the break, we discuss some of the rest of the ACC teams and their schedule. Duke’s schedule is tougher than most, including almost all of the teams that are expected to be true contenders. Still, we have expected competition and we will get it with this schedule. We then turn to the Duke women, who have a extremely difficult schedule that includes a ton of true road games and the ACC ending a tradition at the end of the regular season for no real reason.

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DBR Bites #61 - Undefeated Devils prepare for Carolina Sep 22, 2024

The Duke football team stands at 4-0 after putting a beatdown on Middle Tennessee State to the tune of 45-17. Duke dominated this one from early on forcing three first quarter turnovers and turning each of them into TDs to stake an big lead that only grew as the game moved along. The Duke Basketball Roundup digs deep into what Duke was doing right in this contest, especially on the defensive side of the ball. After the break, Jason and Donald look ahead to the first ACC contest of the season, Duke hosting the hated TarHeels. UNC has been kinda mid all season thus far and really stunk up the joint over the weekend when they lost to James Madison 70-50... yes., that is a football score. The DBR Podcast gang has a discussion about what has been going wrong for Mack Brown's boys. Last but not least, we have an update on the Duke Dribble for Victory event to fight pediatric cancer. Time is running out for you to make a donation to this incredibly important cause. Hea over to TinyURL.com/DukeDribble to add your name to the growing list of DBR Podcast listeners who are helping out in the fight against a terrible disease.

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#647 - Coach C-Well speaks on Dribble For Victory! Sep 18, 2024

We're back with Episode 647, and we're honored to have Duke Associate Head Coach Chris Carrawell on the show!

Duke Basketball (both the men and women) are participating in Dribble For Victory Over Cancer on October 5th, and it's a great opportunity to have C-Well on the show to discuss Duke's involvement in the event to raise money for pediatric cancer research. It's an important event, as cancer touches literally everyone...and C-Well and the team are no exception. We discuss the event and what fans who participate can expect, from dribbling around Duke to watching the open practice. We also take the time to ask Carrawell about the 2024-25 Duke team and how they've been coming along this summer. It's a great interview that you don't want to miss. And, join the DBR Podcast team either in person or through your donations! Head to tinyurl.com/DukeDribble to join us in the fight against pediatric cancer.

After reacting to the interview, Jason and Donald discuss a nugget from an interview Jon Scheyer had with Jon Rothstein where he said he was open to scheduling a home-and-home series with UConn. It leads to a greater discussion about the future of the Champions Classic and what Duke can do to continue to have a competitive non-conference schedule that excites fans every year.

Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠!

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#646 - Duke Football squeaks by UConn, but needs to improve Sep 16, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils were able to win on the football field over the weekend, but on Episode 646 of the Duke Basketball Roundup, we know we need to get better.

Duke was able to beat the UConn Huskies 26-21, the 3rd straight week that Duke scored 26 points. There were definitely some guys who had standout performances, but Donald and Jason know that improvement is a must as the calendar continues to move. We break down some of the things that need to improve as the Blue Devils turn their attention to this Saturday’s game against Middle Tennessee.

After the break, AJ Griffin is reportedly considering stepping away from the game of basketball. We don’t know anything official yet, but we offer some encouraging words to the beloved member of The Brotherhood, no matter what he ultimately decides to do. Finally, we salute an absolute legend in the Duke community, as we discuss the passing of Dean Gerald Wilson. He served as an advisor and mentor to thousands of students over his 60 years, including Donald and Jason. They both reflect on his life of service to Duke and how he personally shaped their lives. He will be immeasurably missed.

Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠!

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DBR Bites #60 - The Brotherhood’s Back In The House! Sep 11, 2024

On DBR Bites #60, we preview Duke’s upcoming game against UConn and we celebrate so many members of The Brotherhood coming back to campus!

First, we preview Duke’s upcoming football game against UConn this weekend. UConn is a team that struggled mightily against Maryland but turned it around against Merrimack. Donald and Jason discuss what to watch for when the two teams take the field as well as what UConn brings to the table. There are a couple of skill players to watch as well as who could be under center for the Huskies.

After the break, we get into some basketball stuff, led by a cool event that will be on campus on October 5th. Jason will be down at Duke for Dribble for Victory Over Cancer, an event that raises money for pediatric cancer research. Jason has created a DBR Podcast fundraising team, so join us to try and raise some money for a great cause!

We then get into the latest Duke Blue Planet episode, where tons of basketball alums returned to campus for one fun weekend. But, the episode has an inadvertent focus on Khaman Maluach in a really cool way, as you see how his interactions with Dereck Lively and his coaches shows how coachable he is and how quickly he learns.

Finally, friend of the pod Shane Battier has a new podcast! It’s called Glue Guys, and it’s discussing the unsung heroes of life. We definitely encourage a listen to the first episode, which just dropped yesterday!

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DBR Bites #59 - Duke Claims 2OT Victory at the Lake House Sep 08, 2024

On DBR Bites #59, we recap Duke’s victory over Northwestern on the edge of Lake Michigan!

Duke won 26-20 in a 2OT affair in Evanston, and there were some good and ugly parts about the whole game. Donald and Jason begin by resurrecting a fan favorite for basketball games: Headlines! We’ll be accepting them for football games as well, so don’t forget to email us at dbrpodcast@gmail.com with your headlines after each football game moving forward!

We then get into what we liked and disliked about the game, and there were some key plays on offense and defense that led to Duke’s comeback win. No matter how ugly the game felt for the first 3.9 quarters, they were able to get to overtime and then win it with some key plays from our wide receivers. We also sing praises to the defense for keeping Duke in the game with some great plays and once again getting tackles in the backfield at a tremendous clip.

After the break, the rest of the ACC had an up-and-down week, but there were some teams that had wins against P4 conference opponents that were noteworthy. The ACC needs to continue to get wins against the SEC, Big Ten, and Big 12 to help the conference when it comes time for the playoff and also some of these other bowl games.

Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠!

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DBR Bites #58 - Friday Night Lakeview Football! Sep 03, 2024

Duke Football is back on the field Friday night, and we preview their game against the Northwestern Wildcats on DBR Bites #58!

Northwestern is in some new temporary digs right on the edge of Lake Michigan, and that will be the stage for a Friday night game against Duke. Donald and Jason begin the preview by discussing what we will see from Northwestern’s players. They’re led by a quarterback in Mike Wright that’s a dual threat option, throwing the ball in the air and leading the Wildcats in rushing in Week 1. There are some other skill players on the offensive and defensive sides of the football that Duke will focus on, but Northwestern hopes to combine options with quick throws to move the ball down the field.

After the break, we discuss some of the things Duke needs to do well in order to win on the road, and it starts with establishing the run. Duke wants to improve on their rushing performance against Elon, as that could open up the rest of the offense. On defense, Duke will hope to contain Wright, particularly on the run, and force their offense off the field. Our offense can move the ball quickly and can tire out Northwestern’s defense. Finally, Jason and Donald predict that a pair of Duke’s experienced wideouts could have a big night and it’s one of the keys to Duke getting the win in Evanston.

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#645 - Football Eliminates Elon Sep 01, 2024

The Manny Diaz era got off to a great start at Duke walloped the Elon in this season's opening game. The Duke Basketball Roundup gives you a complete breakdown of what happened in the contest and it all starts with the dominant defense on display from Duke. Donald and Jason both want to talk about how many times Duke stopped the Phoenix with a sack or a tackle for loss. On the offensive side of the ball, Maalik Murphy was airing it out in a way we rarely see from Duke QBs, showing off his arm strength on his way to nearly 300 yards passing.

After the break, Jason and Donald spend a bit of time on basketball. Duke Blue Planet has released its first episode of the season with a look at the Brotherhood Games, an Olympic-style competition that was dominated by CFos, K2, and Stanley Borden. There is a sentence we did not expect to write this year. The DBR Pod also dives into a bit of recruiting news as the Boozer twins were on campus this weekend. Will two of the most coveted recruits in the land pick the same school as their father or do they want to char their own path?

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#644 - Flagg's Bag Aug 28, 2024

Cooper Flagg has scored what is said to be one of the biggest endorsement deals ever for a kid who has not even played a second of college basketball, signing with New Balance, a company with deep ties to his home state of Maine. On the latest edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup, Jason and Donald take a look at Flagg's bag (of money) and what qualities it is that make him such an attractive player.

The guys also get into the remarkable story of how Khaman Maluach ended up at Duke and how a coin flip that Duke lost plays into the decision. And, after the break, it is time for us to preview the first game of the football season as Duke takes on Elon. The Manny Diaz era is here and we are super psyched for it!

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DBR Bites #57 - Bobby Hurley's coming to Cameron! Aug 26, 2024

We’re back with a few topics on DBR Bites #57!

Jason and Donald are super excited...Bobby Hurley is returning to Duke! Duke will play a charity exhibition against Arizona State in what will be the first trip to Cameron for Hurley as a coach. They’ve known this was in the works, but now we get to finally celebrate Hurley’s return to campus.

Jason and Donald also discuss Duke Women playing a multi-team event in Vegas around the same time the men will be there. It sets up nicely for fans traveling to see both our teams play. On the other hand, the NIL tournament that is being set up in Vegas is in some serious danger due to the NCAA dropping some warnings about what is allowed and not allowed with regards to “pay for play” NIL.

After the break, Bryce Davis has flipped his football commitment from Clemson to Duke, becoming one of the most heralded recruits in Duke Football history. We discuss the ramifications of this level of recruit coming to Durham. We end with the reports that UConn could be once again trying to find a new home with the Big XII.

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#643 - Non-con Schedule Released Aug 18, 2024

Duke has released the non-conference schedule for the 2024-25 Blue Devils and it is full of compelling and challenging matchups. The latest edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup takes a deep dive into the sked -- not just the marquis games against teams like Kentucky and Kansas, but also what Duke faces in some of the smaller teams like George Mason and Incarnate Word.

After the break, Jason and Donald play a little draft game -- pick a team (5 starters plus a sub) from the best players of the past half-decade of Duke hoops (2020-2024). Jason's first pick may surprise you but there is sound logic behind it. However, his pick allows Donald to jump on the guy who is almost certainly the best Duke player of the past 5 years. Back and forth they go... which team do you think is best? Send us emails at DBRPodcast at gmail-dot-com with your thoughts.

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#642 - Exclusive Conversation with Coach Jai Lucas!! Aug 15, 2024

No one knows what is happening inside Duke basketball like the coaching staff... and the Duke Basketball Roundup is thrilled to present our conversation with Jon Scheyer's top assistant, Coach Jai Lucas. Jai gives us a candid, insiders view of how the team is shaping up for the 2024-25 season including exclusive details on why Kon Knueppel is wowing everyone and what it is about Cooper Flagg that makes him different from other trop recruits. We also discuss the changing landscape of recruiting and NIL as Jai explains why Duke has not gotten any early recruiting wins thus far and the impact of the transfer portal on high school recruiting. We also hear from Coach Lucas about the roles and responsibilities of the entire coaching staff, which teams he is looking out for in the ACC next season, and we get a good story about just how competitive Jon Scheyer actually is. This is an episode of the podcast that is not to be missed so tell your friends to make sure they all have a listen. Don't forget, you can always reach out to us at DBRPodcast at gmail-dot-com and there has never been a better time to subscribe and leave a review of the best Duke hoops podcast in the land!

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#641 - Is Duke's experience the key to success? Aug 07, 2024

We are live with Episode 641 as we welcome Scott Rich to the show to help us navigate some interesting topics!

Jason is out on vacation, but thankfully Scott is here to take us through some topics with Duke Blue Devils Basketball. First, Duke’s experience has been a topic of conversation all summer long. But how does it rank among Duke teams from previous years? Pretty well, actually! We discuss some of the data and whether it means that Duke will be successful this season.

We also learned that Duke has another confirmed game on the non-conference schedule, as Wofford will be coming to town on November 16th. It adds to what is shaping up to be a pretty awesome schedule with some really tough tests for Duke. Scott and Donald are pretty happy with what Jon Scheyer is trying to do in scheduling some of these teams.

After the break, we switch to the gridiron, as the ACC preseason poll was released. Duke was picked to finish 11th in the conference, and we discuss whether it is a reasonable place or if Duke should get more love.

Also, Kenny Blakeney is hoping to raise some money for the Howard basketball program, and he’s doing it in an outside-the-box way: offering 1/3 of the program for $100 million. We discuss on whether he will be able to do it and what this creative idea would mean for not just the HBCUs, but also mid-major and low-major programs in college sports.

We end by congratulating Lindsey Harding and Mistie Bass-Boyd for making moves to new positions in the NBA. Harding will serve as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Lakers under head coach JJ Redick, while Trajan Langdon has hired Bass-Boyd to the front office of the Detroit Pistons. We love that they’re getting opportunities to make their mark in the Association.

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#640 - On the recruiting trail with On3's Jamie Shaw Aug 01, 2024

It's time to talk some Duke recruiting on Episode 640! On this episode, we're joined by On3's Jamie Shaw to dive into how recruiting is going for Duke this offseason and who are some of the players we hope to see in Duke Blue in 2025.

Duke has cast a wide net in recruiting this offseason, with 13 players of the Class of 2025 already receiving scholarship offers to come to Durham. Jamie gives us the players that are the primary focus at this point in time, and whether the focus is on a smaller freshman class coupled with the transfer portal or the goal is to bring in as many great freshman as we can. We also discuss how NIL may have rocketed up the importance list when trying to land the next great Duke players out of high school.

Jamie gives us some names to remember as well as how Jon Scheyer and the staff are so good at convincing the best players in the country to come to the Gothic Wonderland. It's a great interview with some excellent insight into the process and how things have changed in the era of the portal and NIL.

After the break, the date for Countdown to Craziness has been announced, and it's an early one: October 4th! We discuss our excitement at finally having the date where fans will get to see this team in person for the first time.

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DBR Bites #56 - Intel from Cooper Jul 31, 2024

A trio of topics on this latest edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup. Up first is the 2024 Summer Olympics. Jason and Donald recount some of their favorite moments so far before diving into the controversy over Jayson Tatum not playing in Team USA's first game. If you are here for outrage, you will hear at least a little bit of it.

Up next, the podcast guys dive into the changes coming to NIL and especially to scholarship limits in the NCAA. This whole thing seems like a never-ending topic but the latest changes are quite significant to the future of college sports.

And after the break, Jason and Donald give their favorite moments from the latest edition of the Brotherhood Podcast featuring a remarkably revealing interview with Cooper Flagg. What Cooper says about himself and his teammates reveals a lot about the makeup of this team and how it is trying to sculpt itself into a championship club.

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#639 - The computer that says Duke is #2 Jul 25, 2024

The latest edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup features a look at the rankings of Bart Torvik, who plugged a whole bunch of data into his computer and asked it to give him an analytical preseason ranking of every team in college basketball. It spat out two teams at the very top of the heap, the Houston Cougars and the Duke Blue Devils. It even projects how many points per game Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, and Kon Kneuppel will average next season.

But, before that look at ones and zeroes, the podcast gang has a long conversation about the wild, wild west that is the current NIL landscape. Friend of the podcast Brendan Marks has helped write an article for The Athletic that takes a deep dive into the truth and lies behind NIL and the transfer portal, with some eye-opening anecdotes. The DBR guys give you their takeaways from a revealing and troubling look at how college basketball has been fundamentally changed over the past couple years... and the changes show no signs of slowing down.

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#638 - Blue Devils head to the Olympics Jul 22, 2024

After some time off, we’re back with Episode 638 as we get ready for the Olympics!

The Olympics begin this week, and Jason and Donald go through all of the Duke Blue Devils who will be competing and coaching in the Summer Games. Short of ACC newcomers Stanford and Cal, Duke is sending the most athletes in the conference to Paris, which is really cool. We focus in on Khaman Maluach’s performance against the USA in a basketball exhibition where South Sudan almost had the monumental upset. Maluach showed some good things and some things to work on, and Jason and Donald break down all that he did and how it could translate to Duke.

After the break, we discuss NBA Summer League and DJ Steward absolutely balling out for the Chicago Bulls. He did so well that he earned a two-way contract for this coming season, which is really cool! He follows a line of Blue Devils who have recently found their way into the NBA via unconventional paths, like through the G League. We’re glad that Steward is getting an opportunity to play for the Bulls this season.

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#637 - Draft Express' Jon Chepkevich discusses Duke NBA prospects Jul 09, 2024

We’re back with Episode 637, where we are joined by Jon Chepkevich of Draft Express to discuss some Duke Blue Devils and their NBA prospects!

Recently, Sion James and Tyrese Proctor competed at the CP3 Elite Camp, while Kon Knueppel and Isaiah Evans attended the Jayson Tatum Elite Camp, and Chepkevich was present at both to view the athletes. We go through each of the players one by one, breaking down what they did well at the camps, what they can improve on, and their current draft prospects according to Draft Express.

Chepkevich also has seen a lot of Cooper Flagg and Khaman Maluach, and we take the time to go through their pros and cons. Both are expected to be high draft picks, with Flagg being #1, so it’s good to get an outside perspective about their abilities and how they could improve at Duke.

After we say goodbye to Jon, Cooper Flagg has really broken out with his stellar play at USA Basketball training camp on the USA Select Team. We review some of the footage that we saw coming out of the scrimmages, and make no mistake: we have some of the best players on the planet now saying that Cooper Flagg is the real deal.

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DBR Bites #55 - Vegas Baby! Jul 08, 2024

After taking a short July 4th holiday break, the Duke Basketball Roundup is back with a Vegas-heavy edition of DBR Bites. Donald spent a few days perusing the casinos of the strip this week and he came back with a list of the teams the sports books love and hate for next season in college basketball. Where does Duke rank and what does Vegas think of the ACC? Have a listen to find out.

After the break, the podcast gang dives into early NBA summer league results including a former Dukie who looks like one of the best rim protectors in the entire summer league landscape. And last but not least, we have seen some short videos of Cooper Flagg playing in Vegas with the USA Basketball Select Team against the very best players in the world on Team USA. How did Cooper do when matched up with Lebron James, Jayson Tatum, Kawhi Leonard, and others? We have the answer on the latest edition of the DBR Podcast.

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DBR Bites #54 - More practice intel! Jun 29, 2024

The 2024-25 Duke Blue Devils are in the gym for summer workouts, and we have some intel from one of the practices courtesy of a listener! We discuss what we learned on DBR Bites Episode 54.

Jason was able to speak to one of our listeners, who gave us some fantastic information about a practice they were allowed to watch. We go through each of the players and discuss what our listener saw from them. And there are some general insights on how the team looked and what some of the themes may be this season. One thing's for sure: we're going to learn a lot more about this team as the summer goes along!

After the break, Cooper Flagg is leaving Duke to play for another team. That team: the USA Select team, which is a group of players who help the USA Basketball team prepare for the Olympics. Cooper's the only non-pro on the team and has made the team before playing a second of college basketball. It's a huge honor and we are excited at Cooper getting able to go up against some of the best players in the world and learn from them.

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#636 - Jared McCain, Kyle Filipowski find out their NBA destinations Jun 28, 2024

The NBA Draft has been completed, and we discuss where Jared McCain and Kyle Filipowski will begin their NBA careers on Episode 636!

The NBA Draft was a 2-day affair this year, and we had to go through both days to learn where McCain and Flip ended up. Jared McCain was drafted 16th by the Philadelphia 76ers, and Jason and Donald are really happy about what could be a great situation for him in the Association. Jared could fit in not just with his shooting and rebounding ability, but with his personality and work ethic.

We also discuss Kyle Filipowski, both on the court and off the court. He slips to the second round, eventually being drafted by the Utah Jazz with the 32nd pick. We discuss what happened pre-draft that could have caused him to slip out of the first round and be left in the green room after night 1. We also get into the stories that have come up about his current relationship and what we have heard about how it affected not just his draft stock, but his world.

After the break, there were some Duke Blue Devils that will have new places to play in the NBA due to trades during the draft. We discuss where Wendell Moore and AJ Griffin will call home now with their trades to the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets, respectfully.

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#635 - Jared McCain's NBA draft stock with Jay Bilas Jun 26, 2024

Time for part 2 of the DBR Podcast's NBA Draft preview with Jay Bilas. This time, we focus on Jared McCain, who has a great chance to be taken in the back end of the lottery after a season in which he showed he is one of the top few shooters in all of college basketball. Jason and Donald also get Jay's thoughts on the notion that the NCAA tournament will expand to add 4 or maybe 8 more teams.

And last but not least, the DBR Podcast highlights some recent stats about Duke's media exposure in football and basketball. Can you guess where Duke falls on the list of most watched teams in the ACC in the two big revenue sports? We all know football is the king of the ratings and Duke isn't exactly a huge football draw, but you may be surprised where the Blue Devils land compared to the rest of the league.

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#634 - Video of the 24-25 Blue Devils in action!! Jun 24, 2024

There is no tradition quite like the DBR Podcast spending far too much time pouring over "raw, uncut" video of the Duke team playing a summer scrimmage. So, when the Duke social media team dropped its first heavily edited video of the summer, you just knew Jason and Donald would hop on a Duke Basketball Roundup podcast to chat about it. There is little question that Sion James and Kon Knueppel looked great in this video but there was plenty other stuff to notice and draw (wild) conclusions from. Duke has released the official roster so the podcast guys also spend some time talking about the size of this Duke team, one of the biggest teams in recent moment. And, after the break, we get to hear about Donald's long, personal relationship with a fast-rising recruit in the class of 2025 who just got a scholarship offer from Jon Scheyer.

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#633 - Jay Bilas "Flips" for the NBA Draft Jun 22, 2024

As we do every year around this time, the Duke Basketball Roundup welcomes Jay Bilas to the podcast to help us preview the NBA Draft. And, because this is a Duke-centric podcast, our primary focus is on the Dukies hoping to hear their names called nice and early on Draft night. Our conversation with Jay will be broken into two parts and in part one, we talk about Kyle Filipowski's draft prospects. Did he improve his stock by coming back to Duke for his soph campaign, where does Jay think Flip will get taken, and what role might Flip play for the team that drafts him?

Plus, Jason and Donald ask Jay about the big news that JJ Redick has been hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. What does one former Dukie who works at ESPN think about another former Dukie who works at ESPN getting a head coaching job? Have a listen and find out.

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#632 - Brendan Marks Interview Part 2 - Reviewing the ACC’s offseason Jun 19, 2024

We’re honored to have Brenden Marks of The Athletic back to continue our conversation on Episode 632!

On Part 1, we focused on Duke’s rebuilt roster, and on Part 2 of our interview, we expand our scope to the other 17 teams in the ACC. Marks discusses how some of the teams did in the transfer portal, with some of the teams that got much better and some of the teams that he felt missed an opportunity to improve. We discuss some of UNC’s issues with recruiting a big man and how the changing landscape of NIL has affected how teams recruit new players. We finally end with some of the players coming back that could help their teams and which teams to watch as they try to rise to the top half of the conference standings next season.

After we say goodbye to Brendan Marks, Jason and Donald go into further discussion on several points that arose during the interview. Needless to say, we could have stayed on for a couple more hours with Brendan and not fully discussed every facet of roster construction, but we’re grateful that he was able to share so much knowledge not just on the team we follow religiously but also the rest of the conference.

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DBR Bites #53 - NBA Champs and the Duke Hall of Fame Jun 18, 2024

There were tears of joy on the floor of the TD Garden last night as Jayson Tatum reached the pinnacle of basketball greatness, leading his Boston Celtics to a world championship. The Duke Basketball Roundup has all the stats and info about Tatum's remarkable performance and what it means for his place among the Duke greats to have played in the NBA. And, of course, the guys also have comments about all the other Dukies connected to the NBA finals including Kyrie, Lively, Amile, and even Steve Pagliuca.

After the break, the DBR Podcast takes a moment to celebrate some of the greatest Duke athletes of all time, the newest inductees to the Duke Athletics Hall of Fame. Included among them are a fencer, a diver, a 3-time national champion in golf, a couple football players, a father-son lacrosse duo, and two of the best men's and women's basketball players to ever wear a Duke blue uniform.

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#631 - Brendan Marks Interview Part 1 - Duke’s rebuilt roster Jun 14, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils 2024-25 roster is rebuilt, and now they’re in the lab to gel into a team this summer. As they do so, we look back at how Duke did in the transfer portal and what we can expect from the team next season. On Episode 631, we welcome back Brendan Marks of The Athletic for an incredible interview that is broken down into two parts.

This episode focuses on Part 1 of our interview, in which Marks helps us understand more about how this roster was constructed. We start with the transfer portal and how Duke did in relation to the rest of the conference at filling the holes that the roster had. This is a pivotal year for Duke, and Marks believes that the portal additions will help Duke in so many ways.

We then focus on some of the freshmen coming in as well as where the main returnees - Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster - fit into the mix. This team will be built around Cooper Flagg, but you won’t want to miss what Brendan thinks of the potential starting 5 - competition may drive who gets some of these spots!

We will be back in your feeds early next week to give you Part 2 of our interview with Brendan Marks, taking a look at the ACC as a whole and how the other 17 teams (yes, we gotta get used to that) are looking as we enter the summer months.

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DBR Bites #52 - ACC-SEC Challenge and Goodbye to a Duke Legend! Jun 12, 2024

Few people have touched the hearts of Duke fans the way Bob Harris has. For 41 years he was the voice of the Blue Devils, calling thousands of football and basketball games, using his voice to paint the pictures we could not see. So, it is with so much sadness that Duke nation today mourns Bob's passing after a battle with Alzheimer's. This episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup includes a couple of Bob's legendary calls and moments of remembrance from Jason and Donald.

Before we get to the sad news, the episode starts with word that the ACC-SEC Challenge matchups are set. Duke will be playing a very impressive Auburn club and the game will happen in Cameron. The DBR podcast breaks down some of what to expect from the Challenge and from the latest in a long line of difficult non-conference opponents Duke will be playing next season.

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DBR Bites #51 - Breaking News, ACC Transfers, and Duke Defensive Draft Jun 11, 2024

This is a listener participation episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup. In honor of Duke bringing in a super impressive-looking defensive roster for the 2024-25 campaign, Jason and Donald conduct a Duke Defense draft. They each pick 5 starters and 1 sixth man to form the best defensive team they can. You are going to hear legendary names like Shane Battier, Billy King, Shelden Williams, and Tommy Amaker. The DBR Podcast needs all of you to listen to the back half of the episode and then send us an email at DBRPodcast at gmail dot com to resolve which team is the better set of defenders!

But, this latest episode begins with the breaking news that Dan Hurley is saying no to the Lakers are staying in college basketball. Jason and Donald spend a little time discussing what it says about the college game to have the hottest coach in the land pulling a Coach K and turning down a lucrative NBA offer. The guys also dive in the transfer portal to talk about the rash of high-profile ACC players who have decided the grass is greener next door -- guys who left one ACC team and landed right back in the conference on a rival squad. Mark our words... the first Duke-UNC transfer will happen someday soon... and everyone will lose their minds when it does!

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#630 - Scheyer talks, more scrimmage intel, and academic success Jun 06, 2024

The DBR guys start this episode by breaking down the fabulous conversation between Jay Bilas and Jon Scheyer on the latest episode of The Brotherhood Podcast. Scheyer may talk in coach speak, but if you read between the lines you can really hear some interesting insight into the team he is forming this coming season and what he hopes for Duke basketball going forward. Plus, the hints, nudges, and secrets just keep on coming out of Durham following the K Academy games. The Duke Basketball Roundup gang spoke to someone with intimate knowledge of how the 2024-25 Blue Devils are shaping up and got some very interesting nuggets. And, before all is said and done, Jason and Donald have a hat tip to the the men's basketball team (and a bunch of other Duke athletes) for some impressive results off the court and in the classroom.

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DBR Bites #50 - Intel from K Academy Pickup Ball Jun 01, 2024

The K Academy is in full effect, and the 2024-25 roster has started doing pickup games with some of the alumni back in town. We discuss what we’ve heard from the first sessions on DBR Bites Episode 50.

Before we get to the intel, Jason and Donald discuss an article from the Raleigh News & Observer on how Jon Scheyer rebuilt this roster for next season. There are some very direct remarks from Scheyer on what he was looking for in constructing this roster and it discusses some of the frank conversations that were had on expectations and competition. We give our thoughts on some of the information from the article that we did not know as well as reiterate some of the stuff we have already discussed on the pod.

We then get into the intel. Jason has heard some things about how the players have done with some of the first pickup games of the summer, and we go through the players one by one to discuss how they did. More importantly, Jason and Donald are always jealous of the people who get to go to K Academy every year and are looking for sponsors* for next year.

After the break, Jaylen Blakes has committed to the Stanford Cardinal, and we’re very happy that he will get a chance to compete for serious minutes next season and get another excellent degree. Plus, it means Blakes will return to Cameron with the Cardinal, and we know the fans will give him a raucous applause when that happens.

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DBR Bites #49 - Kansas Rivalry & Other Stuff May 28, 2024

Get ready for a potpourri of topics as the DBR Podcast crew dive into a bunch stuff happening lately. They begin with the just announced game against Kansas in Las Vegas this season, but what has the crew really excited is the very real prospect of games in future years in Cameron and Phog Allen Fieldhouse. Up next, there will be some unusual numbers on the floor for the Blue Devils this coming season, and the podcast dives into what may have been behind some of the unusual selections. After that, Donald leads the conversation about the phenomenal showing by the Blue Devil softball and baseball crews as they are each advancing to new territory in the College World Series. You know the guys cannot avoid talking about the fabulous showing by Dukies in the NBA playoffs. And then they wrap it all up with a tribute to Bill Walton, one of the greats on the court and with the mic.

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#629 - Who plays, who sits next year Part 2 - The Bigs May 22, 2024

Episode 629 of the Duke Basketball Roundup continues our deep dive on the predicted roles for the team, and we welcome back Scott Rich to the show to help us once again!

On this episode, we focus on the bigs, and with four main bigs vying to be a part of the Duke rotation - Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, Maliq Brown, and Patrick Ngongba - we discuss what their roles will be. The one we spend a ton of time on is Cooper Flagg because it’s very clear by the moves made that this generational talent will be the focal point of the offense, but who will play alongside him in the frontcourt...and will Cooper play more of the 3 or 4? We discuss all of that in the first (long) segment.

After the break, we discuss the walk-ons who will return to Duke for another season: Stanley Borden, Neal Begovich, and Spencer Hubbard. Will their roles change on the team and who might you see on the floor a bit more? We then move onto the major news in the world of NIL and what a potential court settlement could mean for the future of NIL in college sports.

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DBR Bites #48 - Another Portal Addition!! Cameron Sheffield Comes To Cameron! May 17, 2024

We got another one! We thought the Duke Blue Devils were done in the transfer portal, but Jon Scheyer’s always closing. Cameron Sheffield will be headed to Durham as a transfer from Rice, and we react to what he brings to the table on DBR Bites Episode 48.

Sheffield will head to Durham and is not a guy that’s expected to contend for any significant minutes next season among the guards. But, at 6’6” and with 3 years of D-1 experience under his belt, he still has 2 years of eligibility remaining and can be a guy that can really help the team prepare for games. He can rebound, he’s a consistently decent 3 point shooter, and he will be a guy that can help the team in practice get better. And, there’s more experience added to the roster. Jason and Donald discuss everything and what this means for Duke in 2024-25.

After the break, Jason is in New Orleans and got a chance to sit down with Sion James at Tulane for some coffee tea as a way to get to meet him and for Sion to get to know some of the Duke community. Jason was impressed by his character and he feels like a guy that can become a fan favorite at Duke. We discuss some of that brief conversation that Jason had with Sion and we end with a nugget about the new roster and how quickly they will unite on campus to get the summer workouts started.

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#628 - Who plays, who sits next year Part 1 - The Perimeter May 16, 2024

The portal is closed (as far as Duke is concerned)! According to everything the Duke Basketball Roundup has heard, the Duke roster for 2024-25 is pretty much set. There may be a practice player brought it but in terms of meaningful rotation guys, these are the 11 guys. So, the next natural question is -- who plays what role on next year's team? The DBR Podcast crew -- Jason Evans, Donald Wine, and frequent guest-host Scott Rich -- sit down for a deep dive into that question... and they all have different answers. In part 1 of this exercise, they look only at the perimeter players -- from the 5th year transfers to Duke two returnees to a trio of intriguing freshmen. If you want to know which guys start, which one factor in the rotation, and which ones may struggle for minutes, this is the episode you need to listen to.

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#627 - EMERGENCY POD! Sion James commits to Duke! May 10, 2024

Sound the sirens! Sion James is headed to Duke, and we discuss it on Episode 627.

The 6’6” graduate transfer arrives in Durham after 4 years at Tulane, and Donald and Jason are excited about having him onboard. Besides him being built like a machine, he brings a lot of qualities to the table that will really help the Blue Devils next season, from strong play at the rim to sportsmanship. When it comes to transfer players, it’s about fit...and Sion James is a great fit for the Blue Devils.

After the break, Christian Reeves is headed to Clemson. We discuss his departure briefly and that leads into a continuation of our conversation on Duke players entering the portal. Donald focuses on some of the talk over Jeremy Roach leaving and he’s here to tell you that it’s not an indictment on the program that he has decided to graduate and leave his home for a new opportunity.

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#626 - Portal Intel, Parent Complaints, and Scheduling News May 08, 2024

We have all heard the rumors, guard Sion James from Tulane is thiiiis close to picking Duke as his next destination. On the latest episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup Jason and Donald do a deep dive on what the transfer portal has brought and what it has taken away. You will hear intel about how Jon Scheyer is building this roster and what it will take to complete it. The guys also talk about where some of our beloved former Dukies are headed and what their prospects are in those locations. Oh, and there is scheduling news that shows how excited Jon Scheyer is about the 2024-25 Blue Devils as Duke prepares to take on one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the land.

And, after the break, we have something really unusual. The DBR Podcast peels back the curtain on the decision players made to leave Duke. Jason got a chance to have a brutally honest conversation with a parent of one of the players who entered the portal and Jason tells you exactly what that player heard from the program that led him to choose to continue his playing days elsewhere. It is a raw summation of how some of the kids who are leaving Duke feel about how the program treated them and could be eye opening to some fans.

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#625 - Detailing the History of the Blue Devil! May 02, 2024

We have a fun episode for you! On Episode 625, we discuss the history of the Duke Blue Devil mascot as we interview Bryan Reklis and welcome back Sam Klein!

Details of the Devil: The History of Duke’s Mascot is a documentary that covers the 102-year history of our beloved mascot and some of the moments that have made the Blue Devil so special to all of us. Sam Klein returns to help us discuss this topic as we welcome Bryan Reklis, Sr. Video Producer of Duke University’s office of Communications & Marketing to the show to discuss the documentary! Bryan helped write, direct, and edit this documentary, which is available on YouTube to watch.

With Bryan, we go through some of the parts of the film that were important in chronicling the history of the Blue Devil and we get into some stories that were not in the film. Sam Klein, who was the mascot while he attended Duke, also provides us with some info that did not make the film as we discuss why the Blue Devil is so lovable and some of the things that the mascots have to deal with in order to provide boundless energy to Duke sporting events. You won’t want to miss this interview!

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DBR Bites #47 - Next Portal Targets Apr 30, 2024

The latest episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup features a few minutes of several different topics. Jason and Donald begin by looking at Duke's recent activity in the transfer portal. While we don't know the name of the next player Jon Scheyer expects to sign, we are getting some interesting hints about what type of player it will be.

After that, the guys spend a few moments getting giddy over what they have seen in recent weeks from incoming freshman big man Khaman Maluach as he has faced off against the grown men of the Basketball Africa League. Whew, it has really been impressive.

The guys take a break and then get into a quick conversation about the fancy new scoreboard coming to Cameron.

And then they wrap it all up by talking about a major lawsuit that the NCAA wants to settle which could effectively end the private NIL era by making all teams actually pay the players a fair wage.

(Audio warning -- Jason had some technical difficulties in this episode and his audio is lower than we would like. the DBR Podcast apologizes for the lower than usual standard of quality in this episode).

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#624 - BREAKING NEWS: Mason Gillis, Welcome to Duke! Apr 22, 2024

This episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup is all about the future of the program... both in terms of the transfer portal and incoming freshmen. First up, Jason and Donald welcome former Purdue wing Mason Gillis to Durham as the newest addition to the team. Gillis is a "dawg" who will not be out-toughed on the floor and will provide excellent defense to go with experienced leadership. He's also a dynamite outside shooter. If you had a machine to design the perfect fit for next year's Duke team, it would probably spit out Mason Gillis.

And the DBR Podcast also welcomes a special guest to this episode. Jeff Fedotin is a sportswriter for Forbes.com who attended this weekend's Jordan Brand Classic, featuring 5 of the 6 members of the incoming freshman class. You already knew Cooper Flagg was a star but wait until you hear Jeff talk about some of the other guys... especially Kon Knueppel.

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DBR Bites #46 - BREAKING NEWS: Duke lands Maliq Brown! Apr 21, 2024

Another one! The Blue Devils have landed maybe their best player of the transfer portal era with the addition of Maliq Brown. Brown is a 6-8, long-armed elite defender in the post and the Duke Basketball Roundup gang are thrilled to be adding a guy who was voted to the All-ACC Defensive team. Jason and Donald spend some time breaking down Maliq's game and, more importantly, how his skill set will fit alongside the rest of the Duke roster.

But, the portal giveth and the portal taketh away. It is with a very heavy heart that Duke fans bid goodbye to Sean Stewart. More than anyone else to enter the portal, this one stung because we all saw glimpses of a truly elite athlete who has a path to be one of the most exciting players in all of college basketball. Sadly, that path has led him away from Duke. Listen in as Jason and Donald give their perspectives on Sean's decision and what lies ahead for Duke as the roster is still very much in flux.

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#623 - Duke's place in the transfer portal era Apr 19, 2024

We are back with a full episode where we discuss the Duke Blue Devils in the transfer portal era on Episode 623.

TJ Power announced yesterday that he has entered the transfer portal, so we begin with that discussion (note: this show was recorded a couple hours before Sean Stewart announced he is also entering the portal, so that discussion will come on a later episode). Power’s departure leads to a grander discussion that Donald and Jason have: why is Duke losing so many players to the portal this season? It’s a new world we live in, where guys can transfer every single year if they want to in pursuit of their playing time goals, so we have a lengthy chat about what it means for Duke and what Duke fans should understand when thinking about how the transfer portal affects college basketball.

After the break, there are reports that Duke is trying to add Maine and Kansas to the non-conference schedule for next season, and we’re pretty excited about some of the other potential matchups that we could see early in the season. We end the show with a HUGE surprise that Donald shares with Jason that should have everyone excited!

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DBR Bites #45 - We say farewell to Jeremy Roach and Jaden Schutt Apr 17, 2024

We’ve reached the emotional portion of the season where we bid farewell to a couple more players, Jeremy Roach and Jaden Schutt. Donald and Jason react to their departures on DBR Bites 45.

Jeremy Roach, our two-time captain and soon-to-be Duke graduate, will test the NBA Draft waters and will also enter the transfer portal. We’ve followed Roach’s career since he was in high school, so it’s bittersweet to watch him leave Duke. But, we beam with pride when recalling his career and get into some of the thought process behind him deciding to enter the portal.

After the break, Jaden Schutt has also decided to enter the transfer portal, and we discuss his time at Duke and how it didn’t work out quite the way everyone expected. Jason recalls some of the flashes of brilliance we saw from Schutt and how a fresh start may be exactly what he needs to continue his career. We’re certainly wishing him well. We end with a member of The Brotherhood making the USA Basketball roster for this summer’s Olympics.

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DBR Bites #44 - Caleb Foster returns! Apr 15, 2024

Caleb Foster is back! The Duke Blue Devils guard discussed teaming up next season with Tyrese Proctor on the latest episode of The Brotherhood Podcast, and we react to it on DBR Bites Episode 44!

We hinted that it was coming due to the show notes in The Brotherhood Podcast’s preview on YouTube referencing it, but Caleb Foster will return for his sophomore season to pair up with Proctor in the backcourt. Jason and Donald discuss what a boost it will be to the lineup next season. The team’s going to be tall and have lots of length on defense!

After the break, we discuss the performances of Cooper Flagg, Isaiah Evans, and Khaman Maluach at the Nike Hoops Summit (Patrick Ngongba was also present, but did not play). While we are very much in the camp of not wanting people to gather too much from an all star game, it’s hard not to be excited at Cooper Flagg’s performance. We close by celebrating Paolo Banchero making history and Grayson Allen making bank!

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#622 - Farewell to Flip, Jared, and Jaylen Apr 14, 2024

It is with a heavy heart, but with clear eyes, that the Duke Basketball Roundup says goodbye to Jared McCain, Kyle Filipowski, and Jaylen Blakes. Flip and Mac both declared for the NBA draft on Friday and seem fated to go somewhere around the late lottery. They stand to make millions of dollars and leave behind a legacy of inspiring play that led Duke to great heights. And Jaylen Blakes, who has performed the remarkable feat of graduating from Duke in just three years, now enters the NCAA transfer portal in search of a larger role on a different team in his final year of eligibility. We will miss all three of them oh so much and be rooting for them to succeed beyond their dreams wherever they go next.

This episode of the Roundup also includes a quick mention of some good news for Duke returnees that is due to drop on Monday morning as well as our words about the tragic passing of Dereck Lively's mother, Kathy Drysdale.

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DBR Bites #43 - Proctor Returns to Duke! Apr 12, 2024

The Blue Devils get some great news for the 2024-25 campaign as it has been revealed that point-guard Tyrese Proctor will return to Durham to captain what is widely expected to be the preseason #1 team in the land. The Duke Basketball Roundup Podcast team are positively giddy with excitement over getting another year of an elite player like Proctor and they really cannot wait to watch him tossing lobs to what looks like a super bouncy Blue Devil team next season. Tyrese showed improvement in many areas in the past campaign and the notion of him having another year of development and growth should have every Duke fan excited.

After the break, the DBR podcast guys take a moment to shout out the 8 Duke basketball players who have earned recognition on the ACC's All-Academic team. It is a testament to the commitment of the players and the school to make sure both sides of the student-athlete equation are emphasized at Duke. Oh, and if you travel down the road a little bit to Chapel Hill, the number of their players who earned academic recognition from the ACC is just shameful.

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DBR Bites #42 - Mark Mitchell Enters The Transfer Portal Apr 09, 2024

We’re back with DBR Bites Episode 42 as we presumably say goodbye to Mark Mitchell’s time at Duke Blue Devils.

Donald and Jason come together to celebrate Mark Mitchell as he has entered his name in the transfer portal. Jason and Donald discuss what it means for Mark Mitchell and for Duke and how this is a huge loss for the team but could mean a better setup for Mark. We certainly wish him the best and we discuss some of the nice moments he had in a Duke uniform.

After the break, we recap the national championship game, which saw UConn win its second straight title. Needless to say, we’re not happy about it, but we discuss UConn’s place among the blue bloods and Dan Hurley’s success as a coach. We end with a brief look at ESPN’s Way Too Early Top 25. Duke’s at the top, but what does that mean for this team and us as fans? We gotta get ready...the offseason is officially here. Time to get better.

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#621 - The Future So Bright... Apr 08, 2024

While we await decisions about who from last season's Blue Devils will be a part of next season's Blue Devils, the DBR Podcast takes a peek into the future with a look at some of the Dukies-to-be who were playing in the high school national championships this weekend. It was a very impressive show put on by Cooper Flagg, Darren Harris, and (surprisingly) the once-injured Patrick Ngongba. Jason and Donald break down all of what they observed and when you hear the comments about Cooper Flagg... well lets just say the names getting tossed around for comparison are pretty heady company.

After the break, the guys also opine on the UConn - Purdue matchup and what they thought of the women's national title game between the unstoppable force that was South Carolina and the unbeatable talent that is Caitlin Clark.

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#620 - Season recap with a special guest Apr 05, 2024

It is time for the Duke Basketball Roundup to reflect on the season in the way they do every year, by looking back at how awful the guys are at predicting the stats of the Blue Devil team. And, as as special treat, Sam Klein is back in the saddle to guide us through the results of the annual stats game. While the DBR podcast crew may have good sources and compelling insights, the stat game shows that the guys are just hysterically bad at some of their projections for the season.

Of course, it wouldn't be a Sam episode without a few amusing diversions and this one includes some conversation about viewing the upcoming eclipse, Sam's time inside the Blue Devil costume, and Bluegrass music. Because nothing screams DBR Podcast like Blue Devils and Bluegrass. Enjoy!!

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DBR Bites #41 - Christian Reeves and Mickie Dees Apr 03, 2024

The Duke Basketball Roundup crew has a lot to cover in this episode. Christian Reeves says his time in Durham is probably over, he is entering the transfer portal. We have nothing but best wishes for a very tall kid who just could never find the health or opportunity to get on the floor for Duke. Next, the guys look ahead to the crop of incoming Dukies with a recap of what they say at the McDonald's All-American game. Cooper Flagg and Isaiah Evans were both in the starting lineup for the East... what did Jason and Donald see from them?

After the break, the DBR Podcast gets into the TV ratings from the NCAA tournament. And they wrap things up with a trip down memory lane with a search for the most dominant team of the past 30 years (the KenPom efficiency era). You may be surprised to find that one team stands far and away above all others. See if you can guess which team it is.

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#619 - Burned! Blue Devils bow out to NC State Apr 01, 2024

It wasn't supposed to end this way. NC State knocked the Blue Devils out of the tournament, ending the season for a club that seemed poised to make a magical run to the Final Four. This simply wasn't Duke's day as the team suffered one of their worst shooting performances of the entire year and State ran away and hid on the backs of DJ Burns and DJ Horne. The DBR Podcast has a full breakdown of everything that happened in the contest from the good (like Jared McCain and Sean Stewart) to the bad (like the shooting woes and Duke's inability to get a stop in the second half). There will be plenty of time to talk about the coming decisions regarding the NBA draft and the transfer portal, but for the moment we just want to focus on the game that ended it all. Sigh...

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#618 - Duke’s Toughness Sends Sweet Blue Devils to Elite 8 Mar 30, 2024

We’re still buzzing after Duke’s thrilling win in the Sweet 16 over the Houston Cougars, and we do a full recap on Episode 618!

Duke set some records with this win, and answered a lot of questions about their toughness. After reviewing some of the amazing headlines we received, we get to the game, and toughness is the first thing Donald and Jason discuss. It was the theme for the game, and in a game where haymakers were thrown by Houston in the form of their physical play, Duke answered the bell each time and dished out some punches of their own. Ryan Young, Tyrese Proctor, Jeremy Roach, and Kyle Filipowski are some of the players who get some deserved love, and we send some love to Jon Scheyer and the coaching staff for their preparation for this big game.

After we deal with the good, we discuss some of the things to improve, and thankfully, we have another chance to do so. After we give our plays of the game, we move onto the Elite 8 matchup against a familiar foe: NC State. They’re a much different team than the one we saw twice already in March, but Duke is a different team too. We discuss some of the things to look out for when the two teams fight for the right to head to the Final Four.

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DBR Bites #40 - VICTORY IS OURS!! ONTO THE ELITE 8!! Mar 30, 2024

Duke 54 - Houston 51! It was a war and Duke was the victor. Only minutes after the game ended, Jason and Donald hopped on to give us an "instant reaction" podcast. You can hear how emotionally drained and emotionally charged they are at the same time from an incredibly hard-fought Duke victory. The Duke Basketball Roundup team will have their usual list of the good and bad and all that other stuff in the coming hours, but for now they are just basking in the glory of a trip to the Elite 8... and by basking we mean plenty of cussing and laughing and celebrating. Of course, they also take a moment to tip their cap to the Houston Cougars, a great opponent who would have beaten most teams on this day, but didn't beat Duke. Up next a very familiar NC State crew but for now, we just want to sit back and enjoy everything this team has earned so far.

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#617 - Houston Preview Part 2: Tough and Relentless Mar 28, 2024

We continue our preview of the Houston Cougars on Episode 617 as we get ready for tomorrow night!

The Duke Blue Devils will have their hands full tomorrow night against the Coogs, and Donald and Jason go through their normal preview format as we figure out how Duke can win this Sweet 16 matchup. The two things that have been used the most to describe Houston: tough and relentless. It's present in everything they do, and it's why they've walked into the Big XII and dominated in season 1. They have so many big wins that we can't even list them all! The only team that has figured out the Coogs has been Iowa State, and we break down what has made Houston so successful against everybody else.

The metrics on this team are off the charts. They have arguably the best defense in the country and their offense is no slouch either. There are a ton of things that they do well but no team is perfect. Houston has a couple of spots where Duke can take advantage.

After the break, we get to the players and break them down individually. Who will Houston rely on the most? How does Kelvin Sampson rotate his guys and where could Duke take them out of their game? We discuss it all to conclude our preview.

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#616 - Houston Preview Part 1 with the Voice of the Coogs Mar 28, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils are preparing for their Sweet 16 matchup with the Houston Cougars, so we begin Part 1 of our preview by welcoming Jeremy Branham from Houston Basketball Radio to Episode 616!

Branham is the voice of Cougars Basketball and has had the best seat in the house this season for Houston. So, he has a great perspective of what has made Houston so successful this season, their first in the Big XII. Branham tells us what has made Houston so good this year, and the main theme is: toughness. Houston is tough and relentless, especially on defense. It carries over to the offense, where their guard play has been tremendous. Branham talks about some of the players who have made Houston go all season long. They may not be tall, but they’re athletic, they’re mobile, and they will try to use their physicality to grind you down.

We also get into what Houston may be worried about when they hit the court against Duke. Who are the Duke players that will give them nightmares? Branham tells us who Kelvin Sampson and the Cougars will likely focus on Friday night in Dallas.

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#615 - Recap of the Rout! Duke Destroys Dukes! Mar 26, 2024

One day after Duke's thrashing of James Madison and the Duke Basketball Roundup is still basking in the glow of that impressive 38 point victory. Donald is back along with Jason to talk about the many ways the Blue Devils found success in this game, from the shooting to the passing to the defense to the rebounding. There wasn't really any area of the game where Duke did not dominate the Dukes. And be sure to stick around for the longest play of the game conversation in DBR Podcast history! Also, be on the lookout over the next couple days for multiple previews of the big game this Friday against Houston in the Sweet 16. March is the busiest time of year for the Duke Basketball Roundup!

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DBR Bites #39 - Instant Reaction to Duke Dismantling James Madison Mar 25, 2024

How sweet (16) it is! Duke walloped the Dukes of James Madison in a game that was dominated by the Blue Devils from the opening minutes. The Duke Basketball Roundup is going to have a full recap in their usual style tomorrow, but Jason and special guest Scott Rich wanted to hop on right away after the game was over to give a little instant reaction to the victory. Obviously, the story of the game was Jared McCain raining threes from all over the floor, breaking James Madison's spirit but the podcast guys also have tons of praise for Duke's overall effort, especially on the defensive end of the floor. And in addition to McCain, Jason and Scott say a bunch of other Dukies are deserving of our praise after what may have been the team's best win of the entire season. Peaking at the right time and headed to Dallas for the Sweet 16!!

Note - Jason had some microphone problems in this episode. He promises to get it fixed by tomorrow when he records the full recap with Donald.

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#614 - Vanquishing Vermont! Mar 23, 2024

It wasn't a nail biter, but it wasn't exactly easy either. Still, the Blue Devils turned up the defensive pressure and survived the first round of the NCAA tournament with a victory over a game Vermont Catamounts club. The latest episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup dives into the combinations and strategies that helped Duke win their R64 game and live to fight another day. Jason and Donald have effusive praise for the Duke D and for the way the team shared the ball on offense. After the break, the guys delve into what worked in this contest that can be translated to Duke's next opponent, James Madison, a smaller conference team that is largely untested but which appears to have several very dangerous elements that can pose problems for any team in the land.

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#613 - How to Corral the Catamounts Mar 20, 2024

March Madness is here, and Duke begins its journey on Friday. We preview their opponent, the Vermont Catamounts, on Episode 613.

Donald and Jason begin by examining Vermont's record, who they've played, and historically how they've done under coach John Becker. The short answer: they've been stellar the past decade plus! We discuss some of the teams they've played and use that to move into the metrics. What does Vermont do well? What do they struggle with? It's a stark difference between their offense and their defense.

After the break, we break down some of the key players to watch on Vermont's team and what they bring to the table. They have a lot of experience and they play a lot of guys for considerable minutes, and we discuss the individual players and how they match up against Duke. We also take a look at what Duke needs to do in order to win this game and advance to the Round of 32. We end the pod by highlighting a new podcast that we're excited to listen to featuring a beloved member of The Brotherhood.

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#612 - More thoughts on the NCAA Tourney and the State of Duke Mar 18, 2024

We’ve taken some time to review the NCAA Tournament brackets and Duke’s road, so we have more thoughts on Episode 612.

We begin by taking a further look at Duke’s potential path to the Final Four and a national championship, and we examine our early brackets to identify some of the potential upsets that could get you ahead on your tournament challenges. Jason and Donald then offer their early Final Four picks and who they think will be cutting down the nets in Glendale.

After the break, we do a further look at the Duke team and discuss some things that have been happening within the program over the past few days as they prepare for the tournament. Jason and Donald discuss how some soul searching could be good for the Blue Devils as they prepare for their 1st Round game against Vermont. We then close with some kudos for the Duke Women’s team, who are in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018.

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#611 - The Madness is Here! NCAA Bracket Released! Mar 18, 2024

The path is now known. Duke's journey to reach the college basketball promised land begins in Brooklyn. New York on Friday night against the Vermont Catamounts. There is no more room for "we need to learn from this" or "that's something we can work on." From here on out, it is win or go home. And that is what makes March Madness the greatest event in sports. The Duke Basketball Roundup brings you our take on the brackets, starting with Duke's draw but then expanding out to look at how all the ACC teams are placed in the field. Jason and Donald will have a full preview of the Vermont game coming up in the next 24 hours but this is their initial take on Duke earning a 4 seed and what lies ahead for the Blue Devils. The podcast gang also dives into the just completed ACC Tournament, an event that saw NC State do the unthinkable and win 5 games in 5 days. There are some crazy stat and facts to come out of the weekend and the DBR Podcast gives you all the details.

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#610 - Duke goes down in DC Mar 15, 2024

We don’t like these episodes, but we have to do it. The ACC Tournament ended in abrupt fashion last night with Duke’s loss to NC State, and Jason and Donald discuss what went wrong on Episode 610.

Donald was at the game and after speaking with pride about the many listeners who he met in DC, he and Jason have to discuss the product on the floor and how it was not a great performance. The many headlines we received reflected some of our feelings about the game. There was some good in this game, namely the play of Kyle Filipowski as well as the play of Mark Mitchell. We comment on how they did during the game to carry Duke at times to keep them in it.

After the break, we discuss everything that went wrong in DC, from the lack of urgency and competitive fire to the shooting woes and lack of production from several players. We spend a lot of time on what Duke needs to do to improve. The NCAA Tournament is almost here, and the next loss will end our season. We offer predictions on where we think the Selection Committee will place us, but of course we will examine the full bracket when it’s released on Sunday night.

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#609 - ACC Tourney Preview & All-ACC Teams Mar 12, 2024

This episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup has a little something for everyone. The guys start by tackling a couple controversies coming out of the Carolina game involving the behavior of the Cameron Crazies. After that, Jason and Donald turn their attention to the ACC tournament to chat about the teams on Duke's side of the draw and also the Blue Devils that they hope to see improvement from as the post-season arrives. After a break, the guys dive into ACC Award season with some praise and some complaints about the winners of the conference honors.

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#608 - Carolina can still go to... you know where Mar 10, 2024

Well, that was no fun. UNC completed a season sweep of the Blue Devils and with it took the ACC regular season title. On the latest edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup, Jason and Donald break down what they saw in this contest. It was a whole lot of stuff that was "good...but" (meaning everything Duke did well had a tinge of frustrating counteraction attached to it). The reality is that UNC just found numerous little ways to be better than Duke and it translated into a victory for the Heels. Next up for Duke will be the ACC tourney in Donald's own backyard of Washington DC, so be sure to check out the DBR Podcast in coming days for details of how you can meet up with him at the tourney.

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#607 - Carolina comes to Cameron Mar 08, 2024

The rematch is here and there is a lot riding on it. The Duke Basketball Roundup is here with its preview of the big game this weekend against the hated Tar Heels from down the road. This matchup probably boils down to the elite Duke offense against the elite Carolina D and the winner get a major leg up on seeding for the NCAA tournament... as well as bragging rights (at least for a few days until these teams likely meet again in the ACC Tourney). Jason and Donald give you everything you need to know about the game. Then, after the break, the DBR Podcast gang dives into the ACC Tournament seeding, laying out the scenarios that end up with Duke in the #1 or #2 seeding spot.

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#606 - EMERGENCY POD: Major recruiting news!! Mar 06, 2024

Can you hear those emergency sirens? The Duke Basketball Roundup is here with instant reaction to the earthquake that shook college basketball recruiting Wednesday afternoon. 7-2 Khaman Maluach is coming to Duke. The South Sudanese phenom is projected near the very top of the 2025 NBA Draft and will form one of the most fearsome shot blocking combos (alongside #1 recruit Cooper Flagg) in college basketball history. Jason and Donald may laugh as they say it but the reality is that anyone trying to get off a shot within 15 feet of the Duke basket next season is going to have to think twice because of the elite shotblockers lurking all over the floor.

After the break, Jason and Donald also look at the future of the NCAA tourney and what appears to be inevitable expansion. How many teams is the right number? Maybe 72 or 76.

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#605 - Offensive Boards & 2nd Half Offense Fuels Duke W Mar 05, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils went over to Raleigh and, in what could be the best road win of the year, defeated the NC State Wolfpack 79-64. We recap everything immediately afterwards by welcoming Scott Rich to the show for Episode 605.

Jason was only able to be on the show for a few minutes, but after we go through the headlines, we start with Sean Stewart’s HUGE game. Jason can’t wait to discuss all the great things he brought to the floor against NC State. It was a ginormous road win for Duke, the first time they’ve won in Raleigh with fans in the stands in 8 years. And they did it with offensive rebounding, defense, and 2nd half shooting. The second half was nothing short of sensational, and Duke made it a lot of fun to talk about this one.

After the break, Scott and Donald get into the things to improve from this game as we now set our eyes on the final game of the regular season. We close with our plays of the game and celebrate this really big win in the final road game of the season!

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#604 - Right Back At It In Raleigh Mar 04, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils are back on the road tonight when they head to Raleigh to take on the NC State Wolfpack, and we prepare for the game on Episode 604.

Duke has had this game circled all season thanks to last season's terrible loss at PNC Arena where they just did not show up to play. They want to turn it around, and as they enter the final week of the regular season, this is a game they want to come out with fire and intensity. Donald and Jason break down the Wolfpack, who they've played and how they've played. Their metrics show a team that's been middle of the road all season, but many of their players are good enough to take a good team out.

After the break, the 2024-25 ACC opponents list was released over the weekend, and we take a minute to review who Duke will see in Cameron and on the road next season. Jason and Donald are especially happy that Duke will be coming to places that will allow them to see our beloved Blue Devils in person.

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#603 - Crushing the Cavs in Cameron Mar 03, 2024

Virginia has been one of the most formidable defensive teams in college basketball for more than a decade. Duke utterly dismantled that defense on Saturday night in Cameron, making it look easy on their way to 40 first half points. Meanwhile, the Duke D was forcing Virginia into bad shot after bad shot and the Cavs weren't hitting hardly any of them. The Duke Basketball Roundup takes great pleasure in recapping this contest for all of you. From Tyrese Proctor's trickiness to Kyle Filipowski's windmill dunks to Sean Stewart's eye-popping athleticism, this game had a little bit of everything for Duke fans as it appears Jon Scheyer is well on his way to having another Duke team that peaks at the right time of the season.

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#602 - Cavs Come Calling Mar 01, 2024

Tony Bennett's Virginia Cavaliers always present an unique challenge for Duke. An absolutely elite defensive team that often has a weak offense. This year is no exception. If anything, the offense may be worse than usual. Still, you need to know just what they are going to throw at you and the Duke Basketball Roundup is here to give you, our loyal listeners, all the details you need.

After the break, Jason and Donald turn their attention for a few moments to the college football playoff, and word that it may be ready to expand again. What is driving this ever bigger playoff push (other than money) the DBR pod gang has some ideas.

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#601 - Duke Destroys Cards Feb 29, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils took care of business against the Louisville Cardinals, and we recap the game on Episode 601!

Duke made easy work of the Cards, winning by 25 in a game that really was over early in the 2nd half. Jason and Donald hit the headlines and discuss the good in this game. In a game that was sloppy at times, the defense was still very good on the evening. They rebounded amazingly well and won almost every positive statistical category. We then get into the individual players, and there was a lot of love shown for guys like Jeremy Roach, Tyrese Proctor, Sean Stewart, and even Spencer Hubbard.

After the break, we get into some of the things to improve from this game, and spoiler: turnovers and free throws were the bulk of this discussion. We’ll be back in your feeds again really soon to preview Saturday’s game against UVA.

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DBR Bites #38 - Duke hopes to reshuffle the Cards Feb 27, 2024

We’re back with DBR Bites Episode #38, where we preview the Duke Blue Devils’ upcoming game against the Louisville Cardinals.

Duke hopes to get back to their winning ways against a Louisville team that has not been good all season. Jason and Donald go through what they’ve done since they last played back on January 23rd and some of the things that they do well. Duke will obviously have some question marks depending on whether Kyle Filipowski and Caleb Foster are healthy enough to play, but this is a game that Duke should use to take care of business and win.

After the break, we get into the 2025 NBA mock drafts, and there are some interesting names on the list. We end with a brief look at one AP pollster’s “mistake” of putting Arizona State into his top 25.

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#600 - The Dawg Does It Again! Feb 26, 2024

The Duke Basketball Roundup has reached 600 total episodes and you know what that means. If it has two zeros on the end, then Kenny "The Dawg" Denard must be a part of it! Jason and Donald are thrilled to welcome Kenny back for more of his recollections of his time at Duke as well as his assessment of the current state of the team and the entire college basketball landscape. And, as a special bonus, Sam Klein joins us as well to celebrate this momentous episode.

Our conversation with Kenny includes a never-before-told story about a scandalous "Red Sparrow" trick he used to help Duke win games back in the day. It also takes a more serious turn as we ask Kenny to reflect on his longtime friendship with the recently departed Lefty Dreisell. It is worth noting that this interview was recorded last week, before the game against Wake Forest and the court storming incident that marred the end of that contest. So, if you think this pod avoids talking about the elephant in the room, well... the elephant wasn't even there when this conversation happened.

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#599 - Great game at Wake ends badly Feb 25, 2024

With the outrage over the court storming incident fading a little bit, the Duke Basketball Roundup takes a few moments to look back on the actual game, which was a heck of a battle between the Blue Devils and Wake Forest. Both teams were playing at a high level and no one deserved to lose. Jason and Donald break down all the action on both ends of the floor with special praise for Duke big men Kyle Filipowski and Ryan Young, who were each outstanding in this contest.

After the break, the DBR guys have some additional comments on the dangerous court storming at the conclusion of the contest. Have a listen as Jason is outraged at some of the comments by Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes. You may not be surprised to see that this episode carries an "explicit" rating as the DBR Podcast crew have some choice words for the Wake fans and administration.

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DBR Bites #37 - Flip gets hurt in Wake courtstorming Feb 24, 2024

We’re going to talk about it on DBR Bites #37. The Duke Blue Devils lost to Wake Forest 83-79, but the biggest story is what occurred as the game ended. Wake’s fans stormed the court, hurting Kyle Filipowski in the process.

Filipowski got hurt bad enough that he needed to be helped off the court by several members of the Duke team, including Jon Scheyer. We’ve learned he hurt his knee and Jason and Donald are absolutely furious and wanted to spend some time on it. Jason has some serious rules changes that he wants the ACC to implement, while Donald is angry at the fact that Wake let the situation get bad by not preparing for it. Duke road losses almost always result in fans storming the court, and there were no plans in place nor did security do its job of protecting the players and staff of the teams on the court.

A full Wake recap will be coming Sunday on Episode 599, but this had to be addressed immediately. There will surely be more thoughts later about how this transpired and what measures need to be taken to ensure that teams remain safe when they’re playing a basketball game.

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DBR Bites #36 - Road Warrior Weekend Feb 23, 2024

Duke's 3 game road trip takes them about an hour down the road to Wake Forest for what will be one of the toughest games of the season. As the Duke Basketball Roundup crew explains, Wake is a good team on the road but a truly great team at home, raining 3-pointers down on opponents. The Demon Deacons are undefeated in Winston-Salem this season and they are in desperate need of an attention-getting win... and Duke is just the opportunity they want. The DBR Podcast breaks it all down as Duke tries to stay atop the ACC standings and remain in line for a very high seed in the NCAA tournament. After the break, the podcast guys also reveal a shocking statistic about Duke's Mark Mitchell. His poor shooting reputation from early in the season is really starting to fade.

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#598 - Duke cancels all Hurricane warnings in dominant road win Feb 22, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils destroyed the Miami Hurricanes on the road Wednesday night, and Jason and Donald jump on soon after the game to recap all the fun on Episode 598!

We are so thrilled with the effort the Blue Devils had that after some very good headlines, we jump right into that. The effort permeated every single facet of the game, from offense to our stellar defense, and it was fun to see. Jason and Donald go back and forth on the good, marveling at how well Duke played individually and collectively.

The ball movement was there, the highlight dunks were there, the 3 ball was flying, and we were getting rebounds. After the break, we nitpick to find some things to improve from this performance, but make no mistake, Duke really closed out their Florida road trip with a performance that makes the rest of the nation take notice that the team they thought we were might be starting to announce its presence.

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#597 - Hurricane Warning Feb 20, 2024

A whole lot of folks circled this one on the calendar back when the schedule came out. Duke versus Miami was sure to be a matchup for the top of the ACC as the 'Canes were coming off a Final Four season and returned a whole lot of talent. But things have not worked out as expected for Jim Larranaga's crew and this is now a game against a team struggling to even stay eligible for the NIT. Today's episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup prepares you for the matchup Wednesday night by looking at what has gone wrong so far in Miami's season. The DBR crew also warns that this is not a team to be overlooked... there are no easy road games in the ACC this season, that's for sure!

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#596 - McCain McCan as Duke tops FSU Feb 18, 2024

Oh my, Jared McCain came to play in Tally! The Duke Basketball Roundup is here to help you break down every key moment from the 35 point explosion that buried the Seminoles and gave Duke a much-needed ACC road win. The guys also discuss the importance of winning the rebound battle in a game where Duke struggled to hold onto the ball.

After the break, Jason and Donald welcome in Scott Rich to help us parse all that we learned from the NCAA selection committee's first stab at a tournament bracket. Scott tells us that there may be some hidden messages in the preliminary seed list that is good news for ACC fans.

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DBR Bites #35 - Heading to Tally Feb 15, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils embark on a 3 game road trip that will go a long way toward determining who will be the #1 seed in the ACC Tournament. It starts in Tallahassee with a matchup against the always tall and deep Florida State Seminoles. After a few seasons of being near the top of the ACC standings, FSU has taken a bit of a step back but they are still a very dangerous opponent. The Duke Basketball Roundup has a breakdown of what FSU does well and where they struggle so you can know what to look for in this important contest.

Plus, after the break, the DBR Podcast chats a bit about JJ Redick's new gig at ESPN/ABC as part of the team that will be calling the NBA Finals. JJ continues to ascend in the world of broadcasting, becoming the latest Dukie to be a significant voice in talking about the sport of basketball.

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#595 - Duke Pushes Past Wake Forest Feb 13, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils were able to fight and push past Wake Forest to win 77-69, and Jason and Donald recap everything on Episode 595.

Jason’s still in Durham, so we record just a couple of hours after the game, which saw Duke move to 19-5 on the season, 10-3 in the ACC. There was a lot to get to, but after some great headlines, we discuss Jon Scheyer getting Cameron Indoor Stadium lit late in the game and how it spurred a Jeremy Roach 3 to really open things up a bit. We use that to transition into some of the great performances we had on the evening, notably from Mark Mitchell, Kyle Filipowski, and Jared McCain.

After the break, we analyze some of the things that made this game frustrating as well and why it was such a struggle to defeat the Demon Deacons. We end with our play of the game and spend some time hearing about Jason’s fun weekend in the Gothic Wonderland.

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DBR Bites #34 - A Huge Game Coming Against Wake Forest Feb 12, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils have a crucial matchup coming this evening against Wake Forest, and on DBR Bites 34, we preview the big game.

Jason and Donald begin with how strong Wake has been recently, and the metrics show them to be one of the best teams in the country at different categories. They have some balanced scoring and defending, and when they get to the free throw line, they are 2nd in the country at knocking them down. Duke will have their work cut out for them, and it should be a tough game for Duke. But, if they can take care of business on defense, they can win this game.

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#594 - Duke defends Hotel Cameron Indoor against the Eagles Feb 11, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils won the first game of their Saturday-Monday double when they defeated the Boston College Eagles 80-65 yesterday. We recap the victory on Episode 594!

Jason and Donald begin with the headlines, which did a great job of describing how Duke played in this game. We start with the good, where we marvel at the performance from Mark Mitchell on both sides of the ball. The interior defense kept BC center Quinten Post at bay. Jared McCain and Jeremy Roach both had great offensive showings and we enjoyed the contributions of Sean Stewart.

After the break, we discuss some of the things to improve as we focus on Duke’s recent inability to get to the free throw line in the first half and playing strong around the rim. We end by discussing our play of the game as well as our player of the week.

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DBR Bites #33 - Eagles Coming to Town Feb 09, 2024

Duke continues its trek through the ACC this weekend with a contest in Cameron against Boston College. The Eagles present an interesting test as they are built around a very impressive big man in the versatile Quentin Post. His matchup with Kyle Filipowski will go a long way toward determining whether this is an easy win for Duke or a game where the fans in Cameron are sweating it out. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down how BC has done so far on the season and what to watch out for when they come to town. After the break, the DBR guys also dive into the ACC standings with a look at who has the toughest remaining schedules among the top teams in the conference. That could go a long way toward telling us which teams are real contenders and which ones are not in the conference race.

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#593 - Knocking Off Notre Dame Feb 08, 2024

Going from North Carolina, at the top of the ACC standings, to Notre Dame, at the bottom of the ACC standings, was quite a change for the Duke Blue Devils... and the result of the game was quite a change too as Duke dispatched the Fighting Irish with relative ease, 71-53. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down what went right for Duke and where the Devils were lacking in this contest. This was a game with some real highlights -- and the pod spends several minutes enjoying Sean Stewart's block and slamdunk -- but also one where Duke struggled with shooting and offensive execution. Have a listen to the latest episode of the #1 podcast for Duke fans, by Duke fans.

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#592 - Duke prepares to bring the Fight to the Irish Feb 06, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils look to return to the win column on Wednesday night as they welcome the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Cameron. On Episode 592, Jason and Donald break down what to expect when the teams take the floor.

Notre Dame has really struggled since they last faced Duke in early January. Their offense has been one of the worst in the country, but they pair that with a defense that’s actually played fairly well. We talk through why they have struggled so much on offense and how that’s led to their dismal record. And, we discuss what Duke needs to do to rebound and get the win. It starts and ends with energy, intensity, and fight.

After the break, Khaman Maluach is narrowing his list of potential schools, and Duke is one of them. Jason and Donald break down his remaining schedule of official visits and the prospects of him coming to Durham. Finally, Dartmouth’s men’s basketball team has won a key ruling in their quest to officially unionize and become employees of the school. We discuss some of the ramifications for college basketball and how the NCAA once again needs to step up and figure some things out as this progresses.

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#591 - Devils fail to match Carolina's energy Feb 04, 2024

Let's face it, recapping games where Duke lost is no fun... but when we lose to UNC it is really a tough time. Still, the Duke Basketball Roundup crew soldier through this episode with some dashes of humor and positivity as they break down what happened in Duke's 93-84 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels. There is plenty of praise for Jared McCain and also some honest assessment of what the team needs to work on. The words "energy" and "effort" come up again and again as Jason and Donald discuss the problems Duke had on this night and the expectations for the rest of the season.

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#590 - The Last Word on the Duke-UNC Game Feb 02, 2024

It is arguably the biggest rivalry in sports, certainly the most significant rivalry in college basketball... Duke versus Carolina. And this year, game one of the matchups features a pair of top ten teams who seem to have separated themselves from the rest of the pack in the ACC. The Duke Basketball Roundup team gives you all the stats, analysis, and history you need to understand what it will take for either side to triumph in this key contest. And just in case you missed it, be sure to check out DBR Podcast episode #589 in which we podcast gang sits down with Jay Bilas to hear his analysis of what to expect in the big game.

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#589 - Duke-UNC Preview, Part 1: Jay Bilas Prepares Us For Battle! Feb 01, 2024

There’s a big game coming up on Saturday evening. It’s that time. The biggest and best rivalry in college sports takes flight when the Duke Blue Devils head to Chapel Hill to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels. We welcome Jay Bilas to the show on Episode 589 for Part 1 of our preview of the big game!

Jay Bilas provides some incredible insight in several areas of this game, first focusing on UNC. He discusses what has made them so successful this season and why they’re such a problem on defense. He talks about the All-American play of RJ Davis and how the UNC offense has operated using him a lot more than he was utilized last year. Bilas provides some excellent context to the big man matchups and who may end up guarding whom when the ball is tipped. If you haven’t watched UNC play this season, Jay really helps you understand what makes their engine go.

After the break, we switch our conversation to how Duke is doing and what they need to bring to the table on Saturday to walk out of Chapel Hill with a win. Jay provides some valuable knowledge on what Duke has done right and whether players on the team that received some high expectations may actually be playing at an improved level this year. Of course, we end with Jay’s predictions and even a surprise guest towards the end of our time with him. Jason and Donald then react to Jay’s thoughts as we close out Part 1 of this preview.

Look out tomorrow afternoon for Part 2 of our Duke-UNC preview, where we continue to further break down the matchups and discuss what Duke needs to do to win this huge battle for 1st place in the ACC.

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DBR Bites #32 - Penguins and Defense Jan 31, 2024

The Duke Basketball Roundup has been operating with one hand tied behind its back lately because co-host Jason Evans has been on an extended break visiting Antarctica. Well, Jason is back home now and he is back on the podcast to tell all of us about his amazing journey. He has stories about the penguins, whales, and majestic icebergs/glaciers that he saw. He also talks a bit about the harrowing journey through the Drake passage, which is just about the only way to get to Antarctica.

After a commercial break, Jason and Donald turn their attention back to Duke Basketball as they look at the portion of the game that has been a real problem for Duke lately, the defense. Does Duke have what it takes to get their D back to the level of a legit national title contender?

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#588 - Duke Masters The Hokie Pokey Jan 30, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils had a huge victory on the road against Virginia Tech, and JJ Jackson from Locked On Blue Devils returns to the show to help us recap the win on Episode 588!

That was a tremendous win for the Blue Devils, and after the headlines, Donald and JJ dive into the many things that Duke did well against the Hokies. They spend time on the excellent defense, including a tremendous block by Ryan Young. They also spend time on the offense, from Young’s production to Jeremy Roach and Tyrese Proctor really putting the Hokies to bed and denying them their bacon.

After the break, we spend some time on the things to improve, particularly the uncharacteristic turnovers they had. Still, this was a solid win for the Blue Devils in a place that they normally don’t play well. We end with some talk about the ACC’s chances to get more than 2 teams into the NCAA Tournament. Some metrics show that the ACC is stronger than the rest of the nation wants to believe.

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#587 - Aussie Ice Cools Clemson Jan 28, 2024

Duke fans can exhale as the Blue Devils defeated the Clemson Tigers 72-71 yesterday in Cameron. We recap that thriller and preview their next game against Virginia Tech on Episode 587.

Scott Rich joins Donald to discuss the Clemson win that came down to two ice cold free throws by Tyrese Proctor at the very end. He wasn’t the only person that had good performances. Jared McCain’s 20 points and 3 huge steals was a central focus, and Mark Mitchell once again had a really good game. The team defense was what kept Duke in it and ultimately helped them to the win.

We also talk about the struggles in this game, from rebounding to Kyle Filipowski on offense. Overall, the team didn’t make things easy on themselves on offense, but they were able to battle and walk out of Cameron with an important ACC victory.

After the break, this is the first Saturday-Monday back-to-back for Duke this season, as they head to Blacksburg to take on the Hokies on Monday night. Duke traditionally does not play well at Cassell Coliseum, and Virginia Tech is one of the best teams in the ACC on offense. Donald and Scott discuss how Virginia Tech is doing this season and overall how they can win on the road, something that has been very hard for ranked teams to do across college basketball this season.

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#586 - Clemson's Coming to Cameron Jan 26, 2024

With the Clemson Tigers coming to town to play the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday, Donald is joined by Scott Rich to help preview the game on Episode 586!

Clemson started out the season hot, but since the calendar turned to 2024, they have been ice cold. Donald and Scott highlight some of the reasons for Clemson’s struggles in the ACC portion of the schedule and break down what they do well. Clemson will want PJ Hall and Joe Girard to get hot if they want to have a good shot at winning in Cameron. Duke on the other hand wants to take Clemson out of it, and Kyle Filipowski and Mark Mitchell can be X factors in this game. Of course, we discuss what happens if Jeremy Roach comes back and how Duke should adjust if he’s not able to play.

After the break, the guys step back and take a look at the season thus far, evaluating Duke’s resume for the NCAA Tournament. We look at how they’re doing in some of the rankings that the tournament committee uses to evaluate teams and you may be surprised at how they compare to Duke’s metrics at this point last season.

Finally, Duke Football saw the release of their 2024 schedule, and it seems very balanced. In Manny Diaz’s first season in charge, we take a look at the schedule to see who Duke plays and who’s coming to Wally Wade.

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#585 - Duke's Aces Enough To Topple Cards Jan 24, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils rebound with an 83-69 victory over the Louisville Cardinals, and we welcome JJ Jackson from the Locked On Blue Devils Podcast to break down the win on Episode 585.

Jason’s still off high fiving penguins, so JJ joins Donald to recap the win over Louisville in what had some very good performances and still involved some frustrating moments. Jeremy Roach and Mark Mitchell returned, but Roach injured his ankle in this one and was limited in action as a result.

After the incredible headlines we received, they discuss some of the great performances, notably Tyrese Proctor’s career night and Mark Mitchell dominating on both ends of the floor. Kyle Filipowski had a 10-5-5 game with both he and Mitchell having double-doubles as the rebounding margin proved to be clutch. The team closed out the game well, taking Louisville’s best shot and then slowly punching them into submission.

After the break, we get to some of the things that need to improve, namely the struggles that Duke had on defense to begin the second half. The tight calls on the perimeter led to more open space for Louisville to work and Duke was frustrated as a result. However, the team got it together and closed the game well. JJ and Donald close out with their plays of the game and they discuss JJ’s time on the podcast and interviewing the legendary Dick Vitale.Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget, we have affiliate partnerships with Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) as well as Fanatics. Save some cash by hitting those affiliate links and it helps to support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠!

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#584 - Duke sent into Pitt of despair Jan 22, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils lost over the weekend to the Pitt Panthers, and we recap what went wrong on Episode 584.

With Jason somewhere in the deep blue sea, Donald welcomes Sam Klein back home to the show to help break down what happened against Pitt. Sam was at the game, so after discussing the headlines and some of the good performances, we dive into the stuff that led to the bad loss against the Panthers. Blake Hinson was hitting everything, but while there was a lot of fight from the Blue Devils, there wasn’t that sharp play throughout the game. Another slow start that is starting to unfortunately become too much of a routine proved to be the difference.

After the break, Duke turns around and heads to the Yum! Center on Tuesday to take on the Louisville Cardinals. We preview what to expect in that matchup and how Duke needs to turn it around quickly against the worst team in the ACC and needs to do it with a fast start and consistent energy and intensity. We end the show by congratulating Tara VanDerveer on her 1203rd win as a coach, which passes Coach K for the most all time.

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#583 - Re-Previewing Pitt Prior to Jason's Drake Passage Jan 17, 2024

The DBR Podcast is back with Episode 583 as Jason and Donald once again get ready to see Duke take on Pitt.

Duke will play Pitt for the 2nd time in 11 days on Saturday, and Jason and Donald break down how Pitt has struggled lately, particularly in a home loss to Syracuse last night. Pitt has dropped 24 spots in KenPom and Duke needs to continue to surge early to not give the Panthers any hope.

We also have some other news from around Duke Basketball and Football. VJ Edgecombe has decided to go to Baylor, and we give reactions to that news. Kyle Filipowski won a national player of the week award for his incredible week on the floor, and it’s a really cool award that well deserved.

After the break, Jaylen Stinson is returning to Duke Football, having removed himself from the transfer portal. It’s really huge news for Manny Diaz on the defensive side of the ball, and it provides him with some leadership as well as someone who will get a huge number of tackles. Jason also discusses his luck in his fake betting pool for ACC games.

Finally, Jason will be headed on vacation for the next couple of weeks...to Antarctica! Jason discusses the trip, but it means he will be gone from the show for a couple of weeks. Donald has a plethora of guests lined up to help in Jason’s absence, so continue to tune in.

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#582 - Duke Survives Tech's Second Sting Jan 14, 2024

If you had Ryan Young as a key player getting big minutes against Georgia Tech, raise your hand. The Duke Basketball Roundup gang admits they sure didn't see this coming as Duke needed help from all kinds of unlikely places to survive a very game Yellowjacket club that came to Cameron on Saturday. Kyle Filipowski may have been the headline -- he led Duke is every conceivable statistical category -- but it was unlikely contributions from Young, Tyrese Proctor, and Jaylen Blakes that helped the Blue Devils notch another ACC victory. The DBR Podcast gang wraps it all up, including some comments about whether fans should be up or down after this game. With two starters banged up, it is a good thing Duke has the middle of the week off!

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DBR Bites #31 - Revenge!! Jan 12, 2024

The Blue Devils get their first rematch of the season as Georgia Tech comes to town on Saturday. The first game in Atlanta was arguably the worst performance of the year for Duke as Tyrese Proctor got hurt and Duke struggled to match the energy of a game Yellowjacket squad. But Duke has been a very different club since then, winners of seven games in a row and playing their best basketball of the year. The Duke Basketball Roundup tells you what has changed for Tech since we last saw them and dissects what it will take for Duke to reverse the result of the first game. After the break, we also dive into one of the questions that has been burning up the DBRPodcast inbox... the fate of Christian Reeves. When will we next see him in a Duke uniform?

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#581 - Flip sends Panthers to the Pitts Jan 10, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils pounded the Pitt Panthers last night in what was a super fun game, and Jason and Donald are here to recap everything on Episode 581!

The first half was everything you wanted from a Duke team, and after Jason and Donald go through some of the wonderful headlines we received from listeners, we get into all of the good things that happened. We start with the defense, which was incredible, from the rebounding to Duke’s ability to make Pitt take terrible shots. We then shift to the efficient offense, led by Kyle Filipowski’s incredible game and the team’s ridiculous shooting.

After the break, we get into some of the things that Duke can improve on, but it’s mainly nitpicky. Make no mistake, this was one of the best displays Duke has had this season, and we beat Pitt so bad, it almost cost us a Quad 1 win!

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#580 - How to tame the Panthers Jan 08, 2024

Duke has a very winnable, but also easily losable, game on the road Tuesday night against the Pitt Panthers and the Duke Basketball Roundup is here with all you need to know about Duke's next ACC opponent. Pitt has a deep roster that is a nice mix of youthful exuberance and experienced leadership. It is a team filled with plenty of height and length to give Duke trouble too. On this edition of the DBR Podcast, Jason and Donald are joined by former Chronicle Sports Editor Michael Corey for some insights in what it will take to notch another "dub" for the Blue Devils. And, after the break Mike Corey gives us some stories from his time at Duke, including the moment Coach K asked him if he wanted to join the Duke team as a walk-on.

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#579 - The Mighty Mark Mitchell Helps Duke Dunk Notre Dame Jan 07, 2024

Thanks to Mark Mitchell and Jeremy Roach, the Duke Blue Devils got their first road win of the season, but the Duke Basketball Roundup pulls no punches when talking about this victory over Notre Dame, there were a lot of problems in Duke's play against a team that is widely expected to be at the bottom of the ACC this season. Duke was anemic on offense throughout much of the game and several guys expected to be stars for this team suffered through dismal performances. Still, the emergence of Mitchell as a big offensive threat is a major development for Duke and something to get excited about. Jason and Donald have all the good, the bad, and the ugly from this one in their latest DBR Podcast.

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#578 - Heading North to South Bend Jan 04, 2024

Irish eyes have not been smiling very much this season at Notre Dame. The basketball team has suffered some pretty awful defeats. But, lately they have been showing signs of life, including a really impressive 20+ point beatdown of Virginia just a week ago. So, it will be a suddenly confident Notre Dame club that Duke will face on Saturday in South Bend. The Duke Basketball Roundup is here to tell you all you need to know about the Fighting Irish under new coach Micah Shrewsberry. For this preview, the guys are joined by JJ Jackson of the Locked on Blue Devils podcast. He has seen Notre Dame up close and has several interesting takes on how this matchup should go. This edition of the pod also dives into the question of Proctor vs. Foster... who should be Duke starting point guard?

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#577 - Beating the Pulp out of the Orange Jan 03, 2024

The Duke Blue Devils used an impressive second half shooting display to pull away from the Syracuse Orange in the first game of 2024, but the Duke Basketball Roundup crew says the story of this game is the stellar play of Mark Mitchell in the first half. The podcast gang has plenty to say about how MM kept Duke in the game with his energy and athleticism on those aggressive cuts to the basket. It was clearly Mitchell's best half of basketball in his hoops career. And then came the threes... one after another raining down on Syracuse as McCain, Roach, and Proctor got hot. Have a listen as the podcast guys break down all the good and bad from this game as Duke starts conference season with a 20-point victory.

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#576 - How to Juice the Orange Jan 01, 2024

On Episode 576, Jason is back from the slopes to join Donald as they preview tomorrow’s Duke Blue Devils game against the Syracuse Orange.

The Orange have a new coach, as Jim Boeheim has retired and Adrian Autry is now in charge. With that coaching change has come the switch from the 2-3 matchup zone to man-to-man on defense. It also has come with more tempo when they’re defending the ball. Donald and Jason go through the Orange’s metrics, who they’ve played, and which players Duke should pay attention to when they take the floor.

After the break, we discuss the tweet from Mark Mitchell’s dad that came in the late hours after the victory over Queens. The tweet caused a lot of confusion among the Duke fanbase, but Donald and Jason are here to take a measured approach on what it means and how Mark Mitchell can get back on track on the offensive end this season, particularly from beyond the arc.

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#575 - Duke snatches the crown from Queens Dec 30, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils take care of business in a big way against the Queens Royals, and we welcome Scott Rich to discuss it on Episode 575!

With Jason hitting the snowy slopes of Utah, Scott joins Donald a few minutes after Duke defeats Queens 106-69 to recap the game, from the headlines to the incredible offensive display. Tyrese Proctor made his return to the floor from his ankle injury and performed well off the bench. However, both Donald and Scott were left impressed by how the defense performed and how it fueled the offense. They also marvel at the offensive performances of guys like Jared McCain, whose 24 points was a game high.

After the break, we discuss some of the things to improve, nitpicking some items from a blowout victory. We then pick our play of the game and player of the week. And with Jason gone, Donald and Scott take it to the College Football Playoff, discussing Michigan’s chances to win it all.

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#574 - How To Decrown Queens Dec 28, 2023

Men’s basketball action restarts this weekend for the Duke Blue Devils, so we preview their upcoming matchup against Queens University on Episode 574.

Duke takes on the Queens Royals in Cameron on Saturday, and it’s the first game after the Christmas break for the Blue Devils. It could also be the return of Tyrese Proctor to the floor after his ankle injury. Donald and Jason preview what to expect from the Royals when they take the floor. This is one of the smallest teams in Division 1, and they discuss who to watch out for and how Duke may match up with them on Saturday.

After the break, recruiting news is on the front burner as VJ Edgecombe has narrowed his list of schools to Duke, Baylor, and Kentucky. Also, Khaman Maluach has burst onto the scene in a big way and has Duke as a potential landing spot in the Class of 2024. Jason and Donald discuss those two potential additions to an already loaded class as well as how some of the Class of 2024 is kicking some serious tail on the high school circuit.

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#573 - Duke Football wins twice and FSU sues Dec 26, 2023

We’re back after the Christmas holiday to recap a couple of big Duke Football wins as well as the future of the ACC on Episode 573!

Duke Football won the Birmingham Bowl 17-10 last Saturday, and Donald and Jason recap the big win for the Blue Devils. Donald was there and gives some insight as to how everything was down in Alabama. Both of them comment on how awesome it was to see the team win and commend Trooper Taylor and the rest of the coaching staff and players for keeping it all together for one last run this season.

The conversation shifts to next season, as new head coach Manny Diaz secured his first huge recruiting win with the transfer of Maalik Murphy from the Texas Longhorns to Duke. We marvel at how big of a get that is for Duke Football and what Murphy can bring to Durham next season.

After the break, the Florida State Seminoles have officially sued the ACC to get out of the Grant of Rights deal, but not before the ACC sued first to keep them tied to the deal and the exit penalties should they decide to leave the conference. Luckily, Donald is an attorney in his normal life, and he read both of the complaints filed by FSU and the conference. He gives the breakdown on what each side is asking for in their various lawsuits and how this could affect the future of the ACC.

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#572 - Bear Trap Nabs Baylor Dec 21, 2023

This was a big win... a win Duke needed. The Blue Devils victory over Baylor was a crucial non-conference game for a team that didn't perform as expected over the first month of the season. But Duke has been a whole different animal lately and Baylor bore the brunt of it. The Duke Basketball Roundup does a deep dive into all the ways this edition of Duke is different from the version we saw a few weeks ago. The perimeter trio of Roach, Foster, and McCain were outstanding on both ends of the floor in this one. And we have a special shout out to Ryan Young, who had crucial minutes late in the contest to seal the win.

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#571 - Breaking down the Baylor Bears Dec 19, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils have a big game Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden against the Baylor Bears, and we welcome David Hornbeak from Our Daily Bears to help us preview it all on Episode 571!

Baylor enters the game 9-1, but they are coming off a shocking loss to Michigan State where they just didn’t look good. David Hornbeak helps guide us through what makes Baylor successful and why they’re so good. They’re the best 3 point shooting team in the country, but they do other things well. We also discuss some of the things that Baylor doesn’t do well as we figure out how to beat the Bears in NYC.

After we say goodbye to David, we continue our preview of the game, focusing on more stats and how they line up with our Blue Devils.

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#570 - Jared McCain's mom and dad Dec 17, 2023

The Duke Basketball Roundup welcomes Jina and Lance McCain to the podcast, the parents of Duke freshman star Jared McCain. The DBR podcase has interviewed dozens of Duke players in its time, but this is one of the few times they have gotten to sit down with the parents of a Dukie to find out what that is like. The McCains provide plenty of laughs and unique insight into their very special son -- from his ascendancy to one of the top social media stars in the world to his impressive basketball skills, we get a peek behind the curtain to see what it takes to reach this level of success... and what a large role his whole family plays in all of it. And this interview would not be complete without at least one question about Jared's potential NBA plans... the family's answer may surprise you.

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#569 - More Hofstra Thoughts and Big Picture Problems Dec 14, 2023

If you thought one roundup of Duke's win over Hofstra was enough, think again! The DBR podcast is back with some more comments about that impressive victory. Jason and Donald have extra notions about what Kyle Filipowski's beautiful performance means for the future of this Duke team as well as some praise for Fran Friscilla's color commentary from the contest. After the break, the guys come back with a big picture look at what has been wrong with Duke thus far this season -- Jason says it begins with the sophomore class, which hasn't quite lived up to expectations thus far. And, before they wrap up this edition of the pod, the guys have some parting thoughts on the departure of Riley Leonard for the pot o' gold that awaits him at Notre Dame.

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#568 - Near Fliple Double helps Duke tame Pride Dec 13, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils took care of business against the Hofstra Pride, and we have an immediate postgame recap on Episode 568!

Duke had to battle Hofstra for a half, but then started to pull away in the 2nd half with a dazzling display. Jason and Donald jump on about a half hour after the conclusion of the game to go quickly through all the good from this victory. Kyle Filipowski was incredible with his near triple double, and so many other players get some kudos for their play.

After the break, we discuss some of the things that need improvement from the Blue Devils as they moved to 7-3 on the season. The guys will be back together tomorrow for more reactions to the game...literally! Donald is traveling to Atlanta, and the two will get together to bring you more heat as we enter the exam break.

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DBR Bites #30 - Don't Overlook Hofstra Dec 11, 2023

One of the better mid-major teams in the country comes to Cameron Tuesday night as the Hofstra Pride arrive in Durham. Make no mistake this is a club capable of giving Duke a real game. We are sure Jon Scheyer and his staff are treating this opponent with respect and the DBR Podcast crew is too, with a breakdown of all the things to watch out for in this contest. Hofstra is a super-experienced team that is full of outstanding shooters. This will be one of the more dangerous backcourts Duke will face and the task of guarding scorer Tyler Thomas, a job that would have fallen to Tyrese Proctor, will be a critical one for the Blue Devils in this game. Have a listen to the latest edition of the podcast and don't forget to drop the guys an email with your headline from the game once the contest is done. They can always be reached at DBRPodcast at gmail-dot-com.

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#567 - They're Back! Blue Devils Stomp 49ers Dec 10, 2023

Whether you think it was the Jared McCain show or you were wowed at the performance of Jaylen Blakes, there was no question that Duke's backcourt brought their A-game against the Charlotte 49ers. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down all the positive signs we saw from the Blue Devils in their win against a pretty good Charlotte club. With Tyrese Proctor still nursing a sprained ankle, Duke needed other guys to step up. The week off from games seems to have fixed some things for Duke as several of the issues that have cropped up in recent games -- especially involving both offensive and defensive assists -- were much better in this contest.

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DBR Bites #29 - Manny Diaz takes over Dec 08, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils have hired a head football coach (cue the blue smoke!) and Jason and Donald discuss the hire on a special DBR Bites Episode 29.

Manny Diaz comes to Duke from Penn State, where he was the defensive coordinator for 2 years. Before that, he was the head coach at Miami. He also had coaching stints at Florida State, NC State, Middle Tennessee, Mississippi State, Texas, and Louisiana Tech. We discuss what Manny Diaz brings to the table, starting with some incredible defenses. Penn State fans are very upset at losing Diaz to Duke, and it seems like players are excited to have him coming to campus.

After the break, Donald breaks down some of the concerns for Manny Diaz that he followed closely in his stint as the Miami defensive coordinator and head coach. While he introduced the Turnover Chain, there were some lessons that were hopefully learned from his first head coaching stint. Overall, Jason and Donald are all in on hoping that Manny Diaz can continue the upward trajectory of the program and take it to the next level.

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#566 - Changes coming against Charlotte Dec 06, 2023

Duke has a big game this weekend, not because of the opponent (though this is a team to be respected) but because we begin to get to see what Duke looks like during the "Proctor is injured" part of the season. It appears Tyrese Proctor may be out for an extended period of time and the Duke Basketball Roundup is here to talk about the changes Duke may make to fill in for the star PG. You may be surprised at the names who they see getting extra playing time. The Podcast gang also break down what to expect from Duke's next opponent, the Charlotte 49ers, a team with some interesting players and that has shown it can play with the big boys. After a break, the DBR Podcast also dives into some non-Duke stuff... namely the decision by the college football playoff to leave Florida State out of the national semifinals. Eve Donald, who is no fan of the Seminoles, thinks FSU got hosed in this arrangement.

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#565 - Wrecked down at Georgia Tech Dec 03, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils had another poor showing yesterday against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and we discuss the first ACC loss on Episode 565.

Duke lost 72-68 to Georgia Tech in a game that saw Duke fans lament the loss of Tyrese Proctor to an ankle injury early in the game and saw more poor shooting and stagnant offense. Jason Evans was in the building, so Jason and Donald start the discussion with his vantage point before we get into the headlines. There is some good to point out from this game, namely the play of Jeremy Roach as well as how the team once again fought to get back and have a chance to win.

We also have some sound from the locker room as Jason was able to capture some of what Jeremy Roach and Jon Scheyer said after the game, and then we get into what went wrong with Duke Men’s Basketball in this game and how home bad patterns have formed on offense and defense. We discuss the Mark Mitchell technical foul that was a pivotal moment in the game, and we take a 30,000 foot view to hopefully ease some concerns that this season is already a wash.

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#564 - ACC Season Begins Dec 01, 2023

After a couple disappointing games, Duke seeks to get back on track this weekend in Atlanta against the Ga Tech Yellowjackets. The Duke Basketball Roundup says this will be a very interesting game because it is hard to tell what Georgia Tech will bring to the game. Will we see the Yellowjacket team that struggled badly a couple weeks ago or the one that surprised everyone by knocking off a ranked Mississippi State team this week in the ACC-SEC Challenge? Perhaps more importantly, which Duke team will show up and will the players be able to shed these early season doldrums? This edition of the podcast also dives into the newest addition to the Duke coaching staff and also looks at how Nina King is holding things together with the football program while she searches for a new head coach to replace Mike Elko.

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#563 - Awful against Arkansas Nov 30, 2023

This was not how the season was supposed to start for an experienced Blue Devil club, but they picked up their second loss (and their second poor game in a row) on Wednesday, falling at Arkansas to the Razorbacks of the SEC. The game displayed a myriad of potential problems for Duke, not least of which was the team's inability to finish on offense close to the basket. The Duke Basketball Roundup dives into the events of this important game including a real gap in what each team brought to the table in terms of rim protection and facilitating. With the ACC season about to start this weekend, the Roundup is your one stop to hear what Duke needs to fix (and fast) to get back to the top tier of the college basketball world.

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#562 - What to expect when Duke plays Arkansas Nov 28, 2023

They are calling this one of the biggest home games in Arkansas basketball history. That's what happens when Duke comes to town. The Blue Devils will be playing the Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on Wednesday night as part of the first-ever ACC-SEC Challenge and the Duke Basketball Roundup is here to give you all you need to know about what to expect. For Arkansas, the biggest question may be the health of their star player Trevon Mark, who went down with a nasty back injury in a game against UNC last week. He's the leader of a deep and very experienced Razorback club that has struggled thus far in big games and probably sees Duke as an opportunity to right the ship and restore their tarnished reputation this season. And, after the break, the podcast guys look ahead to the rest of the Challenge. There are some really interesting games that could show whether some ACC teams are contenders of pretenders this year.

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DBR Bites #28 - Elko Exits Duke Nov 27, 2023

Under the cover of night, Mike Elko boarded a plane and put Durham in his rear-view mirror. After 2 years of great success at Duke, he is moving on to Texas A&M, one of the big power-players in college football. I guess this is what it feels like when Duke basketball swoops in and grabs a stud recruit at the last minute. The DBR Podcast gang (including a guest appearance by Sam Klein) discuss the impact of Elko's decision from both a rational and an emotional standpoint. The guys have plenty of thoughts on how this all went down, including comments on what Elko was apparently saying to Duke at the same time as he was talking to A&M. After a quick break, the podcast crew looks at some of the names being bandied about as the next head coach at Duke. We think this is a candidate search that needs to go very fast as Duke needs a leader in place to keep recruits and transfers committed to the program.

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#561 - Duke overcomes Thanksgiving hangover Nov 26, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils had a poor effort display against Southern Indiana, but still emerged with the win on Friday night. We recap the game on Episode 561.

The Blue Devils had a Black Friday hangover, whether it was too much turkey or not enough intensity, and it showed against the Screaming Eagles. After breaking down all the headlines that listeners sent in, they get to the good and bad of this contest. They focus on some of the great “statless domination” that the team showed at the end of the 1st half, but they also reflect on how the game started, with everyone saying that they didn’t have the effort that Duke Basketball requires. We end with our play of the game, which was a dynamite hammer from Tyrese Proctor, and we give out our first Player of the Week honors of the season.

We also hit the gridiron, where Duke Gang finished out their regular season with a solid victory over Pitt. Duke finishes the season 7-5 and now turns to where they will end up for their bowl game. Jason and Donald review some of the possible destinations and discuss the ACC’s various bowl tie-ins.

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DBR Bites #27 - Silencing the Screaming Eagles Nov 24, 2023

We’re back with a new DBR Bites Episode 27 as we preview Duke’s Black Friday game against Southern Indiana!

The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles come to Cameron on Friday night in the finale of the Blue Devil Challenge, and Duke wants to knock off the Thanksgiving food coma with a good showing. Jason and Donald give you a thorough breakdown of what to expect from Southern Indiana, from what they do well to where Duke can take advantage. This is a chance for Duke to get out and run, but they want to take care of the basketball and move it around to get good shots. Hopefully, they’re able to get a convincing win against Southern Indiana.

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#560 - Doctor Proctor, gimme the W! Nov 22, 2023

We’re back with Episode 560 to recap Duke’s win over LaSalle!

The Blue Devils took out LaSalle 95-66 to move to 4-1 on the season, and Donald and Jason are here to recap the good and bad from the game. There were some great headlines, so they begin there, recapping some of the best that were sent in by others. Then, they get to the wealth of good things that happened in this game from Tyrese Proctor to Sean Stewart and the team defense.

After the break, we deal with the things to improve from this game as the team wasn’t perfect on the evening. Limiting the scoring droughts and stretches of sloppy play are at the top of the concern list. We end by discussing Justin Robinson’s appearance on The Brotherhood Podcast and taking a look at some of the big early season tournament results that hit our radar.

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From all of us at the show, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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#559 - Bison Beatdown Nov 18, 2023

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

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DBR Bites #26 - How to beat the Bison! Nov 16, 2023

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

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#558 - Spankin' Sparty Nov 15, 2023

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

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#557 - How to rebound against the Spartans Nov 13, 2023

Duke Men’s Basketball heads to the United Center in Chicago tomorrow to take on Michigan State in the Champions Classic, and we preview the big game on Episode 557.

Michigan State comes into this game with the same record as Duke: 1-1, with their loss courtesy of James Madison in the biggest upset in college basketball in the first week of the season. Jason and Donald preview what the Spartans can do well and what they have struggled with on the short season. They then take a look at the rest of the ACC, and the conference’s struggles make this game a bit more important.

After the break, we switch to the gridiron, where Duke fell in a close game to UNC in 2OT. However, there were a couple controversial calls that once again changed the trajectory of the game. After a brief discussion of the game, the conversation shifts to the reports that Texas A&M have let Jimbo Fisher go, and lots of people list Mike Elko as a top candidate to replace him. Jason and Donald talk about the reports and whether they think he will stay in Durham or move onto one of the big college jobs that are either currently open or could be open by season’s end.

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#556 - First Loss! What Happened Against Arizona? Nov 11, 2023

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

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#555 - Welcoming the Wildcats Nov 09, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils welcome the Arizona Wildcats to Cameron on Friday night, and we preview the big game on Episode 555!

It’s an early season matchup between two highly ranked teams, and to help us preview the Wildcats, we welcome Brian Pedersen of Arizona Desert Swarm to the show. Brian helps us understand the Arizona team that is coming to Cameron, from the players we know like Caleb Love to guys we may be unfamiliar with, like Oumar Ballo. Arizona’s a tall team with a lot of muscle, and Brian really helps Duke fans know what to expect when the two teams hit the floor.

Jason and Donald then take the time to preview what they want to see from Duke in this matchup. They discuss rebounding, guard play, rotations, and of course, the hope that “Vintage Cameron” is alive on Friday night. It’s going to be a really fun game that we can’t wait to watch, and this preview will help get you ready!

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#554 - Duke Dunks Dartmouth Nov 07, 2023

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

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#553 - The 2023-24 Stats Game!! Nov 05, 2023

The 2023-24 Stats game is upon us, and Sam Klein returns to the show to guide us through it on Episode 553!

Before we get into the Stats Game, we quickly discuss a few topics, including Patrick Ngongba’s commitment to the Duke Blue Devils yesterday. We’re hoping one more 5 star recruit joins the huge number already in the class next season. We also give Sam a chance to reflect on Duke Football becoming bowl eligible using 3 different starting quarterbacks.

After the break, we get into the Stats Game, and the guys give predictions in 28 categories, from points per game to total walk-on points. Here are each of the categories:

-Points per game

-Rebounds per game

-Blocks per game

-Assists per game

-Steals per game

-Highest field goal percentage (minimum 1 attempt/game)

-Highest 3 point percentage (minimum 0.5 attempts/game)

-How many players lead Duke in scoring in a game?

-Kyle Filipowski 3 point percentage

-Jeremy Roach minutes per game

-Tyrese Proctor games with 4+ 3 pointers

-Mark Mitchell 10-5-5 games

-Who starts the most alongside the 4 returning starters?

-How many guys fill that 5th starter spot?

-Ryan Young minutes per game

-Caleb Foster 3 point percentage

-Jared McCain points per game

-Sean Stewart minutes per game

-Christian Reeves number of ACC games played

-Jaden Schutt games with 3+ 3 pointers

-100 point games

-Walk-on total points

-Number of players who log over 300 minutes

-KenPom defensive rank on Selection Sunday

-Number of road wins

-Number of ACC teams in the NCAA Tournament

-Total 10-5-5 games (must include 10 points)

-Total wins

We will post everything that we picked on the DBR Forums, so chime in there with your predictions and follow along as the season begins tomorrow night!

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#552 - Duke awaits the Big Green Nov 03, 2023

The basketball season is just a few sleeps away from beginning, and we get started with the previews on Episode 552!

The Duke Blue Devils host the Dartmouth Big Green on Monday night in the season opener for men’s basketball. Jason and Donald begin with a preview of the Big Green, giving you some names to watch for and how Dartmouth generally plays. It’s been a long time since Dartmouth played a top 5 opponent. We also give a quick look at how you might see Duke line up on Monday night.

After the break, Duke Gang is bowl bound! Duke grinded out a 24-21 win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, and we discuss the play of Grayson Loftis, how long Riley Leonard might be out, and we salute the team for how they came back so many times and battled adversity to get that crucial 6th win on the season.

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#551 - How did Duke look in their exhibition game? Nov 02, 2023

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

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#550 - Still flipping out over Flagg Nov 01, 2023

Whew, it has been a busy few days for the Duke Basketball Roundup but the guys are still gushing over the decision by Cooper Flagg to come to Duke next year. Make no mistake, this kid is a generational talent and the podcast gang has some stats and comparisons that will help all of you understand what it means that he will be playing in Cameron next season. After the break, Jason and Donald turn to the future of ACC football. The conference has unveiled the schedule for the next several years and the guys have some thoughts about what works and what doesn't for the Blue Devils and Mike Elko. Lastly, we go outside of Duke but inside the conference to talk about an historic basketball power that has fallen on some really tough times lately. What is the future of Louisville basketball? Oh, and wait until you hear about the Duke connection to a little known player from Flagler College who put a scare into big bad Florida State over the weekend!

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#549 - Sam Klein says farewell to the DBR Podcast Oct 31, 2023

The Duke Basketball Roundup is getting a little bit smaller. Longtime co-host Sam Klein announces he is leaving the pod, though he promises to still show up every now and then when the mood (or the news) suits him. This episode features Sam reflecting on the 9 years he has been alongside Jason and Donald on this little experiment that has so far begat well over 500 episodes. The simple truth is that Sam was always the heart and the humor of the DBR Podcast and there is no way to replace him. Donald and Jason will carry on, with a rotating series of occasional guest-hosts who all will pale in comparison to Sam. If you are going to miss Sam as much as the rest of us, drop him a line at DBRPodcast at gmail-dot-com.

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#548 - Emergency Pod COOPER FLAGG TO DUKE!! Oct 30, 2023

So, this is a crazy episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup. About 31 minutes into the podcast, we found out -- LIVE -- that super-recruit Cooper Flagg had committed to Duke. You get to hear the guys react in real-time to this major piece of recruiting news that sets up the 2024-25 Blue Devils to be one of the best teams in the land. Flagg is considered a "generational talent," and may be the best defensive wing we have seen at Duke in many years.

Meanwhile, the beginning of the podcast features Jason, Sam, and Donald talking about the Preseason ACC rankings and the All-ACC teams. Plenty of Blue Devils show up on the lists including Flip, Proctor, McCain, and Foster. Oh, and the guys also talk about Duke's secret scrimmage with Villanova on Saturday. News about that event has been hard to come by but the Roundup has some sources who told us a bit about what happened.

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#547 - Preseason All American Ratatouille! Oct 26, 2023

There is a ton of topics to discuss on a loaded Episode 547, so we put several of them in the pot and start stirring!

Kyle Filipowski was named a 1st team preseason All American, and Jason and Donald discuss what a cool honor it is for the sophomore big man. It also brings some more expectations, and we think Flip is ready to rise to the challenge.

ACC commissioner Jim Phillips had some comments during ACC Media Day about the logistics that will face Cal, Stanford, and SMU when they enter the conference next year. He also mentioned that if it were up to him, the ACC Tournament wouldn’t have all 18 teams competing. That’s a topic that has to be discussed in full.

The 2023-24 NBA season kicked off last night, and there are 24 Duke Blue Devils on the rosters of 18 teams. We discuss who has moved in the offseason and who we’re looking forward to watching at the next level.

After the break, Duke Football will take on the Louisville Cardinals on the road on Saturday in another big ACC game. We investigate what Duke will need to do in order to get back on track.

Finally, we’re waiting for some recruiting news to drop with Cooper Flagg, Pat Ngongba, and VJ Edgecombe. We hope to hear something soon, but no we are not going to jinx anything!

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#546 - A magical Countdown to Craziness! Oct 23, 2023

It was a busy weekend for Duke Blue Devils Athletics, so we take some time on Episode 546 to discuss the magic that was Countdown to Craziness as well as Duke Football’s tough loss to Florida State.

First, Sam’s voice is nearly gone from his fun weekend, so he gives his quick takes on both Countdown and the football game before he departs, leaving Donald and Jason to discuss both in depth. We start with Countdown, where Donald kicks off by mentioning Duke Women’s Basketball’s performance and showing them some love as well as Jon Scheyer inking a new contract to remain at Duke for a long time.

Then, the two get into Duke Men’s Basketball, starting with the player intros and then the performance of the team. They analyze every player on the team, from All American Christian Reeves to Jaylen Blakes. It was a fun night in Cameron and it’s time to officially get excited about our team!

After the break, Duke Football suffered a tough loss to the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday night. Donald and Jason discuss some of the good and bad and of course describe the big turning point in the game: Riley Leonard aggravating his ankle injury. There’s a quick discussion on the game as well as whether each believe Riley Leonard should be rested against Louisville.

When you’re done with this episode, you’re probably gonna be thinking “Hey, these guys didn’t mention that C—” STOP RIGHT THERE! Stay for the end credits to get some more discussion!

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#545 - Scooping how to smash the Seminoles Oct 19, 2023

We’re back in your feeds already because on Saturday night, Duke Football has a big, big game. We preview the matchup with the #4 Florida State Seminoles on Episode 545.

Duke enters the game as the #16 team in the AP poll, but they’re facing their toughest test of the season as they travel to Tallahassee to take on the Noles. FSU is 6-0, tops in the ACC, and are thinking playoff as they host the Blue Devils for their homecoming game. Jason and Donald are back to preview what they hope to see on Saturday night from the Blue Devils.

After the break, we welcome Tim Alumbaugh from Tomahawk Nation, our sibling FSU podcast over at the Fans First Sports Network. Tim and Donald go through the FSU team in depth, with Tim providing some insight on what makes the Seminoles so good and where Duke might have an advantage as they attempt the upset. After we say goodbye to Tim, Jason returns to react to the interview, and we give final thoughts and predictions.

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#544 - Start the Countdown! Oct 19, 2023

The Duke Basketball Roundup is starting to get busy with our first football/basketball weekend of the year, so on Episode 544, we have our preview of Countdown to Craziness!

Duke Men’s Basketball will take to Coach K Court for the first time in front of a packed Cameron tomorrow night for Countdown to Craziness, and Jason and Donald discuss what they are most looking forward to seeing. Jason begins by saying he’s looking forward to...the refs?! With new rules on charges in effect, he’s looking to see how refs apply that moving forward. We get to the actual event and the focus will be on some of the dancing and the introduction of the personalities on the team.

Talk then shifts to Caleb Foster and his performance in the “uncut” highlights from Duke’s most recent scrimmage. Foster looked great in the video, and Jason is excited to see more of him when they take the floor tomorrow night.

After the break, Coach K dropped by The Brotherhood Podcast to chat with Ryan Young on life after coaching Duke Basketball. It was an amazing episode where the GOAT spoke on how much joy he has doing the things he loves to do, from spending time with his family to all of his philanthropic efforts and serving as an ambassador for Duke. He also speaks frankly about conference realignment, NIL, and the inability for the NCAA and ACC to lead in securing the future of college basketball. It’s well worth a listen!

We’re going to be right back in your feed this evening with our preview of the FSU game, including an interview from Tim Alumbaugh of Tomahawk Nation. So, enjoy this episode and get ready for the football preview tonight!

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#543 - We're Number 2!! Preseason rankings are out Oct 16, 2023

Two of the most watched preseason polls came out today -- the Associated Press and KenPom. The Blue Devils check in at #2 (to Kansas) in the AP poll but are a bit lower, #9, in Ken Pomeroy's initial rankings. Of course, none of this will really matter very much once the actual games start being played, but that won't stop the Duke Basketball Roundup from obsessing over these polls and dissecting every aspect of them... including expectations for the rest of the ACC (this just in, the conference is getting very little respect).

After the break, the DBR Podcast dives into the football game against NC State, a 24-3 victory for dear old Duke. While it may not have been the most impressive offensive display, the podcast crew is full of praise for the Duke D, which is making a case as one of the best defensive units in the entire college football universe.

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#542 - Hidden Hoops! DBR Watches Secret Practice Video!! Oct 13, 2023

Want to know what the Duke basketball rotation looks like right now? Who is a starter and who is coming off the bench? How about some intel on which of the freshmen are excelling and which ones still have stuff to work on? Well, the Duke Basketball Roundup has the details. The podcast crew were given access to 50 minutes of video shot at a recent Duke basketball practice. It includes about 25 minutes of 5-on-5 work between the White and Blue teams and who plays for the While and who plays for the Blue speaks volumes about how Jon Scheyer's rotation is shaping up. This is the kind of detail and insight you will only get on the DBR Podcast!! Dig in and enjoy!

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#541 - A look ahead to NC State Oct 12, 2023

The impressive Duke football team gets back in action this weekend... and star QB Riley Leonard might actually play. The Duke Basketball Roundup team are thrilled with that report and they use it as a launching off point to discuss the "backyard brawl" coming up against NC State. Duke has visions of big things this season and need to take care of business against a decent Wolfpack team. After the break, Jason, Donald, and Sam also get into a quick chats about a series of other stories... there's Mike Elko's profile in The Athletic, Duke and St. John's maybe getting ready to play at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Kansas basketball getting in trouble with the NCAA (not!), and news that one of the most coveted basketball recruits around has decided to move up a year and put himself in the same class as Cameron Boozer.

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#540 - Reviewing the "Raw Uncut" scrimmage video Oct 05, 2023

The Duke Basketball Roundup is back to do what it does best on Episode 540: overanalyze scrimmage video!

First off, Sam’s back from working too hard, so Donald and Jason give him the floor to put a bow on the Duke-Notre Dame game and give his thoughts. Then, we move to the raw uncut. Duke Men’s Basketball released a 9 minute scrimmage video from and intrasquad scrimmage it had last weekend with ACC officials. It’s time to overanalyze, y’all.

First, we discuss Kyle Filipowski and TJ Power and how good they looked. Could TJ Power challenge for that 5th starting spot? We then move to the guards, discussing the competition for playing time between Jeremy Roach, Tyrese Proctor, Jared McCain, and Caleb Foster. It’s going to be a good one that only makes the team better.

After the break, we discuss Christian Reeves and how he looked great in the 2nd half of the video. Will he be the #1 pick in the NBA Draft? Will he get off the bench for Duke this season? Two questions that must be answered. We cover the rest of the team and how each player in the video looked as we round out the raw uncut.

Finally, the transfer portal season has shortened just a bit, from 60 days to 45 days. We discuss what that means for college basketball (and football) and what it means for the players who decide to switch schools.

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#539 - Heartbreak against the Irish Oct 01, 2023

The DBR Podcast has a message -- Duke Football has arrived. Yes, they lost a gut-wrenching game to Notre Dame this weekend, but the team showed that win over Clemson was not fluke. They can compete with any team in the land. The Duke Basketball Roundup guys turn into the Duke Football Roundup for a brief moment to sing the praises of the players and the coaches who accomplished so much, even as they fell from the ranks of the unbeaten. After the break, the focus turns back to basketball with word that Jon Scheyer has named his 3 captains for the upcoming season... 2 of those names were expected, but one of them was a bit of a surprise. The DBR Podcast guys dive into the difference in freshman year and sophomore year Tyrese Proctor to understand why he is taking such a big role on this season's Blue Devil team.

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#538 - Preparing to Fight the Irish Sep 28, 2023

The Duke Basketball Football Roundup is here with Episode 538 as we do an extensive preview of Duke Football’s huge game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish!

Jason and Donald begin the show by discussing the fact that for the first time, the football College Gameday show will be on Duke’s campus. We hope that the football team and the fans embrace the moment that’s upon us...we’re the center of the college football world, if only for a day. Impress!

We then begin our preview with an interview with Hayden Adams from One Foot Down, the Notre Dame SB Nation blog. Hayden helps us take an in depth look at the Fighting Irish, first discussing the aftermath of their loss to Ohio State last weekend and then focusing on both sides of the football. Hayden tells us about some of the players that Duke should focus on when they take the field on Saturday. Hayden then ends with a few predictions.

After the break, Jason and Donald react to Hayden’s thoughts on Notre Dame and give some of the keys to the game for Duke. Of course, we end with predictions, but not just on scores. We discuss which headgear we think Lee Corso will pick as well as who we would like to see as the celebrity guest picker on Saturday morning. It’s going to be a fun weekend of football...enjoy it, Duke fans!

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#537 - The schedule is out! Sep 27, 2023

If you are like the DBR podcast crew, you have been waiting for months for some real, solid news about the 2023-24 Blue Devils. We got some just a short time ago as the ACC announced the schedule for the upcoming season. Jason and Donald take a deep dive into the when and where to try to find potential landmines that could trip up the Devils. And there is much more to enjoy on this episode -- Kon Kneuppel's dad writes to us, we look back at Duke football crushing UConn to go to 4-0, and we tip our cap to NC State as they honor an absolute legend with a statue outside Reynolds Coliseum.

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DBR Bites #25 - Kon Kneuppel is a Blue Devil!! Sep 22, 2023

Thursday night, Duke Basketball received a surprise commitment from Class of 2024 star Kon Kneuppel, and we had to jump on to react to it on DBR Bites Episode 25!

Kneuppel’s commitment was way out of left field, to the point where Duke’s “Another One” video that they post with a commitment didn’t come for quite some time. But, Duke fans should be very excited about landing the best shooter in the Class of 2024 to add to a class that is already one of the best in college basketball and loaded with supreme shooters.

After the break, we break down some stats from Kneuppel’s play on the EYBL circuit, and we take a deep dive into the Kneuppel family tree and their basketball pedigree (we’re taking you back to the Gus Macker, folks). Needless to say, we’re very excited about this addition to The Brotherhood!

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#536 - Revisiting your wild predictions! Sep 19, 2023

The Duke Basketball Roundup is back with Episode 536! On our last episode, Jason and Donald gave some bold Duke Basketball predictions for the upcoming season, and we asked our listeners to give their own wild predictions. And what a response!

So many of you chimed in via email and the DBR Forums that we had to discuss some of them on the show. So, Jason and Donald go through some of their favorite bold predictions and grade the odds of them happening. There are some very bold picks and some that we think are more likely to happen than people may believe.

After the break, Duke Football has another test this weekend, this time on the road against UConn. UConn has not been great this season, but they will be ready to play Duke, and we preview what Duke needs to do in order to pass their first road test of the season. There’s also a looming matchup next week against Notre Dame, but they can’t look ahead. The team needs to be focused on putting the Huskies in their place first.

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#535 - Football crushes Northwestern Sep 17, 2023

Three up, three down... Mike Elko and his merry band of bad@*! football players remain undefeated in 2023 thanks to a thorough beatdown of Northwestern (suck it, Big Ten!!). The Duke Basketball Roundup has all the details from the victory starting with words of praise for the defense and ending with swooning over the run game and QB Riley Leonard. After the break, it is time for some basketball content with a couple predictions that may seem unlikely, but could come true in the 2023-24 basketball season -- one about Jaden Schutt and one about the ACC as a conference. And, before we sign out, Jason and Donald talk about which road venue in the ACC seems most interesting to visit as a rival fan. If you have opinions on this stuff, the DBR Podcast wants to hear from you. Send them email at DBRPodcast at gmail-dot-com.

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#534 - What Happened at the World Cup? Sep 11, 2023

Today's episode is a potpourri of interesting topics. We begin with some reflections on the solemn day of 9-11. Both Donald and Jason have person connections to the tragic events of that day in 2001. Next, we move to the gridiron news both Duke's thumping Lafayette (a game that was more than a little bit frustrating early on) and a look ahead at the Northwestern Wildcats, a program that seems to be in utter turmoil.

After a break, the podcast guys are back to dive into Team USA and their disappointing performance at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, as well as a look ahead at the big name players who seem to want to play in the 2024 Olympics. And the podcast wraps up with word that Fox Sports is thinking about staging a competitor to the NIT postseason tournament. How will that work?

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#533 - Expansion is upon us Sep 06, 2023

The Duke Basketball Roundup is finally ready to give their thoughts on ACC expansion on Episode 533! First, Duke Football is back on the menu as we get ready for this weekend’s game against Lafayette.

Jason and Donald begin by going back to Monday night’s stomping of Clemson to give one more thing they loved about that game. Donald is still on a high after that one and how they played, while Jason continues to marvel at the defensive side of the ball.

Next up for Duke Gang is the Lafayette Leopards, a FCS opponent that isn’t thought to be very good. Still, fans should not take them lightly. Duke will want to get out and play like the ranked team they now are and show that being ranked is not a fluke.

After the break, it’s finally time to discuss ACC expansion, which will see Cal, Stanford, and SMU enter the conference next year. Jason and Donald are both on the same page: it’s a complex issue, and there are pros and cons for the conference. Money, prestige, keeping the conference intact, logistics...all are on the table as the expansion talk continues.

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#532 - DUKE FOOTBALL DOMINATES CLEMSON! Sep 05, 2023

The Duke Basketball Roundup is the Duke Football Roundup in this emergency Episode 532! Duke Football takes down Clemson 28-7 on Labor Day night before a raucous Wallace Wade Stadium and a national TV audience, and Sam, Jason, and Donald jump on as the students rush the field to discuss it all!

We first talk about how historic a win this was for Duke and just how happy we are at how they played. It wasn’t a perfect win for Duke, and we quickly discuss that, but come on now...we’re having fun with this one! We talk about our favorite plays and performances, what this means for Duke moving forward, and we even compare it to other big wins in Duke Football history. Listen and feel the joy!!

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#531 - Preparing for the Duke Football opener Aug 31, 2023

The Duke Basketball Roundup is back with Episode 531, with Jason and Donald getting us ready for the start of Duke Blue Devils Football.

We start with some comments on the tragedy that occurred at UNC on Monday. Our hearts are with the family and friends of the faculty member who was killed. UNC may be our rivals on the court or field, but they are our neighbors, co-workers, friends and family in the game of life, and we stand with them.

We also wanted to announce that we have moved the show to a new network: Fans First Sports Network! We’re hoping this move will be a beneficial one as we reunite with several podcasts from the SB Nation Podcast era, and we’re excited about all the possibilities!

We get into Duke Football, as they host the Clemson Tigers in a huge game to open up the season on Monday night. We discuss what makes Clemson really good and why Duke has a better chance than most think of pulling off the upset and otherwise turning some heads with their play.

After the break, The Brotherhood Podcast had a great episode featuring the freshman class for Duke Basketball. We marvel at how tight knit the players are and how they seem to really enjoy being around each other. It’s a fun interview done by Ryan Young, so check it out!

Finally, we give Johnny Dawkins and Coach K their flowers, as they are both inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame. We reflect on their career and how it’s awesome that the two of them get to enter the Hall together.

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#530 - Reviewing recruiting and conference realignment Aug 13, 2023

Sam and Donald band together to bring you Episode 530 of the Duke Basketball Roundup, with Donald having returned from his soccer travels but missing Jason who is on a cruise of his own.

Sam and Donald begin with recruiting news, with Flory Bidunga deciding to play for the Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget, we have affiliate partnerships with Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15%) as well as Fanatics, so click the affiliate links to save on gear and support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter at ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠!

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#529 -Part 2 of our conversation with Ryan Young Aug 08, 2023

If you missed part 1 of the Duke Basketball Roundup's chat with Duke big man Ryan Young, go listen to that before you tackle this one (https://dukeroundup.podbean.com/e/528-inside-duke-hoops-with-ryan-young-part-1/). Ok, now that you have heard part 1, be ready for some really juicy stuff in part 2.

We get the lowdown on the teambuilding weekend in Chicago and what caused the NCAA to cancel Duke's special NIL scrimmage that was going to put thousands of dollars in the pocket of the Duke players. Ryan also tells us a bit about how NIL programs work at Duke, peeling back the curtain at least a little bit on an area where we rarely get much concrete information. Finally, we ask Ryan to tell us his favorite Coach Scheyer story... and it includes massive spoilers for one of the greatest movies of all time.

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#528 - Inside Duke Hoops with Ryan Young: Part 1 Aug 04, 2023

Duke super senior big man Ryan Young is our very special guest on a 2-part edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup. In part one, we hear from Ryan about how the team is doing in summer workouts. We make sure to pin him down about those 5-star freshmen and how they are fitting in with an unusually veteran Duke team. Plus, we dig a bit into the personal side of Ryan's life including his post-Duke plans and how his fabulous Brotherhood Podcast series was created. And if you loved this episode, make sure you subscribe to the DBR Podcast so you won't miss part 2 of our interview in which we get some very candid info about how the brave new world of NIL dollar work at Duke.

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#527 - NIL Event Cancelled & a New Assistant Coach Jul 28, 2023

The news was coming fast and furious on this Thursday, so the Duke Basketball Roundup team sat down to bring you all we have heard about the two breaking stories. First up, the big NIL event Duke was scheduled to hold in Chicago this weekend, an event that was going to bring in more than $100,000 for Duke's players, has been cancelled by the NCAA. While details are sketchy, the DBR podcast gang has speculation about why the NCAA squashed this fun fan event.

After the break, the podcast also dives into the newest addition to Jon Scheyer's staff, Emanuel Dildy. He's deeply experienced and really respected in recruiting circles. We discuss what it means that Scheyer is again going outside of the Duke family to find help on the bench.

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#526 - Scrimmage video and non-conference schedule set Jul 23, 2023

The Duke social media team has been hard at work lately and their latest offering is 10-minutes of highly edited video of a scrimmage from a recent practice. It is tough to read too much from these videos where 95% of the missed shots and turnovers are hidden from view, but the DBR Podcast gang gives it a shot. But, before that happens, the guys have to talk about Baylor officially being added to the non-conference schedule. There are 4 big time games on the schedule now. Is that the right number?

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#525 - Spying on Media Day Jul 17, 2023

The Duke Basketball Roundup was in the house as Duke revealed a little bit of itself to the media this week. We heard from Flip, Ryan, Mark, and Jeremy... as well as from Coach Scheyer. And, as an added bonus, we got to watch as the team ran through some drills. Among the biggest takeaways, we really like the way Jai Lucas coaches these guys. Plus, after the break we talk a bit about the ACC's new broadcast deal with the CW Network. It may seem small time, but this could be an important step in the conference keeping up with the rest of the P5 conferences.

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#524 - Will Avery returns and Peach Jam highlights Jul 10, 2023

The Duke Basketball Roundup celebrates the newest member of the Duke coaching staff, former player Will Avery. We have been talking about Will working hard the past several years to finish up his Duke undergrad degree and he is now using that degree to teach basketball to the Duke team. The DBR podcast gang breaks down Will's unlikely path back to Durham and what he brings to the table as an assistant coach.

And, after the break, we do a deep dive into what happened at the elite EYBL Peach Jam this weekend. Future Dukies Isaiah Evans and Darren Harris both led their teams in impressive fashion, boosting their "recruiting stock" in the process. But everyone was talking about class of 2025 recruits Cameron and Cayden Boozer and Cooper Flagg. The podcast's Jason Evans watched numerous games over the weekend and has plenty to tell us about these guys who we (hope) to someday see in a Duke uniform.

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#523 - Arkansas travels and size matters Jun 30, 2023

We’re back with Episode 523 of the Duke Basketball Roundup, the ACC/SEC Challenge is on the menu!

For the first time ever, the Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget, we have affiliate partnerships with Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15%) as well as Fanatics, so click the affiliate links to save on gear and support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠!

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#522 - Talkin’ Duke Hoops with Gene Banks! Jun 28, 2023

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup, we are so honored to have a Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. Don’t forget, we have affiliate partnerships with Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15%) as well as Fanatics, so click the affiliate links to save on gear and support the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠!

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#521 - NBA Draft and Goodbye to Amile Jun 25, 2023

The Duke Basketball Roundup has a slew of stuff for you on this day. After the intros (in which we debate a huge travel decision facing Jason) the guys dive right in to the NBA Draft. They look at where Dereck Lively and Dariq Whitehead ended up and if those teams need them now or will bring the newest Dukies in the NBA along slowly. After a commercial break, the podcast gang laments the departure of Amile Jefferson, headed from the Duke bench to the NBA's Boston Celtics, and they take some guesses at who might be the next assistant coach in Durham. Lastly, Paolo Banchero has been added to the USA Basketball roster for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, a move that no one saw coming because Paolo had indicated he planned to play for Italy instead.

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#520 - NBA Draft Preview - Part 2 Jun 20, 2023

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#519 - NBA Draft Preview - Part 1 Jun 18, 2023

ESPN draft analyst and Duke legend Jay Bilas joins the Duke Basketball Roundup for a pair of episodes to look at the draft prospects of a pair of Dukies this year. In part 1, Jay talks to us about Dariq Whitehead and how he can stand out among a whole lot of mid-sized wings who are hoping to go in the middle of the first round of the NBA draft on Thursday. And while we have Jay joining us, we could not resist talking about the decisions by Flip, Proctor, Mitchell, and Roach to reject the siren song of the NBA and come back to Duke for another season. Jay breaks down what went into those decisions and what it means for Duke going forward.

By the way, there will be more Bilas coming to your podcast feed very soon. Later this week, he will join the DBR podcast team to break down Dereck Lively's draft prospects and also talk about the huge hype happening around Victor Wembanyama. If you have not subscribed to the DBR Podcast yet, now is the time to do it!

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#518 - The Best Sophomores in Duke History Jun 03, 2023

Wojo got a job, Duke is targeting a new big man in the high school ranks, but the main topic on this episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup is sophomores. Next year, Duke will be counting on 3 sophs (Flip, Mitchell, and Proctor) to help lead the team to the promised land of another Final Four (or Natty?!?!). The notion of stud sophomores is not something Duke fans have seen very often in the one-and-done era. So, the DBR Podcast's Jason Evans went back over the history books to find the 10 best Sophomore Seasons in Duke history (since the mid-1970s). It is a list full of great memories and the podcast gang knows you all will enjoy it.

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#517 - Dipping into the mailbag May 25, 2023

You asked, we answered. In this edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup we dive into questions like:

If Duke misses on Udeh, where do they turn next?

Is Christian Reeves ready for significant minutes next year?

What can the ACC do to improve their standing in the eyes of the NCAA selection committee?

Will Duke really go 10, 11, or 12 deep next season?

And much, much more!

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DBR Bites #24 - Academic rising! May 25, 2023

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Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠. We will be back in your feeds again very soon for our mailbag episode!

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#516 - Celebrate! Jeremy Roach returns!! May 15, 2023

Jeremy Roach is returning for his senior season with the Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. We also have affiliate links with Fanatics and another affiliate link that is coming really soon. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠. We will be back in your feeds again sometime next week!.

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#515 - Duke will return to the Mecca! May 13, 2023

The Duke Basketball Roundup is back with Episode 515! On this episode, the Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. We also have affiliate links with Fanatics and another affiliate link that is coming really soon. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠. We will be back in your feeds again sometime next week!.

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#514 - New Dukie, Roach’s Decision, Portal Prospects, and NBA News May 11, 2023

The Duke roster got a new addition with Stanford transfer Neil Begovich and while he projects as a practice player, his transfer presents a golden opportunity for the Duke Basketball Roundup gang to chat about Duke's amazing success at holding onto players this off-season. With the portal window due to close in only hours, Duke has not lost a single player to the rush to find greener pastures. The DBR Podcast guys also dive into the decision facing Jeremy Roach. He didn't get invited to any of the NBA combines. Does that mean his only real choice is to return to Durham? And, after the break, the guys give us quick hits on a bunch of Duke topics including JJ Redick eyeing a NBA coaching gig and some of the strange transfer decisions hitting other ACC teams this off-season.

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#513 - Big-man Target and a Shameful Score May 04, 2023

The Duke Basketball Roundup dives into the latest big man in the portal getting interest from Jon Scheyer and his staff. His name is Aziz Badaogo and he was a shot-blocking machine last season at Utah Valley. We discuss how he would fit on the 2023-24 Blue Devils and why Duke might interest this young man from Senagal.

After the break, the podcast crew does something unusual... they are critical and disappointed in the Duke basketball team. The NCAA has released its latest Academic Progress Report and Duke hoops scored embarrassingly low. The DBR guys dove into the numbers and they think they know exactly what went wrong and when it happened. Have a listen and let us know if you agree. Write to us at DBRPodcast at gmail dot com.

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#512 - Catching up on recruiting! May 01, 2023

We are back! It’s been a couple of weeks where due to work and travel we couldn’t get together, but now we have some things to talk about. Sam, Jason, and Donald are here to bring it to you on Episode 512!

Duke lands a top 10 recruit in the Class of 2024 in Isaiah Evans, and we begin by discussing what he brings to the table. There’s a reason people call him Baby Ingram. We then use that to enter a discussion about Cooper Flagg and the potential for him to reclassify into the Class of 2024 to join Evans and Darren Harris.

Next, the transfer portal seemed to be hot, with Duke considering several big men a couple weeks ago. Now, it seems the market has cooled off a bit, with Duke not landing anyone yet. We discuss whether that’s a good thing and if Duke feels confident about the players already on the roster.

After the break, we get into the 2023-24 schedule, and Duke appears to be foregoing some of the more traditional early season tournaments to set up a multi-team event of their own. Except, this one would feature LaSalle, Bucknell, and Southern Indiana. We discuss the fact that while these teams are not going to excite any Duke fans, it could be part of filling out a non-conference schedule that will have some very big opponents.

Finally, we take a few minutes to celebrate the life of Dick Groat, who passed away last Thursday at age 92. He was a legend in two sports, and is revered not just at Duke, but at Linktree! Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠. We will be back in your feeds again very soon.

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#511 - Flipping out over Flip and Mgbye-bye Apr 11, 2023

Wow, one of the biggest news hours in Duke history this morning as Kyle Filipowski announced he is running it back for his sophomore season at Duke and then, minutes later, superstar recruit Mackenzie Mgbako said he would be looking for a different school and not coming to Duke. The Duke Basketball Roundup podcast gang is here to break down all of it.

First, they talk about Flip's return, an almost unprecedented thing for Duke as a player eschewed being a first round draft pick so he could come back to school. The podcast looks at historical comparisons for what Duke will return next season and also discusses how Flip can evolve his game this summer to be even better next season.

After the break the guys do a deep dive into Mgbako's decision to go elsewhere. There are no hard feelings here as it just looks like the Duke roster may not have been a good fit for what MM wanted or needed from a college program.

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#510 - Roach’s Future Apr 11, 2023

Jeremy Roach is entering the NBA draft... but is he staying there? The Duke Basketball Roundup has plenty of thoughts and opinions on the decision facing Duke's captain. Should he stay or should he go? And, regardless of what he chooses, how will it impact other Dukies we expect to be on the roster in the 2023-24 season?

After the break, the guys come back with a conversation about the Nike Hoop Summit. Three future Dukies were in action and, for the first time, we got to see a glimpse of how good Mackenzie Mgbako can be.

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#509 - Dereck Lively departs for NBA...replacement incoming? Apr 05, 2023

Hello Duke fans and welcome to the Duke Basketball...Roundup? YES! With the calendar moving to April, it’s official...we are the Duke Basketball Roundup Podcast! We spend a couple of minutes going through the new name and some of the changes that are forthcoming to the show over the next week as we move to our new home on Podbean.

The main highlight of the show isn’t us however...it’s the announcement that Dereck Lively has decided to depart Duke for the NBA Draft. Jason, Sam, and Donald reflect on the year that D-Live had for the Blue Devils and how they think he will carve out a terrific NBA career. We will always have 8 blocks against UNC, and his defense and motor are going to be something that teams really want in a 5 at the next level.

After the break, with Dereck Lively leaving, Duke is looking at the transfer portal. There are 4 big men out there that are looking at new homes that Duke has either contacted or fans are loosely linking to Duke, and we go through those players and what they bring to the table. In the end, while none of them have Lively’s qualities, Duke is right to try and add them to a team that is looking like one of the best in the country to start the 2023-24 season.

We have a new ⁠Twitter account⁠! Find us on there ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠. We will also have some new landing pages and links coming to you over the next week, but our trusty email address stays the same: DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. Let us know your thoughts on the new name and any other topics that we can save for an offseason day!

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DBR Bites #23 - Mitchell Year 2 loading! Mar 30, 2023

On DBR Bites Episode 23, we have Donald and Sam react to the news that Duke forward Mark Mitchell is returning to Durham for his sophomore season! We discuss how valuable Mitchell’s return will be to this team and what he can improve on in year 2. His return is giving potential DPOY vibes!

We also comment on where he can improve on offense, and how his leadership and motor could serve the incoming freshman class well. Needless to say, we’re excited about Mark Mitchell’s return!

We also get some late breaking news while we’re recording that Kyle Filipowski has won the Kyle Macy Award, an award given to the nation’s top freshman. Flip wins the award over Alabama’s Brandon Miller. It’s a surprise award, but Flip deserves it and we react in real time to him winning this prestigious award. He’s the 5th Blue Devil to win the award, joining Jabari Parker, Brandon Ingram, Marvin Bagley III, and Zion Williamson.

We will be back as soon as the next player announces what they’re going to do, so you should probably look for another episode tomorrow as we close out March!

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#508 - Whitehead chooses NBA, McDonald’s All Americans on the menu Mar 29, 2023

We have our first departure to the NBA Draft, and we discuss it on Episode 508. Dariq Whitehead is leaving Duke for the NBA, and we are not surprised given his draft prognosis falling somewhere in the mid-to-late first round. We discuss what he brought to the table and where he could fit at the next level. There’s a nice discussion about the Dariq Whitehead that was expected when he arrived on Duke’s campus as well as how he evolved with the injuries he suffered in the preseason and during the regular season. We’re all in agreement that his workouts will determine where he ends up in the draft.

After the break, we discuss the McDonald’s All American games that took place last night in Houston. Duke had 3 recruits in the Boys Game - Sean Stewart, Jared McCain, and Mackenzie Mgbako - and Jadyn Donovan in the Girls Game. We break down how each of them did, and we’re pretty convinced: the future is bright for both Duke Men’s and Women’s Basketball.

We will be back in your feeds again soon once we find out some of the other guys that have yet to make a decision about their futures. Until then, send us some questions that we could react to on a future episode at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com.

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#507 - Proctor returns Mar 28, 2023

On this episode of the soon-to-be-renamed and now vaguely pre-rebranded Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we're talking Tyrese Proctor's return to Duke for his sophomore campaign, Celeste Taylor's news about the same, and Duke recruits' performance in the skills events at the McDonald's All American Game festivities on Monday.

Proctor announced his return with a quick social media post, and Jason and Sam are giddy, not just because they correctly predicted that Proctor would return, but because Proctor could be the latest Duke guard to show significant improvement in his second year, with recent examples like Tre Jones, Luke Kennard, and Grayson Allen for him to look up to. Jason tells us how much these guys improved after their move to West Campus, and we speculate about the ways that Proctor will distinguish himself with a full summer working with the staff and team in Durham.

After the break, we dive into Celeste Taylor's decision to return to Duke for one last season, and we finish with Jared McCain's performance in the three-point contest and Sean Stewart's in the dunk contest, both of which were winning displays. Duke fans have a lot to look forward to this fall when the team returns.

We'll be back to talk further NBA Draft and high all-star circuit news. Stay in touch like always at dbrpodcast at gmail.com!

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#506 - Who Stays & Who Goes - Part 2 Mar 24, 2023

If you missed the last episode of the Duke Basketball Report podcast, go back to #505 right now and listen to it. Only once you have heard the podcast crew break down the stay or portal or NBA decisions of the perimeter players on the Duke team are you allowed to listen to episode #506 in which they do a deep dive on the big men. Kyle Filipowski, Mark Mitchel, Dereck Lively, and Christian Reeves all face decisions that could make or break Duke's future. The podcast gang even takes a few minutes to look at what the future holds for the one big man who has made his intentions known, 6th year senior Ryan Young. As with the last episode, the pod gang gives you their predictions on what each player WILL do and what they SHOULD do, and the answers are not always one and the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#505 - Who Stays & Who Goes - Part 1 Mar 24, 2023

Do you want to know which Blue Devils will be back for another year in the Gothic Wonderland? Wondering whether the NBA or the transfer portal is going to come calling for your favorite 2022-23 Dukie? Well, the DBR Podcast is here with all the answers. Ok, ok, we don't really have the answers but we do have what you might charitably call "educated opinions" about the decisions the 10 scholarship players with remaining eligibility may make. On this episode, Jason, Donald, and Sam will do a deep dive into the guards and wings -- Tyrese Proctor, Jeremy Roach, Dariq Whitehead, Jalen Blakes, and Jaeden Schutt. Tune in to hear what the guys think each player will do... and what they should do. You may be in for a few surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#504 - Stats game recap Mar 22, 2023

We're all still reeling from the abrupt end to Duke's season in the first weekend of the tournament, but as is tradition on the DBR Podcast, we are back today to recap the stats game, our special way of previewing the season. You will have to listen to find out who won, but it was not a pretty thing. It turns that Duke's season took many different turns than what we anticipated, from the good (Kyle Filipowski 2nd team All-ACC! Tyrese Proctor's emergence!) to the new as good (mostly injuries and Jacob Grandison not hitting his threes). All that said, though, we are holding ourselves accountable to our picks, at least the ones that were easy enough to track. After the break, we review what happened in the second round of the women's NCAA tournament, where Duke lost a heartbreaker in Cameron to Colorado. Similar to the men, it's a frustrating way to end the season, but also similar to the men, the future appears to be bright, so we eagerly await the return of Duke Basketball this fall. Stay in touch with us throughout the offseason as Duke players make their decisions for next year, and we will be back soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#503 - The end of Scheyer’s first season Mar 19, 2023

It's certainly not the most fun mostly annual tradition, but the podcast is back to talk about Duke's loss to Tennessee on Saturday, a loss that ends Jon Scheyer's first season in the head coaching role. We dive deep into how the Volunteers dismantled Duke on defense. The Blue Devils had their lowest first half scoring output of the season, and without Mark Mitchell, Duke didn't have enough playmakers to counter Tennessee's attack at either end. Turnovers returned to plague Duke in a way we thought Scheyer's squad had shored up given their performance in the first round. All that said, we have to spend a few minutes on the officiating, which most of us were not thrilled with. It was an overly physical game, and Duke couldn't figure out how to overcome the circumstances. After the break, we have to touch on Duke Blue Planet's feature video on Dereck Lively II and his mother and on Purdue's loss to Fairleigh Dickinson in the first round of the tournament. We'll be back on a future episode to recap the season and speculate about all of the players' pending NBA draft decisions, but until then, stay in touch with us via email and we will talk to you again very soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #22 - We Volunteer this preview Mar 17, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils are in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament, and on DBR Bites Episode 22, we preview their upcoming game against the Tennessee Volunteers. Duke is riding high off its victory over Oral Roberts, but they are meeting a team that has been great defensively all season. Jason gives us the metrics on what Tennessee has been doing great and where they may have weaknesses. They are missing their star point guard, but they have plenty of reasons why they are still a really good team. After he takes off, Sam and Donald continue the preview by highlighting Tennessee's season and how they've struggled in recent weeks. Sam discusses some of the other key players and gives us a warm bath on Rick Barnes and the most recent times Duke has taken on Barnes-led teams. We will be back at some point after the game on Saturday, which is at approximately 2:40pm ET. Let's go Duke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#502 - Making easy work of Oral Roberts Mar 17, 2023

The NCAA Tournament began yesterday, and the Duke Blue Devils starred in a big victory over Oral Roberts. We recap everything on Episode 502! After some of the great headlines we received, we get into the good. Duke had a ton of good in this game, beginning with the defense. We spend about 10 minutes discussing how great the defense was in this game and how some players who may have had off days on offense excelled on the defensive end for the Blue Devils. Oh don’t worry, we discuss the offense as well, with Jeremy Roach destroying everyone and Dariq Whitehead raining 3s. Duke was tremendous on the night and it led to it being a very relaxing evening for fans. We do pinpoint a couple of items that Duke could improve on as they advance in the tournament. After the break, we dish out our favorite plays, and there were plenty to choose from. Then, we have to talk about a couple of the major upsets from Day 1, including Furman over Virginia and Princeton over Arizona. We will be back in your feeds literally this afternoon! We have another game tomorrow against the Tennessee Volunteers, and we will preview what to expect in a Bites episode, so stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#501 - How to beat Oral Roberts Mar 15, 2023

The Blue Devils dive into the big dance tomorrow night with a matchup against a very good Oral Roberts club. The DBR Podcast team went deep into the stats and the videotape to figure out what has allowed ORU to win every game they have played since early January. And at the core of this analysis is two players -- scoring guard Max Abmas, a three-point specialist, and 7-5 Connor Vanover, who's game is different from pretty much any man-mountain you have ever seen. The podcast crew looks at how Oral Roberts has done against other quality competition and what the matchups will look like when they play Duke. Anyone who thinks this game will be easy is fooling themselves. After the break, the podcast guys talk about something that has changed about Duke lately -- their pace of play. They explain why slowing things down has led to better results. And, before they guys are done with the edition of the most popular Duke podcast around, they also lay out the path for the Duke Devil women as they embark on their own road to the Final Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #21 - Bracket Busting with Booz! Mar 14, 2023

The DBR Podcast is excited for the NCAA Tournament, and on Bites Episode 21, we welcome back Duke great and current ACC Network analyst Carlos Boozer to discuss the NCAA Tournament! Boozer has seen more ACC basketball than just about anyone, so we discuss the teams that made the NCAA Tournament and why they collectively have a chance to once again show that the conference deserves more respect than it’s getting. We of course talk about how far Duke can go and the key to success for the Blue Devils. We then discuss his partnership with the DraftKings Zero Right Bracket Challenge presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar, where picking the wrong teams could get you some serious cash! Most of us are already picking the wrong teams in the bracket, and in this bracket those same wrong picks can make you a winner. We also touch a bit on Boozer’s thoughts on Jon Scheyer and the job he’s done for Duke this year. Boozer is also the proud father of two twins - Cameron and Cayden - who are two of the best high school sophomores in the country. He talks to us about what it’s been like to witness their recruiting frenzy and how they may decide on where they end up going to college. We end our time with Boozer by asking for his Final Four picks and his champion, then react to Boozer’s interview and give our favorite moments. The DBR Podcast will be back tomorrow evening to preview our opening game in the NCAA Tournament against Oral Roberts. Get those brackets in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#500 - Kenny Dennard returns!! Mar 13, 2023

We have reached the 500th episode of the DBR Podcast, and we’re so happy to welcome back Kenny Dennard to the show! The Dog is a beloved friend of the podcast and has featured on episodes 100, 200, 300, and 400, so it makes sense to bring him back on for this one. We have a nice discussion with Kenny about this year’s Duke Blue Devils team, which is a 5 seed in the East Regional and one of the popular picks to get to at least the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament. We talk about what has worked well for the Blue Devils lately and the Dog gives us his bracket picks. We also get to reflect on this year’s team and the job Jon Scheyer has done in his first season as head coach. Kenny also gives some insight on what it’s like for a team that has big expectations to try and fight it out in the NIT after a season that didn’t go to plan. We love having Kenny Dennard on, and we thank all of you for being a part of 500 full episodes of the DBR Podcast. We will be back in your feeds real soon with more content this week, so stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#499 - NCAA Tournament, here we come! Mar 13, 2023

The field has been revealed. The Duke Blue Devils find themselves criminally under-seeded as the #5 seed in the East Region, which is loaded with strong teams. But, the DBR Podcast crew is undaunted and actually thinks the Devils got a pretty good bracket, one that could easily end up with Duke cutting down nets and moving on to the Final Four. That notion seemed pretty far-fetched just a couple weeks ago, but with a team that seems to be peaking at just the right moment, there is plenty to be excited about. The Podcast gang also looks at other ACC teams and the opponents they will face as the conference again tries to put on an impressive showing to prove the pundits wrong about the strength of the league. After the break, the Pod has more to say about Duke's victory in the ACC Tournament, including some interesting tidbits about the players from Duke who made it onto the All-Tournament team. Get ready for a big week from the podcast, as they have a couple great guests lined up as we get ready for the start of March Madness! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #20 - ACC Champs! Mar 12, 2023

We are the champions! The Duke Basketball Report podcast is here to celebrate Jon Scheyer's first banner as head coach of the Blue Devils as Duke throttles Virginia and wins an ACC Tournament title in Scheyer's first season. The podcast crew, broadcasting for the first time from a swanky swimming pool, begin with lots of praise for the lockdown Duke defense that kept Virginia from getting any easy shots and scared the Cavs into one of the their worst offensive performances of the year. But, Duke's victory was more than just that stifling defense, led by Dereck Lively. On the other end of the floor, Kyle Filipowski and Jeremy Roach combined to almost outscore the Cavaliers all by themselves as they each showed that even one of the best defensive teams in the nation will struggle to find ways to stop Duke's offensive aces. With the NCAA selection show less than 24 hours away, Duke has made a statement and no one wants to see the Devils in their portion of the bracket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #19 - Back in the ACC Final Mar 11, 2023

On this episode of DBR Bites, we mess around with the definition of DBR Bites by going 30+ minutes, doing a full game recap, and still calling it Bites. We promise, though, it is for a good reason, because as we approach episode #500 of the DBR Podcast, we have our favorite repeat guest returning and we need to work around that schedule and Selection Sunday. So, Duke takes down Miami on this episode, and we are excited to talk about Duke's emergence on offense. It was a parade of three-pointers, free throws, assists, and huge rebounding that send Duke into the final. Miami gave Duke a ton to deal with on defense, but Duke responded in a way we have come to expect from this suddenly mature team. The Blue Devils face Virginia in the final tonight, with one more revenge opportunity from February lingering before their seeding is solidified. We'll be back to discuss the outcome of Jon Scheyer's first ACC championship game as head coach soon after it's over. Keep those headlines and reactions coming to dbrpodcast at gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#498 - Pitt Pounded into Submission Mar 09, 2023

Well, that was fun! The Duke Basketball Report podcast crew is here for a recap of what was almost certainly Duke's best game of the year. Ridiculous shooting combined with stifling defense to allow the Blue Devils to run the Pitt Panthers out of the building. This one was a laugher that was effectively over for almost the entire second half. The podcast gives you a dose of all of it, from the highs of Flip draining threes to the lows of Schutt missing his long-range attempts and everything in between. The podcast says the guy who probably deserves the most praise from this game is Tyreese Proctor, who put up 10 assists and was the key part of continually setting his teammates up for quality looks at the basket. Duke's D has been consistently good lately so when Duke plays offense like this, the opposition is in for a tough time. The pod crew has a good time with the recap and they prepare you for what comes next, a rematch with the Miami Hurricanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites 18 - It’s ACC Tournament time! Mar 07, 2023

It’s time for the ACC Tournament! The DBR Podcast crew is here with Bites Episode 18 as they preview the tournament in Greensboro. The Duke Blue Devils may enter the tournament as the 4 seed, but they are arguably the tournament favorites, as they are playing their best basketball of the season. As they wait for the winner of the Pitt Panthers and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, we discuss Duke’s potential path to an ACC title and what they will need to do in order to cut down the nets in Greensboro. We also look at the rest of the bracket and determine what some teams will need in order to get a place in the NCAA Tournament when it’s revealed on Sunday. We also quickly give kudos to Jon Scheyer for being a Joe B. Hall Award finalist. The award is given to a coach in his first season, and while we don’t think Jon will win it, he absolutely deserves to be a finalist. Also, we give congrats to Daniel Jones for his $160M contract extension with the New York Giants...Danny Dimes now is Danny Dollars!! We will be back later this week as the Blue Devils begin the tournament to recap whoever we play on Thursday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#497 - All-ACC awards Mar 07, 2023

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast masquerading as a DBR Bites, we run you through the All-ACC awards as announced by the ACC on Monday, following the conclusion of the regular season this past weekend. Kyle Filipowski is the headliner for Duke, capturing Duke's fourth rookie of the year award in a six-year span. Dereck Lively II also got two nods, one for the all-defense team and the all-rookie team. Tyrese Proctor gets an all-rookie team mention, and we have a bit of quibbling to do with Jeremy Roach getting votes for most improved player and player of the year. Our biggest annoyance is that Jon Scheyer got no love for coach of the year, a travesty we explore in more depth than it probably needed. The podcast will return this week to preview Duke's potential path to an ACC championship, but until then, stay in touch with the show at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will return soon. It's March! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#496 - Season Sweep of the Heels Mar 05, 2023

How sweet it is! Duke knocks back the UNC Tarheels by a score of 62-57, almost identical to the score of their first game in Cameron. The Devils are proving to be masters at winning these low-scoring affairs. This time, it was Kyle Filipowski on offense and a stellar team defensive effort led by Dereck Lively that proved to be too much for our bitter rivals to withstand. The Duke Basketball Report podcast crew chimes in with their analysis of what worked for Duke in Chapel Hill and also the moments that made them nervous. Podcast co-host Donald Wine was in the Dean Dome for the game and gives us some stories of how Jon Scheyer and Hubert Davis handled the post-game news conferences. The Devils march on to the ACC tournament with a whole lot of confidence and a season-high 6-game winning streak... and the podcast is there with them, every step of the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#495 - Another Year of Young and Another Carolina Clash Mar 03, 2023

The DBR Podcast always treats the Carolina game with the respect it deserves, doing a deep dive on where the Tarheels are now and what it will take to beat them. But this Carolina preview episode has even more. The guys start by discussing the news that Ryan Young has announced he plans to return to Durham for one more year in a Duke uniform. They say this is big news as Young provides fierce rebounding, tremendous scoring ability around the bucket, and a much needed dose of experience and leadership to next year's Duke team. Up next, the podcast crew talks about all the seeding possibilities for Duke in the ACC Tourney. The Blue Devils could be anywhere from a #2 to the #5 seed. And step one toward getting a high seed is knocking off the hated Tarheels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#494 - Physical Duke clinches perfect Cameron record Mar 01, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils closed out a perfect 16-0 record at Cameron Indoor Stadium Tuesday night when they beat NC State 71-67. The DBR Podcast crew jumps on soon after the game to recap everything with Episode 494. Donald was in the building, and he starts by giving his take on some of the Senior Night festivities that occurred. Cameron was at full tilt, and the passion was just as palpable as the physicality in this game. We go through some of the headlines and then get to the good from this game, featuring Jeremy Roach’s performance, Dereck Lively and Kyle Filipowski having tremendous effort on defense and on the glass, and Tyrese Proctor locking down Terquavion Smith. The game was physical, and Donald highlights just how tough this young group played. After the break, we get into what didn’t go well for the Blue Devils in this one, from some shooting woes to a tough night moving the ball around in the offense. We close with our favorite plays, and while we don’t look ahead to that team we will face this weekend, we have a thing about hot streaks and Duke can add to one before the end of the regular season. We’ll be back later this week with some more Bites and more content as we enter March! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #17 - ACC vs. FSU/Clemson Feb 28, 2023

The ACC has seen conferences like the Big Ten and the SEC sign huge money TV deals over the past 18 months, and a couple of teams in the conference have said it’s time for the ACC to help them keep up with the Joneses. On DBR Bites Episode 17, we discuss recent comments by Florida State and Clemson that call for unbalanced revenue sharing of the current TV money the conference receives. FSU called out the conference the other day, saying that “something needs to change” with regards to the current grant rights deal that runs through 2036. Clemson echoed FSU’s sentiments, with both calling for the ACC to give them more money because they draw the best TV ratings for football. Sam and Donald discuss FSU and Clemson’s desire for an unbalanced revenue sharing, with an eye on how Duke would be affect should the ACC even consider such a move. There’s also the angle of what would happen should FSU and Clemson try to leave the ACC, and whether the conference should attempt to get out of their current deal and restructure it so that it expires earlier, giving the conference member institutions a crack at a bigger slice of the pie. It’s a fascinating conversation to help jump start your day as you await Duke’s final home game tonight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #16 - How to tame the Wolfpack Feb 27, 2023

Tomorrow night, the Duke Blue Devils host the NC State Wolfpack in the final regular season game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. We preview what Duke needs to do to stop NC State on DBR Bites Episode 16. Last time the two teams met up in Raleigh on January 4th, it was a terrible night for the Blue Devils. NC State has been pretty good since then, and they’re just 1 game behind Duke in the ACC standings. Still, Duke also has been pretty good of late, and it creates a matchup where Duke has to feel confident that they can produce a better outing than they did almost 2 months ago. We also discuss the guys for the Wolfpack that destroyed Duke last time out, with DJ Burns being a point of focus alongside the very talented backcourt of Terquavion Smith and Jarkel Joiner. Duke will hopefully play with a ton of energy and intensity, with a chance to end their Cameron schedule with a perfect record. We will have another Bites for you tomorrow before the game, so stay tuned to your feeds for that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#493 - Duke carves up the Hokies Feb 26, 2023

It was a great night in Cameron Indoor Stadium as the Duke Blue Devils torched the Virginia Tech Hokies. The DBR Podcast crew jumps on to recap it all on Episode 493. There were some great headlines, and we go through some of our favorites before diving into all the good that came out of this game. Jeremy Roach’s 10-10-5 game and Dereck Lively having a perfect game on offense highlights the good, but it was also Duke’s defense on Virginia Tech that made this game fun to watch. All starters in double figures meant that it was a comfortable night for Duke. After the break, we get into the couple of things that didn’t go well last night, namely the slight reduction in production for Kyle Filipowski and from the bench. We also dish out our favorite plays. Jason Evans was in the building last night, and while he’s on the road somewhere in the Smoky Mountains, he tells us about an interaction with TV Teddy Valentine and just how it was being in Cameron for the game. He also tells his adventurous story of getting to the game and how he almost didn’t make it to Cameron in time. We then end with giving out our Player of the Week awards. There are two more games in the regular season for Duke, and we will be back early in the week to preview their next game against NC State. Until then, continue to send us emails at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#492 - Scheyer’s Recruiting Shift Feb 24, 2023

The article in the Athletic rippled through the Duke community like a bomb going off. Jon Scheyer says he wants more year-to-year continuity in the program and fewer freshmen on the Duke team each year. So, does this mean Duke is done with one-and-done recruits? The DBR Podcast crew is here to break it all down, from what future recruiting classes will look like to how Scheyer can keep players in the program for longer than we have come to expect. The DBR dudes have the numbers and historical examples to give extra depth to this conversation. Plus, they spend some time talking about another recent article in the Athletic that spells out exactly what Coach K has been up to since he retired. How much time is he spending talking to Jon Scheyer and what is K doing with all that extra time in his day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #15 - Seeking revenge against VT Feb 22, 2023

We're back with DBR Bites to talk Virginia Tech. Duke faces the Hokies on Saturday at Cameron Indoor, and the Blue Devils are looking to even the score after the throat-punching loss in Blacksburg a month ago. Jason and Sam are back to break this one down, and we have to first acknowledge that we know there has been some reporting this week about Jon Scheyer's recruiting approach and Mike Krzyzewski's retirement thoughts, but we need a full episode to dive into all of that. What can Duke fans expect on Saturday? We're looking forward to better big man play and a full appearance by Dariq Whitehead. Virginia Tech hasn't put themselves in a good position for a tournament appearance, but they are always excited to spoil a home stretch in Cameron. Speaking of home arenas, we take a very weird detour into discussing concerts at Reynolds Coliseum. We'll be back again soon, but in the meantime, don't forget to write to us. You know the drill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#491 - Balanced Duke too much weight for Louisville’s house of Cards Feb 21, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils took care of business last night against the Louisville Cardinals, and the podcast trio is here to cover it on Episode 491. Duke started out slow but then eventually took care of business with balanced scoring and several highlight moments on offense and defense. After we go through some of the great headlines we received, we move to the good, and there was a ton to cover in this game. The low number of turnovers in this ballgame is certainly a cause for celebration, and it led to incredible ball movement and a ton of assists. The team also shot pretty well and everyone was getting involved. All 5 starters in double figures and the 3 bench contributors giving a lot made this an overall good team win, our first time this season winning the 2nd game of a Saturday/Monday back-to-back. After the break, we do shift to what needs to improve, beginning with the missed high percentage shots leading to shooting droughts. The quick start by Louisville also is discussed as we look at what didn’t go well in this game. We cap the episode with some of our favorite plays, and there were a bunch to choose from! We will be back this week with some Bites hopefully as we get ready to host Virginia Tech this weekend. Stay in touch with us at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #14 - Nolan Smith returns to Cameron Feb 20, 2023

On this episode of DBR Bites, we dive into Duke's upcoming home game against the Louisville Cardinals, who have mostly been a disaster this year under first-year head coach Kenny Baker and first-year assistant coach, Duke alum and Louisville legacy Nolan Smith. Sam and Donald break down Louisville's rocky season, but we have to highlight some good developments lately for Louisville, most notably a win Saturday against competitive Clemson, whom Louisville held to an abysmal night from three. Durham native El Ellis has also been a revelation for the Cardinals this year, averaging over 18 points a game, and he is sure to be fired up to be playing back home. We'll be back again, hopefully with the full podcast crew, to recap this one and look ahead at another long layoff before a Saturday matchup. Keep emailing us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com - we haven't decided a new name for the show, so keep those ideas coming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#490 - Orange Crushed Feb 19, 2023

We knew they had a game like this in them, but it was oh so much fun watching Duke dismantle Syracuse on the way to a 77-55 victory. The Duke Basketball Report podcast crew chime in with their take on the ways this Duke team is evolving into a very dangerous opponent. The three point shooting, led by Dariq Whitehead, and the stellar interior defense, led by Derek Lively were major difference-makers in this contest. The podcast guys also talk about Duke's biggest problem lately, turnovers, and discuss how Duke got them under control in the second half against the Orange. The podcast wraps it all up with the player of the week picks, including on selection that may come as a bit of a surprise. Oh, and stay tuned for a post-credit moment where Donald breaks down why the NBA slam dunk contest wasn't all that interesting to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #13 - Rimshots and Recruiting Feb 18, 2023

If you have watched any Duke game this year, you have probably wanted to fire your shoe at the TV at least a couple times because of an unexpected miss from right at the rim. It sure feels like this Duke club struggles to finish in the lane more than many we have seen in the past. So, is that really the case? The DBR Podcast crew dug deep into the numbers to find out how Duke does compared to the rest of the conference. And, after dispensing with the shooting, the podcast gang turns their attention to recruiting, specifically the impact of the transfer portal on high school recruiting. It may not be a topic that directly relates to Duke, but if you care about college basketball, there are some very interesting perspectives here about how things are changing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #12 - Orange Opinions Feb 17, 2023

It may not have seemed like Duke's visit to Syracuse would be a big deal when the season began, but with both teams sitting at 9-6 in the ACC standings, this weekend's matchup with the Orange is the very definition of a hugely important game. Figuring out the vaunted Syracuse 2-3 zone won't be easy, especially for a Duke team that has really struggled this season with outside shooting. The DBR podcast is here to tell you all about what the Orange bring to the table for this matchup and also clue you in on who the key players may be for Duke. So, if you want to know who Duke will use to attack Jim Boeheim's zone and who Syracuse will use to punish Duke on the other end of the floor, the DBR Podcast has all the answers... we think, the podcast guys could also be dead wrong about their projections for the game. That is what makes sports so much fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#489 - Close Call Against Notre Dame Feb 15, 2023

Jason, Sam, and Donald are having way too much fun on the latest episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast. Before they can even get to their recap of what worked and what didn't against Notre Dame, they talk about what it was like having Coach K back in Cameron. Was his seat in the right place and what did he think of watching two of his assistant coaches go at it on opposite benches? After dispelling with that, the podcast crew breaks down Duke's closer than expected victory over the Fighting Irish (and an unconscious Dane Goodwin), including that clutch 3 by Mark Mitchell. Donald Wine was in Cameron for the game and he tells us everything he saw from press row while also letting us in on his post-game conversation with Jon Scheyer. And, beforfe the guys leave, they have a challenge for all of you... they will soon need a (slightly) new name for the DBR Podcast. The emailbox is open for suggestions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #11 - Brey’s last visit Feb 15, 2023

The podcast is back to preview Duke's upcoming home game against Mike Brey's Notre Dame team, which has been one of the most disappointing in the ACC this season. Brey's final trip to Cameron should be a good opportunity for Duke to right the ship after two tough road losses last week. As we dive into the Irish, we're somewhat flummoxed at their underperformance this season given their experience and prior ACC success. Freshman JJ Starling hasn't performed to expectations, having been removed from the starting lineup recently, and Notre Dame is having a hard time stopping opponents from scoring, despite a relatively slow tempo. If you'll be at the game on Tuesday, stop into Devil's Krafthouse beforehand to say hi to Donald Wine! We also have to spend a few minutes on the Super Bowl, but you probably didn't come here for that. Enjoy it anyway, and whether you liked it or not, stay in touch with the show at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#488 - Hoo hired these officials? Feb 12, 2023

You saw it, you know what we're going to say. The officiating in the Duke-UVA game in Charlottesville left something to be desired for your Duke Basketball Report Podcast hosts, to say the least. Duke fought through Kyle Filipowski's worst performance of the season to be tied with the Hoos with 1.2 seconds left and the ball out of bounds, leaving Flip a clear lane to the basket for a lay-up at the buzzer, when he was apparently fouled but not really by multiple UVA defenders. The headlines from this game are seemingless endless, but in addition to the officiating, we have to highlight some of Duke's successes in this game, hanging tough with a UVA team that has been the best in the conference this season, even though UVA forced a season-high 22 turnovers from the Blue Devils. We're excited to see how Duke uses its good from this game down the stretch in the ACC. As for the bad, the podcast team are collectively hoping that this is a blip for Flip, as Duke will need him to be successful in the postseason. We have a unanimous and unlikely player of the week selection, and we will be back soon to preview the Notre Dame game on Tuesday. Until then, keep the emails coming to dbrpodcast at gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #10 - Trade Show Feb 10, 2023

The NBA trade deadline came and went on Thursday... and speaking of comings and goings, several Dukies in the NBA found themselves in a different uniform once the deadline had passed. In the latest edition of DBR Bites, Jason and Donald break down what happened as Mason Plumlee, Luke Kennard, and Cam Reddish each got dealt to a new club and what their prospects for playing time are in their new homes. Plus, we look at what the deadline deals mean for the future of rookie Mark Williams, who may suddenly find himself in the starting lineup for the Charlotte Hornets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #9 - Time to meet the Wahoos Feb 09, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils head to Charlottesville on Saturday to take on the Virginia Cavaliers. It’s a huge game against one of the best teams in the country, and we preview the contest on DBR Bites 9. Virginia has a ton of seniors and juniors that Duke fans should already be familiar with, and this preview shows that UVA continues to do what they normally do successfully: slow down the tempo while remaining incredible efficiency on offense and defense. Their Pack Line defense causes a lot of turnovers and frustration, so Duke has their work cut out for them. Experience will be a factor, and Duke will need to try and speed up the tempo to get more possessions. Sam and Donald break it all down and give fans the scoop on what Duke needs to get back on track Saturday afternoon. We will be back this weekend to recap the game, and let’s hope Duke comes out with fire and desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #8 - Grant Hill & 9th Wonder discuss Duke and Black culture Feb 08, 2023

The other day, a fascinating interview between Grant Hill and legendary hip hop producer (and Duke professor) 9th Wonder came out in Slam Magazine that discussed the intersection of Duke Basketball and Black culture. Sam and Donald jump on to discuss it all on DBR Bites Episode 8. Grant Hill, interviewed by 9th Wonder, details what it was like for him when he was recruited by teams like the Georgetown Hoyas that had way more cred in the Black community than the Duke Blue Devils. However, Hill describes how Black culture intersected with Duke Basketball and how some of the players on the team embraced the culture and hip hop music to bring the team together. Sam and Donald break down the interview and key elements of Hill and 9th’s discussion, with Donald including some of his experiences that don’t make the interview’s final cut. It’s a great discussion to carry through the middle of the week! We will be back tomorrow to preview the big game on Saturday against the Virginia Cavaliers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#487 - Hurricanes humble hungover Blue Devils Feb 08, 2023

Well, that one wasn’t fun. What went wrong down in Coral Gables last night for the Duke Blue Devils? We discuss it all on Episode 487. Duke got humbled by the Miami Hurricanes, and it was clear from the very beginning that the energy wasn’t there. Sam Klein was in the building for the game, so we open with his observations and headlines before we get to the good. Despite the blowout loss, there was some good things to come out of last night. Sam specifically has some positive thoughts about how Jon Scheyer did his rotations last night, and we had a 10-5-5 performance from Dereck Lively that needs to be talked about. We also get into the NET rankings and how this loss actually might have helped Duke in that all-important metric. After the break, we get into the bad, and there’s a lot to be discussed. Donald starts with the lack of energy in the Duke uniforms on the floor and how his prediction about the game ended up becoming a harsh reality. There are several points to be made about how the team played as well as the details being largely missing on the night. We end with more talk about the NET and what Duke has to look forward to over the final 7 games of the regular season, and we actually have a couple favorite plays. We will have a couple of DBR Bites very soon, so check your feed over the next couple of days for more Duke discussions as we get ready for UVA this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#486 - Deep dive into thrashing UNC Feb 05, 2023

With a full night's sleep under their belt, the Duke Basketball Report podcast crew is back at it with more on the victory over UNC. As you already know, the guys were wowed with the play of Derek Lively and they have the stats and anecdotes to back it up today. Plus, they go even deeper on the stellar play of Jeremy Roach and Tyrese Proctor, who seemed to be in control on both ends of the floor. As always, it isn't all dessert, the podcast delivers some vegetables in the form of things Duke still needs to work on, such as bench production and more of an offensive game from Mark Mitchell. And, before they go, the podcast crew looks ahead to another big, big game -- Monday night in Miami. The ACC standings are very bunched at the top and a win in this contest would put Duke right in the heart of the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#485 - Carolina has gone to Hell!! Feb 05, 2023

Instant reaction, that is what you all want at this moment, right? The DBR podcast hosts hop on to give their first thoughts just moments after Duke's thrilling victory over the hated Carolina Tarheels. Sam and Jason are in their home bases, but Donald was at the game and gives us a report from the center of West Campus, where the bonfire is burning in all its glory. The guys quickly talk about the revelation that was Derek Lively and cannot stop praising the phenomenal Duke defense in this game. We also love the fact that Duke put the ball in the hands of its most experienced player, Jeremy Roach, down the stretch while Carolina turned to Leaky Black and Pete Nance for their big shots... score one for Jon Scheyer over Hubert Davis. The DBR Podcast will have much more on Sunday on this big game, but for now, it is enough to enjoy the guys chanting GTHC over and over again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#484 - GTHC: The Preview! Feb 03, 2023

You know what time it is. The Duke Blue Devils take on the North Carolina Tar Heels Saturday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, and on Episode 484, you will get the biggest and best preview that you will find anywhere! Duke comes in fresh off a win against Wake Forest, but UNC enter fresh off a home loss last night to Pitt. Still, it won’t matter in the biggest rivalry in college basketball, as both these teams look to hit the ground running with a lot of energy. The preview starts with how UNC has done over the course of the season as well as the ACC. We discuss where they were at the start of the season - at the top - and how they crashed out of the top 25 to where they are now. We get into some of the key things that UNC shows on the eye test before we discuss some of the players that Duke fans should already know. Finally, we get into the metrics and some of the intangibles that Duke will need to bring to the table to win on Saturday. Donald will be in the building with 9,314 others, and Cameron will be in top form. Can Duke ride that intensity to a win over their archrivals? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#483 - Down go the Deacs Feb 02, 2023

The Duke Basketball Report podcast is here with a breakdown of what worked and what didn't as the Wake Forest Demon Deacons visited Cameron Indoor. There was plenty to like, starting with Jeremy Roach's first half, Tyrese Proctor draining some threes, and Derek Lively blocking shots while barely standing on his tiptoes. But, there was also lots of concerning stuff including the anemic play of most of Duke's bench, Mark Mitchell's ongoing offensive struggles, and Duke's inability to control Wake star Tyree Appleby. Oh, and then there was the meaningless final 30 seconds of the game, when Duke had it all salted away, but allowed Wake to make the score misleadingly close. Believe it or not, those seconds could have an actual impact on how Duke is perceived by the NCAA Tournament selection committee. The DBR podcast has all the details... as well as some amusing conversations about what the computer algorithms are telling us to watch on TV and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #7 - 2023 Duke Football schedule released! Jan 31, 2023

Elko Ball is back! The 2023 Duke Football schedule was released last night, and Sam and Donald jump on early in the morning to discuss what it looks like on DBR Bites Episode 7. Duke’s got a pretty loaded schedule this year, with 9 opponents on the schedule having played in bowl games last season. It starts with a Labor Day matchup against Clemson, and the schedule doesn’t get any easier from there. Notre Dame comes to town on September 30th, and the back half of the schedule has two sets of back-to-back road trips. Duke travels to Florida State and Louisville, and they have a Thursday night game at home against Wake Forest 9 days before the big game down in Chapel Hill on Veterans Day. Sam and Donald discuss the ins and outs of this schedule and make their early picks for most important game of the season. Finally, Kyle Filipowski was named on the Wooden Award Late Season Top 20 list last night. We briefly discuss this honor, which is full of upperclassmen. It’s a testament to the season that Flip has had thus far for Duke. We’ll be back tomorrow after the Wake Forest game to recap that. Don’t forget, send your best headlines to us at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #6 - Welcoming Wake Forest back to town Jan 30, 2023

Last time the Duke Blue Devils played Wake Forest, it was a rough outing in what was the first bad loss of the season. Duke is hoping to avenge that loss when they welcome Wake Forest back to Cameron tomorrow night, and this DBR Bites Episode 6 is here to preview the matchup. Jason and Donald first give an update on the status of Dariq Whitehead’s injured leg. He’s not completely ruled out for tomorrow, so we discuss whether we think we’ll see the star freshman return to the court. We then get into what Wake has done since then, with a couple of tough losses and one pretty big win. Wake had some players have some big time performances a month ago in Winston-Salem, and Duke has to shut them down. Duke’s also been shooting a lot better lately, and those trends make this an intriguing battle. We will be back at some point after the game to provide a full recap. There’s another game later this week, but we focus for now on this big one right in front of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#482 - Duke Doubles Ga. Tech Jan 29, 2023

Well, that was certainly a fun day at the office for the Duke Blue Devils as they curb-stomped Georgia Tech by a score of 86-43. DBR Podcast co-host Jason Evans was in attendance at the game to provide a lot of perspective on things he saw that were not available to folks who were watching on TV. Obviously, this is the kind of game where Jason, Sam, and Donald are going to see a lot to enjoy including stellar play from Derek Lively, Jeremy Roach, Tyreese Proctor, and... well... pretty much everyone who put on a Duke uniform on this day. The guys especially enjoyed the play of the big men controlling the middle and the stellar passing that repeatedly led to easy shots. Oh, and we had a Jaden Schutt sighting too as Duke's outside shooting specialist made an early game appearance and the podcast crew spoke to Jon Scheyer about his decision to move Schutt into the more regular rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #5 - Whitehead, All-Stars, Brey, & Bob Harris Jan 27, 2023

DBR Bites episode #5 has a little something for everyone as we give you quick hits on a number of interesting topics. We begin with the news that Dariq Whitehead isn't as badly hurt as feared and the podcast guys talk a bit about who may get more playing time while Whitehead is sidelined. After that, the podcast ventures into the big leagues as we honor the three Dukies just named as NBA All-Star game starters. It is news that sends us into the record books to try to find colleges that have produced as many elite basketball players as Duke has recently. From there, the podcast delves into the recent news that Mike Brey is stepping down at Notre Dame. We reflect on his career and talk about what could be causing so many coaching giants to call is quits recently. And we could not go without wishing the best to Bob Harris and his family following news that he is suffering from Alzheimer's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #4 - Ga Tech & McDonald’s Jan 25, 2023

Duke goes on the road to Atlanta this weekend and the DBR Podcast crew is here with a preview of what to expect against Georgia Tech. The Yellowjackets are a shadow of the team that won the ACC title a couple years ago but Duke is dealing with injuries and a lot of uncertainty coming off the loss to Virginia Tech. Plus, this Duke club has struggled mightily on the road this season. The podcast guys dive into some of the home/road splits to identify what Duke has done wrong away from the friendly confines of Cameron Indoor Stadium. After the break. the podcast dives into the McDonald's All-American game selections. Three Dukies made the cut and the pod guys discuss which one of them they are most eager to see in action. They also spend a little bit of time talking about one of the most famous recruits of all time, Lebron James Jr., and what his recruitment looks like. Oh, and one final note... at th request of many DBR Podcast listeners, co-host Jason Evans has agreed to a meet-up with fans of the pod prior to the Ga Tech game. But, you will just have to listen to this episode to hear where Jason will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#481 - Va Tech punches Duke in the throat Jan 24, 2023

Well, that was no fun. Virginia Tech, a team that has played poorly for the entire ACC season, suddenly found their mojo just in time for Duke to come to town. The Hokies went wild from long range and toppled Duke 78-75. The DBR podcast crew is here to break all of it down, starting to the controversial decision by the refs to say, "I didn't see nothing" when Kyle Filipowski got punched in the throat by Va Tech's MJ Collins. The final result overshadowed what was another stellar game from Flip, as he continues his double-double tear and shows that he can be a real threat from the perimeter as well. They podcast guys also spend some time lamenting the injury to Dariq Whitehead. Though we don't know the extent of the injury at this time, it sure looked bad and could not have come at a worse time as it looked like Whitehead was finally starting to become the player we know he can be. The podcast wraps up with a little bit of humor, as we discuss some of the games we will be attending in the next few weeks and the fun activities surrounding those events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #3 - Traveling to Virginia Tech Jan 23, 2023

After a narrow victory at home on Saturday against Miami, the Duke Blue Devils hit the road to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies tonight! Sam and Donald band together to give you a preview of the Hokies. The Hokies come with the ability to force teams into not moving the ball around, and their hope is to make shots and take you out of the game. We talk about what the Hokies have done well, despite their spiraling record, and where Duke may have a mismatch. This is a bit of a revenge game after the Hokies beat Duke in last season’s ACC Tournament final, but Duke will need to put together another good shooting game from beyond the arc if they want to win. Some of those players from that game are back, but Sam and Donald discuss how Duke can walk out of there with a win. We’ll be back very soon to recap tonight’s game. Go Duke! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#480 - Roach returns Jan 21, 2023

There is a medium-sized elephant in the room if you follow the news at SBNation and Vox Media, which is that the DBR Podcast might be undergoing some changes in the next month, but as of this publication, we know nothing more than to just keep plugging away with this program. Stay tuned! That said, this episode is focused on Duke's nailbiting victory against Miami at Cameron on Saturday, where Duke wins 68-66 in Jeremy Roach's return to the court from his toe injury. All three of us are floored by how smooth Roach looked on the court, and that's before we get to big plays by Dereck Lively II and Kyle Filipowski. Tyrese Proctor seems to be finding his shot, and Duke 's offense is starting to flow more as we get to the middle of ACC play. We're looking forward to seeing what fully operational Duke looks like this season, as Jaylen Blakes was limited by a nose injury and Mark Mitchell, Dariq Whitehead, and Ryan Young weren't up to their usual selves today. We will be back again before you know it, with a quick turnaround to a game in Blacksburg on Monday. Until then, stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #2 - Schutt and the Bench Jan 19, 2023

In the latest episode of DBR Bites, Jason and Sam hop on to talk about sharpshooting Jaden Schutt and whether he is likely to carve out any meaningful playing time for the Blue Devils this year. Jason took part in a press conference with Jon Scheyer earlier this week and asked about Schutt's prospects. We let all of you listen in as Coach Scheyer responds. Both Jason and Sam did their homework for this episode, looking back at Duke history to see whether this year's team is using the bench differently than Coach K did over the years. While it may feel like there is a bit more depth than usual, you will probably be surprised at the degree to which Scheyer differs from K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #1 - How to weather the Hurricanes Jan 18, 2023

There’s a big game in Cameron on Saturday, so on this first full DBR Bites episode, Donald is here to help you preview Duke’s game against the Miami Hurricanes. The Canes come in with a lot of momentum, but Donald breaks them down to the core. After talking about their record and key victories, he gets into what makes them flow on offense and how they try to contain you on defense. We discuss some of the players that you need to watch out for and what they can do on the offensive end. This team is one of the most efficient teams in the country on offense, so Duke will have its hands full trying to contain them. Duke also has some keys to victory, and we discuss that as we prepare for an important game. Bring the noise, Cameron! If you have topic suggestions or questions you want us to tackle as we dive into DBR Bites, send us an email to DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. Look for us in your feeds again real soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Bites #0 - What are Bites? Jan 17, 2023

Welcome to the brave new world of the DBR Podcast. Starting today, we debut a new edition of the podcast called DBR Bites. What are DBR Bites? They are bite-sized episodes, generally 10-15 minutes in length, that will be coming at you in between our longer podcasts where we dissect what happened in a game or deal with some other major news involving the Duke Blue Devil basketball team. Most episodes of DBR Bites will only feature one or two of the regular podcast crew, though this one features all three guys as they talk a bit about something that happened right at the end of the Duke-Clemson game. The Clemson fans stormed the court and Clemson coach Brad Brownell had some pointed words about it in his post-game news conference. Podcast co-host Jason Evans was there and he leads us on a discussion of what Brownell was really saying when he addressed the court storming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#479 - Looking positively at the loss in Littlejohn Jan 16, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils suffered a 72-64 loss to the Clemson Tigers yesterday at Littlejohn Coliseum. However, while the Blue Devils lost, there were certainly a lot of positive things that one could take away, and we discuss them on Episode 479. It’s Jason Evans’ birthday, so we seek to make this episode fun in his honor. Jason was also at the game, so he gives his his firsthand account of what it was like to be in the building for this one. We focus on some good performances by Kyle Filipowski and Tyrese Proctor as well as Dereck Lively starting to come along. For a loss, we spend a lot of time on the good, as Duke showed some fight in staying in the ballgame. After the break, we shift to what went wrong, namely the shooting. Jason gives us a soundbite from the postgame press conference where Jon Scheyer is candid about what comes next for Duke as well as his belief that a couple players are ready to break out. We also have brief discussions on whether Jaden Schutt could have helped off the bench as well as the notion by some fans that Scheyer’s calm persona means he doesn’t have any fire. The DBR Podcast will be back early this week to explain a new podcast format that we think will be great for you all as listeners. The idea will be releasing more episodes that can provide more timely content that will keep you entertained throughout the week. Look out for that explainer episode in the coming days! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#478 - Another tough road game upcoming Jan 13, 2023

Welcome back to the DBR Podcast, we are now in the era where we break up game previews from game recaps. Duke heads to Clemson this weekend for a huge ACC road game against Brad Brownell's squad, who are currently 6-0 and in first place in a competitive ACC. Donald gets us started with a recap of Clemson's season, which has featured some great ACC wins and a few decent non-conference games. Sam takes us through the Clemson roster, highlighted by a number of guys who have spent a lot of time in orange, a phenomenon Duke fans haven't been used to in recent years. Clemson's frontcourt, PJ Hall and Hunter Tyson, have excelled this season both on the boards and from beyond the arc. Jason wonders how Duke matches up against Clemson's offensive efficiency. After the break, we take a spin through some recent mock drafts from both The Athletic and Sports Illustrated, and we speculate about what guys like Dereck Lively II, Kyle Filipowski, Tyrese Proctor, and Mark Mitchell are thinking these days about their pro prospects. Do Duke's incoming recruits have any impact on these decisions? It's early, but always worth wondering. Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will be back after the Clemson game to break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#477 - Duke’s comeback has us doing Flips! Jan 12, 2023

What a comeback! The Duke Blue Devils picked it up in the 2nd half to storm back to beat the Pittsburgh Panthers Wednesday night in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The podcast crew had to jump on together soon after the final horn sounded to talk about it on Episode 477. Duke’s was led by offensive rebounding and several standout performances, notably Kyle Filipowski, Ryan Young, and Tyrese Proctor. However, many of the players had some standout moments, and we break them all down. The energy that the team had and the toughness they showed fueled their comeback from as much as 12 points down to win 77-69. After the break, we do get into some of things to improve upon, namely taking care of the basketball as well as the shooting woes. Those are things that the team need to get right before they head to Littlejohn Coliseum Saturday afternoon. The DBR Podcast crew will preview the Clemson game later this week. For now, continue to send us those emails at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#476 - Preparing for the Panthers Jan 10, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils have a big home game tomorrow night at Cameron Indoor Stadium when the Pittsburgh Panthers pay a visit in the only meeting between the two teams during the regular season. The DBR Podcast preview the game in Episode 476. Jason, Donald, and Sam take us through what to expect from the Pitt Panthers, from what they’ve done lately to some of their strengths and weaknesses. Pitt, who is tied for 2nd in the ACC standings, has been really good so far, and Jeff Capel has the team playing tough and with passion. Donald hones in on Pitt’s overall play, Jason gives us the metrics, and Sam tells us a few players to watch out for when the teams hit the floor tomorrow. After the break, we say goodbye to Sam, and Jason and Donald go through some of Duke’s shootings stats on the season. They aren’t very good, and their conference stats have not been great overall. Still, there’s room for improvement, and we focus on some comments head coach Jon Scheyer made in his press conference about social media negativity. We end by congratulating one of our listeners on her expert sleuthing on the whereabouts of a former Duke player. Continue to send us emails to DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#475 - Thriller in Boston Jan 08, 2023

It wasn't easy but Duke finally got a road win, topping Boston College by 1 point in Chestnut Hill. The Duke Basketball Report podcast crew are here to break down everything that went right -- Duke built a 14 point lead in the second half -- and wrong -- only 1 basket by the Blue Devils in the final 10 minutes. There were flashes of great individual play by Ryan Young, Dariq Whitehead, and Mark Mitchell but this seems to be a Duke team that is still struggling to figure out roles and identify its go-to player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#474 - Duke gets Packed Jan 05, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils had a basketball game last night in Raleigh against the NC State Wolfpack, and it was a terrible night for Duke. But yep, we still have to talk about it, and Jason and Donald do just that on Episode 474. Nothing went right for Duke on a night where they lost by 24 and was throughly beaten in almost every statistical and intangible category. Jason and Donald break down what exactly went wrong against NC State in detail, and there was a lot to review. They also step back a bit to discuss what the team needs to do overall to regroup and get victories on the road in the ACC. After the break, there’s another road trip coming up, this time to Chestnut Hill to take on Boston College. The Eagles have struggled lately, but they have done well at home and will be looking to knock off Duke. We discuss what Duke needs to do in order to beat BC and get that coveted road win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#473 - Young’s perfect game bests FSU Jan 02, 2023

The Duke Blue Devils took care of business against the Florida State Seminoles, and we recap the big New Year’s Eve win on Episode 473! Duke’s Ryan Young had a perfect game from the field and the free throw line, and he led the charge for the Blue Devils. We also got great games from Jaylen Blakes and Dariq Whitehead, and the defense was on point in the team’s first game in 11 days. It was a great way to close out 2022, and Sam and Donald recap all the headlines, the good, and the bad. They also discuss their favorite plays and give out Player of the Week awards. After the break, the Blue Devils next travel down the road to Raleigh to take on the NC State Wolfpack. It’s always a road game that is tough and can trip you up, so we go through what NC State brings to the table. Energy and intensity always defines these matchups, and Duke will need to make sure there’s room on the bus to bring both to Raleigh on Wednesday night. We close with some kudos to the Duke Women’s Basketball team, who knocked off #6 NC State the other night and are 13-1 on the season so far! They have been playing some great basketball lately! Stay for the end credits, which may find you wanting to fire up an old disco classic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#472 - Bowled Over, Elko’s Boys Notch Another Win Dec 29, 2022

As 2022 wraps up, Duke football is reaching heights not seen in quite a while. Mike Elko's Blue Devils slapped around UCF to take home the Military Bowl Trophy. The DBR Podcast crew (some of it) was on hand to witness Duke's 9th win of the season in person. And as good as this season was, it sure seems like the team is primed for even more success in 2023. Plus, the Duke hoops guys are getting ready for another ACC contest, on New Year's Eve against Florida State. The Podcast is here to tell you this year's Seminoles bear little resemblance to the FSU teams that Leonard Hamilton has skippered to the top tier of the conference in recent years. And, we wrap it all up with a conversation about the new program to funnel money to players on the 2022-23 basketball team via NIL opportunities offered on The Brotherhood website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#471 - Reveille for the Military Bowl! Dec 26, 2022

The Duke Blue Devils have a bowl game this week against the UCF Knights, our first bowl game in 4 years. So, the DBR Podcast crew previews the big game on Episode 471! For this UCF preview, they solicit a little help. Jeff Sharon & Kyle Nash from the Black & Gold Banneret, our SBN sister blog covering UCF sports, join us on this episode to break down their Knights and what makes them successful on the field. We focus on both sides of the ball, focusing on quarterback John Rhys Plumlee, who is dangerous on the ground as well as leading the offense. We also focus on UCF’s defense, and for us Blue Devils, we ask where Duke could have the advantage against the Knights in this ballgame. We end the interview with a quick look at UCF’s basketball program, led by Duke legend Johnny Dawkins. After the interview, the DBR crew recaps the interview and gives their own takes on what Duke needs to do in order to win on Wednesday. We end with some NBA talk, since the Christmas slate of games contained some awesome moments, including a couple of jaw dropping dunks that need to be discussed. We will be back after the bowl game to recap what happened and to get us ready for the final day of 2022, where Duke Basketball will be back in action against Florida State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#470 - Wake Up, Duke!! Dec 22, 2022

It is no fun to recap a game like the discouraging contest against Wake Forest, but the Duke Basketball Report Podcast gang is here whether the news is good or bad. The autopsy report on Duke's 81-70 loss to Wake includes lethargic play, a bevy of missed three-pointers, and a defense that could not stop the Demon Deacons from getting into the lane. At least we have the spirited play of Jaylen Blakes to give us something to smile about coming out of this contest. But, ever the optimists, the podcast crew also gives you reason to not feel so bad about this loss as they recount some of the struggles other teams are going through surrounding the exam/Christmas break time. Some of the results are truly shocking. And, they close with a tip of the hat to Mike Elko as he signs an impressive class of recruits as the newest members of the Blue Devil football family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#469 - A break from the break Dec 18, 2022

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we are breaking down Duke's first road ACC game of the season, at Wake Forest on Tuesday night. Steve Forbes's squad is struggling at the end of conference play, with a recent blowout loss at Rutgers hanging over them. What will Duke look like after its exam break, and ahead of its longer Christmas break upcoming? We do not know if Jeremy Roach will play, but hoping that Duke may not need him. After the break, we have comments on a few stories around basketball and the NCAA. Chris Paul gets rare praise from DBR for his graduation from Winston Salem State University, Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker is taking over the NCAA, and we send regards to the family of Duke swimming and diving coach Dan Colella, who passed this week. We also have a spirited conversation about the potential for Coach K attending a Duke Basketball game. Where should he sit? Let us know what Donald should do in Oklahoma this week while he is in Texas by emailing us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will be back after the Wake game to tell you what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#468 - Assessing the season so far Dec 15, 2022

The non-conference season is done. Duke has nothing but ACC games remaining. And the Duke Basketball Report Podcast crew thinks this is the perfect time to look back on the season so far to see how the Devils have done. So, they invited Brendan Marks of The Athletic to join them. He breaks down what we have seen from the team and how he expects them to continue to evolve. We also spend some time discussing the performance of Jon Scheyer as Duke's first new head coach in 4 decades and Mr. Marks is quite impressed with the job Coach J is doing so far. After a break, Brandan gives us his take on the rest of the ACC, which seems stronger at the top than it was a year ago... but also weaker at the bottom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#467 - Five Freshman Starters Dec 11, 2022

For the first time in Duke basketball history, the starting lineup featured five freshmen as the Blue Devils took on Maryland-Eastern Shore. How did it go? Well, Duke won the game easily, but it was a truly sloppy affair with lots of unforced turnovers. The DBR Podcast crew checks in with all the good, bad, and ugly from the contest including Jayden Schutt's coming out party and a few magical minutes from Dariq Whitehead. After the break, the guy each pick their player of the week and Sam proves he's just a little bit more clever than the other guys. And then, Jason gives us a tale of how several Dukies in the NBA made him some nice money gambling this weekend in Atlantic City. Remember, always bet with your head, not above it. And also remember, the DBR podcast guys want to hear from you so send them email at DBRPodcast at gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#466 - Duke’s D turns MSG into a Block Party Dec 07, 2022

The Duke Blue Devils took care of business last night against the Iowa Hawkeyes, winning 74-62 at the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden. It may have been Duke’s best performance all season so far, and Jason and Donald are here to recap it on Episode 466. Duke’s defense paced the entire effort on the night, with the focus on how Mark Mitchell and Dariq Whitehead really kept All-American Kris Murray at bay for most of the evening. The rest of the defense showed up for the Blue Devils as well, keeping Iowa’s shooters under 40% and keeping them off the glass. On offense, we highlight Jeremy Roach’s stellar performance as well as Mark Mitchell adding 17 points. The kids were ready for the lights of the Garden! After the break, we preview Duke’s upcoming game against Maryland Eastern Shore. UMES is not a good team, led by the fact that they’re very short. Donald and Jason take you through some of what they’ve done already and what Duke needs to do to ensure this is a runaway victory. We end the show by discussing why Jaden Schutt has been largely absent from the floor so far this season, and stick around after the Duke Band plays us out for part of a thrilling movie conversation! Continue to send us your headlines and your questions to DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#465 - Duke flies by Boston College Dec 04, 2022

The Duke Blue Devils are 1-0 in the ACC after an easy win against the Boston College Eagles yesterday, and the DBR Podcast crew breaks down everything on Episode 465! Sam and Donald are present, while Jason’s only here for the first half of the show. After a quick movie discussion and a debate over weekends, we get into discussion of the 75-59 victory. We discuss the headlines as well as all the good that came from this game. Dereck Lively was all over the place, and his energy earns a lot of kudos. Tyrese Proctor is emerging as the primary point guard on offense, and Kyle Filipowski is embracing his role as the focal point. There was a lot of ball movement, and we also comment on Dariq Whitehead’s progress. There were a ton of good things to discuss in such an easy victory. We also get into the things that can improve, namely the rebounding and forcing more turnovers. We also do our favorite plays before we say goodbye to Jason. After the break, Sam and Donald are left to preview the Iowa Hawkeyes, who the Blue Devils will face in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. They both discuss what Iowa has done and who to watch out for, namely Kris Murray. It should be a pretty even battle on Tuesday night. Finally, we close with some football news, as Duke will take on UCF in the Military Bowl on December 28th. We comment on that bowl game as well as congratulate Mike Elko on being named ACC Coach of the Year. The future is bright for Duke Football! We’ll be back later this week to recap the Jimmy V Classic and preview the weekend game against Maryland Eastern Shore. Send us your headlines, your questions, or anything else you want us to know at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#464 - Duke Bucks Ohio State! Dec 01, 2022

The Duke Blue Devils hung an 81-72 victory on the Ohio State Buckeyes last night in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, and the crew is here to recap all that happened on Episode 464! Duke rebounded from a weekend loss to Purdue in the PK85 tournament to face another Big Ten opponent. Donald returns to the podcast after a couple weeks abroad for the World Cup, and after getting caught up, Sam gives us the description of what it was like in Cameron at the game, from the Cameron Crazies doing a white out to the differences in production now that Jon Scheyer is the coach. We then get into the headlines, with some great submissions from our listeners (DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com if you want to send in your headlines after each game!). We get to the good, featuring some solid play down the stretch from the veteran players and the defense. We also touch on what Duke needs to improve as well as our favorite plays of the game. After the break, we preview Saturday’s ACC home opener against the Boston College Eagles. Boston College is a team that hasn’t done well so far on the season, and we go through who they’ve played, what the metrics say about them, and some of the key players on the team to watch out for when the two teams take the floor. The team will be back over the weekend to recap the BC game and get ready for Iowa in the Jimmy V Classic. Duke Football also will be in a bowl game! We should know where Duke will play at some point this weekend as well. Until then, continue to send us emails...we’ve enjoyed all the emails we’ve received from our listeners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#463 - Duke can’t scale Mt. Edey as Purdue down the Devils Nov 29, 2022

Duke's big men looked small against Purdue's mountain of a man, Zach Edey. It would be easy to merely look at the impact Edey has on the game and say that was the reason Duke lost, but the Duke Basketball Report podcast crew dives a bit deeper to figure out what Duke needs to improve upon. The scoring droughts and the lack of perimeter shooting are major causes of concern as is the way Purdue dominated Duke on the boards. But, this is a young squad and they will take important lessons from this game. After the break, the podcast crew looks ahead to the first place Duke will get to apply those lessons, an ACC-Big Ten Challenge game against Ohio State. The Buckeyes present several interesting challenges and this will be a very important game for Duke to show they belong among the top teams in the land. And, before we are done, the podcast crew has some words about the remarkable regular season for the football Blue Devils who beat Wake Forest over the weekend and now await word of what bowl in which they will play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#462 - Two down, one to go at PK85 Nov 26, 2022

Duke had a successful and very suspenseful Thanksgiving and Black Friday out in Portland. Wins over Oregon St. and Xavier may have been largely expected, but did not come without several doses of drama. The story of each game was so different and the DBR Podcast guys are here to break it all down for you. First, came the Oregon State game, a contest Duke would not have won without the play of Ryan Young. Raise your hand if you thought those words would be spoken this season. Yeah, we thought not. Then was the game with Xavier, a contest in which Duke shot better but a high-quality opponent kept the game close anyway. Duke's defense was truly special down the stretch in both games and so the Devils find themselves in the PK85 championship against Purdue and the tallest player Duke is likely to face all season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#461 - Duke passes Bellarmine test, better competition awaits Nov 22, 2022

Make no mistake about it, it takes courage for a blue blood like Duke to play a team like Bellarmine. With their endless passing and pump fakes, they can make even the most disciplined team look foolish at times. But, Duke's young team was up to the task, a testament to the hard work the coaches and players have been putting in. The Duke Basketball Report Podcast team breaks down what Duke did right and the few things that went wrong in this game. Then, after the break, they give you all you need to know about Duke's Thanksgiving weekend in Portland, Oregon. First up will be Oregon State, but the podcast gang is really excited about the second round matchup against Florida or Xavier, two teams who will present a real test to Duke's impressive big men. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#460 - Duke Downs Delaware Nov 20, 2022

Duke rides some impressive performances from the freshman class, especially Kyle Filipowski and Tyrese Proctor, to take down a pesky Delaware club that kept the game competitive for a lot longer than many had expected. But, Duke's height and depth eventually won the day in a game that may be most notable for being the debut of freshman phenom Dariq Whitehead. He gave us a tantalizing preview of things to comes as a guy who can get his shot any time he wants to. After the break, the DBR Podcast guys take a moment to preview Ballarmine, a truly unique opponents known as "the team that refuses to dribble." We also spend some time talking about the latest Duke football game, a strange contest with Pitt that featured pigeons, punts, and just a lot of unusual stuff. Oh, and we wrap it all up with a shout out to the excellent recruiting job being done by Kara Lawson and her staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#459 - Lessons learned from Kansas defeating Duke Nov 17, 2022

Duke may have lost in the Champions Classic to Kansas, but the Duke Basketball Report Podcast crew is really excited about how Duke looked in this contest. Obviously, they are raving about Kyle "Mr. Double-Double" Filipowski but also saw a lot to like from several other freshmen who are not playing like this is just their third game in a college uniform. And, though there was a lot to like despite the L, the guys also discuss the problems from this game, including some rather controversial decisions by the referees (cue up a good little rant from Donald and Jason). After the break, the DBR Podcast looks across the ACC to examine the problems some of our conference rivals are having and what it means for Duke if the rest of the ACC is struggling in the non-conference season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#458 - An easy weekend Nov 13, 2022

It was a great weekend to be a Blue Devil, from the basketball court to the gridiron. In basketball, Duke takes down USC Upstate after a quick burst from the otherwise overwhelmed Spartans, and on Saturday, the football team dominated Virginia Tech. We are back to talk about all of it. On the basketball front, we are giddy over Duke's defensive effort in this game, as well as Dereck Lively II's first appearance in a Duke uniform. Duke had standout performances from a number of players, but Jason needs to tell you in particular how excited he is about Jaylen Blakes's progress. We are a little worried about Tyrese Proctor's progress, but there is plenty of season left for him to get more comfortable. This week, Duke heads to Indianapolis for this year's Champions Classic, where they will play reigning champions Kansas. How will Duke handle Jalen Wilson? We can't wait to see. After the break, we get into Duke's seventh football victory, a ho-hum affair against the Hokies where Duke was undoubtedly the better team. What a time to be alive. We'll be back after the Kansas game, but until then, stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#457 - Coach Kara Lawson sits down for a chat Nov 10, 2022

The Duke Basketball Report Podcast sits down with the leader of the Duke Women's program. Kara Lawson is only in her third season on the job at Duke, but she is already making major waves in the coaching community and the ACC basketball standings. In this chat with Coach Lawson, we hear about her expectations for this coming season and her coaching philosophies. We dive into those viral videos of her inspirational talks with the team and find out about how legendary coach Pat Summit influenced Coach Lawson's entire life. And wait until you hear about the special moments Kara Lawson and Jon Scheyer spend together at the start of every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#456 - Scheyer Era begins in style Nov 09, 2022

The Duke Men’s Basketball Team finally open the 2022-23 season, and it’s a great debut not just for the many freshmen and transfers on the team, but also for head coach Jon Scheyer. We recap the good, the bad, and the favorites on Episode 456. The 71-44 victory over the Jacksonville Dolphins was a great effort on both offense and defense. After dishing out the headlines, the crew recaps everything, starting with standout performances from players like Mark Mitchell and Jeremy Roach. Of course, we have to eat the veggies with some of the things to improve, and then we end with a new thing that we think we’re going to keep: favorite play of the game. Each of us nominate a couple of plays that we thought were worth the honors. After the break, we preview Friday’s matchup with the USC Upstate Spartans. With the season just underway, there’s not a lot of stats to review for the Spartans, but we dig deep to bring you the best analysis of what we can expect on Friday evening. We have a lot coming up this week, including a great interview with Duke Women’s Basketball head coach Kara Lawson! Look out for that later this week. As always, if you want to send headlines and your favorite plays from future games, drop us a line at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#455 - Stats Game 2022! Nov 07, 2022

The basketball season is upon us, so the DBR Podcast presents the annual stats game, where the three hosts take our best guesses at various stats categories related to Duke Basketball. We've been playing this game for a few years, but it is unclear if we are getting any better at it. You can play along by filling out this survey! Section 1: traditional stat categories leaders, including points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, field goal percentage, and 3-point field goal percentage Section 2: specific categories related to certain players. Will Jaylen Blakes get crunch time minutes? How often will Tyrese Proctor lead the team in assists? Section 3: what will Duke's season look like? How many wins, road victories, etc.? As always, if you have thoughts on this or any other Duke content, you can email us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. We made it through the offseason, y'all. Welcome back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#454 - Duke’s First Game, A Preview Nov 05, 2022

The Jon Scheyer era officially begins on Monday as the Blue Devils face the Jacksonville Dolphins. The Duke Basketball Report Podcast crew is here with a look ahead to what Duke will face in Jax, a team that has its eyes on making the NCAA tournament this season and which brings almost all of last year's 20+ win team back for another season. It will be a fascinating contrast in styles as Duke wants to run, but Jacksonville wants to play very slowly. And, after the break, the podcast guys celebrate yet another victory for the gridiron Blue Devils, a 6th win on the season that means Duke will be going bowling in year one of the Elko era. Sam was at the game and gives us his lowdown on what it was like to be in the house to watch this surprisingly strong Duke team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#453 - D on Display in Exhibition Win Nov 03, 2022

We all knew that Duke would probably easily handle DII opponent Fayetteville State, but did we know it would be this dominating of a win? The DBR Podcast crew came away from their first look at Duke playing someone other than Duke extremely impressed with the defense and thrilled with how well Duke was sharing the basketball. Much time is spent in this episode talking about the athletic gifts and motor of Mark Mitchell and the smarts on display from Jacob Grandison. After the break, the guys also dive into the deeper end of the rotation, especially the surprising evolution of Jaylen Blakes' game. It sure feels like he is going to be a part of the rotation this season. This is the start of a super busy week for the podcast guys with special episodes leading up to the first games of the season, so tune in now and you won't miss a thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#452 - Hints from the Secret Scrimmage Oct 30, 2022

Shhhh, don't tell anyone but Duke played a secret scrimmage on Saturday against one of the best teams in the land, the Houston Cougars. Ok, ok, maybe it wasn't so secret but it was not shown on any TV. So, how can the DBR Podcast crew possibly break down what happened? They have poured over the boxscore and examined instagram photos with a microscope to being their loyal listeners every detail they could possibly want from this pre-season test. Who looked good and who struggled? What did Duke do well and what needs work? The podcast guys may not be completely certain of those answers, but they will give it their best shot. And then, after the break, they look ahead to the actual televised exhibition game coming up this week against Fayetteville State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#451 - Countdown complete Oct 24, 2022

Basketball season, at long last, is upon us here at the DBR Podcast. We've now whet our appetites on 16 minutes of Blue-White game scrimmage during Countdown to Craziness, we've survived the collective horror at the small, elevated stage that all the players had to dance on Friday night, and we're ready to dive into all of it. On the game, we're most impressed with presumed redshirt big man Christian Reeves, but plenty of other new guys showed promise, including Kyle Filipowski, Tyrese Proctor, and Jacob Grandison. The crew is disappointed we didn't get to see stud freshmen Dereck Lively II and Dariq Whitehead, but it sounds like they will be back sooner than later. After some analysis of the various dance moves on display at Countdown, we dive into the football game, which was a stunning display in forcing turnovers, both by punched-out fumbles and interceptions. Duke has recovered nicely from recent losses to get to the precipice of bowl eligibility with four games left on the schedule and a bye week up next. Donald doesn't love seeing Duke his other alma mater, but Jason and Sam are thoroughly enjoying the moment. Finally, we have to break down Duke's first commitment in the class of 2024, four-star guard Darren Harris. He continues Duke's strong pipeline from Virginia's Paul VI, alma mater of Jeremy Roach and Trevor Keels. Keep sending stats game topics to dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will see you again soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#450 - Countdown to Craziness Preview Oct 21, 2022

This is a jam-packed episode of the DBR podcast! The guys start by looking ahead to Friday's Countdown to Craziness with speculation about who has been tearing it up in practice lately. Will Countdown begin to show us some ways in which Jon Scheyer will be different from Coach K? Then, the podcast gang shifts their attention to the announcement of the pre-season All-ACC teams. They fire off some spicy hot takes about who from Duke will be there come post-season and engage in a little history less about Duke's legacy on the All-ACC First Team. And after the break, Jason, Sam, and Donald discuss the start of the NBA season and the staggering number of Dukies playing major, major roles in The League. And stick around for a couple minutes of amusing post-credit out-takes sure to bring a smile to your face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#449 - Duke downed by UNC Oct 17, 2022

The Duke Blue Devils suffered another devastating defeat on the gridiron this weekend, this time to the North Carolina Tar Heels. It leads our discussion on Episode 449. Duke has a lot to be proud of in their effort against UNC, but it’s yet again another moral victory that fans have to have in place of an actual victory. The podcast crew discusses the good and the bad from the game. After the break, we get into basketball. ACC held its Media Day last week, and we discuss some comments from Duke head coach Jon Scheyer about how Duke will play this year. we also heard from ACC commissioner Jim Phillips, who is ready for expansion of the NCAA Tournament. We finally end with a quick thought on the NBA seemingly keeping its current NBA Draft eligibility rules in place. Countdown to Craziness is this weekend! We will be back later this week for a quick preview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#448 - Captain Roach Oct 09, 2022

Sam and Jason are here to run down Duke's latest football game with Donald off in Europe, and shorthanded is sort of how the Blue Devils felt on Saturday at Georgia Tech. Jason was in attendance at Bobby Dodd Stadium to see Duke's 23-20 overtime loss from the press box, so we have a lot of first-hand account from this one. We walk through Duke's various miscues throughout the game, from play-calling to penalties, as well as Jason's review of the press box set up in Atlanta. After the break, we dive into Jeremy Roach's selection as the sole captain of the men's basketball team for the upcoming season. It's not entirely surprising, but we need to get into some of the alternatives and why we think this makes the most sense for Jon Scheyer and his team. Finally, we have to spend a few minutes on the amazing display that the presumptive top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft Victor Wenbanyama put on in Las Vegas a few days ago. If there was any chance of him coming to college, we would be stumbling over the potential that he attends Duke, but alas, it will not be so. Countdown to Craziness is in less than two weeks, so get ready for basketball season, Duke fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#447 - Secret Practice Video Oct 03, 2022

Here's something special. A loyal listener to The DBR Podcast attended a special private basketball practice inside Cameron Indoor Stadium last week and was allowed to videotape more than 20 minutes of the team scrimmaging. Though the video has not been released to the public, this listener did provide a copy of it to the DBR Podcast gang and they are here to break it all down for you. They saw a Duke team that loves to shoot 3-pointers and one that seems to have a lot of potential on defense. They saw flashes of really impressive play from youngsters Mark Mitchel, Kyle Filipowski, and Tyrese Proctor. But, they also saw a team that seemed very raw and which does not have any transcendent talent like Paolo Banchero or Zion Williamson. Still, this edition of the DBR Podcast gives us our best view yet of what the 2022-23 Blue Devils will be like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#446 - QB time with Riley Leonard Sep 27, 2022

We're back with more Duke Football flavor than Duke Basketball this week, but alas, the Blue Devils were not able to continue their early season winning streak against Kansas. Jason is out but Sam and Donald are here to bring you positive vibes. Our collective take on the Kansas game is that while we are disappointed that Duke wasn't able to overcome the home favorites, we see Duke's progress so far and the performances across the rest of the ACC, and we don't think that Duke making a bowl game is entirely out of the question in the first year of the Mike Elko era. After the break, we bring you an interview that Jason did with Riley Leonard, Duke's sophomore quarterback who has been a revelation this season. We conducted the interview before the Kansas game, but we'll say that Leonard's answers still hold. We wrap with a quick discussion about Duke commit Jared McCain's NIL deal with Champs Sports. McCain appears to be getting a jump on his sponsorship deals even before he reaches Duke's campus, which is a pretty cool development. Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we'll be back soon to break down the new episode of Duke Blue Planet and start getting ready for basketball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#445 - From high school to the league? Sep 20, 2022

Could the NBA once again let high school players bypass college and enter the NBA Draft? That’s the primary topic of discussion on Episode 445! The NBA and NBA Players Association are discussing potentially allowing 18 year olds to enter the NBA Draft beginning in 2024. Jason, Sam, and Donald discuss the ramifications of how that would affect Duke’s recruiting and whether it would alleviate the number of players that would leave college early to chase their NBA dreams. After the break, we say goodbye to Jason, but Sam and Donald stick around to discuss the 3-0 Duke Football Team, who pummeled NC A&T over the weekend. They also discuss the upcoming contest against Kansas, who are also 3-0. It has become a fairly significant game as Duke seeks to close out the non-conference portion of their schedule undefeated. Finally, the Point Gawd is once again a WNBA champion! Chelsea Gray won another ring as the Las Vegas Aces won their first title. In the process. Gray was named WNBA Finals MVP. She’s truly a special talent, and Sam and Donald discuss just how great she was for the Aces in the postseason. We end with Sam giving us a couple of favorite memories from his Paris travels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#444 - How Hard is Duke’s ACC Schedule? Sep 15, 2022

The ACC released it full conference schedule this week and you can bet that the DBR Podcast gang spent a good bit of time pouring over the sked to see who got a break and who got a tough assignment from the scheduling gods. The analysis, of course, begins with Duke's schedule. The podcast tells us about the biggest hurdles along the way (hint: the UNC to Miami turnaround is going to be really tough) and which games may be a bit more relaxing. There's also the matter of 3 ACC games in the month of December, something we have not seen very often in the past. After the break, the podcast turns its gaze to the rest of the conference. They see one team projected in the middle of the ACC pack who got a phenomenally easy ACC schedule. And no analysis of the conference schedule would be complete without a look at what UNC faces this coming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#443 - Elko Era continues to impress! Sep 12, 2022

The Duke Basketball Report Podcast turns to the Duke Football Report Podcast on this Episode 443! Duke Football won against Northwestern 31-23, and we are here to recap a game that came down to inches. With Jason out for this episode, Sam and Donald break down the key moments of the game as well as the key performances. There were some big plays on offense and defense that are the reason that Duke is 2-0 in the Elko Era. After the break, Mike Elko is reaching out to the student body in a really cool way to get them to come to football games: by giving them Duke Football jerseys with their names on the back. It’s a nice gesture to make the students feel like they’re a part of the foundation of the program. After that salute, we recap a really fun weekend in college football, with some huge upsets and one coach that is already out of a job. The DBR Podcast always wants to hear from our listeners! Drop us a line at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#442 - Emergency Recruiting News! Another one!!! Sep 08, 2022

Just days ago, the DBR Podcast took a deep dive on a kid named TJ Power, telling you all about how the 6-8 PF exploded on the scene this summer and drew the attention of Coach Scheyer. Well, just hours ago TJ Power announced to the world that he is picking Duke and will be the latest member of the top-rated duke class of 2023. Having already told you a lot about him on our last episode, the podcast crew brought in a special guest to give them the lowdown on TJ... none other than Leo Papile, TJ's summer EYBL coach and one of the true legends in the grassroots basketball world. Coach Papile tells us all about the work ethic and character that has made TJ Power one of his favorite players. It is an episode you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#441 - Whitehead down, Duke Football up Sep 05, 2022

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we start with Dariq Whitehead, who is expected to be one of Duke's best players this season, and who unfortunately went down with a broken foot last week. While we try to ward off the evil spirits that seem to haunt Duke Basketball players' lower extremities, we also try to find the silver lining in this news. Whitehead likely won't miss more than one or two conference games, and with the whole ACC season available for Whitehead to learn the offense better, he should be in great shape by February and March. Further, this forces Jon Scheyer to be a bit more creative with the rest of the lineup. We can't even fully agree on whose playing time might be most positively affected by the news. After a quick discussion on Class of 2023 forward TJ Power and his potential pending commitment to Duke or one of its rivals, we get to the surprisingly strong result on the football field from Friday night, when Duke beat Temple 30-0 in front of an opening night crowd at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mike Elko appears to have brought a few defensive tricks to Durham, and Riley Leonard had an awesome night in his first start, completing his first 15 pass attempts and leading the team on multiple impressive scoring drives. Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will be back soon with another fun interview from the national college basketball media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#440 - Previewing Duke Football Aug 31, 2022

The DBR Podcast got news late in the day about the injury suffered by Dariq Whitehead. What a bummer. The guys will have plenty to say about it on their next podcast, but this episode is the moment we change our name to the DFR because we are previewing the upcoming season for Mike Elko's Duke Football team. Author and journalist Jim Sumner has been attending pre-season football practices and he joins the podcast crew to talk about what he has seen and what we can expect from year one of the Elko era. Plus, after the break, we take a look at the disgusting racist incident that happened to the Duke volleyball team when they played at BYU. We are so proud of the way Duke's young athletes handled themselves in what was a terrible situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#439 - Preferred Scheyer Era changes Aug 26, 2022

The DBR Podcast is back with Episode 439, and it’s filled with some discussion about some news topics that affect Duke and the ACC. First, we broach the subject of changes that we’d like to see implemented in the new era of Duke Basketball with Jon Scheyer as head coach. Donald, Jason, and Sam take time to highlight four changes that they hope Jon Scheyer will do as head coach, from non-conference scheduling to taking more 3 pointers. They also discuss ensuring the program has more open door policy and utilizes a deeper bench during games. After the break, there are some newsworthy topics involving Duke and the ACC. Jordyn Donovan committed to Duke Women’s Basketball, and it’s a big deal. Jon Scheyer, Rachel Baker, and Zach Maurides all made The Athletic’s Top 40 Under 40 for college athletics. And you don’t want to miss what they have to say on what the Big Ten’s astronomical TV deal could mean for Duke and the rest of the ACC We always love hearing from our listeners, so drop us a line at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#438 - Nerd Alert! Ken Pomeroy joins the podcast Aug 18, 2022

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#437 - Duke teams for $1 million, Alex! Aug 16, 2022

Some of our listeners sent in some great questions, so Jason, Sam, and Donald discuss some of those topics on Episode 437! The DBR Podcast community is always great at sending in questions that make us think, so we took a few of them to start off this show. We debate which Duke Blue Devils team we would trust to win us $1 million in a bet by running the table in the NCAA Tournament as well as some of the Duke transfers that we wish had stuck around. You’ll definitely want to hear which transfers we really missed! Finally, we answer a question about how Jon Scheyer will coach the team when times get tough. After the break, the SEC commissioner has some thoughts about how to expand the NCAA Tournament field. The guys debate whether expansion is a good idea or even needed, with a few proposals of our own. We end the show by reading a great letter about Coach K’s interaction with a dentist that’s a UNC fan and paying tribute to the great Pete Carril, who passed away Monday. The DBR Podcast will be back later this week with one of its best guests ever! You better mash on that subscribe button to make sure you don’t miss out on what will be an incredible interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#436 - Some summer hypotheticals Aug 08, 2022

This week has been light on Duke Basketball news, so Jason is here to bring Donald, Sam, and all of you a little game. We are predicting some potentially unlikely outcomes for the 2022-2023 season under new head coach Jon Scheyer. First up, will new veteran Ryan Young score more than freshman phenom Dereck Lively II? Lively comes in with elite grades on defense and athleticism, not to mention incredible length, but Young is a powerful and experienced college big man. Next, will Tyrese Proctor be starting for Duke from Day 1? He's showing up later than the rest of the team this summer, but by all accounts, he could be one of the five most ACC-ready players on the team. Another fun one about the starting lineup, will Mark Mitchell ever start over Kyle Filipowski? After the break, will Jeremy Roach not lead the team in assists? He is the point guard, but we know he's a scorer at heart. And finally, will any the guys we expect to come back next season ultimately decide to transfer? Jason seems more optimistic than Donald and Sam. We leave it with birthday wishes from one special Duke fan to another. Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com and we will be back again as soon as there is news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#435 - Jack White joins the show! Aug 01, 2022

It's a DBR Podcast episode of firsts: first time we've had an Australian on the show, that's former Blue Devil and now Denver Nugget Jack White, and first time Sam has done this thing solo. Jack goes deep on coming back to the States after a couple of years in Australia and his experience on the Australian national team ("the Boomers"). He is on a two-way contract but the Nuggets seem excited to use him. He also reflects on how cool it was to play for Melbourne in the NBL before his shot with the NBA. Regarding his time at Duke, Jack is one of the rare players to join a high-profile team and stick around for four years as an energy guy off the bench, so he has some rare insight about what that decision meant to him. We should be back soon to discuss the latest practice footage, and as always, email the podcast at dbrpodcast at gmail.com with all of your thoughts and questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#434 - Overanalyzing the raw uncut! Jul 20, 2022

The first summer scrimmage video is here for the Duke Blue Devils, and despite the fact it’s only 6.5 minutes long, we have to spend 4 times as long discussing it on Episode 434! Duke fans got their first glimpse at how the new team might play this season, and we love overanalyzing these videos. So, Donald, Jason, and Sam do just that, beginning with Jeremy Roach and the guards and moving onto the big men and the incoming freshmen. Some players look incredibly smooth on the court, and of course some players didn’t look as sharp. We speculate as to what it means for the team as they progress through the summer. After the break, Duke and the Arizona Wildcats are playing a home-and-home series beginning in 2023, and we’re excited at Duke adding a big-time opponent to their non-conference schedule. Though, Jason will also bring back memories of when Duke got robbed of a victory in Tucson by the referees back in the early 1990s. Finally, the NBA Summer League just wrapped, and we recap some of the performances of some of The Brotherhood, especially Jack White, who earned a 2-way contract with the Denver Nuggets. We’re ecstatic that he will be getting some NBA time this year, and we discuss some of the rookies and how they did in the Summer League. We end with a member of The Brotherhood who is destroying opponents at the FIBA Asia Cup. Make sure you send some topics of discussion and questions to the pod at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#433 - Conference Craziness! Jul 10, 2022

THE HOT TOPIC in college sports these days is the future of the conferences. Will the SEC and Big Ten raid the ACC and cause the conference to fall apart? Will the ACC merge with the Big 12 or Pac 12 in an effort to stay relevant? And where does Duke fit (or not fit) in all this realignment talk? The DBR Podcast guys break it all down in one of their longest episodes of the year. They go over the most likely scenarios for Duke and debate the pluses and minuses of each of them. Then, after the break, the podcast crew talks about words of wisdom. From an inspiring speech by Kara Lawson to a pair of Duke legends chatting about their time in Durham to a conversation with Jon Scheyer about how his first summer as head coach is going, the DBR is here to tell you about what (other than this podcast) you should be listening to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#432 - Chattin’ with the Kellys Jul 07, 2022

We know, we know, these are crazy times in college sports. But maybe, amid all the tensions and uncertainty of conference realignment, what we really need at a time like this is some good old fashioned funny sibling rivalry. Toward that end, the DBR Podcast sat down with the Kelly boys. Ryan and Sean Kelly are among a select few brothers in college basketball history to win each win a national title and boy do they have a lot of great stories to tell. From Ryan's amazing 36-point return from injury game against Miami to Sean's one and only field goal attempt in his college career we get all the inside info on how each brother experienced Duke basketball. Sean tells us about his time as a manager for the team and those insane sprints to the locker room while Ryan reflects on his former teammate, Jon Scheyer, who is about to embark on his first season as Duke's head coach. It is one of the most interesting interviews we've ever done on the DBR podcast and we know you will enjoy it. Oh, and Sean mentions that he is running in the NYC Marathon later this year to raise funds for the Jimmy V Foundation and its battle against cancer. Sean says he is running to honor Coach K's final season. He is asking all Duke fans to support this worthy cause by visiting his Jimmy V fundraising website at: https://vfoundation.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=3446 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#431 - We talkin’ schedules! Jun 30, 2022

Fans of Duke Blue Devils Men’s Basketball and Football have a lot of schedule information to dissect, and the DBR Podcast crew discusses it all on Episode 431! Through the grapevine, we now know most of the Men’s Basketball schedule, so the crew gets into the non-conference schedule as well as the teams Duke will face twice in ACC play. There are a couple of key dates that should be circled on the calendar, as the non-conference slate is a pretty decent one for Jon Scheyer’s first season as head coach. After the break, the ACC has done away with divisions in football, and a new schedule format will be in place beginning in 2023. We discuss Duke Football getting Tobacco Road as permanent, annual opponents and how it sets up where Duke will rarely have to leave the state of North Carolina to play football each season. It leads into new head coach Mike Elko’s successes on the recruiting trail, which is generating a lot of renewed excitement about the program. We end with some thoughts on Theo John and Jack White signing Summer League deals as well as travel spiritually to Donald’s birthplace, home of a highly touted basketball player who has decided to return to find his basketball mojo. And finally, we have a couple of outtakes you won’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#430 - Record-breaking day at the NBA Draft Jun 24, 2022

Five, count 'em, five Dukies heard their names called on Thursday night at the NBA Draft. It is a record number for Duke and included Paolo Banchero becoming the record 5th Dukie to be picked #1 overall by the NBA. The DBR Podcast gang has plenty to say about who got taken where and how each of our Duke heroes fit with their new teams. One intriguing aspect of all this is the number of new Dukies who will be joining older Dukies already on NBA rosters, including at least 2 guys who figure to be battling each other for playing time and perhaps a starting job. Plus, the podcast crew does a deep dive into perhaps the most controversial aspect of the evening, the blinged-out suits and tuxedos being worn in the NBA green room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#429 - Bilastrating Moore & Keels Jun 19, 2022

The NBA Draft is this week, and we conclude our preview of the 5 Duke Blue Devils whose names we expect to be called on Episode 429! We welcome back the Czar of the Bilastrator, Jay Bilas, to discuss both Wendell Moore and Trevor Keels, from what they accomplished in college to how they can have long pro careers. Of course, we talk about their strengths and deficiencies as well as how their game will translate to the NBA level. Donald and Jason react to Jay’s comments on both players and give their predictions on where each player will be drafted on Thursday. We were also able to ask Jay about his thoughts on Duke’s addition of Jacob Grandison and what he adds to what could be a Top 5 team. We also get his thoughts on the general discussion of Duke jersey retirement criteria and how Hall of Honor and jersey retirement discussions might unfairly focus on outside accolades. We will definitely speak more on it during a future episode, but let us know your thoughts at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! We also speak quickly on Joey Baker’s decision to transfer to play for the Michigan Wolverines this upcoming season and where he could fit into a team that could push to be one of the better teams in the country. It’s a longer episode, but with Jay Bilas, you know it’s an incredible discussion that will kick off your week well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#428 - More Grandison and Mark Williams NBA potential Jun 16, 2022

Time for a deep dive into what Duke's newest recruit, "old man" Jacob Grandison means for the 2022-23 Blue Devils. The DBR Podcast crew has plenty to say about how his experience, defensive leadership, and shooting will impact all those freshmen surrounding him. You will really love some of the cool stats the podcast guys found to back up their assertion that Grandison is the perfect missing piece to the puzzle being constructed by Jon Scheyer. Plus, the podcast guys continue their look at the NBA prospects of the five Blue Devils who are in the NBA Draft this year. This time, they sit down with ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jay Bilas to talk about Mark Williams, the shot-blocker extraordinaire who could end up being much more than just a rim protector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#427 - Scheyer hits recruiting Grand(ison) slam Jun 12, 2022

It was supposed to be a quiet few days for the DBR Podcast crew. The guys were all set to do a few NBA draft preview episodes and just enjoy the early days of summer... and then Jon Scheyer went out and did it again. The new Duke coach landed another huge piece for the 2022-23 Blue Devils bringing in transfer wing Jacob Grandison, formerly of the Fighting Illini. The podcast guys plan to do a deep dive into what Jacob means for next year's team in coming days but they do have a few initial thoughts on this weekend edition of the pod. Plus, they continue their journey through the Dukes in the NBA draft by sitting down with ESPN's Jay Bilas to talk about AJ Griffin's draft stock and how his college success could translate at the next level. And they wrap it all up with a listener question -- which Duke games from history must a new Duke fan see to be educated about the history of the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#426 - Bilas on Banchero’s NBA Future Jun 08, 2022

We are back with Episode 426 of the DBR Podcast, and we begin a 5-part series on each of the Duke Blue Devils that hope to hear their names called in this month’s NBA Draft. For that, we call in Friend of the Podcast and ESPN analyst Jay Bilas to begin our series with Paolo Banchero! However, before we start on the series, we discuss the news yesterday of the hiring of Rachel Baker, who will serve in a new role as General Manger of Duke Men’s Basketball. We discuss the role and how Baker will help the entire program set itself up to be a leader in the arena of NIL opportunities. It also helps the program to adapt to the times quickly as we move into a new era of college basketball. After the break, Bilas joins us to discuss Paolo Banchero. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of his game, why he’s so highly regarded as one of the top 3 prospects in the draft, and what he improved on in college to give him this opportunity to be a star at the next level. While we are fairly confident that Banchero will end up with the Houston Rockets as the 3rd pick in the draft, we do a bit of Over/Under on his draft slot to close out the show. We will be back this weekend with the second player in our NBA Draft preview series, which will be A.J. Griffin. Until then, definitely let us know your thoughts at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#425 - Proctor reclassifies!! Jun 03, 2022

Of course, we come out with an episode after a 2-week break, and more news comes that we gotta jump back on and talk about! Tyrese Proctor, a 6’4” guard from Australia, decided to reclassify to the Class of 2022 and play for the Duke Blue Devils this upcoming season, and we discuss it quickly on Episode 425! Proctor’s reclassification gives him a guaranteed year in Durham, as he will be eligible to enter the 2023 NBA Draft. Donald, Jason, and Sam discuss how Proctor will fit next to returning point guard Jeremy Roach and the rest of the starting lineup. The discussion includes whether it precludes head coach Jon Scheyer from going after someone in the transfer portal to bring in that veteran experience. Either way, we now have an exciting Duke team that could contend for a national title this upcoming season. The news will likely keep coming, so stay tuned to your feeds and let us know what you think of Proctor coming to Duke early! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#424 - Keels is officially gone Jun 02, 2022

It's been a bit of a long layoff for the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, owing in equal parts to the lack of Duke Basketball news and the relative inaccessibility of your hosts. Today, however, we are back, with the NBA draft removal deadline having passed. We start, then, with the news that Trevor Keels is remaining in the draft, so he will definitely not be returning to Duke and Durham in the fall for his sophomore season. AJ Green, former Northern Iowa guard who visited Duke a few weeks ago, and who was presumed as the main backup option for Jon Scheyer should Keels remain in the draft, has also decided to leave his name in the draft list. We dive into Duke's options on the wing, mostly via the transfer portal, with some focus on exactly what kind of player Scheyer is looking for. After the break, we answer a listener question about social media. Our official take is that you, dear listener, should refrain from destructively negative or otherwise outrageous behavior online, even if the subject of your ire cannot see or hear you. We also review the performances of some of Duke's 2023 recruits on the summer circuit. Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will be back again soon to recap recruiting and NBA news, as well as anything else that comes up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#423 - Joey Jumps and AJ visits May 19, 2022

It came as a shock on Wednesday when it was announced that Joey Baker had entered the transfer portal and would be looking elsewhere for his final year of college basketball. Just weeks ago, Joey had confirmed to the world that he planned to finish his career as a Blue Devil. So, what made him change his mind? The DBR Podcast gang have a few theories, one of which is that Duke appears to be homing in on a big time transfer who could play big minutes on the wing next season. That transfer is sharpshooting AJ Green, the reigning Mid-Continent Conference Player of the Year from Northern Iowa. He is taking a visit to Duke right now. The Podcast crew also looks at the 5 Dukies currently at the NBA combine, trying to read any tea leaves about what the NBA is thinking about each of these guys, especially Trevor Keels, who has a big decision on the NBA Draft to make in the next week or two. And the guys wrap things up with a brief conversation about Coach K's big salary that was just reported this week. If anyone is worth $12+ million as a coach, it is the GOAT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#422 - How Scheyer Will Be Different May 11, 2022

Donald, Jason, and Sam dive into the mailbag for some questions to ponder about the future of Duke basketball. Up first, a question about how Jon Scheyer will be different from Coach K. The DBR Podcast gang also dive into some rival teams and answer the question, "which team in college basketball would you hate to be a fan of?" The guys also discuss which Dukie from history would you count on to get a bucket, grab a rebound, make 2 FTs, and other key aspects of winning a game. This episode of the podcast has a little bit of everything and even includes a bit of a movie review at the end as Jason Evans tells us about a film he recently saw that may be one of the best sequels in Hollywood history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#421 - The Coach K One-and-Done Draft May 03, 2022

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we are drafting one-and-done teams from Duke history, and we have a special guest to help evaluate our picks. That guest is Mitch Davis, one of the winners of the DBR bracket challenge this year. Mitch won that crown by picking Kansas over Duke in the championship game, and he comes armed with great Duke Basketball and other college basketball stories that you won't want to miss. The eligible players for this draft are guys who went to Duke for one freshman season and then declared for the NBA draft. Here are the picks! Sam Zion Williamson Jahlil Okafor Jayson Tatum Gary Trent, Jr. Cam Reddish Corey Maggette Austin Rivers Jason Kyrie Irving RJ Barrett Brandon Ingram Justise Winslow Wendell Carter, Jr. Vernon Carey, Jr. Cassius Stanley Donald Marvin Bagley III Tyus Jones Paolo Banchero Luol Deng AJ Griffin Jabari Parker Trevon Duval Email us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com or post on the forums to let us know you think won the draft, and we will be back again soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#420 - Jai Lucas and Ryan Young join the Brotherhood May 01, 2022

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we're breaking down two new members of the Duke Basketball family: assistant coach Jai Lucas, who joins Duke from a similar role at Kentucky, and senior transfer Ryan Young, who comes to Duke from Chris Collins and Northwestern. Lucas is the big headline for us, though, as Duke has added an assistant without any Duke ties for the first time in almost 30 years. Lucas brings playing success, coaching success, and an impressive pedigree to Durham, where his father John Lucas II, Maryland and NBA legend, once upon a time played high school basketball. Lucas is taking Nolan Smith's spot on the bench, and he brings plenty of recruiting chops to the role. We are all excited to see all the things that Lucas will bring to the program, as an outsider with a great resume. Young, meanwhile, will be a backup big man for Duke, or so we think. His role on the 2023 team should primarily be spelling Dereck Lively II, not to mention his enormous role in the practice, preparing Lively for big-time college basketball. Given the extra year of eligibility for student-athletes who were in school in 2020, Young could be at Duke for two years. We'll be back soon for our Duke one-and-done draft, and of course as more offseason news trickles in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#419 - The Portal Brings a Player Apr 27, 2022

There's a new Dukie in town and his name is Kale Catchings. While not the impact player that some folks are eager to get out of the transfer portal, there is a lot to like about what this former Harvard player brings to Durham. The DBR Podcast crew is here to break it down and also look at some of the other names to watch out for as Coach Scheyer looks to use the transfer portal to fill out the 2022-23 Blue Devil roster. After a quick break, the podcast guys also reflect back on the career of AJ Griffin, the last of the Dukies to declare for the NBA draft, and they take another peek at the NBNA playoffs to discuss the burning question -- who has been better in the 2022 post-season, Jayson Tatum or Brandon Ingram? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#418 - Roach Returns, Keels & Moore Declare Apr 24, 2022

The Duke Blue Devils have had some more players decide to head to the NBA Draft, and we discuss it on Episode 418. But first, we discuss the announcement that Jeremy Roach will return to Duke for his junior season. We’re very excited at Roach returning to be a leader on the court and provide that veteran presence that a young team will need. We also discuss the departures of Trevor Keels and Wendell Moore to the NBA Draft. Keels’ announcement had more intrigue given the talk that he was considering a return to Durham, and that could still happen, as we explain. We also discuss some of the transfer portal rumors that are out there now that we know that Keels is entering his name in the Draft. We also get into a reader’s question about the underrated season of Vernon Carey, Jr., and Duke has its first basketball opponent in the Jon Scheyer era...and it’s Jacksonville University. We touch on those topics to end our show. Continue to send us the great emails you’ve been sending to DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#417 - NBA Draft Decisions Apr 21, 2022

The DBR Podcast gang pays tribute to the great 2021-22 Dukies who have ended their time in Durham and are now headed into the NBA Draft. First of all, the guys debate where Paolo Banchero stands in the ranks of the all-time great Duke one-and-done players and then they talk a bit about Mark Williams compared to the great defensive centers ever at Duke. The conversation then shifts to a couple guys who think may be back in Durham next year, Jeremy Roach and Trevor Keels, and we look at bit at how Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities could affect Jeremy and Trevor's decisions. After the commercial break, Jason, Sam, and Donald spend a few moments chatting about the departure of Michael Savarino and then they turn their attention to Dukies in the NBA playoffs where Jayson Tatum and Brandon Ingram are making major waves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#416 - Baker Back and NBA Draft Debate Apr 17, 2022

The off-season means roster construction and the DBR Podcast crew is here to chat about the latest moves that will make up the 2022-23 Duke Blue Devils. They start with this week's announcement that Joey Baker is coming back to Durham for his "super senior" 5th year in the program. Though there was a lot of speculation that Joey would not play for Duke next season, the podcast guys are very excited at what his three-point stroke and leadership bring to next year's team. And while we await NBA Draft vs. Durham decisions from several other Blue Devils, the podcast discusses a frequent question from fans -- why does UNC seem to bring guys back to school while Duke keeps on losing players to the draft? Additionally, this weekend edition of the pod dives into the announcement that Amile Jefferson will be elevated to a full assistant coach next season and they conclude with a discussion about the Duke Basketball Banquet, which means gushing over Coach K's newest addition to the family, a gorgeous silver lab puppy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#415 - Two 5-star commitments and a new member of the staff Apr 11, 2022

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we're giddy over Duke's two most recent commitments, a pair of juniors in the 2023 class, who both declared for Duke late last week. First, we dive into Tyrese Proctor, an Australian who will play on the wing for Duke. Proctor should be an impact player from the start in Durham, given his ranking and his ability to score. Then, we talk about Mackenzie Mgbako, who could become the top pick in the 2024 draft if things go his way. Mgbako is a big, long scorer, and Jason is excited to compare him to another scoring forward who left Duke a few years ago, Jayson Tatum. We don't want to put too much on Mgbako's enormous shoulders, but we think he can handle it. After the break, we dive into the potential permutations of the 2022-2022 roster, including questions about the NBA futures of Wendell Moore, Trevor Keels, and Jeremy Roach. With point guard Caleb Foster considering reclassifying to join Duke this fall, speculation about Roach doesn't seem to lean one way or another, but we sort of hope that he will decide to return. We finish with a few words of appreciation for Mike Schrage, new Duke special assistant to the head coach. Schrage is something of a breath of fresh air for Jon Scheyer's roster and staff, having been away from the Duke program for about 15 years. Don't forget to stay in touch with us, and we will talk to you again soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#414 - The Stats Game concludes, and a tribute to Coach K Apr 07, 2022

Now that the Duke season is over, we get to find out the winner of the Stats Game on Episode 414! Jason, Donald, and Sam are back together to go through the results of the Stats Game, beginning with a quick discussion on a technicality. We then get into the different categories, from points per game to number of players to lead the team in scoring to number of 10-5-5 games for Wendell Moore. Jason is the defending champion of the Stats Game...will he defend his title this year, or did Sam or Donald have enough points to take the crown? Gotta listen to find out! After the break, we discuss the incredible Coach K tribute video that the NCAA put out during the Final Four. It’s 10 minutes of just absolute incredible moments that will definitely make you tear up. It leads to the crew talking about their personal Coach K moments. If you have your own Coach K personal memories, send them to us at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#413 - Nolan Smith moves on Apr 05, 2022

The national championship was played last night, but the first topic on this edition of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast is the expected departure of Nolan Smith to become the lead assistant coach at Louisville. We are so sad to see Nolan leave, but we also understand why he is making this move. The DBR Podcast has some "inside" knowledge of what led Nolan to make this choice and there is a lot of logic behind it. Plus, the podcast gang dives into the national championship game between Kansas and UNC. And while the guys have plenty of praise for the effort it took for UNC to get here, they also have at least a little bit of pleasure in reporting on the UNC choke job that included being the first team in history to blow a 15 point halftime lead. Finally, after a break, the guys look to Duke's future with a report on the McDonald's All-Star game, featuring three future Dukies. The future so bright... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#412 - The run ends in the Final Four Apr 03, 2022

The 2021-2022 season is over for the Duke Blue Devils, as it ends at the Final Four with a 81-77 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels. We react to the game on Episode 412. Jason and Sam were in the building in New Orleans, while Donald endured a 15-hour flight from Qatar to get back to DC in time to watch with friends. Donald hosts as Jason and Sam, live from a coffee shop in Mobile, describes the scene at the Caesars Superdome. We get to the headlines, starting with some of the cool ones that were submitted from listeners. After that, we get into the good from the game. Duke dominated on offense inside the paint, and they had world class showings from Paolo Banchero and Trevor Keels. They also took care of the basketball with their lowest number of turnovers on the season. After the break, we get into the bad, which included free throws, the luck factor, and even some comments on foul calls that happened for both teams. We end with a special shoutout to everyone who has listened to us this season and beyond. We have TONS of content on deck for the coming days and weeks, from just properly considering Coach K’s legacy, the transition to the Scheyer Era, the recap of the Stats Game, the final episodes of Return to Glory, who’s departing Durham for the NBA Draft or the transfer portal, and the new Blue Devils who are coming into the Brotherhood. If you want to compile your thoughts on any of these topics, send them to DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#411 - Know Thy Enemy! Apr 01, 2022

With less than 48 hours to go until the huge game with the Tar Heels, the Duke Basketball Report Podcast ventures into enemy territory. We invite on Al Hood from the SB Nation website Tar Heel Blog to tell us what the Carolina community is saying about playing Duke in the Final Four. Al has some surprising notions about what Carolina needs to do to compete with Duke and even gives us his somewhat surprising prediction for the game. Then, after a commercial break, DBR Podcast host Jason Evans has some insight into how the NCAA is rigging the secondary ticket markets for the Final Four, ensuring that they remain in control of the best seats for as long as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#410 - The Final Four Preview Mar 30, 2022

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, the crew are all back together to do our official game preview for Duke's Final Four matchup against UNC in New Orleans on Saturday. Before we get into it, though, Jason and Sam have to talk a bit about their travel plans for this weekend. Duke and UNC are more similar in team makeup than our respective fanbases may care to admit, and we're here to break down all of the metrics. UNC's tournament run has featured a short rotation, much stronger defense, and better attention to detail. We have a few different ideas on how Duke can exploit UNC's limited weaknesses. After the break, we open the mailbag to share some perspectives and questions from the listeners, who have come through enormously this week and throughout the tournament with ideas. You, too, can have your questions featured on the show by emailing us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. Look out for Jason and Sam at the Superdome on Saturday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#409 - Jay Bilas Previews Duke vs. UNC Mar 29, 2022

The moment the Duke Basketball Report Podcast crew realized that Duke would be facing their hated rivals from down the road in the Final Four, the guys knew they had to talk to Jay Bilas about it. Jay watches as much ACC hoops as anyone and has a close relationship with the players and coaches on both sides. Plus, he has one of the best analytical minds around when it comes to college hoops. Listen in as Jay breaks down what Duke and UNC are doing today that they were not doing just a few weeks ago. He gives us his appraisal of the two teams and we even convince him to make a pick of which team he thinks will win the game. Jay also spends some time talking about his own time at Duke, which included a trip to the Final Four in 1986. And if you are worried that this will be the only preview of the Duke-UNC game from the DBR Podcast, think again! There will be another episode in the next 24 hours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#408 - FINAL FOUR BOUND! Duke dunks Arkansas Mar 27, 2022

They did it! The Blue Devils made it to the Final Four as their offense again proved to be more than enough to foil one of the best defenses in the nation. DBR Podcast hosts Jason, Sam, and Donald got together just moments after the game ended to discus how Duke dismantled Arkansas 78-69. The podcast crew has plenty of praise for Duke's big men and for some clutch shooting from the Duke guards. And the guys also reflect on how unlikely and amazing it is that the team is doing this in Coach K's final season at the helm. And, before they sign off, the podcast crew spends some time talking about what comes next. We may not know yet who Duke will be playing, but it sure looks like it could be Duke and UNC in the Final Four, a matchup that is both exciting and terrifying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#407 - Sweet Victory over Texas Tech Mar 25, 2022

Wowowowowow! The Blue Devils win a nail-biter against Texas Tech and the DBR Podcast gang jump on line to give their immediate reaction. The story of the game was Jeremy Roach's amazing drives into the lane, something that was supposed to be impossible to do against Tech... either that or the story was Paolo Banchero raining threes down on the Red Raiders and showing more offensive versatility than we have seen from him all year... or it was Mark Williams patrolling the paint and forcing Texas Tech into a poor shooting performance because they were just plain afraid to go into the lane with Mark on patrol. Actually, the story is none of those, it is Coach K's career lasting at least one more contest as he finds his team on the verge of yet another Final Four. And the podcast guys take a few moments to preview that Elite 8 game that will determine who gets to go to New Orleans, Duke or Arkansas. As they always do, the podcast guys have some key things to look out for in the next big game for the Blue Devils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#406 - Deep Dive on Texas Tech Mar 23, 2022

After hours of research and video study, the DBR Podcast crew is ready to give you all you need to know about Duke's Sweet 16 opponent, Texas Tech. And it all starts with their vaunted "No Middle" defense, a scheme that has allowed the Red Raiders to post the best defensive efficiency ratings in all of college basketball. Jason, Sam, and Donald tell you what Duke needs to do to succeed against it and what traps Duke could fall into they aren't careful. Then, after a break, the podcast gang looks at the rest of the bracket. They complain a bit about the refs and marvel at how Donald's picks have made him among the top 1% of all brackets on ESPN Tournament Challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#405 - Back to the Sweet Sixteen Mar 21, 2022

During a thrilling opening weekend of the NCAA tournament, Duke and Michigan State delivered another classic matchup between longtime rivals Mike Krzyzewski and Tom Izzo. The DBR Podcast is back to tell you how Coach K pulled off another win over the Spartans, this time an 85-76 victory in Greenville that allows Duke to advance to a Sweet Sixteen matchup against Texas Tech on Thursday night. We continue to get a ton of great headlines from the listeners, so we have to share those and our own creative musings, many of which referenced Jeremy Roach. The point guard had another stellar game, which has become something of a trend for him late in the season. We also need to talk about huge performances from Mark Williams and Trevor Keels, particularly in light of the late injury to AJ Griffin, who sat out down the stretch as Duke held off a late MSU run. In the bad, we dig into the team's continued reliance on one-on-one matchups on offense, and Michigan State's success getting open three-point baskets, particularly in the second half as MSU retook the lead. We have Player of the Week picks for this week's contests against MSU and Fullerton. We will be back later this week for a full preview of Texas Tech, as well as in-depth reactions to the whole of the bracket. Until then, stay in touch at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will talk to you very soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#404 - Duke beats CS-Fullerton, prepares for Sparty Mar 19, 2022

The NCAA Tournament has begun, and the Duke Blue Devils got off to a good start with a victory over Cal State Fullerton. The DBR Podcast crew is here to recap that game on Episode 404! Survive and Advance is the name of the game in the Big Dance, and the Blue Devils were able to make easy work of the Titans. We review the headlines, the good, and the things that could have been better. Notable performances by Jeremy Roach and Mark Williams lead the way, along with noting the shooting struggles of Trevor Keels and AJ Griffin. After the break, we preview the 2nd round matchup for the Blue Devils, another date with Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans. Donald begins by highlighting what to expect from any Izzo-led team: physicality, hustle, hard work, and rebounding. Jason hits the advanced metrics, and Sam keys in on a few players of note. We end by discussing all that’s happened in the 1st round of the NCAA Tournament, with quick notes on the newest recruit, Jared McClain, committing as the game tipped off last night! We will be back after the 2nd Round game Sunday night to recap it all. In the meantime, send questions and comments to DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#403 - Previewing Duke’s Tournament Journey Mar 15, 2022

The DBR Podcast gang has spent the last 24 hours pouring over brackets and advanced metrics to bring you a Duke-centric look at the NCAA field. They guys start with a deep dive into Cal State-Fullerton, Duke's first round opponent. They have a very experienced roster but not many guys who have competed with teams loaded with NBA talent like Duke. After that, the podcast spends some time analyzing the rest of the West region, including several interesting notes about the team's in Duke's path -- Davidson, Michigan St., and Texas Tech. The podcast then expands things a bit further, looking at the other regions and wrapping it all up with our Final Four and National Championship picks. This is the DUKE Basketball Report podcast so you can probably guess who we expect to win the national title. Oh, and be sure to stick around at the end to find out what disease-filled food Sam was munching on while we recorded. Don't forget that the podcast guys want to hear from you. Email them at DBRPodcast at gmail-dot-com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#402 - Tournament time Mar 14, 2022

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we break down Duke's performance in the ACC tournament, where the Blue Devils lost in the final to Virginia Tech, and Duke's placement in the NCAA tournament, where they are the #2 seed in Gonzaga's West region. We start with the bracket. Duke begins its quest for a sixth national championship against Cal State Fullerton on Friday in Greenville, and should Duke get by Fullerton, the winner of Michigan State and Davidson awaits. We're excited and a bit relieved about Duke's path, although we plan to get into much more detail about the tournament in a future episode this week. After the break, we dive into Duke's performances from Brooklyn, including wins over Syracuse and Miami and the loss to the Hokies. We let the emails guide us here, with a particularly deep discussion about leadership and defense, both of which were lacking on Saturday. Our player of the week picks reflect the underwhelming nature of Duke's play in the ACC tournament. Stay in touch with us this week as the tournament unfolds at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will back very soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#401 - Duke squeezes out one more against the Orange Mar 10, 2022

Thank goodness for the veterans! It is March and every team in the nation is living by the "survive and advance" mantra. And Duke did survive against Syracuse thanks to a huge game from sophs Mark Williams and Jeremy Roach as well as junior captain Wendell Moore, Jr. The three guys who have the most minutes playing in a Duke uniform led the way with a dominant second half both inside and out. And full credit to Syracuse for playing their butts off. This was nothing like the two easy victories Duke had earlier this season over the Orange. So, even thought Duke may not have gotten any style points for their hard-fought victory, winning is all the matters at this time of year. The DBR podcast crew (at least one of them), hopped on line to record thoughts on a game that was far too close for comfort but at least ended with the good guys on the right side of the scoreboard. Whew! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#400 - Kenny D on Coach K’s Legacy Mar 09, 2022

The DBR Podcast has reached another century mark, and like we did for episodes #100, #200, and #300, the podcast welcomes former Duke player Kenny Dennard to give us his insight into the program. If you want to know what it was like when 100 former Duke players gathered together in one room to celebrate Coach K's career, Kenny has some amusing anecdotes to share from last weekend's festivities. Plus, he gives us an extensive look behind the scenes at the video series he hosted in partnership with The ACC looking back upon the legacy of Coach K's career. Every conversation we have with Kenny is full of insight and humor. You don't want to miss the latest one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#399 - ACC tournament preview and more UNC post-mortem Mar 08, 2022

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report, we start by looking ahead at the ACC tournament, where Duke is the top seed and plays its first game Thursday at noon at the Barclays Center. We dive into Duke's path to the championship, which could very well include three teams who beat Duke during the regular season, setting up a potential revenge tour for the Blue Devils. After the break, we talk a little bit more about the season finale against UNC and the subsequent fêting of outgoing head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Specifically, we need to address the bench that the alumn association presented to Coach K in the postgame ceremony, which we thought was a cool gift, if one that needed a bit more explanation to the general public. We also reflect on the Cameron experience a bit more. We'll be back soon for a very special episode 400, but until then, stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#398 - UNC spoils K’s night Mar 06, 2022

The DBR Podcast is here to react on Episode 398 just hours after the Duke Blue Devils suffered a 94-81 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday night. Jason and Donald record from their room at the Millennium Hotel, while Sam is the host to guide us through the game and everything else around the big day. We start with the game, and after headlines, we comment quickly on the good before shifting to what went wrong for Duke. Defensive shifts, some bad decisions, and playing tight are among the many things that stood out to us. We then shift to the whole weekend, where Donald and Jason discuss all that they saw while attending the game, from the Friday night festivities to all the hoopla on Saturday. K-Ville was Duke’s Woodstock, and Cameron was the stage. From former players to celebrities to fellow listeners who traveled from near and far to be a part of the day, Donald and Jason have a lot of stories and thoughts on the entire day. Plus, we end by passing along a nugget about a current player’s future plans. Tell us how you watched the game and took in the Coach K festivities. Hit the comments to discuss or send us an email at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#397 - THE BIG DAY! Mar 03, 2022

It is with a tear in our eye and excitement in our heart that the Duke Basketball Report Podcast looks ahead to a day of festivities celebrating the incredible career of Coach K... oh and also the regular season finale against the UNC Tarheels. The podcast crew is here to preview all of it, starting with a look at the recent play of the UNC team and then moving to the many tributes to Duke's GOAT of a coach. Among the topics covered on this latest edition of the pod -- the outstanding ESPN cover story about Coach K's life and career, the number of players headed back to Cameron, and the growing talk that Coach K deserves to (finally!) win another ACC Coach of the Year prize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#396 - Beatdown in Pittsburgh Mar 02, 2022

Donald Wine of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast was in the house to watch the Blue Devils dismantle Jeff Capel's Pitt Panthers. The latest edition of the pod includes Donald's press row observations as well as all the little nuggets and lasting moments that Jason and Sam saw in the latest big road victory for Duke. The Devils have now clinched the #1 seed in the ACC tourney, but they have much bigger goals on their mind, starting with winning the ACC outright by beating UNC this weekend. After the break, the podcast returns with a bit of a trivia game that is quite revealing about which Dukies were playing well during the past month. And, before they go, the guys relay a funny story they heard from the Syracuse game. It is just the latest insight into Coach K's expert motivational tactics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#395 - Duke juices the Syracuse Orange Feb 28, 2022

The Duke Blue Devils took the air out of the Carrier Dome last night in a thorough dismantling of the Syracuse Orange, and on Episode 395, we recap the incredibly fun victory. After we discuss our breakfast, we start with some of the headlines submitted by listeners as well as our summaries of the game. There’s a ton of good to be discussed, from Mark Williams to Paolo Banchero to AJ Griffin to all the areas that Duke excelled. We dip into what can be improved as we always do, and it centers mostly on limiting the opposing team’s ability to make a run to get back into the game. After the break, we preview Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Panthers. This is a game that Duke should win, and we explain where Duke will have the advantage over Pitt. That then leads to a discussion over the ACC and what Duke needs to do in order to secure a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, rate, and review the show, and we love hearing from listeners! Drop us a line at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#394 - Roach Crushes Cavs Feb 24, 2022

The DBR Podcast gang has been begging Jeremy Roach to step up in recent weeks and it seems he heeded their call. Behind a stellar effort from Duke's 6th man, the Blue Devils knocked off a very strong Virginia team Wednesday night in Charlottesville. The truly impressive thing was Duke's ability to win despite their two leading scorers (Paolo Banchero and Wendell Moore) struggling to put the ball through the hoop. As they always do, the DBR Podcast breaks down the good and the bad from the contest with plenty of insight, analysis, and stats. After the break, the gang dives into the contest coming up against Syracuse. It would be easy to dismiss the Orange after Duke manhandled them in Cameron a few weeks ago, but you may be surprised to hear how well Syracuse has been playing since that beatdown. Finally, Jason and Donald share some really exciting news about how they plan to cover the biggest Duke game in many years -- the season finale against UNC, Coach K's final game in Cameron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#393 - Duke takes the lead in the ACC Feb 20, 2022

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, Jason and Sam are back to discuss Duke's victory over Florida State, which, coupled with Notre Dame's loss to Wake Forest, put Duke alone in the ACC regular season title hunt. The Florida State game was, for us, one of Duke's best team efforts this season. Nearly all of Duke's rotation players had big days, with highlights in particular from Wendell Moore, Trevor Keels, and Joey Baker. It was a less capable FSU team than Duke normally sees, but even with that, it was good to see Duke keep the pressure on an ACC team and end up with a nearly 20 point win. Duke shared the ball well on offense and generated a lot of havoc on defense. If there is a bad from this one, it's our continued disappointment at Jeremy Roach's development. This week, Duke gets a rematch with Virginia, who handed Duke its most recent loss, and this one will be in Charlottesville. A recent loss at Virginia Tech aside, Virginia has been one of the hottest teams in the ACC over the last month, so Duke faces a tough test. We wrap with a unanimous player of the week award and a quick reaction to the NCAA tournament preliminary bracket seeding, where Duke is a #2 seed. Jason is concerned that Duke doesn't have much upside in its seeding prospects, but we will see how these last few weeks of the season play out. Stay in touch with the podcast at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will be back this week to review the UVA game and preview another upcoming rematch, this one at Syracuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#392 - Close call against the Demon Deacons Feb 17, 2022

Well, that was a close one! Duke survives against Wake Forest thanks to a last second (fraction of a second) tip dunk by Mark Williams. It was a super important game in the ACC standings and one with plenty to like, and plenty to dislike, in Duke's performance. The DBR Podcast gang takes a deep dive into what went right (Paolo's passing, Wendell's overall steady play, the shot selection, and ball movement) and what went wrong (Wake's 2nd half burst, some mental mistakes, and more than a few questionable calls by the refs). Plus, they look ahead to the revenge matchup with Florida State. Leonard Hamilton will be bringing a very different team to Cameron from the one that bested Duke in overtime last month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#391 - The (sorta) scandalous Coach K biography Feb 15, 2022

Emergency podcast time! The sports media world let out a collective "ophmygoddidyouseethat!??!" today with the release of some inside details on Ian O'Connor's biography on Coach K. The headline-maker from the book is the allegation that Duke wanted to hire Tommy Amaker to be Duke's next head coach, but the Coach K squashed that and arranged for Jon Scheyer to get the job instead. Jason, Donald, and Sam break down everything we know about the book so far and what these (somewhat) scandalous allegations mean for K and Scheyer moving forward. Plus, after the break, the DBR podcast crew gives you a sneak peak at next season's schedule with word that Duke will be participating in a special tournament sponsored by Nike next Thanksgiving. And, we take a quick trip down memory lane to relive perhaps the greatest slamdunk in Duke basketball history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#390 - BC Beatdown Feb 14, 2022

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we are breaking down Duke's victory at BC. Sam was in the building along with what felt like most of the Duke alumni in the Boston area, and Duke stayed well ahead of the Eagles throughout the contest. We start with the good from this game, in particular performances by Trevor Keels, Paolo Banchero, and Mark Williams. We are excited about a lot of the recent developments this week for the Blue Devils, particularly on offense. We also get into the bad, and we see a few continuing areas for development as Duke chases the ACC regular season title. Speaking of the conference race, Duke has a huge game this week again Wake Forest, so we preview that after the break. Wake Forest is also near the top of the ACC, so this matchup is a good test for Duke and a potential pitfall on the way to the crown. Player of the Week nominations are our final topic, other than wishing a very happy birthday to Coach K. We'll be back after the Wake game to review everything that happens in Cameron this week. Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#389 - Duke tames the Tigers Feb 11, 2022

The Duke Blue Devils left Littlejohn Coliseum with a 82-64 victory over the Clemson Tigers last night, and the DBR Podcast recaps the win on Episode 389. There were a couple standout performances, including Trevor Keels’ 2nd half. Of course, we discuss the scary moment in the first half where Clemson’s David Collins undercut Wendell Moore, Jr. on a fast break, leading to a very tense exchange between the two teams. We discuss the good and the bad from the game, particularly from Jason Evans, who was at the game and had some nice views of how the Blue Devils played. After the break, Duke travels to take on Boston College Saturday evening. Sam Klein will be in the house, and he gives a thorough breakdown of what to expect from the Eagles. Finally, there were a lot of Blue Devils that changed cities at the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. Donald talks about Marvin Bagley III heading to the Detroit Pistons, Sam gives his take on Vernon Carey, Jr. to the Washington Wizards, and there’s a lot of discussion from all 3 on Seth Curry moving to the Brooklyn Nets along with Rodney Hood and Semi Ojeleye going to the Los Angeles Clippers. We’ll be back later this weekend to recap the Boston College game, but until then, continue to send your wonderful thoughts to the team at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#388 - Letdown loss to UVA Feb 08, 2022

Ugh, last night was frustrating for the Duke Blue Devils. After a 69-68 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers, the DBR Podcast crew has to discuss what went wrong for Duke on Episode 388. UVA came out fired up, and they were hungrier according to Coach Mike Krzyzewski. We discuss how UVA deserved to win and what they did to give Duke frustrations on offense. On defense, the effort wasn’t there as UVA hammered them in the paint. Duke couldn’t break through the wall on offense as they continued to try and take the lead, and we’ll once again talk about execution at the end of the game as Duke had yet another lead inside 1 minute turn into a defeat. After the break, we do a familiar preview, as Duke next takes on the Clemson Tigers. Duke last played Clemson on January 25th in a rare close win for the Devils, so we talk about what Duke has to do in order to bring a win home from Littlejohn Coliseum. Continue to send us questions, comments, or headlines to DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#387 - Duke Demolishes UNC Feb 06, 2022

Well, that was fun! The Blue Devils laid an absolute beatdown on UNC Saturday night. The final margin of 20 points didn't come close to reflecting Duke's dominance in this game. The DBR Podcast crew has a fun time dissecting every aspect of the win, from AJ Griffin's dominating offense to Wendell Moore's impressive defense. Plus, we talk a bit about the inspiration the team seemed to get from the way Carolina treated Coach K on his final visit to Chapel Hill. But, there is no rest for the Duke team. They are back in action on Monday against Virginia and Jason, Sam, and Donald are here with a preview of what to expect from the Cavaliers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#386 - GTHC: The Carolina Preview Feb 03, 2022

It is Go to H**l Carolina week here on the DBR podcast and we bring on a special guest to help with a deep dive into the 2021-22 Tarheels. Joining us is Brendan Marks, the guy who follows the ACC (and Duke and UNC in particular) for The Athletic. Brendan has seen pretty much every game these two teams have played this year and really knows what works and what doesn't for each of them. He gives us all the dirt on how Hubert Davis' UNC club is different from Roy Williams' brand of Tarheels basketball. Plus, we spend some time getting his view on this year's Duke team. Here's a hint -- he really loves AJ Griffin's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#385 - Defensive demolition of Notre Dame Feb 01, 2022

The Duke Blue Devils put on an incredible defensive performance Monday night against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, winning 57-43 in South Bend. On Episode 385 of the DBR Podcast, Donald returns along with Jason and Sam to discuss the victory! After headlines, we get into the good, and there was a ton of good on the defensive end. We highlight the team’s performance on the glass as well as just forcing Notre Dame into having a terrible shooting night. We salute the return of Trevor Keels and talk about how great Mark Williams was in the paint. After the break, we comment on the bad, which mostly existed on the offensive end for Duke. Though, Sam points out something on the defensive end that could use some tweaking. Finally, the entire crew laments the missed shots and is appreciative that there is a few days to work on that in the gym before the big game against UNC on Saturday. Speaking of UNC, the crew will be back later this week to preview the big game in Chapel Hill, and will hopefully have a special guest to help them out with it! Until then, keep sending the emails to DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#384 - Duke averts a comeback defeat Jan 30, 2022

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, Jason and Sam are back without Donald, who is still on his USA Soccer travels, to review Duke's win at Louisville on Saturday. We start with AJ Griffin, who continued his hot streak from beyond the arc. His emergence this month has been the biggest revelation for Duke as they look to regain ground in the regular season race. We also need to talk about Mark Williams and Jeremy Roach, who had some outstanding highlights down the stretch for Duke. Finally, we have to thank Louisville, who, despite a tough week in the athletic department, gave Coach K a few delightful retirement gifts, most notably an appearance by former Louisville head coach Denny Crum. After the break, we preview Notre Dame, who has surprised ACC fans by being tied with Duke in the conference standings at the end of January. Other than one key freshman, the Irish bring an experienced team with a short bench, and they're a great shooting team. It's a short turnaround, with just over 48 hours between road games, so hopefully, Duke will get some rest between matches. We also hope that Duke isn't looking too far ahead to the first UNC game this upcoming Saturday. Stay in touch with the podcast at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will be back after this week to get you ready for that Carolina game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#383 - Taming the Tigers Jan 27, 2022

Clemson came to town this week and, full credit to the Tigers, they gave Duke all the Blue Devils could handle. The DBR Podcast gang sits down to dissect what went wrong (rebounding and shot selection) and what went right (Roach, Baker, and good outside shooting) to allow Duke to escape from Cameron with a win over a middle-tier ACC opponent. Plus, the guys look ahead to what will be a very strange game this weekend against Louisville. The Cardinals are in the midst of a coaching change and no one know how that might impact the way Louisville plays against Duke. Finally, some recruiting news, a number of future Blue Devils were honored by being named McDonald's All-Americans this week. We break down which men and women got the honor and what it means for their futures at Duke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#382 - Duke squeezes the Orange Jan 23, 2022

The Duke Blue Devils had a great day on the basketball court yesterday in a 20-point thrashing of the Syracuse Orange. Episode 382 of the DBR Podcast is here to recap the excitement we felt from that match, but not before we discuss some of our favorite Girl Scout cookies! Sam, Jason, and Donald first read through some of the great headlines we received from listeners before getting into their own, along with the good and bad they saw yesterday. They were huge fans of Duke’s defense as well as their success in moving the ball around on offense to generate points. After the break, we preview once again for the Clemson Tigers, who come to Cameron on Tuesday night. Since the preview for the once postponed but now rescheduled road game, Clemson has fallen off a bit. Still, we give you the big picture and the details on what we can expect from the Tigers. We also touch on the exam that Duke students took in an effort to form the line in Krzyzewskiville for Coach K’s final game in Cameron. Over 170 tents aimed for a chance to be one of the students to begin tenting this week! Though we do not go through the test, we do talk about how cool it is for there to be incredible student interest in tenting this year. We end by giving out Player of the Week awards to two players who definitely were worthy recipients with their play. Continue to send us questions, headlines, or comment on what you hear from the pod! Send us an email at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#381 - Falling to FSU Jan 19, 2022

There is no way to sugar coat it, Florida State worked hard and played gutsy basketball. They deserved that victory over Duke. But, there are plenty of important lessons for Duke to take from this game. The DBR Podcast gang breaks it all down, from the good (including a strong outing from Jeremy Roach and the Paolo takeover in the final 5 minutes) to the bad (offensive rebounds, turnovers, and those 15 minutes where Duke forgot Paolo was on the floor). Podcast co-hosts Jason Evans and Donald Wine also look ahead to the matchup this weekend with the Syracuse Orange, dissecting how you attack the Syracuse zone. They even make a prediction about a largely forgotten Blue Devil who may step forward into a big role against Boehiem's boys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#380 - Catching up with Nate James and looking ahead to FSU Jan 17, 2022

DBR Podcast co-host Jason Evans was in a high school gym this weekend and, to his great surprise, he saw Duke legend Nate James there as well. Listen in as Jason catches up with Nate about his rebuilding plans for Austin Peay and as he reflects on how he found out about Coach K's impending retirement. But, before the interview with Nate, the podcast gang has their preview of this week's matchup with Florida State. The Seminoles will present new challenges to Duke as perhaps the biggest and deepest team the Blue Devils will face all year. So far, Florida State has been a little disappointing, but they clearly have the talent to pull off the upset, especially on their home floor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#379 - Block party in Cameron Jan 17, 2022

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, Duke is back in the win column with a victory at home against NC State, behind huge nights for Mark Williams and Paolo Banchero. We also discuss Cam Reddish's recently trade to the Knicks, and the latest with Kyrie Irving. In the State game, we have to discuss Mark Williams, who nearly had a triple double with blocks for Duke in just 27 minutes. He terrorized the Wolfpack down low, and Duke was able to hold NC State's shooting to just over 40% from the field in a 15-point victory that never really got close once Duke built its initial lead in the first half. Our "good" includes Williams and the perimeter defense for Duke, as well as Banchero continuing his magical freshman season and Trevor Keels getting his first extended assignment in the point guard role. We also praise Jeremy Roach's performance off the bench. In the bad, we talk about how Duke allowed NC State to somewhat stay in the game with its offensive rebounding. We think that Duke has another gear that they didn't show on Saturday, so maybe it is coming soon. After the break, we get into recent Duke in the NBA news, starting with Cam Reddish's recent trade from Atlanta to New York, where he is now reunited with former Duke teammate RJ Barrett. We speculate about how this will benefit both of their careers. We also talk about the latest silliness around Kyrie Irving as the Nets are trying to get all of their stars on the court together. We wrap up this episode with our Player of the Week award. It was a weird week to pick a team MVP, but we had some concensus. Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we'll be back again before the FSU game to preview Leonard Hamilton's squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#378 - A Tale of Two Halves: Duke Wallops Wake Jan 13, 2022

In a game where Coach K temporarily ceded power to Jon Scheyer, a game where AJ Griffin was elevated into the starting lineup for the first time, the story may have been Duke remembering who they are at halftime. After an uncomfortably close first half, the Devils buried the Demon Deacons in the second half. The DBR podcast crew has all the analysis of what went wrong early on and what went right after the break. Podcast co-host Jason Evans got to participate in the post-game media scrum and we hear from Duke players and Coach Jon Scheyer about what they saw during the game. Plus, always looking ahead, the DBR podcast guys give us a preview of what comes up this weekend, when Duke takes on the NC State Wolfpack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#377 - Turnovers Doom Duke in Loss to Miami Jan 13, 2022

The Blue Devils still don't look like themselves following the Covid break. On Saturday night they could not get out of their own way, turning the ball over 17 times on the way to a last minute loss to the upstart Miami Hurricanes. We hope you all got to listen to the previous episode where the DBR podcast crew previewed what to expect from Miami because many of their biggest fears came true on Saturday. Miami played tougher than expected on D and hit some wild shots on their way to victory. Donald, Jason, and Sam break it all down on the latest edition of the DBR Podcast. And after they recap the Miami game, the podcast gang turn their crystal ball prognosticating abilities toward Duke's next contest, against Wake Forest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#376 - Duke beats Georgia Tech, prepares for Miami Jan 06, 2022

It was a sloppy affair Tuesday night in Cameron, but the Duke Blue Devils shook off the Covid rust to beat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 69-57. The DBR Podcast reacts to it and previews the upcoming game against the Miami Hurricanes on Episode 376! Duke played like it hadn’t played basketball in almost two weeks because...well, they haven’t played basketball in almost two weeks. We discuss the good, the almost good, the bad, and the not so bad from a game that saw another set of huge performances by A.J. Griffin, Paolo Banchero, and Mark Williams. We also discuss how cool it would have been for Bobby Cremins to be able to make it back to Cameron to sit on the bench one last time. After the break, we prepare for the Canes, who come to town Saturday night. Donald gives an extensive look at his second team and what Duke fans can expect from a Miami lineup that can score a lot of points but also give them up as well. We end by touching quickly on Michael Devoe’s back-and-forth with Coach K during the Tech game. We’ll be back this weekend to recap the Miami game (assuming it happens), but until then, make sure you’re subscribed and giving those 5 star ratings and reviews!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#375 - Duke prepares for Georgia Tech Jan 03, 2022

The Duke Men’s Basketball Team is starting its return from a Covid outbreak that sidelined the team for the better part of two weeks. They are scheduled to be back in action tomorrow night against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and the DBR Podcast crew is here to preview the game on Episode 375! First, Coach K spoke to the media this morning and gave some insight on what the team had been dealing with during the Covid pause. With most of the team and coaching staff sidelined due to the infectious virus, the team is just started to return to practice today. The crew discusses what that means for a team that hasn’t played since December 22nd. Expect more rotations and a deeper bench against the Yellow Jackets, along with the rust that comes with a ramp up in conditioning. After the break, we break down Georgia Tech and what we can expect tomorrow night. They’re a team that doesn’t have big wins, and there are some areas where Duke has a clear advantage. We discuss the eye test as well as the advanced metrics along with how Duke may match up against the Yellow Jackets. We’ve received a ton of emails after our mailbag episode, and we’re answering them as quickly as we can! Continue to send your questions to DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com, and when we have another lull in the action, we will take the time on the show to answer a few of them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#374 - Mailbag Madness! Dec 31, 2021

We asked you to send us questions and, wow, did you ever deliver! For the final podcast of 2021, Jason, Sam, and Donald dive into some really fun questions from the podcast audience. We discuss whether Duke needs to lose games to reach their potential, which current Dukies have the best chance to make the NBA Hall of Fame, what the ideal Duke recruiting class should look like, and which players from last year we would want to have on this year's club. And, after the break, we've got some silly stuff too including the history of "Every Time We Touch," Donald's favorite sports stadiums, Jason's favorite sports movies, and we even get to listen in as Sam sings a song. It is the perfect way to bid farewell to 2021 and ring in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#373 - Covid postpones Clemson game Dec 28, 2021

Well, we knew Covid would affect Duke’s season, and it looks like that time is now. The road game against the Clemson Tigers was postponed due to Duke having too many players in Covid protocols, and we’re here to react to it on Episode 373. Sam, Jason, and Donald discuss the postponing of the game, along with the the CDC and ACC’s amended guidelines, and what it could mean for Duke’s upcoming road trip to Notre Dame this weekend. After the break, we get into some NCAA Tournament talk with ESPN’s Joe Lunardi and his most recent projected tournament bracket. Duke’s a #1 seed in Lunardi’s eyes, but the rest of the ACC doesn’t show well in the latest projections. We take some time to discuss what matchups could be interesting, which teams look to be potential top seeds in the tournament, and how it would look for Duke had the season ended today. We will be doing a mailbag episode later this week, so send us some questions to DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! We look forward to discussing some of the basketball questions along with maybe some movie and music questions that the listeners submit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#372 - Clemson Preview & Dukies in the NBA Dec 26, 2021

The next stop for Duke in the ACC schedule is a trip to Clemson, and the DBR podcast crew have a complete preview of what to expect from the Tigers. First thing you need to know, this is a better Clemson team than we have seen in several years. According to the advanced metrics, they are the 3rd or 4th best team in the conference. Duke better be prepared for this club that knows how to rain three-pointers down on the opposition. Donald, Jason, and Sam turn from Clemson to the Dukies in the NBA, with updates on the impressive seasons we are seeing from Grayson Allen, Frank Jackson, Seth Curry, Cam Reddish, and several other players. And, because the podcast gang knows how much you love to hear them opine on just about anything, there's even a conversation on what we think about strange flavors of jelly beans and popsicles. The verdict -- the podcast guys are not fans of coconut flavored treats. If you want to chime in on that debate, or any other topics, feel free to drop them a line at DBRPodcast at gmail dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#371 - Victory over Va Tech Dec 24, 2021

The guys are gushing about Duke's latest victory over what is arguably the second best team in the ACC in Virginia Tech. It isn't so much that Duke won, but how they won that has the podcast crew so excited. It is the emergence of AJ Griffin and Duke's move to small-ball that seems to have unlocked some new cheat codes for Coach K to use against opponents. But, what does all this mean for Mark Williams and Theo John? Donald, Jason, and Sam debate whether Duke will be using this small-ball lineup a lot in coming games. After the break, the podcast gang is eager to welcome the newest member of the Brotherhood, Sean Stewart, a 6-8 forward in the class of 2023 who has become the latest high school star to declare his loyalty to Jon Scheyer. And, before they go, Jason gives props to the newest Dukie in the NBA while Donald and Sam are obsessed with the Brotherhood uniforms. Please, make them available for sale and we will give you all the money! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#370 - ACC and Virginia Tech preview Dec 22, 2021

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report podcast, the whole gang is back together to preview Duke's first ACC game, a home tilt on Wednesday night against Virginia Tech. We also spend a few minutes on some key ACC opponents who Duke will face this year. We begin with Virginia Tech, one of the best teams in the ACC. The Hokies come to Cameron following their biggest win of the season so far, a rout of St. Bonaventure. We highlight the ways that Virginia Tech will try to attack Duke, although we're all excited to see Duke get the conference season off on the right foot. Plus, Donald and Sam are excited to see the latest new Duke uniforms. After the break, we're highlighting some of the key teams in the ACC as Duke fans are turning their attention to the conference schedule. Donald details Wake Forest and Virginia, Sam wants to talk about Syracuse and Florida State, and Jason has the scoop on Notre Dame and of course, UNC. We'll be back to review the Virginia Tech game and look ahead at Clemson, but until then, stay in touch with the show at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#369 - Scheduling is tougher than games Dec 19, 2021

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we discuss Duke's home victories about Appalachian State and Elon this week, following its big win over South Carolina State. Jason isn't here, but we roll on in his absence. Our first topic is the schedule. Duke was supposed to play Cleveland State on Saturday, but COVID issues forced Duke to reschedule not one but two opponents. Eventually, they landed on having Elon come to town, but not before some social media hubbub about who Duke should schedule. As for the actual games, Duke dispatched the Mountaineers on Thursday behind big performances from Wendell Moore and AJ Griffin, but the real highlight for the podcast was that Donald was in the building for his first game in Cameron in nearly two years. As for Saturday, Trevor Keels was the star, and we're excited that he might be rounding back into form with ACC games around the corner. We also need to give props to the walk-ons, who got some good burn with Duke in blowouts. We'll be back early this week to preview Duke's opening ACC game against Virginia Tech, but until then, stay in touch with the podcast at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#368 - Duke passes SC State test Dec 15, 2021

The Duke Basketball Report Podcast is back with Episode 368 to recap the first game for the Duke Blue Devils post-exam break! Duke stomped out South Carolina State in their first game in the month of December, and they have 2 more games this week against teams with State in their names. Donald and Jason recap the 103-62 victory and all the good that happened with it. They also discuss what needs improvement as we move forward in the week. Christian Reeves is the latest recruit to commit to Jon Scheyer and Duke with the Class of 2022. We break down his game and discuss how he’s a guy that will need some seasoning but shows some promise as another 7-footer on the roster next season. After the break, Appalachian State and Cleveland State are next up for the Blue Devils. Jason and Donald preview both games along with how they match up with Duke. We end with a shoutout to Duke Women’s Basketball, who have a big game tonight against #1 South Carolina. Show them some love and head to the game if you’re in Durham! The DBR Podcast will be back to recap the upcoming games later in the weekend. Until then, keep the conversation going in the comments or send them an email to DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#367 - Nolan tells us what Duke is working on Dec 13, 2021

Duke assistant coach Nolan Smith spoke to the media this week and the DBR podcast gang was there to listen in. What has Duke been working on during the exam break? What will it take for this team to make a push to the next level? Plus, after the break, the guys discuss Duke's next opponent the South Carolina State Bulldogs. As one of the lowest rated teams in KenPom, they probably don't have much of a chance against Duke. This episode also includes a discussion about birthday parties for 3-year-olds and the healing power of massage. You may come for the Duke content, but you probably stick around for the eclectic lunacy that is Jason, Sam, and Donald riffing on whatever tickles their fancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#366 - Mark Mitchell & Mike Elko, Welcome to Duke! Dec 11, 2021

The Blue Devil family got a little bit bigger on Friday. The DBR Podcast crew starts out by welcoming 6-8 combo forward Mark Mitchell, the latest 5-star stud who wants to be a part of Jon Scheyer's first year as head coach. Mitchell's commitment cements Scheyer's first recruiting effort as the best class in the land. We discuss what Mitchell brings to the program and what kind of role he will play on next year's Blue Devils. And, after the break, we also welcome new football head coach Mike Elko to Durham. Elko joins Duke after a very impressive run as defensive coordinator at Texas A&M, Notre Dame, and Wake Forest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#365 - Interview with the Duke Head Line Monitors Dec 07, 2021

Cameron Indoor Stadium is the best venue to watch a sporting event on Earth, and one of the major reasons for that are the Cameron Crazies. The students that occupy the best of the 9,314 seats in Cameron support the Duke Blue Devils enthusiastically every game, and each year they also resurrect the tent city we all know as Krzyzewskiville in anticipation of the annual home game against North Carolina. Keeping K-Ville fun and organized is a huge job, which is where the Line Monitors step in. They’re tasked with the responsibility of not only keeping K-Ville fun and organizing undergraduate admissions to basketball games, but they also make sure Cameron is rocking every single night. Leading the group this year are co-Head Line Monitors Cameron Jarnot and Caroline Bower, and the two of them sit down with the DBR Podcast crew on Episode 365! After briefly discussing what they think of this year’s team, Cameron and Caroline explain what goes into the logistics of running K-Ville successfully as well as providing the energetic atmosphere inside Cameron. They also discuss the unique challenges of operating this year in the Covid climate, where half of the student body had not been able to see a game in Cameron entering this season. We close with their thoughts about people complaining about the Crazies as well as their favorite stories about Coach K as they have a front row seat to his final season as Duke head coach. The DBR Podcast has thoroughly enjoyed all the recent emails, so keep them coming! Drop us a line at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com to let us know what you think of the interview or any of what we discuss on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#364 - Duke Bucked from #1 spot Dec 02, 2021

The Duke Blue Devils suffered their first loss of the season Tuesday night in Columbus to the Ohio State Buckeyes, and we recap what went wrong on Episode 364. The #1 ranking will only sit next to Duke’s name for a few more days after what was a sloppy game full of uncharacteristic mistakes. We start with the headlines and the good, and the good centers around the captain, Wendell Moore. We also talk about free throw shooting and using this loss as a learning opportunity for the rest of the season. After the break, we get into the bad, of which there’s quite a bit that we discuss. Poor perimeter shooting, foul trouble, sloppy play, and fatigue all contributed to the loss. After we discuss the bad, we name our unanimous Player of the Week. Keep the emails coming! DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com is how you can reach us to ask questions or give your feedback of the show or anything we discuss. We love hearing from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#363 - Ohio State preview, Duke’s #1, Farewell to Coach Cutcliffe Nov 29, 2021

We’re back from the Thanksgiving weekend and we have an action-packed Episode 363 for you! Fresh off the big win against the Gonzaga Bulldogs, the Duke Blue Devils are now #1 in the country and set to play against the Ohio State Buckeyes tomorrow night in Columbus. Jason Evans sits down with Connor Lemons from the Bucketheads Podcast over at Land-Grant Holy Land, the Ohio State SB Nation blog. Connor gives us a brutally honest review of the Buckeyes and what we can expect from them in a preview of tomorrow’s game. The preview leads to an overall preview of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. Jason, Sam, and Donald discuss the uphill battle the ACC faces this season in the Challenge with some of the matchups. After the break, Duke is #1, and we discuss the AP poll that was released today. The ACC is represented in the AP poll by Duke and Duke only, leading the crew to say that this ACC-B1G Challenge is a huge opportunity for the ACC to change the narrative around the conference. Finally, we take some time to issue our farewell to Coach David Cutcliffe, who is leaving the Duke Football program after 14 years. Coach Cut instilled a football culture at Duke, and he left Durham much better than he found it. We each say our thanks for everything he gave to Duke, and we opine about possible successors. We continue to get some awesome emails from so many of our listeners, aso keep it coming! Drop us a line at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#362 - Victory in Vegas Nov 28, 2021

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we break down Duke's thrilling victory over Gonzaga at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Black Friday. Donald was in attendance, Jason and Sam were at home, and we know that Duke fans around the world were dialed into this one. Beginning with the good, we break down the stellar performances that Paolo Banchero, Mark Williams, and Wendell Moore, Jr. turned in against Gonzaga's imposing frontline. Banchero's cramps gave us some cause for concern in the second half, but Moore and Williams were able to maintain the pressure on the Bulldogs throughout. We also need to talk about the energy in the building and Duke's strong game plan, which made it possible for Duke to keep Gonzaga at arm's length despite Gonzaga grabbing a lot more offensive rebounds and Duke having a relatively light night from behind the three-point line. The bad today is more nitpicky than anything, but we're still waiting for a complete performance from Duke's collective starting five. Jeremy Roach and Trevor Keels had tough games on offense, although the team defense was working well against Gonzaga's sophisticated offensive capabilities. Player of the week awards this week are extremely fun given the Gonzaga outcome. Banchero, Williams, and Moore are all in contention. We'll be back this week to preview Duke's ACC-Big Ten Challenge game at Ohio State, but in the meantime, stay in touch with the podcast team at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#361 - Gonzaga preview with Peter Woodburn Nov 24, 2021

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we are previewing Duke's huge game Friday night against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Las Vegas. Duke last faced Gonzaga in 2018, and for this preview, we wanted a bit of extra expertise, so we are joined by Peter Woodburn, site manager for The Slipper Still Fits, the SBNation blog covering the Zags (check it out!). Peter helps us dive deep on Gonzaga's stars, including preseason national player of the year Drew Timme, returning lead guard Andrew Nembhard, and freshman phenom big man Chet Holmgren. He also breaks down a number of guys on Gonzaga's bench and tells us why Gonzaga is so consistently overwhelming in the non-conference. Peter does admit that Duke may be the toughest test that the Zags will face in the regular season, but still thinks that his team will pull away from Duke on Friday. Outside of the Duke game, we get into Gonzaga's rise as a program and its newfound prominence as a source for NBA talent. After the break, we recap the conversation with Peter and give our thoughts about the game. We agree that the best part of the show will be the frontcourt battle, where Gonzaga's Timme and Holmgren will meet Duke's three-headed monster of Paolo Banchero, Mark Williams, and Theo John. We'll be back soon after the Gonzaga game to recap it, and then we will have another special preview for Duke's ACC-Big Ten Challenge game next week against Ohio State. Stay in touch with us, as always, at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#360 - Cruising past The Citadel Nov 23, 2021

Only minutes after Duke soared past the 100 point mark for the first time all season, the DBR Podcast sat down to break down what happened in the game against The Citadel Bulldogs. Jason and Donald just cannot stop comparing Wendell Moore to Shane Battier. It is completely unfair, but they are struggling to come up with any other comp for Wendell's play early in his junior season. They also loved what they saw from Paolo Banchero and Mark Williams in this contest. And, they spend some time praising the effort from the Bulldogs, who set a record for 3-pointers made by an opponent inside Cameron Indoor. Make sure you check your podcast feed later this week too, because the guys are preparing a special preview episode that will drop on Wednesday. Stay tuned for that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#359 - Mark Williams and AJ Griffin hammer Lafayette Nov 21, 2021

With Mark Williams dunking and blocking everything on the inside and AJ Griffin draining step-back threes from the outside, Duke laid a real beatdown on Lafayette. The DBR Podcast crew breaks it all down including a wild projection for Wendell Moore's career that sounds crazy, but when you think about it really could happen. After a break, we look ahead to The Citadel, including a lengthy conversation about how to pronounce the name of the school, and we begin to look ahead to the huge matchup with Gonzaga. Plus, we still have thoughts about the DWI incident that impacted the team and Sam admits he may have made a mistake in his first comments on how Duke handled things... a mistake that was pointed out to him via a listener email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#358 - Sav and Paolo in trouble Nov 17, 2021

Normally, this episode would have been a straightforward review of Duke's 40-point win over Gardner-Webb, after a few hard-fought minutes of back and forth. Alas, the game was not all that happened in Duke Basketball world on Tuesday. According to local reporting by the Raleigh News and Observer and police reports out of Chapel Hill, Michael Savarino was arrested early Sunday morning for DWI while driving Paolo Banchero's car. Banchero, meanwhile, was riding in the car at the time, and was cited for aiding and abetting the DWI. Subsequently, the team has suspended Savarino indefinitely while Banchero played Tuesday night. Donald isn't with us, but we have a bit of a debate between Jason and Sam about the severity of the situation and Duke's response. After the break, we discuss the aforementioned game, in which Mark Williams had his strongest performance of the season, blocking six GWU shots in the paint and delivering at both ends of the floor. The Duke starting five had, collectively, their best overall game yet, and many of the bench players turned in productive nights, from Joey Baker to Theo John to AJ Griffin, and even Bates Jones. We'll be back later this week to recap the game against Lafayette and whenever we get more concrete information about the Savarino and Banchero situation. Until then, stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#357 - Busy Weekend for the Blue Devils Nov 15, 2021

After a relatively easy win over Army and a too-close-for-comfort one over the Campbell Fighting Camels, the DBR Podcast gang is here to talk about the opening home weekend of the Duke Basketball season. There was plenty to like (Wendell Moore) but also plenty to be concerned about (Mark Williams). DBR Podcast co--host Sam Klein made the trek back to Cameron to see both games and gives us a wrap of what he saw inside the confines of Cameron Indoor Stadium. Then, after the break, the guys break down what to expect and what to watch for as Duke battles Gardner Webb this week. Oh, and before we go we have to pick our player of the week. Who do you think had the best week of all the Blue Devils? Write to us at DBRPodcast at gmail-dot-com and let us know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#356 - Duke beats Kentucky! Nov 10, 2021

The DBR Podcast crew is just as pumped as all of you about the Duke win over the Kentucky Wildcats, so they’re here to recap the big dub on Episode 356! We revive our recap format that includes a headline to describe the game. We then get into the good and the bad that we saw last night at the Garden, from Keel Mode and Paolo Banchero to Theo John and Wendell Moore’s efforts. We also discuss some of the things that need to be improved, like shooting from the perimeter. After the break, Duke has 2 more games coming up against the Army Black Knights and Campbell Fighting Camels in the friendly confines of Cameron Indoor Stadium. We preview the two opponents and discuss what Duke has to do to win both games in the span of 27 hours. If you’re not subscribing to the DBR Podcast, you can! Follow wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to rate and review! Also, we love hearing from listeners on what they thought of certain parts of the show. Drop us a line at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#355 - Kentucky Preview Nov 07, 2021

The season is almost here and the DBR Podcast gang has an extensive preview of what to expect from our first opponent, the Kentucky Wildcats. This is not your typical John Calipari team, rather than being loaded with freshman phenoms, it is full of experienced transfers from other programs. We break down who the key players are for Kentucky and how they match up with the 2021-22 Duke Blue Devils. Then, after the commercial break, it is JJ Redick time. JJ recently joined ESPN as a NBA analyst and the DBR's Jason Evans got to listen in on a media availability that JJ had. When it came Jason's turn to ask a question -- you guessed it -- he wanted JJ's best Coach K story... and JJ came through with not one but two good ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#354 - The Stats Game: Our Season Preview Nov 04, 2021

The DBR Podcast gang previews the 2021-22 Duke season with their annual tradition, The Stats Game. Listen in as Sam takes Jason and Donald through more than 20 statistical categories to hear who the guys think will put up impressive numbers for the Blue Devils. They cover the ordinary -- like points, rebounds, blocked shots, and assists -- and they also get into some very specialized categories like how many games Joey Baker will start, how many minutes Theo John will play, and how many double-doubles Paolo Banchero will record on the season. And, of course, it all ends with the biggest prediction of all... how many games will Duke win this year? And, once you are done listening the guys invite you to visit the DBR Forums to post your own predictions. When the year is done, we can look back and see how everyone did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#353 - A dominant exhibition Nov 01, 2021

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we are without Donald Wine, but AJ Griffin is back from injury, so we'll take the good with the bad as Duke takes down Winston Salem State in the Blue Devils' lone public exhibition game of the 2021-2022 season. Speaking of AJ Griffin, we begin with a breakdown of his brief Duke debut. It does seem like he's still getting back in shape from his injury, but we are excited by his limited showing so far. Paolo Banchero was the star of the exhibition, scoring from near and far and showing us why he was such a hot prospect coming into Duke. Wendell Moore, Jeremy Roach, Mark Williams, and even Bates Jones showed off a bit in this easy night for Duke. Coming back from the break, we preview this year's edition of the DBR Podcast stats game, where we try to predict statistical outcomes for Duke at the beginning of the season. It always goes haywire, no matter how much we think we know the team. Got ideas for the stats game? Email us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. Happy Halloween, Blue Devils! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#352 - Winston Salem State preview Oct 28, 2021

For the first time in over 18 months, Duke will have a game in Cameron with fans in the stands! Nevermind that it’s an exhibition game, that doesn’t stop our excitement to preview Winston Salem State on Episode 352! We get into the preview to discuss what we can expect against the Rams on Saturday afternoon. We give our takes on what we will be looking for, and who we may keep an eye on as AJ Griffin appears to be practicing with the team again. The conversation ends with a dive into our various YouTube viewing histories. After the break, we have more Villanova scrimmage video to react! This is more of a behind the scenes look at the trip, so we comment on the road trip to DC and what new nuggets we gained from the footage. We end with a quick conversation on news that the ACC is considering moving its headquarters out of Greensboro. Which cities make sense to us? We love hearing from our listeners! If you have questions or comments about the show, hit us up at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#351 - Kyle Filipowski Chat Oct 27, 2021

The DBR Podcast crew is here once again to bring you special insight into the future of the Duke Blue Devils. This time, they sit down for a conversation with big man recruit Kyle Filipowski, the 7-footer who plays more like a guard than a post player. Kyle was the very first recruit of the Jon Scheyer era and he tells us all about his recruitment and how he thinks he fits in with the rest of Duke's #1 rated class of 2022. We really want to know how he fits next to fellow big man recruit Dereck Lively and Duke fans will love Kyle's answer to that question. After a break, the podcast gang spends a little bit more time looking back on Duke's scrimmage against Villanova. We break down the 45 seconds of footage that Villanova released from the event... because what your opponent says about you is just as important as what you say about yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#350 - Nova scrimmage recap, NBA 75 list Oct 25, 2021

The Duke Blue Devils took on the Villanova Wildcats in a closed door scrimmage yesterday in Washington, D.C., and the DBR Podcast is here to react on what we learned on Episode 350! Duke Men’s Basketball put out a highlights video on social media, and we use that along with some other nuggets found on the internet to react to what was a great weekend of Duke Basketball. Paolo Banchero, Trevor Keels, and Wendell Moore are among the many players that reportedly did extremely well against the Preseason AP #4 ranked team. We discuss some of the players that did well and what this means for the team as they progress through the preseason. After the break, we get into some NBA discussion over the NBA 75 list, the list of the greatest players in the league’s history on its Diamond anniversary. We discuss some of the players that we felt should have been included on the list as well as some who should have been left off the list. We also get into some of the current Dukies in the NBA who could find their way onto the list in 25 years. Sam ends by giving us the get-in price for the Duke-Boston College game compared to other Boston College games. Don’t forget, DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com is where you should direct your questions, suggestions, or if you have basketball tickets you wish to provide to the 3 hosts who would love to attend with you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#349 - Preseason All-ACC Picks Oct 20, 2021

The ACC media voted on the best players and teams in the conference this week and the DBR podcast crew is here to break down what the results say about Duke and the rest of the league. Paolo Banchero featured prominently in the awards categories, but the DBR guys mention several other Duke players getting some love from the media. Plus, the guys take a look at how the voters expect the ACC standings to go and they point out the teams that are overhyped and the ones that are being over looked. The guys spend special time highlighting Virginia, Va Tech, Notre Dame, Miami, Syracuse, and Florida State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#348 - Countdown was Crazy! Oct 18, 2021

This weekend marked the formal introduction of the 2021-22 Duke Blue Devils via Countdown to Craziness. The DBR Podcast crew was watching with eagle eyes as the team played two 12-minute intra-squad scrimmages. They go beyond the stats to dig deep into what was learned about the team. They give answers to the questions -- who impressed the most, what seems like a source of concern, and what do we not need to worry about from this year's team? Then, after the break, the guys get into the fun stuff that happened at countdown -- the player introductions and what we know about the recruits who were there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#347 - Countdown to Countdown Oct 15, 2021

This episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast covers a lot of topics from this week in Duke Basketball. Donald was in Durham earlier this week to meet with the incoming head line monitors, and we are excited for the season to get started with Countdown to Craziness. First up, the unfortunate news that AJ Griffin is out indefinitely with a knee injury of unknown severity. The news gives us unhappy memories of Harry Giles and Kyrie Irving, who also dealt with injuries as freshmen that limited their playing time and therefore their teams' ceilings. We also speculate about who will shoulder the load for Griffin in his absence. Speaking of guys stepping up, the second bit of news that is more optimistic for Duke fans is that Wendell Moore and Joey Baker have officially been made captains for Coach K's final team. On the recruiting front, Jon Scheyer has officially logged his first miss as the Duke head coach, with 2022 guard JJ Starling picking Mike Brey and Notre Dame. We are keeping clear heads about this development, because Coach Scheyer has enjoyed an embarrassment of riches on the trail so far. We wrap with news about Coach K's retirement plan as it relates to Duke and Cameron Indoor Stadium, and (sigh) Kyrie Irving's current take on not getting vaccinated. We try to remain calm. Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we'll be back after Countdown. Have fun tonight Duke fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#346 - The Ascendancy of Wendell Moore Oct 03, 2021

Duke has released more video of a basketball team scrimmage and the DBR Podcast crew came away very impressed with Wendell Moore. He just looks different from the guy we have watched the past couple seasons. Jason, Donald, and Sam also have plenty of love for Theo John, Trevor Keels, and several other players. Plus, we dig into the recent survey that found college coaches across the nation seem to think Duke under Jon Scheyer is in better hands than UNC is under Hubert Davis. And the guys wrap it all up with some thoughts on the Duke-UNC football game. Believe it or not, there were positives to be found in this blowout loss to our rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#345 - First official Duke Basketball practice: Coach K speaks Sep 30, 2021

The first official Duke Men’s Basketball practice of the 2021-22 season was on Tuesday, and Duke used the opportunity to have a media availability for the entire team, including Coach K. Naturally, we were able to secure some audio from Coach K’s press conference as well as the media availability of the players and coaching staff thanks to the helping hand of Matt Burr, co-host of WXDU Sports, who joins us on the second half of this episode to discuss what he learned from the team. Jason and Donald begin with a couple of soundbites from Coach K, who took to the podium for 30 minutes to discuss this year’s team and how he does not want this to be about his “last” or “final” time. You’ll also hear his thoughts on Wendell Moore’s progression as a leader and player. He has seemed to embrace the role of veteran leader on the team, and it gives Jason and Donald a lot of excitement. After the break, we welcome Matt Burr to the program to discuss some of the other thoughts he learned from the rest of the team during the media availability. We have some audio from associate head coach Chris Carrawell, who discusses the physicality of the team and how it’s certainly special this year. We also get into a little bit of what some of the thoughts of the rest of the team and how the sentiment is still focused on that 6th national title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#344 - Farewell JJ Redick Sep 23, 2021

The podcast crew wipes a tear from their eyes as they bid goodbye to the basketball career of JJ Redick, one of the greatest long-range shooters in hoops history. But that is only the beginning of a potpourri episode chock full of all sorts of interesting news -- There's a significant development on the name, image, and likeness front regarding a member of the Duke team; Donald and Jason then take a look at the physiques on display in the official team photo; they break down the big football win against Northwestern and look ahead to this weekend's battle with Kansas; there is always time for a shout-out to the Duke soccer teams that put a hurting on UNC over the weekend; and the whole thing wraps up with a look at the latest recruit scheduled to visit Duke's campus this coming weekend, sharpshooting guard JJ Starling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#343 - Dereck Lively II commits to Duke Sep 21, 2021

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we dive into Jon Scheyer's latest five-star recruit, Dereck Lively II, who committed to Duke on Monday night. What does Lively mean as a player? He is enormous and gifted at both ends of the floor. Jason would like to highlight how long Lively is, in addition to how tall he is. Lively has shown the ability to both score and defend all over the floor. Sam and Donald are excited about his payer comparison to Tyson Chandler. Really, how bad could that be? We agree, though, that Dereck Lively is an enormous addition for the Blue Devils. After the break, we wonder how Jon Scheyer has put together such an impressive class so early in his tenure. Most of Duke's recruits in the 2022 class have already comitted to rising Coach Scheyer, with only a few left on the radar. Scheyer's run of recruiting success should help bridge the gap from Coach K to the future or the program. Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will be back again soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#342 - Duke ACC schedule released! Sep 17, 2021

The full Duke Men’s Basketball chedule has been revealed with the release of the ACC schedule last night, and the DBR Podcast is here to discuss it all. Donald and Sam discuss some of the parts of the ACC schedule to look out for, from the short turnarounds to the long road trips and tough stretches. With this being the final time fans can watch a Duke team led by Coach K, some interesting parts of the country will have access to quite a few games that they wouldn’t normally have. After the break, Caleb Foster is the first Duke commitment from the Class of 2023, and we discuss what type of player we could see on campus in a couple years. The recruiting train is rolling just as strong as ever, and it’s exciting to see it all take shape. Of course, we love hearing from our listeners, so DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com is where you can direct questions or comments about the show. But, before you do, don’t forget to like, subscribe, rate 5 stars and review wherever you find your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#341 - Paolo Banchero in 2K22, Duke Draft reactions Sep 13, 2021

The DBR Podcast is here to break down some interesting things in the world of basketball on Episode 341! First off, Paolo Banchero has inked a deal to become the first college player to feature in NBA 2K22, and we discuss how cool of a NIL deal it is for him to be a part of that game. We also break down the Forum vote on the Duke draft that we conducted on the last episode. Which of Sam, Donald, and Jason had the team that most fans resonated with? It’s close between two people! After the break, we dive into Duke Football’s victory over NC A&T. Who had the good game, and where did Duke have the edge? We also preview their upcoming game against Northwestern. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. It really helps and we appreciate it! If you have topic suggestions, DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com is the place to go to let us know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#340 - Drafting the best Dukies of all-time Sep 08, 2021

The DBR Podcast crew is doing a draft. Donald, Jason, and Sam are picking the best Blue Devils of all time to form an 8-man team. Of course guys like Zion Williamson, Shane Battier, JJ Redick, Grant Hill, and Christian Laettner all get picked. But what happens when we each get to the 7th and 8th men on our teams? That's when things get a little bit crazy. And, as a special bonus, this is the podcast where all of you get to participate and help us pick a winner. Go to the DBR Forums and vote on which of our teams is the best. Here is the URL so you can pick Jason's Team, or Sam's Team, or Donald's Team: https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?46836-Vote-for-the-best-team-of-Dukies-of-all-time!&p=1399194#post1399194 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#339 - More Schutt Stuff and Football Falls Sep 06, 2021

The recruiting success of Jon Scheyer still has everyone buzzing after last week's news that sharpshooter Jaden Schutt will be a Blue Devil. The DBR podcast crew has more on the impact the 3-point bombing Schutt will have on next year's roster. Then, after a quick break, the guys take on the difficult task of breaking down what happened to the Duke Football team over the weekend. There were certainly some bright spots in the upset loss to Charlotte, but there were also some major sources of concern. And, in the course of our discussion, Jason reveals that he actually made a wager on the Duke football team that leaves Sam and Donald speechless. The podcast crew wraps things up by talking a bit about other ACC football results, including the ACC's two top-ten ranked teams both losing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#338 - Emergency Pod: Jaden Schutt Picks Duke! Sep 03, 2021

Welcome to Duke, Jaden Schutt! Duke head-coach-to-be Jon Scheyer has struck again on the recruiting trail. This time he brings in a player who some have called the best shooter in the entire high school class of 2022. Jaden Schutt is an Illinois kid and it is impossible not to see some real similarities to fellow Illinois native Jon Scheyer. The DBR Podcast is going to have a full report on Schutt over the weekend, but podcast host Jason Evans wanted to get something out quick to whet your appetite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#337 - Jim Sumner previews Duke Football Aug 29, 2021

Normally it's the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, but for this week, we're the Duke Football Report Podcast, as the Blue Devils kick off the 2021 season against the Charlotte 49ers in just a few days, and we have questions. DBR's own Jim Sumner is here to answer all of our questions about the team and its upcoming season. Graduate student Gunnar Holmberg is stepping into the starting quarterback role as Coach David Cutcliffe looks to replace key pieces all over the field. We ask Jim how ready Holmberg is to take over the position, particularly given the difficulty the team had last year with graduate transfer Chase Brice under center. The high point of Duke's offensive attack is on the ground, where returning running back Mataeo Durant is returning after one of the best seasons in Duke history. The rest of the offensive skill players are less experienced and accomplished, but we hope that Holmberg and the rest of the group can develop quickly. On the defensive side of the ball, Duke is looking at a lot of new players in key roles, as they've lost a few talented players to the NFL draft. Who can replace the production of Chris Rumph II, Michael Carter II, and Victor Dimukeje? Finally, we look at the coaching staff, including Coach Cutcliffe's future at Duke, and the status of the various coordinators. Duke didn't make many changes on the staff this offseason, but that doesn't mean the team can't make big changes on the field to right the ship after a 2-9 season in 2020. We'll be back to basketball soon enough! Stay in touch at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we'll be back before you know it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#336 - Secret Scrimmage! Aug 25, 2021

Duke will be holding a private, secret scrimmage against Villanova in the preseason and the DBR Podcast crew is here to tell you how it will work and what kind of intel we may get from it. Plus, the guys get into the news that Duke's star freshman Paolo Banchero has signed with CAA, the biggest talent agency around, for NIL deals. Jason, Sam, and Donald explain how CAA will help Paolo cash in and what all of this means for Duke. After the break, the guys get into the ACC's new partnership with the Big Ten and the PAC 12, including how it could help push Notre Dame toward joining the ACC in football. And it has nothing to do with sports but stick around at the end for a conversation about Marvel movies, Better Call Saul, and Ted Lasso. Yup, we cover a little bit of everything here on the DBR Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#335 - Andy Borman speaks on Kyle Filipowski Aug 19, 2021

We have another great guest on Episode 335 of the DBR Podcast. This week, former Duke Basketball and Soccer player and 2001 national champion Andy Borman stops by to chat with Donald and Jason. The meat of the conversation focuses on Kyle Filipowski, a recent Duke commit that Andy Borman coached on the AAU circuit. Andy discusses Filipowski’s strengths with Jason and how the recruiting process played out with future coach Jon Scheyer. Andy will have you ready to have this kid on campus! He also discusses how Covid disrupted their AAU season in 2020 and how that affected Filipowski’s development. We end with his thoughts on Coach K’s retirement (Andy Borman is Coach K’s nephew) and how he’s enjoyed reliving his time with the 2001 national championship team through Return to Glory, which returns in September. We end with Andy’s time on the soccer team under legendary coach John Rennie and some of the old school tactics he would use after a tough loss. After the Andy Borman interview, we quickly react to it and then mention the upcoming official visits of two other Duke recruits, Jaden Schutt and Mark Mitchell. Countdown to Craziness is going to be an especially incredible night this year, and one of those players will be able to take it all in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#334 - Coach K speaks at the K Academy Aug 13, 2021

Coach Mike Krzyzewski met virtually with the press before the start of his annual K Academy, and the DBR Podcast was there to capture it all! Coach K jumped on to discuss his summer and some of the ups and downs of his final summer as Duke’s head coach. We discuss some of his best and most intriguing answers from the media, from how he’s been able to bond with his team to personal loss his family experienced over the summer. More importantly, you can tell that K is ready to take on his final season and has been investing most of his time into this team. We also had a few others on the press conference. Joey Baker, Wendell Moore, Jeremy Roach, and Amile Jefferson all took questions from the media, and we have some of the best soundbites they produced as well. It’s a very entertaining episode of reactions, but if you aren’t excited about this upcoming season yet, we guarantee that Coach, Joey, Wendell and Amile will get you excited! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#333 - The Non-Conference Schedule is Out! Aug 06, 2021

We've had hints about it for weeks but now Duke has formally released the non-conference schedule and the DBR Podcast crew has plenty of thoughts about who Duke will be playing this coming season. We look at the hidden games that may be more of a challenge than they appear and also speculate about the gaps in the schedule that could prove to be spots for early ACC conference games. After the break, we also break down the NCAA report that recommends playing the men's and women's Final Four in the same city. Is it a good idea and how will it impact interest in the women's game? Oh, and don't miss the first five minutes of the episode where Jason, Donald, and Sam spend way too much time talking about where you can ear the best fast food chicken sandwich. I mean, that is the content you are tuning in for, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#332 - Dariq Whitehead commits, Matthew Hurt signs with Rockets Aug 03, 2021

Dariq Whitehead becomes the first top 10 recruit to commit to the Jon Scheyer era, and we’re here to discuss it all on Episode 332! Donald is hosting live from his penthouse suite in Las Vegas, where he concludes his soccer travels, and Jason and Sam are also here with much heartier voices to discuss the commitment of the #6 player in the ESPN100 for the Class of 2022. We break down what the Whitehead decision means for the Duke Blue Devils and what he will bring to the team when he heads to Durham next year. The conversation hits a tangent when we discuss the swag of past and present Duke coaches. After the break, Matthew Hurt was the final Duke player that entered the NBA Draft this year that needed a team. He finally found one, signing a 2-way deal with the Houston Rockets. We discuss what he will need to do to get some playing time in H-Town this season. Don’t forget, rate and review, subscribe and share the podcast! If you have questions or comments over Whitehead, Matthew Hurt’s new deal, or even the fresh shoes of the coaching staff, email us at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#331 - Flipping out over Filipowski Jul 30, 2021

Super skilled big man Kyle Filipowski has become the very first recruit reeled in by head-coach-to-be Jon Scheyer. The DBR Podcast crew has been following Filipowski's high school and AAU progress for a while and are super excited to have Kyle on board. We talk about the parts of his game that make him a special recruit and break down some of what we have learned about him on the summer AAU circuit. After the break, we have NBA news to discuss including how Duke players did in the NBA draft last night. Podcast co-host Jason Evans is excited about Jalen Johnson joining his hometown Atlanta Hawks and we also look at the landing spots for DJ Steward and Matthew Hurt. And, before we are all done, there's a little bit of football news including a big honor for Duke's best offensive player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#330 - Conference changes coming Jul 26, 2021

The DBR Podcast crew takes a deep dive into how the implosion of the Big 12 could impact the future of the ACC and Duke. We talk about which schools the ACC might be interested in bringing into the fold and what could happen if someone like the SEC comes calling for some of the ACC's football heavy hitters. Then, after the break, we are back to basketball with the release of more summer practice scrimmage footage from Durham. Jason Evans actually took the time to chart every single play in the scrimmage video and has some stats to share. Finally, we wrap it up with the latest from the recruiting trail. One big-time recruit is only days away from making his choice known and we let you in on the latest deadeye shooter that Coach Scheyer is eyeing for Duke's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#329 - Jay Bilas on Jalen Johnson and the NBA Draft Jul 22, 2021

The DBR Podcast's ongoing series with ESPN Draft analyst and beloved Dukie Jay Bilas concludes with a look at Jalen Johnson. Jalen is the Dukie will will almost certainly hear his name called first in the 2021 Draft, but he is also a player many Duke fans don't want to even think about because of the way he left the team in the middle of the season. The Podcast crew asks tough questions about Jalen, including whether Bilas considers Johnson to be a member of "the Brotherhood." His answer may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#328 - DJ Steward draft preview with Jay Bilas Jul 18, 2021

On our second NBA draft preview episode, Jay Bilas is back on the Duke Basketball Report Podcast to discuss former Duke guard DJ Steward, who dazzled in his one season in Durham, but who is not currently projected to be picked in the two rounds of the 2021 NBA draft, scheduled for next week. We start with a quick question for Jay about how teams are approaching draft preparation this year following the disrupted COVID season, but then we get into DJ Steward's draft prospects. DJ's size is going to be a challenge, but he proved this year that he was a good defender, scorer, and team player. His combine performance was also somewhat underwhelming, leading Jay to see DJ more as a G League player, at least for the immediate future. Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will be back soon with a preview of Jalen Johnson's draft prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#327 - Our First Peek at Next Year’s Team Jul 16, 2021

This week, we got our first look at the 2021-22 Blue Devils in action. The team held a 5-on-5 scrimmage and then released video of the event. The DBr Podcast crew poured over that video to give you everything you need to know about the newcomers and the returning players. Which freshman has us saying, "he just looks so smooth" and which returnee looks like he's put on 20 pounds of muscle? After talking about the scrimmage, we reveal an amazing statistic about Duke athletics, something that Duke does better than any other team in the ACC. Plus, we look at the struggles of Team USA as they prepare for the summer Olympic games. How much does Team USA miss the leadership of Coach K? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#326 - Jay Bilas’ NBA Draft preview: Matthew Hurt Jul 09, 2021

The DBR Podcast will be previewing Dukies in the NBA draft over the next week or so... and there is no one better to help out with that preview than Duke's own Jay Bilas. Bilas has been an expert on ESPN's NBA Draft coverage for close to two decades and has been pouring over scouting reports and talking to NBA insiders about how the draft will shape up. The DBR is going to have three separate episodes previewing the draft, one focusing on each of the three Dukies hoping to hear their names called on July 29th. This first episode features Matthew Hurt. Jay will tell you all about what NBA teams see -- the good, the bad, and the ugly -- in Hurt's game. And, after the draft talk is done, the podcast crew has a brief discussion about some very interesting measurements to come out of Duke's summer workouts with the 2021-22 team. There is a new strongest Dukie of all time and a new longest Dukies of all time. If that doesn't get you a bit more excited about this coming season, we don't know what will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#325 - NIL era begins, Amile Jefferson joins Duke staff Jul 05, 2021

The DBR Podcast is back with Episode 325, which covers a few topics related to Duke Basketball. We begin by discussing the impending addition of 3-time Duke captain and national champion Amile Jefferson to the Duke Men’s Basketball staff as Director of Player Development. Needless to say, we’re really excited about Amile returning to Durham, and we talk about what he can bring to the staff. We also discuss some recruiting news as Top 10 recruit in the Class of 2022 Dariq Whitehead will announce in the next month where he will go to school. Duke has a great chance of getting the 6’6’ SF, so we break down his game and what his commitment could mean to the Blue Devils. After the break, the name, image, and likeness era has begun. We talk about what it means for Duke, what Duke players have done so far, and some of the quirky (and huge) deals that have already been inked by college athletes across the country. We end with a note about Grant Hill joining Duke’s Board of Trustees. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5 star review if you love what you’re hearing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#324 - Recruiting update and Big Ten Challenge Jun 30, 2021

With news coming out that Duke will be playing Ohio State in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge, the DBR Podcast crew hops on the line to chat about that matchup and a few other interesting ones in the Challenge. Also, it looks like the Scheyer era is really ready to begin as Duke's coach in waiting may be about to get his first official commitment from a class of 2022 recruit. We will tell you who the player is and talk about the connection he already has to the Duke program. And, after the break, we get into the TBT, the million dollar winner-take-all basketball tournament that is about to start. There may not be many Duke names in this year's edition but we fantasize about what a Duke team would look like in the TBT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#323 - Delayed reactions Jun 27, 2021

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we get into a few NBA topics before discussing Brendan Marks's and Seth Davis's article at The Athletic this week about the process Duke took to promote Jon Scheyer to head coach of the men's basketball team. Quick disclaimer: we recorded this episode on Wednesday 6/23, so our analysis may be stale, if hopefully not outdated. First, we dive into combine measurements, where Duke guys ran the gamut from long (DJ Steward) to large (Matthew Hurt). If you want to know why your Duke-centric optimisim about Duke players in the draft is not reflected in mock drafts, you may find evidence in the results herein. After the break, we discuss The Athletic's behind-the-scenes look at Jon Scheyer's promotion, including the surprising revelation that it was a weeks-long process that had most fans and media completely in the dark. Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we'll be back in your feeds again very soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#322 - Sports attorney Len Simon joins the show Jun 23, 2021

On this special episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we talk to Len Simon, a Duke alumnus and attorney who has worked on a variety of legal cases around the business of sports. He has been involved in various capacities at Duke advising the administration on legal issues, and he brings a lot of experience in both professional and college sports to the conversation. WIth Len, we talk through all kinds of issues, including the questions about name, image, and likeness, that are currently hovering over the NCAA. The latest inflection point is the Alston case, in which the Supreme Court this week ruled unanimously against the NCAA limiting benefits to student-athletes for educational expenses. Len also walks us through California's name, image, and likeness legislation, and he has a great explanation for the complexities still remaining as the NCAA and athletic departments around the country adjust to the changing winds of athlete empowerment. After the break, we react to Len, and we're all at least in agreement that he should be back again soon on the show. Stay in touch with the podcast at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will talk to you again real soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#321 - Chris Carrawell earns a promotion Jun 20, 2021

On the 321st episode of the DBR Podcast, Jason and Donald gather on Father’s Day (with Sam absent this show due to scheduling conflicts) to discuss a few different Duke-related topics. The main one is the promotion of Chris Carrawell to associate head coach. We discuss how this will work under Jon Scheyer and how his staff will come together once he officially takes over next April. We also get into which Dukies are left in the NBA Playoffs, with Luke Kennard in the Western Conference Finals and either Seth Curry or Cam Reddish carrying the Brotherhood torch into the Eastern Conference Finals. We discuss how Curry and Kennard have been playing and even get into some trivia regarding the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery and the history of the Detroit Pistons in that lottery. Finally, we touch on Jayson Tatum being added to the USA Men’s Olympic Basketball Team and whether other Duke players could join him in Tokyo. RJ Barrett is hoping to help Canada qualify for the Olympic tournament. We end with a note on the transfer portal and the NCAA’s plans to pass name, image, and likeness regulations at their meetings this week. Don’t forget to like and subscribe, rate and review, and tell your friends about the show! And if you have comments or questions, email us at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Return to Glory Ep. 9. - Almost at the Final Four Jun 11, 2021

Return to Glory, the story of the 2001 Duke Blue Devil Men's Basketball National Champions is back with more amazing stories from the members of the title-winning team. With the recent influx of news about Coach K and the future of the Duke program, host Jason Evans decided to give you a few more stories about how Coach K handled the 2001 team and led them to the ultimate success of being champions. On this episode, you will hear some nuggets from both Carlos Boozer and Casey Sanders about Coach K's team-building tactics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#320 - Top Coach K teams & wins, fans coming back to Cameron Jun 11, 2021

We have a shorter episode of the DBR Podcast for you this week, with Jason Evans recording from a McDonald’s parking lot and Donald’s voice sounding like a mix between a blender and a weed trimmer. Sam is our host as he guides us through a few random topics related to Duke Basketball. Andy Katz listed his top 10 Coach K-led teams as well as Coach K’s top wins at Duke, and Jason is not here for his list. We react with some of the teams and wins that should have received way more love from Katz. We also dip into the news that Duke Athletics will be welcoming fans back to all stadiums this fall for home games, including Cameron, and will do so at full capacity. We talk about how scarce (and expensive) Duke Blue Devils tickets could be to see the GOAT in Cameron during this last ride. Do you have a season ticket this year? Email us at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com to let us know what your number would be to sell your ticket to the UNC game, which will be Coach K’s final game in Cameron Indoor Stadium. We also talk about the Duke Men’s Basketball clip that shows the freshmen making their way to campus for the first time. After the break, we get back into the name, image, and likeness issue, with NCAA president Mark Emmert heading to Capitol Hill to unsuccessfully lobby for Congress to pass legislation that will help the NCAA do its job. Naturally, we have some words for the laziness and inefficiency being shown by the NCAA as the clock ticks closer to July 1st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#319 - Who is Jon Scheyer? Jun 08, 2021

The man who will be leading the Duke basketball program into the future is someone we have seen a lot of on the court and the sidelines, but how well do we really know him? The Duke Basketball Report Podcast went in search of the real Jon Scheyer by talking to sports journalist Jordan Brennan. Jordan has written numerous articles on Scheyer and has known Jon since he was just a hoops player for Glenbrook North high school. A former editor for ESPN Magazine, Jordan has unique insight into how head-coach-to-be Scheyer will chart his course through the changing world college hoops. After the break, the podcast gang talks about what they learned from Coach K and Jon Scheyer's news conferences on Thursday and Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#318 - Coach K’s retirement announcement is official Jun 03, 2021

The DBR Podcast is back again for more coverage and discussion of the enormous news that Mike Krzyzewski is ending his career of over four decades as the Duke Men's Basketball head coach, and that Jon Scheyer is taking his place in that job. Donald is unfortunately still not completely with us, but we soldier on with some limited audio from him. We begin with a discussion of how Duke got to this day and all of the challenges and considerations that went into the joint decision to announce Coach K's retirement on the same day that the program announced Scheyer's promotion. Jason notes how the timing of the announcement dovetails perfectly with Nina King's elevation as Duke's newest athletic director. After the break, we get to talk extensively for the first time about now head coach in waiting, Jon Scheyer. We feel good that he will bring his recruiting prowess to the top job, but what else are we looking for as he assumes arguably the highest-profile job in college basketball? We'll be back again really soon to keep talking about Coach K, his legacy, and the new world of Duke Men's Basketball under Coach Jon Scheyer. Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com and you'll hear from us again very soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#317 - COACH K RETIRING Emergency Pod Jun 02, 2021

The news hit the college basketball world like a thunderbolt, Coach K is stepping down and heading off into retirement. But, he isn't ready to hang it up just yet. He's going to have one last season, one final hurrah, at the helm of the program he built. And, it appears Coach K has picked assistant coach John Scheyer as his successor. DBR Podcast hosts Jason Evans and Sam Klein quickly hop on the line for their fast reaction to the news. Their biggest immediate takeaway is that this is a story that we will be talking about for many, many months and that it will have a ripple effect across all of college basketball and across the entire Duke world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#316 - Fans Behaving Badly and Olympics Preview Jun 02, 2021

The DBR Podcast crew has been watching the NBA playoffs and we have some things to day about the conduct of the fans in the stands. From spitting to throwing popcorn and water bottles, fans are acting out and it could force changes to the game we love. The podcast crew talks about what is means for basketball as a whole and for Duke (and Cameron) specifically. The guys also talk about the upcoming basketball at the Olympics including Coach Kara leading the USA 3x3 team and the possibility of various Dukies making the US and Canadian national teams. And, the episode concludes with Sam giving us the results of our listener survey. Hear what all of you think about the pod -- what you want us to keep and what you want us to change -- and find out the answer to the age old question, which of the podcast hosts is the funniest and which one knows basketball the best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Return to Glory Ep. 8 - ACC Title and Practical Jokes May 28, 2021

The Duke Basketball Report's look back at Duke's 2001 National Championship in Men's Basketball has reached the ACC tournament. On the latest episode of Return to Glory, you will hear from Duke's Nate James about his move to the bench late in the season and how he found himself in the right place at the right time to tip in a last second shot and beat Maryland in the ACC semifinals. But, this episode has much, much more. Host Jason Evans got the 2001 Duke Blue Devils to talk about the best practical jokes they played on each other during that season. You'll hear about pranks on elevators and in hotel rooms as well as craziness on the end of the bench during games... and all of it comes straight from the mouths of the players on that team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#315 - Another Duke great serves up an interview May 27, 2021

On this unique episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we're bringing you a special interview with a man who has interacted with a lot of former Duke Blue Devils in an intimate way. Ted Wheeler spent over three decades catering meals for Duke Basketball players, the Iron Dukes, and other people associated with Duke Basketball and Duke Athletics. He shares some fun stories with us about his career, and if you're reading this before you listen, guess who was the biggest eater on the team during Coach K's tenure. After the break, we have a little discussion about the recent news about the Overtime Elite League beginning to sign high school players to big development contracts. Does this represent a threat to Duke Basketball or college basketball at large? Don't forget to stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will be back again soon to talk more NBA and Duke news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Return to Glory Ep. 7. - Coach K Stories May 21, 2021

In Episode 7 of the DBR Podcast's ongoing series on the 20th anniversary of the 2001 Duke Blue Devil National Champions, it is time for the team to talk about their coach. Host Jason Evans brings you stories from Carlos Boozer, Shane Battier, Mike Dunleavy and other members of the 2001 champs about what they learned from Coach K and how it has impacted the rest of their lives. Some of the stories are touching, some are insightful, and some are hysterically funny. Oh, and make sure you stick around until the end to hear about Coach K's go to BBQ chef, the guy K called in when he needed to seal the deal with a recruit or to reward the team for a job well done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#314 - Nina King appointed Duke AD, Dukies in the NBA May 20, 2021

Nina King has been named the next Athletic Director for the Duke Blue Devils, and on Episode 314, we react to what the DBR Podcast crew considers a terrific hire. King, a Friend of the Podcast, was the right and best choice, and we spend some time discussing how it will affect Duke going forward and how the continuity from the Kevin White era to the Nina King era should be incredibly smooth. After the break, we have a ton of Blue Devils in the NBA Playoffs, including the NBA Play-In Tournament, and we react to a few of them. Jayson Tatum has already dropped 50 to send the Boston Celtics to the playoffs, and we discuss some matchups that we’re looking forward to watching. The DBR Podcast will be back soon, but if you have questions or comments for the gang, hit up the email address: DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Return to Glory - Scheduling announcement May 13, 2021

The Duke Basketball Report's special series on the oral history of the 2001 Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball National Champions, Return to Glory, will be taking a short break and will not be releasing a full episode this week. The series will be back next week with a deep dive into the best stories about Coach K from the 2001 team. But, Return to Glory host and producer Jason Evans didn't want you to go away empty handed this week, so this week's shortened episode does include a funny story about Andre Buckner as told by Jay Williams. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#313 - Baldwin makes his choice May 12, 2021

If it is kinda rare for Duke to be runner up on a top tier recruit, it is almost unheard of for the player to choose a tiny mid-major instead, but that is just what Patrick Baldwin Jr. did Wednesday morning, going on national TV to announce he will play for his father at Wisconsin-Milwaukee rather than playing for Coach K at Duke. We break down Baldwin's decision, what we understand about it and what we don't. Plus, the podcast crew also looks at the news that the NCAA is going to try to get name, image, and likeness legislation passed in the next few weeks, opening the door for athletes to make money off their fame and skill starting this fall. As you can imagine, we are pretty skeptical that the NCAA will get this figured out in a way that makes sense and Sam chimes in with a bold prediction about some unexpected fallout from the whole thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Return to Glory Ep. 6 - Crushing Carolina May 07, 2021

Welcome to Episode 6 at our oral history of the 2001 Duke Men's Basketball National Champions. When we last left the Blue Devils, they had lost their big man, Carlos Boozer, and were counting on little used Casey Sanders and Reggie Love to man the middle. But the really bad news was Duke's next opponent, the North Carolina Tar Heels with some of the best big men in college basketball. What happened next was shocking. Duke blew the Tar Heels out, playing fast and small and showing more heart than anyone thought possible. Join DBR Podcast host Jason Evans as he talks with Shane Battier, Casey Sanders, Mike Dunleavey, Jay Williams, Reggie Love and the rest of the 2001 team about that fateful game against UNC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#312 - Patrick Baldwin rumors, Dukies in the NBA May 05, 2021

We have some news to cover as we await the big news of the week on Episode 312. As we await Patrick Baldwin Jr.’s decision on where he will attend college, the crew discusses some speculation surrounding which school will be the one the heralded high school senior chooses at some point this week. We also tap into how his father’s tenure at UW-Milwaukee could influence his decision. Duke Men’s Basketball are also rumored to have set up another multi-team event for next season, and we quickly react to what adding Hartford, Campbell, and the Army Black Knights would do to Duke’s already strong non-conference schedule. Then, we get into Dukies in the NBA, highlighting Frank Jackson’s recent emergence with the Detroit Pistons, Jayson Tatum’s 60-point night for the Boston Celtics, and Zion Williamson becoming All World for the New Orleans Pelicans. Jason Evans has some Zion stats that will make you require to pick up your jaw off the floor! After the break, we react to the 4 Blue Devils that were selected in the NFL Draft and the 3 players who signed undrafted free agent deals. It was a great night for Coach David Cutcliffe and the program! We finally end with some quick kudos for Kara Lawson and Duke Women’s Basketball for recruiting a team full of players from the transfer portal. Survey results are coming soon, as well as another episode of Return to Glory! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Return to Glory Ep. 5 - Boozer Broken Apr 30, 2021

Join Shane Battier, Jay Williams, Chris Duhon, and the rest of the 2001 Duke Men's Basketball Team as they relive their journey to the national title in Return to Glory. In this episode, host Jason Evans takes you through the terrible game where Duke lost their starting center, Carlos Boozer. Hear from Carlos about what he thought when he felt his foot go "pop" and marvel at the strategic choice Coach K made when he completely changed the team's style of play and guaranteed the team that if they trusted him, they would win a national title. It is a candid and revealing conversation that is a must-listen for any Duke fan. Every single episode of Return to Glory can be heard right here, on the Duke Basketball Report Podcast feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#311 - Interview with Kevin White & Nina King Apr 28, 2021

The DBR Podcast has a great interview lined up for Episode 311! The crew gets to sit down with outgoing Director of Athletics Dr. Kevin White and Senior Deputy Director of Athletics/Administration, Legal Affairs and Chief of Staff Nina King. It’s a great look into how Duke Athletics operates under the leadership of this dynamic duo! We ask them about several topics that fall under the purview of the athletic department, from One And Done and the transfer portal that is open for all sports to how they’re able to successfully keep up with over 20 athletic programs. We dive into their thoughts on the upcoming changes regarding student-athletes profiting off their name, image, and likeness, and we even follow up with how the university maintains contact with athletes who turn pro early and want to continue their college education. We end with a terrific Coach K story from Dr. White that only tangentially involves the legendary coach! Continue to send any questions to us at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. We look forward to addressing some topics on an upcoming show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Return to Glory Ep. 4 - Miracle at Maryland, part 2 Apr 23, 2021

When we last left the 2001 Duke Blue Devils, there were 54 seconds left and they were down 10 points inside Cole Field House. What happened next is known as the Miracle Minute. Relive every second of it, straight from the mouths of the players, in episode 4 of Return to Glory, the story of the 2001 Duke National Champions. Host Jason Evans brings you along as he talks to Carlos Boozer, Jay Williams, Chris Duhon, Shane Battier and the rest of the team about the behind the scenes moments that made that season so special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#310 - Jaylen Blakes joins Duke and his coach joins us Apr 22, 2021

Sometimes on the DBR Podcast, we talk to former, current, and even future Duke players about what it's like to join the Duke program and what it's like to be a member of the Duke program. This time, we're talking to somebody who hasn't been a Duke guy himself, but who has facilitated a few Duke careers. Joe Mantegna has been the head coach at Blair Academy, a prep school in New Jersey, since 1999. He has sent a handful of players to Duke, most famously Luo Deng in 2003 and now most recently 4-star combo guard Jaylen Blakes, who committed to Coach K this week. Coach Mantegna joins the podcast to talk about Blakes's game and his development as a player and a member of the Blair program since his freshman year. From somebody who has seen Blakes play and grow more than anybody else has, Coach Mantegna is confident that Blakes is going to be a key member of the Duke program for a long time. After the break, we check in on some recent odds out of Las Vegas on the national championship hunt for 2022. Is Duke a good bet this year? Either way, this podcast is not investing advice. Finally, we wrap with a discussion on the inevitable rivalry between incoming Duke forward Paolo Banchero and recent Gonzaga commitment Chet Holmgren. ESPN draft analyst Jonathan Givony says that Banchero is now projected as the top draft pick in the 2022 draft, and we are excited for the Duke-Gonzaga game in November. Stay in touch with the show at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we will talk to you again soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#309 - Emergency Pod! Henry Coleman enters the portal Apr 20, 2021

Argh! The podcast crew is stunned and saddened by the news that Henry Coleman is leaving Duke and seeking a new place for his basketball talents. We loved Henry, partially for his contributions on the court but mostly for what he represented off the court. We are going to miss Henry's thoughtful press conferences and we talk about other players similar to Henry who chose to stick it out at Duke and what those players became. After the break, we turn to an unexpected topic, European soccer/football. Believe it or not, the chaos this week regarding the European Super League could have ramifications for the future of college sports too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#308 - Nolan Smith gets a promotion Apr 18, 2021

For a couple of weeks, the Duke Basketball Report Podcast has been speculating about potential transfers who might be coming into the program following a few announcements of departures. We got some news on that front this week in the form of Theo John and Bates Jones, but the transfer news is overshadowed by former Duke All-American and National Champion Nolan Smith's promotion from Director of Basketball Operations to Assistant Head Coach. We start with Nolan, not just because he's filling Nate James's sizable shoes on the Duke bench, but because all three of the hosts of this show are huge fans of Nolan Smith the basketball player and Nolan Smith the man. We break down some of our favorite Nolan Smith moments and qualities before diving into his introductory press conference, which was a celebratory affair not just for Nolan but also for the media in attendance, many of whom know him well. After the break, we discuss the transfer announcements of big men Theo John and Bates Jones. We speculate that John should actually get a few minutes of burn behind Mark Williams and Paolo Banchero as a banger around the rim, and though Jones may not get to play much in a now crowded front court, he will be a key practice player and leader. Both John and Jones are transferring in from programs run by reputable coaches. John played his first four years at Marquette for former Duke player and assistant Steve Wojciechowski and Jones played down the road at Davidson for Bob McKillop. Don't forget to stay in touch with the DBR Podcast at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, fill out our soon-to-close survey at tinyurl.com/dbrpodcastsurvey, and keep your podcast feed up to date as more news comes out of the Duke program this spring. We also may have some more fun interviews coming in the next few weeks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Return to Glory Ep. 3 - Miracle at Maryland, part 1 Apr 16, 2021

In episode 3 of Return to Glory, the 2001 Duke Blue Devil national champions relive their first battle with the Maryland Terrapins. They reflect on what it was like to play in Cole Field House and talk about some of the crazy antics they saw from the rabid Maryland fans. And they talk about that epic game itself, the one that has come to be known as The Miracle Minute. Maryland was blowing Duke out, but the team never lost faith. What was it that kept them so convinced they would pull out a victory? Have a listen and you will find out. And if, for some reason, you have not listened to the first 2 episodes of Return to glory, what are you waiting for? This amazing series gets you up close with the 2001 team in a way never before possible. Check out episode 1, about the preseason, here: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP8261243587.mp3?updated=1617378853 And episode 2, about the intensity of the practices, here: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VMP2755474565.mp3?updated=1617944020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#307 - Farewell Matthew Hurt Apr 14, 2021

Just when you thought today's podcast content was limited to an interview with one of Duke's most prominent alumni, the Duke Basketball Report Podcast is back for a second episode to discuss the not entirely surprising announcement that Matthew Hurt is leaving Duke to pursue his NBA dreams. We spend the first segment of the podcast reminiscing on Matthew Hurt's second season in Durham, which the three of us agree was one of the most impressive sophomore campaigns that we can remember. Hurt promised that he would spend the summer of 2020 bulking up and improving his scoring, and he delivered an All-ACC season full of daggers. Sam makes some potentially lazy comparisons to Duke scorers of yore, Jason admires Hurt's commitment to development, and Donald notes how Hurt became Duke's most consistent player in an otherwise strange year. After the break, we dive into Hurt's NBA prospects. We agree that he is destined for a second round pick, but could Matthew Hurt be slated for a big early impact in the league? Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and don't forget to fill out the listener survey at tinyurl.com/dbrpodcastsurvey. We'll be back whenever Duke news pops again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#306 - Interview with David Rubenstein Apr 14, 2021

In a relatively slow news week, we have the chance to sit down with one of Duke University’s greatest philanthropists and leaders. David Rubenstein, class of 1970 and former chairman of the Duke Board of Trustees, joins the DBR Podcast for a great conversation! Before we get to David, Jason has some news on the recruiting front about a 4-star point guard that the Duke Blue Devils have recently shown interest in bringing to Durham. Jaylen Blakes, who went to the same high school as former Duke great Luol Deng, is considering Duke along with several other schools, including Pitt. We discuss that briefly at the top. Then, we sit down with David Rubenstein, who gives us a lot of insights on life at Duke, his interactions with Coach K, and tells us his motivation for getting into university development and his philanthropic efforts both at Duke and in Washington, DC. It’s a terrific interview that you don’t want to miss. Finally, Jason teases us with what we can hear on the 3rd episode of Return to Glory! Don’t forget, our survey is still up for you to fill out if you haven’t yet, and we will share the results soon. Also, keep subscribing and tell your friends...we got more great content coming soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Return to Glory Ep. 2 - Practice Apr 09, 2021

Welcome to episode 2 of our oral history of the 2001 Duke Blue Devil national champions. Listen in as Jason Evans sits down with Shane Battier, Chris Duhon, Carlos Boozer, and all the other members of the 2001 team to hear the behind the scenes stories about what made that great season. This time, we are talking about practice including some epic battles between the big men and a very special player who never appeared in a game that season, but who made a huge difference in the performance of the team. Plus, we share more than a few laughs as we find out what was going on in the showers after practice was done. Oh, and stick around until the end to hear a preview of our next episode, a deep dive into one of the most memorable games in college basketball history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#305 - Big-time recruit Paolo Banchero interview Apr 07, 2021

He is expected to be a big part of Duke's resurgence in 2021-22. The DBR Podcast sits down for a conversation with power forward Paolo Banchero, one of the top players in the class of 2021. He tells us about what to expect from his game and also reveals the recruiting pitch that Duke made to sell him on coming to Durham. He's a thoughtful young man and clearly seems dedicated to makin next year's Blue Devils into a formidable national contender. And the recruiting talk isn't done yet. Duke is working hard in the transfer portal to find experienced college basketball players who want to become Blue Devils. One of them, Furman PF Noah Gurley, is about to make his decision and the podcast team talks about what he would bring to the table and what his recruitment says about the Duke roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#304 - Hail to the champs and UNC gets a new coach Apr 06, 2021

The college basketball season is done and the Duke Basketball Report podcast crew is here to praise the Baylor Bears for their victory over Gonzaga. The guys see plenty of stuff in the championship game that can be applied to next year's Duke team, especially the focus on guard play. Plus, we look at the news that North Carolina has hired Hubert Davis as their next head coach, which was hardly a surprise. Donald thinks it was a good decision by UNC, Sam thinks it is a sign Carolina is not modernizing their approach, and Jason see both good and bad in the hiring decision. We bring it all home with a quick look at the pre-pre-preseason polls for next year in college basketball. Where do the experts see Duke and do we agree with their assessment of the 2021-22 Blue Devils? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#303 - Welcome Trevor Keels, Goodbye DJ Steward Apr 03, 2021

Welcome to the Duke Shooting Guard Report. The podcast team is torn as they celebrate the commitment of 5-star high school wing Trevor Keels, but lament the departure of wing DJ Steward to the NBA Draft. Jason, Sam, and Donald look back on the highlights of DJ's time in Durham and look forward to what Keels brings to the table. We even answer the question -- would you rather have a soph DJ or a freshman Trevor? Plus, we wish Nate James luck in his new gig as head coach at Austin Peay by playing a little game -- can you name all the former K players and staffers who are currently in head coaching gigs? No cheating by looking it up! The final few names don't come to mind as quickly as you might think. Oh, and stay tuned after the band plays us out for a discussion about plastic cups... we know this is the kind of high quality content that brings you back to the DBR Podcast again and again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Return to Glory Ep. 1 - Preseason Apr 02, 2021

The Duke Basketball Report Podcast releases episode 1 of Return to Glory: The Story of the 2001 Duke Blue Devils. Host Jason Evans interviewed every member of the 2001 team, leading them on a stroll down memory lane as they look back on what it took to reach the pinnacle of the sport and win a national title. In episode 1, the team reflects on the lead up to the 2000-01 season, the motivations they got from previous failures, and how they prepared to begin practice that season. You will hear from Shane Battier, Jay Williams, Carlos Boozer, Mike Dunleavy, Nate James, and many other members of the team. Look for new episodes of Return to Glory on the DBR Podcast feed every week throughout the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#302 - Nate James to Austin Peay, Roy Williams retires Apr 02, 2021

April 1st is April Fools Day, and it’s supposed to be a day light on actual news. Well, there was a ton of news that dropped, so the DBR Podcast crew jumped on to talk about the coaching news on Episode 302. The episode was recorded about 15 minutes before DJ Steward announced he was leaving the Duke Blue Devils to enter the NBA Draft, so there will be more analysis of that news this weekend. First, we start with the news that Nate James is set to leave Duke to take over the head coaching job with the Austin Peay Governors. We discuss what this means for Duke and who will possibly fill his spot as an assistant head coach on Coach K’s staff. Could it be Nolan Smith getting a promotion, Steve Wojciechowski returning to his alma mater, or could someone else be waiting in the wings? After the break, the big national news was that Roy Williams retired as the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels. We discuss what it means for UNC, for the rivalry, and for college basketball. Who is primed to take one of the most important jobs in college basketball? Duke content is coming fast, everyone! Subscribe so you don’t miss all of the action! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#301 - Rumors, transfers, and a Final Four preview Apr 01, 2021

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we get into the latest news and rumors about Duke's roster and coaching staff. First, we lament the news that Patrick Tape has decided to transfer, and despite his limited contribution on the court for Duke, we are rooting for him wherever he goes. We then get into the speculation that associate head coach Nate James is a finalist for the head coaching job at Austin Peay. Could Tape and/or Jordan Goldwire be on the move with him if James moves to Clarksville? Before the break, we present a quick tease of an interview we recently did with incoming Duke forward Paolo Banchero, which will air next week. Paolo strongly considered Gonzaga, so we get his thoughts on the Bulldogs as the favorite in the Final Four. After the break, we further break down the Final Four, where top-seeded Gonzaga will face UCLA and Baylor will play Houston. Finally, we finish with some discussion about the first day of the NCAA vs. Alston trial that is now happening at the Supreme Court. Good thing we have Donald Wine, Esq. on the case. Stay in touch with us by email at dbrpodcast at gmail.com and, if you haven't done so yet, let us know what you think about the show in our listener survey, at tinyurl.com/dbrpodcastsurvey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Return to Glory - Promo Mar 30, 2021

The Duke Basketball Report Podcast is thrilled to announce the debut of our most ambitious project yet. Starting Friday, April 2nd, we will be presenting a complete oral history of the 2001 National Championship season featuring extensive interviews with every player on that team. You don't want to miss a single episode of this wonderful tribute to our champions. Return to Glory: The Story of the 2001 Duke Blue Devils will appear on the Duke Basketball Report Podcast throughout this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#300 - Sweet 16 and Kenny Dennard Mar 29, 2021

Hard to believe it, but the podcast crew is on episode #300... and just like they did for episode #100 and #200, they bring former Blue Devil great Kenny Dennard on as a guest. Kenny gives us an update on how his life has changed during the crazy pandemic and also talks about Coach K's relationship with the Duke, giving us a story about how close K came to leaving Duke a couple decades ago. And Kenny also has a surprising opinion about how much longer Coach K will stick around as Duke coach. After a break, Jason, Donald, and Sam dive into a Sweet 16 conversation, which begins with Jason giving an amazing stat on Oregon State and then somehow includes Sam wondering whether Bob Dylan plays hoops. Plus, we talk about Jordan Goldwire's transfer decision and what it says about Duke's roster for next season. And we wrap it up with a look at the Dukies on the move in the NBA, including Donald telling us a jaw-dropping piece of trivia. Trust us, you are not going to believe this one! It may be the off-season for Duke but there has never been a better time to subscribe to the DBR podcast. Jason is about to begin dropping his exclusive interviews with the entire 2001 Duke basketball team. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single one of these very special episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#299 - Jaemyn Brakefield is transferring Mar 25, 2021

The Duke Basketball Report Podcast is back for a quick update on the roster situation at Duke, as freshman forward Jaemyn Brakefield announced tonight, in conjunction with the program, that he is entering the transfer portal. Our reaction is overwhelmingly supportive of Jaemyn, who offered some memorable highlights to an otherwise less memorable season for Duke Men's Basketball. We reminisce on his performance in wins against Notre Dame and Virginia, and we offer some hope for his pro future in spite of the transfer. Looking at the Duke roster, we can clearly see why Jaemyn has decided to transfer, as Duke is likely going to be loaded next year at both the wing and in the post, with numerous returners as well as a couple of star recruits coming in. After the break, we touch on former UNC head coach Matt Doherty's new book, which apparently is not friendly to our neighbors in baby blue. Jason enjoys the internal rock fight, Donald fondly remembers UNC's 8-20 season, and Sam is too young to remember of this ancient history. Don't forget to give your feedback to the DBR Podcast at tinyurl.com/dbrpodcastsurvey, and stay in touch with us by emailing us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. We'll be back soon with some excellent guests! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#298 - Sweet 16 is set, transfer portal season escalates Mar 23, 2021

The Sweet 16 is set in the NCAA Tournament, and the DBR Podcast is here to recap how we got there on Episode 298! We discuss some of the teams that surprised in getting to the Sweet 16, including Loyola Chicago Ramblers, the UCLA Bruins, and the Syracuse Orange. The Midwest Region is especially open, and we reflect on some of the teams that have made it to the second weekend. The ACC, who everyone said was down this year, got 2 teams into the Sweet 16, while the highly regarded Big Ten only has 1 team remaining. We also discuss the Illinois Fighting Illini and debate whether playing Loyola Chicago may have been unfair for the #1 seed. After the break, it’s recruiting season...but for transfers! The transfer portal is wild so far this offseason, and we discuss the North Carolina Tar Heels losing Walker Kessler (and possibly a few others) and what it means for Roy Williams’ squad. The Duke Blue Devils have escaped the transfer carousel thus far, but we know we could be active participants on the transfer market this offseason. Don’t forget to fill out our survey at TinyURL dot com slash DBR Podcast Survey and let us know how we’re doing and how we can improve. And, for all questions, hit us up at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#297 - Madness is Here! Mar 21, 2021

The first round of the NCAA Tournament is done and the podcast crew has many thoughts. They begin by looking at the performance of the ACC (not good) and also talk about all those fun upsets by double-digit seeds. Next, it is time to consult our brackets to see what we got right and wrong. Jason and Sam's picks are a mess, but Donald is doing pretty well. After the break, the guys spend some time talking about how awful the NCAA has been to the women participating in their tournament and they look at some of the high-profile coaching jobs that are coming open across the college basketball landscape. It is certainly possible that all these coaching dominoes will end up impacting the shape of the Duke coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#296 - Season recap, the stats game, and NCAA picks Mar 17, 2021

The podcast crew looks back on what we thought would happen this season with our annual recap of the stats game. Sam, Jason, and Donald have a good laugh as they look back on what they got right (not much) and what they got wrong (a lot lot lot). Plus, we look ahead to the NCAA tournament with our final four picks and some upsets that could make (or break) your bracket. And, seeing as the season is over, it is a good time for all of you to reach out to us. We have set up a survey to find out what you think of the podcast and to he[p us make it better. Please take a moment and go to http://tinyurl.com/dbrpodcastsurvey and answer the questions there. It should not take long and we really do want to know how we can make you love the DBRPodcast even more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#295 - Duke’s season ends without NCAA Tournament dance partner Mar 15, 2021

The NCAA Tournament bracket is out, and for the first time since 1995, the Duke Blue Devils will not be a part of March Madness. The DBR Podcast crew is here to react to the news on Episode 295. Duke also passed up a bid to the National Invitational Tournament, presumably due to COVID concerns, and with not being selected as a replacement team for the NCAA Tournament, Duke’s season is over. Still, we quickly react to some of the ACC teams that made the Dance, and we comment on which teams got a difficult draw. After the break, we recap the ACC Tournament and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets winning it all. We conclude with our final Player of the Week honors and one giant sneeze. We’ll be back at some point before the start of the NCAA Tournament to give a more thorough preview, and we’ll also have the recap of the Stats Game soon as well. If you have questions for us, hit us up at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#294 - Duke’s ACC Tournament run ends due to positive COVID test Mar 11, 2021

It’s an emergency Episode 294 of the DBR Podcast, but it’s not the emergency we like. The Duke Blue Devils are out of the ACC Tournament after a positive COVID-19 test was found in the program. This all but ends Duke’s hopes of making a run and earning a trip to the NCAA Tournament. We jump on to provide our instant reactions to the news, literally as the proverbial ink was still wet on the paper. There’s not a lot of words that we can say to express how we feel about this, but crushed is a good start. To go through the entire season with our strict protocols remaining successful only to have a COVID test stop our season at the worst time is just incredibly heartbreaking for us as fans and especially for the players. The run through the ACC Tournament was so wonderful thus far, and we were excited for the game tonight against the Florida State Seminoles. FSU will now advance to the ACC semifinals, and Duke is done. We will be back later for more reactions to any new information we receive, but for now, Duke’s NCAA dreams are done, and we’re pretty sad and disappointed that our players didn’t get their chance to go for glory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#293 - Williams leads Duke over Louisville Mar 11, 2021

Welcome to the "Mark Williams Basketball Report." The podcast crew is delighted to talk about another Duke win and to gush over the play of Duke's freshman center. They might use a couple naughty words to describe how Mark Williams played. The guys also have plenty of praise for Duke's defense against Louisville and discuss how Coach K and his staff put in a brand new scheme to foil Louisville's outstanding PG Carlik Jones. But, there is no rest for the weary because Florida State is next on the menu for the Blue Devils and Jason, Donald, and Sam have done their homework to tell you all about what to expect from the Seminoles. Here's a hint, Florida State is biiiig! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#292 - Duke beats BC in ACC Tournament opener Mar 10, 2021

The ACC Tournament is here, and the Duke Blue Devils opened it in a big way with a 35-point victory over the Boston College Eagles. The DBR Podcast guy react minutes after the final whistle on Episode 292! The guys mention the terrific performance by Mark Williams, and they also give a lot of praise for the guards and how they played on both ends of the floor. Everyone on the team played and even some of the walk-ons were able to contribute, which is amazing to see. We also get into some of the things that can be improved, but there is a ton of great performances to take from this game. After the break, the focus shifts to the Louisville Cardinals, who Duke plays in the 2nd round of the ACC Tournament. What do the Devils need to do in order to once again survive and advance? Each of us pick a couple of focus points. Finally, ACC season awards have been handed out, and we have guys who made various All-ACC teams. We shout out those players who did well enough individually to collect some well-deserved conference honors. We’ll be back after the Louisville game, but don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review. And, keep the great emails coming by dropping us a line at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#291 - Duke’s regular season ends in a whimper Mar 07, 2021

Duke may not be playing well, but the Duke Basketball Report is here to talk about...uh...the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Skip the first four minutes if you don't want tv and film talk. Getting to the Duke game, we have words of praise for Mark Williams's offensive output last night, and some disagreement about the macro issues plaguing Duke at this point in the season. We all agree that something is wrong between game-planning, leadership, focus, and/or energy, but it takes us a lot of words to explain how we feel. After the break, we talk about Duke's upcoming appearance in the ACC Tournament, which begins Tuesday in Greensboro. Duke opens against a Boston College team that has had an even more tumultuous season than Duke has had to this point, and though BC may not pose an overwhelming challenge for the Blue Devils (ignore Duke's victory over the Eagles by a single point back in December, if you will), the road gets very challenging very quickly should Duke make it to Wednesday. We give out our last Player of the Week award of the regular season (guess who?) and celebrate Zion Williamson's surprise elevation to the starting lineup for the All-Star Game tonight to wrap the show. Stay in touch with the podcast by emailing us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we'll see you again after each and every Duke game in the ACC Tournament this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#290 - Let’s preview UNC! Mar 05, 2021

Saturday is almost here! The Duke Blue Devils are set to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2nd matchup between the two rivals this season. Episode 290 is here to preview everything you need to know about it. We begin by recapping Coach K’s press conference from earlier Thursday, where his comments focused on the battle of the big men. Neutralizing UNC’s big men will be a big task for Mark Williams, Matthew Hurt, and even Jaemyn Brakefield. Then, we get into the analysis of the Tar Heels, keying in on the advanced metrics, the players to watch, and what Duke needs to do to beat them. A win could mean the difference between Duke beginning the ACC Tournament on Tuesday or Wednesday. A deep run in the ACC Tournament will be needed to reach the NCAA Tournament, but beating the Heels will help in how deep that run has to be. Finally, we close with a quick glimpse down memory lane on Jay Williams and how he decided to return to Duke for his junior year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#289 - Special Dunk Contest Preview with Cassius Stanley Mar 04, 2021

The podcast crew has a special guest, none other than former Dukie Cassius Stanley. Cash is getting ready to appear in this weekend's NBA slam dunk contest and he tells us all about his dunking idols and the surprises he has in store for the basketball world at All-Star Weekend. Plus, we go back in time exactly one year to hear how Cash thinks the 2020 season would have turned out... if Covid had not prevented Duke from playing in the NCAA tournament. Cassius has some very interesting insight into the troubles of the current Duke team and you simply cannot miss hearing about some of his favorite memories from being coached by Mike Krzyzewski. It is one of the most interesting interviews we have ever done here on the DBR Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#288 - Another OT Loss Mar 03, 2021

Close, but no cigar... that seems to be the story of this season for the Blue Devils. Duke falls in another nail biter, this time to a confident and experienced Georgia Tech team. There was plenty to like from this game -- Mark Williams is turning into a beast and Wendell Moore is putting up stats in every category there is -- but there is plenty to be worried about too, especially the play of our young guards. Time is running out for the team to make its case for the NCAA tournament so the podcast crew takes a moment to talk about what will happen if Duke gets invited to the NIT tournament. We make the case -- pro and con -- for whether Duke should take a trip to the NIT for the first time in 40 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#287 - Career night for Hurt not enough for Duke Feb 28, 2021

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report, we have to dissect Duke's loss over the weekend to Louisville, a game that doesn't completely shut the door on Duke making the NCAA tournament, but it certainly hurts. First, let's get to the good. All three of the guys are excited to celebrate Matthew Hurt's performance at both ends of the court. If this was Hurt's audition tape for the NBA, the only clear flaw we found was his occasionally leaving a toe on the three-point line. Moving to the bad, Jason is fired up to talk about the guard play in this game. After a few weeks of improved performance, particularly from the freshman guards, this game was a major step back for the backcourt. After the break, we preview Duke's second to last game of the regular season, a return tilt against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Duke already owns one win against them this season, and if Duke wants to stay in tournament contention, they have to make it 2-0 against Josh Pastner's team this week. Finally, we wrap with some discussion on the confusing NCAA COVID-19 policies heading into the postseason tournament, and an anticlimactic Player of the Week discussion. Stay in touch with us on the discussion forum, at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, or by leaving us a review anywhere podcasts are found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#286 - Smashing Syracuse Feb 24, 2021

The Blue Devils are back! Duke once again looks like an ACC power after administering the third beat down in their past four games, spanking the Syracuse Orange. The star of the game was Mark Williams, who was dunking all over the smaller Syracuse front line. Meanwhile, Jeremy Roach and DJ Steward were leading Duke to one of their best assist days in decades. The podcas crew -- Jason, Donald, and Sam -- are quite excited at the progress the team is making and are eager for more more more games like this one. After the break, the guys are back to talk about the next contest on the schedule as the Devils looks to boost their NCAA resume by getting revenge on Louisville. Will Duke be able to stop the Cardinals potent pick-and-roll offense and do we expect big Mark to have another big game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#285 - UVA recap, Syracuse preview, Bracketology Feb 22, 2021

The DBR Podcast trio has calmed down a bit, but they’re still very excited to recap the big Duke Blue Devils victory over the Virginia Cavaliers. We break down all the good and even the veggies from the victory, powered by some excellent defense down the stretch and some incredible play from several players. After the break, we preview tomorrow’s game against the Syracuse Orange, and what the Blue Devils need to do in order to get the win and keep the momentum going. We also dive into the Bracketology, as our NCAA Tournament chances steadily improve. How does Duke’s remaining schedule help them in making the field once again? We conclude with Player of the Week honors, and remember: the DBR Podcast Player of the Week standards are high! Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already, and please spread the word to your friends and fellow Duke fans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#284 - F*** YEAH! DUKE DOWNS UVA! Feb 21, 2021

WOOOOOO!!! An emergency Episode 284 is here, recording seconds after the Duke Blue Devils take down the Virginia Cavaliers 66-65! Warning: there is a lot of cursing on this episode, and why wouldn’t there be?! We’re FIRED up after the big win, and we show just how pumped we are! This episode doesn’t have any of the normal analysis or breakdowns of the game. Just pure, raw emotion as we go through some of the moments that made us happy. We’ll break down the good and the bad on Episode 285, which you should find ready to go sometime tomorrow afternoon. We’ll do a full recap of this win and preview the Syracuse Orange game that takes place on Monday night. We can’t celebrate this win for long, but celebrate we must. That was a tremendous game for the neutral fan, and an even better one for all of us who rep that Duke Blue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#283 - No Jalen, no problem Feb 18, 2021

Welcome back to the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, where we always look on the bright side of life. This week, though Duke lost one of its best players prematurely to NBA Draft preparation, we get to enjoy seeing Duke beat the pants off of Wake Forest in Winston-Salem. We start with the headlines and the good, where there is a lot to praise, from Matthew Hurt to Mark Williams to Jaemyn Brakefield. We also have admiration for the team's defensive effort and the continuing improvement in the passing game for Duke. Hopefully, this full team development isn't too little too late. As for the bad from the Wake game, we have a few limited points of improvement that the Blue Devils can check before facing Virginia this weekend, including wanting more guys to score in double figures (come on, Donald!). After the break, we dive into the limited but lingering fallout from Jalen Johnson's decision to leave the team late in the season. The big takeaway is that we know enough to know that we don't know enough. Looking ahead, Duke has a huge game against Virginia this weekend, and we dive deep into why this is going to be a tough challenge for Duke. Virginia is back to their plodding, efficient ways, and they bring multiple starters with experience from their 2019 championship run and some highly regarded transfers. Can Duke overcome Virginia's size and discipline? Stay in touch with us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we'll talk to you again after the Virginia game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#282 - Emergency Pod: Jalen Johnson leaves Duke Feb 16, 2021

Whoa!!! Star freshman forward Jalen Johnson has opted to enter the NBA Draft (not a surprise) and will not be playing any more basketball for Duke (a huge surprise). Jason, Sam, and Donald hop on the line just minutes after hearing the news to see what they can figure out. What impact will this have on the team's on court performance and what may have led Johnson to make this decision? Join the podcast gang for all their analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#281 - Duke comes back strong against NC State Feb 14, 2021

Episode 281 of the DBR Podcast is ready to take you into the week! On this show, the gang is here to discuss the big victory against the NC State Wolfpack. We discuss the emergence of Mark Williams, the return to form for Matthew Hurt, and how well the defense played on Coach K’s birthday. We also preview the Wake Forest Demon Deacons game that’s coming up on Wednesday night. Wake is struggling this season, and we focus on how they’ve fared since the last matchup between the two teams over a month ago. After the break, we get into the NCAA Tournament and the bracket preview that the selection committee released on Saturday. Duke’s not in it, but it’s still interesting to see what the committee is thinking in a unique tournament setup. Finally, we hand out Player of the Week honors. A couple of players are in contention, but will the gang all choose the same guy? You only know if you listen in, and make sure to subscribe and tell your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#280 - No D against Notre Dame Feb 10, 2021

Where has the defense gone? Notre Dame seemed to score at will against Duke on Tuesday and even though the Blue Devils had one of their best offensive games, it still ended in a defeat. Jason, Sam, and Donald break down what went wrong, including some individual players who really struggled to make a positive impact when they were on the floor. Ever the optimists, the guys saw some good news in the contest and they look ahead to how Duke builds on this against NC State in our next game this weekend. And, before the episode is done, the podcast team looks at Duke's remaining schedule to see what the team needs to do to make the NCAA tourney... and they reflect on some sage words from Coach K about how the tough times can lead to good times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#279 - Duke can’t hold down hot Heels Feb 10, 2021

The DBR Podcast is back for some sad, yet hopeful, notes about Duke's loss to UNC last night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Among the standout performances for Duke were guys who have been mostly stuck on the bench this season, like junior Joey Baker and freshman Henry Coleman. Baker had a double-figure scoring night and Coleman brought the intensity and energy that Jason, Donald, and Sam have all known was there but we hadn't seen yet. Additionally, we saw the Duke offense sharing the ball and hunting good shots in a way that it hasn't in a long while. On the bad side for Duke, the defense allowed career nights for multiple Tar Heels, including freshman Caleb Love, who was key for UNC down the stretch. UNC was making threes and taking foul shots at abnormally large rates, and both of those stats will haunt Duke when they look at the tape. We also strongly suspect that this will be Matt Hurt's worst performance this year in an otherwise standout sophomore campaign. Looking ahead, Duke hosts Notre Dame this week, two months after their first meeting, a game when Duke won by 10. Jalen Johnson was unavailable for that game and Wendell Moore was ineffective, so the crew feels hopeful that Duke will get back on track with those guys giving even average performances. Jason highlights the extreme nature of Notre Dame's playing style via the advanced metrics. Stay in touch with the DBR Podcast by emailing us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com and leaving us five-star ratings wherever you find podcasts. We'll be back after the Notre Dame game this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#278 - Carolina preview Feb 04, 2021

The DBR Podcast crew is here to break down everything you need to know about the big game this weekend with the Tarheels. Ordinarily, this game is huge because both teams are jockeying for position at the top of the ACC, but this year it is big because one team will walk away from it with an important step forward in the effort to get a NCAA bid and the other will have taken another step backwards. With that in mind, the guys break down the analytics, the players, and who each team has played so far in this crazy season. And their preview also includes some words from Coach K about the matchup. The podcast crew reads between the lines to hear some interesting analysis of the psyche of this year's very young Duke team. We wrap it all up with a deep dive into the NCAA NET rankings to see how Duke's resume is shaping up and what can be done to improve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#277 - Brendan Marks talks Duke-UNC and ACC! Feb 04, 2021

We have a special treat for you on Episode 277 of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast! First, the guys discuss the potential for Waffle House in Washington, DC. Let’s just say it’s shooting off the charts! For the meat of the episode, Brendan Marks, Duke Blue Devils and UNC Tar Heels beat writer for The Athletic, joins the Podcast. The gang gets to speak with him about Duke’s struggles this season and what they need to do to turn it around. Brendan talks about how he became a fan of the ACC and the teams that are contenders for the NCAA Tournament. He also talks about which players he thinks are All-ACC at this point and how the pandemic has changed his approach to covering the ACC. Finally, the conversation shifts to this weekend’s Duke-UNC game. Brendan gives us the goods on the players to watch, the matchups to pay attention to, and each team’s strengths and weaknesses. It’s an interview you don’t want to miss! The DBR Podcast will be back on Thursday to do a full preview show for the big game coming up this weekend, so make sure you mash that subscribe button so you don’t miss any of the good stuff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#276 - The Madness in Miami Feb 02, 2021

Sam, Jason, and Donald are frustrated and confused. How did the Duke team that hammered Clemson fall just 48 hours later to an undermanned Miami? The guys try to make sense of it all. They point out the few good things to happen in the game and then spend a long time discussing everything that went wrong. Plenty of attention is paid to Duke's defense (or lack thereof) and to Duke just making terrible decisions on offense. And the podcast crew dips into the history book to find a Duke team that reminds them of the current Blue Devils, Let them know if you agree with the comparison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#275 - Clemson Clobbered! Jan 31, 2021

Happy days are here again as the Blue Devils take Clemson to the woodshed for a good old fashioned spanking. This one was never in doubt. Donald, Jason, and Sam can't even get through their normal hellos without spinning off into a conversation about Jalen Johnson dunking the life out of a foolish Clemson player who got in his way on a fast-break. The guys also spend a lot of time talking about the way Mark Williams changes the game when he gets in the contest. Plus, there is an extensive preview of Duke's upcoming contest with the Miami Hurricanes, a team that is really hurting these days. Donald is a big Miami fan so he has plenty of dirt to dish on them. We close with remembrances of Temple basketball giant John Cheney and Hammering Hank Aaron before handing out the coveted Player of the Week award. And, if you miss dining out as much as we do, make sure you listen out for a side-conversation about how much meat we want to eat at Fogo de Chão. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#274 - Duke takes down Ga Tech Jan 27, 2021

Duke gets back in the win column with a hard fought victory over Georgia Tech. Even the optimists, the podcast crew saw plenty to like in this one with specific praise for Jordan Goldwire and Mark Williams... oh, and we finally saw Duke taking more free throws than our opponent! We break down what Coach K singled out from the victory and talk about whether Duke can find the consistency that has bene so difficult to come by during this crazy Covid season. After a quick break, Donald, Jason, and Sam look ahead to the game this weekend against Clemson, a team that looked great a couple weeks ago but now seems to be struggling. A win streak would sure be nice right about now. And be sure to stick around at the end after the band has played to hear about all kinds of trouble that Jason has been getting into lately... a sneak peak inside the life of a podcaster who does not want to be interrupted while recording his musings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#273 - Three Losses in a Row for Duke Jan 24, 2021

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, Jason, Donald, and Sam are back to break down Duke's third consecutive loss. We try to keep things hopeful as we work through what has been going wrong for the Blue Devils the last couple of weeks. One of the interesting dynamics from this game was Lousville having fans in the KFC Yum! Center, which, despite rooting against Duke, may have given our guys some extra energy. Donald in particular is impressed with Duke's energy throughout this game, particularly early, which has been a challenge for Duke so far this season. Jason is impressed with Wendell Moore and Joey Baker, who both seem to be improving in little ways during conference play. Sam is excited about Matthew Hurt, who continues to garner praise not just from partisans in Duke blue goggles but from the college basketball media writ large. Before the break, we dive into the weird exchange between Coach K and the Duke Chronicle student reporter from the postgame press conference. Looking ahead, the guys break down Duke's upcoming matchup against Georgia Tech, a team on the rise in the ACC. We hope that Duke will be able to snap this losing streak Tuesday against the Yellow Jackets. We wrap with a unanimous Player of the Week nomination and some more NCAA tournament scheduling news and speculation. Don't forget to email the podcast at dbrpodcast at gmail.com to have your words featured on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#272 - Duke loses to Pitt, Louisville preview, NCAA Tourney dates Jan 20, 2021

It’s Inauguration Day, but the DBR Podcast crew is here to talk Duke Blue Devils Basketball on Episode 272. Duke takes a loss to the Pitt Panthers Pittsburgh Panthers, and the guys break down what happened. Slow starts are dooming the team, and last night was no exception. We hear audio from Coach K, and you can sense his frustration with having no energy at the start of games. After the break, we discuss Duke’s next opponent, a Saturday tilt with the Louisville Cardinals. We preview what to look for and tell you which players will be a subject of focus when the two teams meet. Finally, the NCAA Tournament has slightly changed its normal set of dates. When should you expect to tell your boss you’re not going into your living room to work, but to watch the first couple rounds of the tournament? As always, rate, review, and subscribe, and drop us a line at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com if you’re looking to ask us some questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#271 - Special Announcement: Honoring the 2001 title team! Jan 17, 2021

This episode begins with some major Duke news as Athletic Director Kevin White plans to retire. We reflect on his legacy and speculate a bit about who might come next. Next, we preview Duke's matchup this coming week against Jeff Capel and his Pitt Panthers, a team that seems to be on the rise within the ACC ranks. And then Jason unveils a major project that is coming to the DBR podcast. He is interviewing every player on the 2001 national championship team and will be putting together an oral history of that season. He gives all of us a preview by playing a little bit of his interviews with Shane Battier, JD Simpson, Mike Dunleavy, and Chris Duhon. It is just a tiny taste of what is sure to be incredible insight into one of the most memorable seasons in Duke history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#270 - Hokies hold off Duke Jan 13, 2021

Duke fell behind early and never fought out of that hole against Virginia Tech. It was a game where we struggled early on D and then struggled late on O, but there was a lot to be hopeful about too, including some stellar defense from Joey Baker and others. The podcast crew breaks down the good news and the bad news from all of it. They tell you what Coach K had to say about the game too, including a very telling comment about how the team still doesn't have a real plan of attack for games. And finally, Sam wants to talk about a commercial that got him thinking, which leads to Jason laughing hysterically... and you know you don't want to miss that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#269 - Duke Hurts Wake! Jan 10, 2021

After some words of praise for the fabulous analytics of Ken Pomerory, the podcast crew breaks down the the headlines from the Wake Forest game and then get into the good and bad from Duke's third ACC victory. There is plenty of talk about Matthew Hurt, DJ Steward, steals, and rebounding. Plus, we listen in as Coach K describes what his time in quarantine was like. If you have ever wanted to know the name of Coach K's dog, we reveal it on this podcast. And we look ahead to the ACC wars getting a bit more difficult as Duke prepares to face a surprisingly strong Virginia Tech club. And with plenty of candidates, you may hear some surprises when we reveal our Player of the Week picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#268 - Welcome back, Wendell Moore! Jan 07, 2021

The Duke Blue Devils are back on the basketball court after 3 weeks, and Wendell Moore was the star! We recap the close victory over the Boston College Eagles on Episode 268 of the DBR Podcast. Jon Scheyer was the acting head coach last night, and the team was led on the court by Wendell Moore finally getting it going on the offensive end. We hear from Coach Scheyer on what it was like to take over the coaching duties and how much help he received from the rest of the coaching staff throughout. He also touched on Moore’s success and why he was a versatile player. The guys discuss the game and how difficult it was to overcome BC’s efficiency on the offensive end. We commend the Blue Devils on shaking off the rust and fighting through it to get the close victory. After the break, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons come to town this weekend. We preview the upcoming game and what it will take to keep Duke undefeated in 2021 and ACC play. We end with some speculation on when Jalen Johnson could be ready to play again for the Blue Devils. Don’t forget to drop us a line with comments or questions for the show at DBR Podcast at Gmail dot com. We always love hearing from our listeners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#267 - The NET ain’t nothing Jan 05, 2021

Jason, Sam, and Donald are here to tell you everything you need to know about Duke's upcoming matchup with Boston College, including some predictions about which players on Duke may be in store for a big game against the Eagles. Then, after the break, we dive into two national issues in college basketball. First up is our take on the NCAA's NET ranking, which says Duke isn't even a bubble team right now. And then we talk about the decision to stage the entire NCAA tournament in Indy in early March... and you won't believe who we praise for saying something smart about what the NCAA should be doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#266 - When will Duke play basketball again Jan 02, 2021

On this edition of the DBR Podcast, we discuss Duke's second consecutive postponed conference game, as tonight's scheduled matchup against FSU in Tallahassee was called off just 24 hours before tipoff due to positive tests in FSU's program. The guys discuss the ongoing madness of trying to keep up with the schedule as it changes constantly. Sam points out that Duke is potentially in danger of not playing enough games to qualify for the postseason, and Jason brings the math. The discussion about the postponed games leads us down a few dirt roads, including wondering how other ACC coaches feel right now about the state of the schedule and various programs' culpability in keeping the season going. After the break, Jason observes that during the short time on Friday that we thought Duke would play this game without Coach K, the head coach had tapped Jon Scheyer to fill in for him as long as he was out, and that may indicate how Coach K feels about the heirarchy on his staff. We can't be sure what it means for Scheyer's career, or that of Nate James, but it's interesting nonetheless. Finally, we celebrate Duke Women's Basketball nabbing a highly ranked transfer from Louisville, freshman Nyah Green. Her arrival hopefully signifies another step for Kara Lawson bringing the program back to elite status. Stay in touch with us emailing the podcast at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. We'll be back to preview Duke's next game, be it Boston College or whomever else the ACC decides, whenever that comes to pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#265 - What is up with Wendell Moore? Dec 31, 2020

Wendell Moore answered questions from the media today and the DBR Podcast was there to get all the details. Find out why Wendell thinks his game has struggled so far this year and listen in as he dishes on which of his teammates has been playing a whole new role in practices. Plus, we take a deep dive into Duke's next opponent, Florida State. And, after the break, they guys are again talking about Covid craziness, with some new intel on why the Duke women shut their program down and a good old fashioned rant from Jason asking why anyone is still playing right now. We wrap it all up with some heart-felt New Year's wishes from Donald that you won't want to miss. Happy New Year and keep on listening in 2021! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#264 - Duke Women Shut It Down Dec 26, 2020

In the wake of the shocking announcement that the Duke Women don't think it is safe to continue playing basketball, the podcast crew sits down to talk about what went into their decision and what it could mean for the Duke Men's basketball team. We agree that while one decision makes sense for one team, an opposite decision also makes sense for the other team. After the break, the guys do a deep dive on Jeff Capel's Pitt Panthers, the next opponent for the Blue Devils, including some stats that show what Pitt does well and its struggles. And, as an added bonus, the episode begins with some movie recommendations to keep you entertained over the holiday period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#263 - ACC preview, Duke Christmas gifts! Dec 23, 2020

It’s the Christmas edition of the DBR Podcast, and on Episode 263, we finally bring you the ACC preview! For the ACC preview, the crew each picks a team that they think are going to outperform expectations this season. They also pick teams that they think are going to severely underperform expectations, and of course we break down why we chose each team. No, Wake Forest Demon Deacons will not be discussed, despite Jason’s preparation! After the break, we hand out some Christmas gifts to the Duke Blue Devils. We have some general ones for the entire team, but it’s Jason’s wish that takes the cake. There’s one word to describe Jason’s Christmas wish for the team: BARS. We close out with a word on the number of Dukies in the NBA. 26 players, the most from one program in ACC history, are on NBA rosters as the season starts. We send a shoutout to those guys who are playing at the next level. And, stay tuned for some post-credits outtakes on...fire alarms. We here want to wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy Kwanzaa to all of you who celebrate it. If you wish to send your own Christmas gifts to the DBR crew or to the Duke team, drop an email to dbrpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#262 - Duke wins away from home Dec 17, 2020

With Blue Devil fans nervous about the beginning of ACC season after a tricky, truncated non-conference slate, Duke went into South Bend last night and took care of business against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Duke Basketball Report Podcast is back to break down what went right for Duke last night, including turnover margin, limiting Notre Dame's shooting opportunities, and multiple players stepping up on offense to cover for Jalen Johnson's absence. Matt Hurt, DJ Steward, Jeremy Roach, and Jaemyn Brakefield all earn major kudos from the guys. We also need to get into some of the struggles for Duke, including a lack of killer instinct, Henry Coleman's continuing absence from the rotation, and Duke not recording many assists throughout the game. After the break, we dive into the NCAA's decision this week to grant blanket waivers to any and all transfer student-athletes to play this season, regardless of their reason for transferring, due to the pandemic. Overall we like this exception, even if it theoretically could lead to de facto free agency this year at the semester break. Finally, we send best wishes to the Duke Women's Basketball team, who recently stopped basketball activities due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the program. Hopefully Kara Lawson and her squad are back on the court healthy soon. We also have our first fully split player of the week nominations. Get in touch with the DBR Podcast by emailing us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com, and we'll talk to you again in a few days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#261 - Jalen Johnson down, Chase Brice out, Jim Phillips in Dec 16, 2020

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we're diving into the news that Jalen Johnson is out indefinitely for the Blue Devils. We speculate about what it means for Duke as ACC season begins. Who gets more minutes? Whose game might blossom without Johnson on the floor? We also get into the news that Chase Brice, Duke's starting quarterback during the dreadful 2020 season, has entered the transfer portal, having spent less than a year in Durham. We're disappointed that the Clemson transfer didn't work out for Duke and try to figure out where Duke Football goes from here. After the break, we talk about the news this week that the ACC has hired Northwestern Athletic Director Jim Phillips as its new commissioner, replacing John Swofford. Phillips brings a long, successful track record to Greensboro, but he is an ACC outsider save for some experience as an assistant AD at Notre Dame in the 2000s. Does this foretell Notre Dame joining the ACC as a full member? Finally, we quickly run through news about the rafters at Florida State, and Henry Coleman, notable son of Virginia. Stay in touch with the podcast at dbrpodcast at gmail.com and we'll be back after Duke's ACC opener tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#260 - The ACC battle begins with Notre Dame Dec 13, 2020

Have you always wondered how much sleep Jason, Donald, and Sam get? Then this is the Duke Basketball Report Podcast episode for you! After a brief discussion of their circadian rhythms, the guys continue to dissect the fallout from Duke's decision to call off all the remaining non-conference games. Of course, that means the conference season is what we have next and the podcast crew does a deep dive on Notre Dame basketball, an experienced team that knows how it wants to play the game. After the break, we have some thoughts on the end of the Duke football season and then get into parting shots -- Jason geeks out on a crazy stat, Donald is ready for the NBA to get going again, and Sam leads a conversation about a scary moment that happened on court for a Florida basketball star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#259 - Emergency pod! Duke cancels rest of nonconference games Dec 11, 2020

The news keeps coming for Duke Basketball, so we come to you less than 24 hours later for an emergency Episode 259 of the DBR Podcast. Duke Basketball has made the decision to cancel the remainder of their non-conference games. The rescheduled game against the Gardner Webb Bulldogs was canceled, and previously postponed games against the Elon Phoenix and the Charleston Southern Buccaneers will not be rescheduled. Jason, Sam, and Donald jump on to discuss Coach K’s decision and the reasoning behind, namely the ability to let the players take a short break for the holidays, and they take to task anyone who questions the decision because they think it’s cool to hate on Duke. The crew defends K and the program for doing this and lets everyone else know that safety and the amelioration of the mental health of the players is the most important thing during this difficult year. The crew will be back over the weekend to preview the upcoming game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#258 - Illinois Struggles and K on Covid Dec 10, 2020

Well, that game against Illinois was no fun at all. The DBR Podcast crew takes a look at the headlines coming out of the contest, the good news, and the bad... we'll give you one guess which of those categories gets the bulk of their attention. Our conversation about what is ailing the team turns to leadership and we hear a bit from Jordan Goldwire about the team's captains. Then, after a break, we take a deep dive on Coach K's post-game comments, both about the team and about the state of college basketball in general. It all wraps up with a quick dip into the mail bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#257 - Breaking Bellarmine and ACC-Big Ten Preview Dec 06, 2020

With Jaemyn Brakefield and Matthew Hurt leading the way from the perimeter, Duke beats up on Bellarmine. The podcast gang -- Jason, Sam, and Donald -- are here to break it all down with the headlines. the good news, the bad news, and the big takeaways from the game. After that, we look ahead to the ACC-Big Ten Challenge with an extensive preview of Duke's opponent, the talented and experienced Illinois Fighting Illini. And we don't ignore the rest of the conference as each of the podcast crew picks out the game they will be paying special attention to in the Challenge. And, before we go, we spend some time talking about the many, many college hoops games that have been canceled or postponed in these crazy Covid times. Should we even be playing college sports at all right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#256 - Breaking down the loss to MSU Dec 02, 2020

We try to figure out what happened against Michigan State on Episode 256 of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast. On this episode, we spend a lot of time analyzing what went wrong in Duke's loss against the Michigan State Spartans. From the ineffective offense to the issues with intensity, we discuss what Duke needs to do to improve from here. We react to some quotes from the postgame press conference from Coach K, Jordan Goldwire, and Matthew Hurt, and we also react to a listener’s question about this year’s leadership and who it could be. After the break, we discuss Duke Basketball’s upcoming game against Bellarmine and the fact that the game against the Elon Phoenix is now canceled due to coronavirus protocols within the Elon program. We preview Bellarmine and what we’re looking for the Blue Devils to do to get back on track. Finally, Duke Football is back this weekend against the Miami Hurricanes instead of the Florida State Seminoles, so we see how Duke can pull off the upset against a Miami squad that has aspirations of making the ACC Championship Game. We end with an interesting note from Jason about Duke and dog names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#255 - The season has started! Nov 29, 2020

You can hear the excitement in our voices as Duke basketball returns to the court for the crazy, wild, unpredictable 2020-2021 season. Jason, Sam, and Donald loved some of the freshman performances against Coppin State, but there were many sources of concern too. What was up with all those turnovers? Coach K had a theory and we talk a bit about it. Plus, we look ahead to the game against Michigan State, a team that we seem to play every year. No Cassius Winston this time for the Spartans, but they will be bringing some strong interior players to Durham. Then, we chat a bit about another frustrating loss for the football team. Sigh... Ga Tech made plenty of mistakes, but Duke made more... a lot more. You won't want to miss it as we compare Duke's mistakes to the number of pieces of pie eaten by the DBR crew this Thanksgiving week. And it all wraps up with the player of the week... you get three guesses who we picked and the first two don't count. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#254 - Postponements throughout college basketball Nov 25, 2020

On this pre-Thanksgiving episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, the guys talk about the fallout from Duke's opening game against Gardner Webb being disrupted by coronavirus. We will broadly about all of the cancelations and postponements around the country just as the season was getting ready to tip off this week. Will schools abandon non-conference games entirely? Will conferences scramble to create bubbles so they can play conference games without worrying about the virus? We dive into all of it as we have throughout this long and painful offseason. After the break, we discuss the ramifications for the ACC Tournament being moved to Greensboro, and Sam shares a depressing story to remind us that time is undefeated. We wrap up this episode giving thanks, as is custom at this time of year, for everything from Duke fans to Duke administration to Duke's commitment to social justice. Come hang out with us on the DBR forum, rate and review the podcast, and email us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. We'll be back whenever Duke gets around to playing a basketball game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#253 - Countdown: The Movie, Stats Game!! Nov 22, 2020

The Duke Basketball season is upon us, so we get to an annual tradition on Episode 253 of the DBR Podcast! First, the gang opens up by reviewing “Countdown: The Movie,” which debuted over the weekend. We break down some of the parts we enjoyed the most, from JJ Redick as the master of ceremonies to Coach K’s swag, from the new Duke Basketball poster to their remake of Drake’s “Laugh Now, Cry Later” music video and the Duke Booth! We also touch on some of the members from The Brotherhood that make an appearance in the movie, including Frank Jackson's impressive shirt collection and our desire to acquire the shirt Tyus Stones was wearing! After the break, we get into the stats game, our annual tradition. Sam and Jason try to take out defending champion Donald Most points Second most points Most rebounds Most blocks Most assists Most steals Highest FG% Highest 3PT% Most FT attempts Most FG attempts How many players lead Duke in scoring in a game? Mark Williams starts DJ Steward starts Henry Coleman total minutes Patrick Tapé total minutes Players who log over 300 minutes Walk-ons total points 100 point games KenPom defensive rank at Selection Show Road wins ACC teams in NCAAT Total wins We end the show with a question from a reader about the stats game that leads to the gang each taking a category that they will monitor for the season to compare it to Duke’s success. You can play the Stats Game as well! Let us know your picks on the Forums, and we’ll check back at the end of the season to see who wins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#252 - NBA Draft recap and chatting with Coach CWell Nov 19, 2020

Congrats to Vernon Carey, Tre Jones, and Cassius Stanley on being NBA draft picks -- numbers 98, 99, and 100 in Duke history. The DBR Podcast crew looks back at how the draft went down for each of them and projects what kind of situation each player is coming into in the league. Plus, we got a chance to chat with Duke assistant coach Chris Carawell this week. Listen in as he talks about how Jalen Johnson has stepped up lately and discusses the way Wendell Moore's game has changed since last season. We wrap it all up with some discussion about the fact that Duke has not yet named the team captains for this upcoming season. Should we be worried that no one has yet stepped forward as a team leader? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#251 - Reggie Love brings a presidential vibe Nov 18, 2020

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report podcast, we have former Duke Basketball and Duke Football standout Reggie Love, whose journey has taken him from the football field to the basketball court and all the way to the White House. Reggie joins us to talk about his time at Duke juggling two sports and his academics, his time as Barack Obama’s body man and all of the famous basketball games that the former president held, and his thoughts on the current state of social justice and college athletics. After the break, we get into recent news from the NCAA about the structure of the NCAA tournament this year given the limitations of the pandemic and speculate about what future news is coming. We wrap up this episode with some uplifting news from Duke about the academic success of the student athletes before we bid farewell. Coming this weekend on the DBR Podcast, we’ll have the annual stats prediction game as we get ready for the new college basketball season. Follow us wherever you get podcasts and don’t forget to rate and review, and if you want to stay in touch, email us at dbrpodcast at gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#250 - The schedule is out! Nov 14, 2020

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, the crew dives into the recently released Duke Basketball schedule. We know when ACC play starts and where Duke should be playing all of its games this year. The schedule discussion gets into all of the coronavirus-related impacts, from flexibility to overall timing. Can the ACC and the rest of the big basketball conferences keep the schedule on track and everybody safe? After the break, we get into some interesting audio from assistant coach Nate James and sophomore wing Wendell Moore about different guys on the team. Nate walks through the starting lineup as it currently stands, and then discusses some of the bench players and what their roles will be. Wendell Moore makes a really exciting comparison for Henry Coleman that you won’t want to miss. Stay in touch with the DBR Podcast as the season is getting started by emailing us at dbrpodcast@gmail.com or by hanging out at the forums. The stats game returns very soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#249 - NBA Draft Preview - Tre Jones Nov 12, 2020

The guy wrap up their week of draft previews with a look at the beloved Tre Jones, the man who will forever own the North Carolina Tar Heels. But, it takes more than breaking the hearts of the pale blue nation to make it in the NBA, as we hear from our NBA training expert. And be sure to stick around after the Tre conversation because the trainer we are speaking to has worked with Jaymen Brakefield and he breaks down the game of the Duke freshman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#248 - NBA Draft Preview - Cassius Stanley Nov 11, 2020

In part two of their series on the NBA draft prospects of the three Dukies headed into the draft, the guys dissect the game of Cassius Stanley. Will his remarkable leaping ability convince a NBA team to spend a first found draft pick on Cash? Once again, the podcast crew speaks to a pro basketball trainer to understand what NBA experts see when they look at Cassius' game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#247 - NBA Draft Preview - Vernon Carey Nov 10, 2020

Jason, Sam, and Donald begin a series of episodes on the three Dukies headed to the NBA draft. They bring in a special guest who trains NBA players and is an expert on the skills it takes to succeed at the next level to dissect the game of each of the Duke players. Up first is big man Vernon Carey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#246 - More scrimmage footage to dissect Nov 08, 2020

We start this episode with a thorough breakdown of the scrimmage footage that Duke MBB released this week, including some surprise performances. Following that, we run through the preseason individual award watch lists, on which five different Blue Devils appear among the 100 nominees. After the break, we get into the latest schedule intel around the Champions Classic, before turning out attention to the moribund Duke Football team. Stick around at the end of the show for a quick preview of how we're planning to review the three Duke players who are in the NBA Draft this month. Don't forget to email the podcast team at dbrpodcast@gmail.com if you've got questions for Jason, Donald, and Sam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#245 - ACC-Big Ten Challenge set and some football stuff Nov 02, 2020

Jason, Donald, and Sam take an early look at Duke's Big Ten Challenge opponent, a very impressive Illinois ballclub. Plus, you may not have head about it but the Duke program and its coaching staff received a pair of very special honors this week. The football team notched another victory and we look ahead to rivalry week against the high-powered UNC offense. And, before all is said and done, the guys give a wedding present to a longtime listener who just wants to know how to get the upper hand in her basketball debates with her husband-to-be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#244 - Coach K talks about the upcoming season Oct 29, 2020

Coach K sat down with the media (via Zoom) to talk about the state of the Duke team and all of college basketball and the DBR Podcast was there! First, we hear from Coach about the challenges of scheduling during these Covid times and then we get to the good stuff, who has been standing out in practice thus far. K says this is a really tight group with great energy. And, before the podcast is done, Jason tells us all about what a new NCAA ruling could mean for Bobby Hurley's remarkable NCAA assist record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#243 - Jeremy Roach interview, Orlando tournaments canceled Oct 28, 2020

Jeremy Roach takes questions from the media on Episode 243 of the DBR Podcast! Sam, Jason, and Donald begin the episode by hearing some of the answers from Jeremy Roach's media availability Tuesday, and we recap what Roach had to say about the team, including his role on the team, who he thinks the go-to guys will be, and what playing in the backcourt with Jordan Goldwire is like. After the break, we discuss ESPN ruling out college teams playing their multi-team events at the Wide World of Sports campus in Orlando, including the Champions Classic. How will those games be played and who's to blame for these games being in jeopardy? We also debate an ages old question: jello or spaghetti? Finally, we end the show with a great review with another interesting question about the history of Duke Basketball. Don't forget to subscribe, tell your friends to subscribe, and to rate and review! If you have questions, always feel free to submit them to dbrpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#242 - Jon Scheyer talks about the team Oct 24, 2020

Duke basketball assistant coach Jon Scheyer took questions from the media this week and the Duke Basketball Report was there to listen in and ask a few ourselves. He tells us who the best player has been in practice thus far, how deep the team will go this year, and which freshman is surprising him with their play. Plus, we think we finally know the full non-conference schedule and it is... well... not exactly inspiring. Finally, we cannot go without a shout out to the most dangerous Dukie around, a former player who is now an Special Ops Army Ranger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#241 - Matthew Hurt interview, Best Duke player of all time Oct 21, 2020

We have a nice discussion on a popular debate on this 241st episode of the DBR Podcast! We start off with excerpts from the media availability with Matthew Hurt. Hurt answers questions on how he gained some muscle in the offseason, what he thinks it will do for his game, and his ability to be able to be versatile on both offense and defense on a deep Duke Blue Devils team. We then shift gears to recap Duke Football's loss to the NC State Wolfpack over the weekend. After the break, we read a review from listener Stormrunner107, who asks us a very deep question: who is the best Duke player of all time? We discuss our picks and why those players are the best Duke players to ever put on the school's uniform. Rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts, and if it's a good one, we'll read it on a future episode! Also, if you have questions for us or topic suggestions, send us an email to dbrpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#240 - DJ Steward conversation and the NCAA gives JGold another year at Duke Oct 15, 2020

Another week, another interview with a current Duke player. This time is the DJ Steward who tells us about how the team is shaping up and reveals which player has been the most impressive in practices so far (hint: his name sorta sounds like Hatthew Murt). Plus, we dive into the NCAA's latest moves to reshape the sport including word that they are granting everyone and extra year of eligibility, which could mean we see guys like Jordan Goldwire and Patrick Tape on the roster next season. And on the heels of their first victory of the season, the football Blue Devils travel down the road to NC State. We preview the matchup and tell you what Duke needs to do to build a winning streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#239 - Trivia Time and Duke Football wins a game Oct 13, 2020

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, the guys break down Duke's first football victory of the season, following a brief interruption for Sam's home studio problems. We move on to the end of the NBA Finals, including kudos to Quinn Cook and to LeBron James. After the break, Jason hosts a trivia game that Sam and Donald are unprepared for, and one of them runs away with the prize. If you did better than we did on Duke trivia, don't forget to email us at dbrpodcast@gmail.com to share. The podcast will be back soon to talk more Duke Basketball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#238 - Joey Baker conversation and the nicest player in the NBA bubble Oct 08, 2020

The podcast crew got a chance to chat with junior forward Joey Baker this week and they have many thoughts on playing in an empty Cameron, how this year's team will be different from past Duke clubs, and the newcomers who are really opening eyes in practice so far. Plus, we preview a very winnable game for the Duke football team this weekend. And then we wrap things up with a NBA player who gave a nice parting gift to the unseen heroes of the NBA bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#237 - Virtual Countdown to Craziness will probably be awesome Oct 05, 2020

This week, Duke MBB put out a video of Coach K teasing a virtual Countdown to Craziness. It will not have the live energy of the usual, but you can beat that your favorite Duke podcast team is excited to see what the program comes up with. After our now-standard love for Duke MBB social media, we pivot to the football team, which is reeling at 0-4 following a loss at home to Virginia Tech. What can Duke do to right the ship to avoid further ACC losses? We find a touch of optimism. Following the break, we get into a tough discussion about the worst losses we've all experienced as Duke fans. Enjoy some catharsis on this episode. Don't forget to email the DBR Podcast crew at dbrpodcast@gmail.com! Great emails and podcast ratings might just get mentioned on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#236 - Duke vs. Elon/Bellarmine, NBA Finals preview Oct 01, 2020

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we discuss a little nonconference schedule, the NBA Finals, and a clip from JJ Redick on why he's the most hated of the recent Duke players! We begin with the report that Duke will not play Howard in the showcase that is being put together, but rather we will play Elon and Bellarmine. After reactions to that, we move onto the NBA Finals, which were set to debut at the time of recording. Who has the edge, the Lakers or the Heat? After the break, we discuss a clip from JJ Redick to Grayson Allen about who was the most hated player. JJ recalls a particular game where he encountered a ton of well-documented abuse. Finally, we end with a Duke Football preview as they prepare to take on Virginia Tech this weekend. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast, and we will read some of the best ones on future shows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#235 - K speaks and lets talk cookies Sep 28, 2020

Donald, Jason, and Sam are here to dissect every tea leave and clue they can find about what is going on in Duke Basketball. This week, they have a piece of sound from Coach K that may seem innocent, but contains several clues about the schedule and who is going to get playing time this coming season. Plus, we dive into the latest Duke Blue Planet video and find out the favorite snacks of many of the players on the team. It all wraps up with a conversation about the Duke football team... 7 turnovers, something has got to change! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#234 - Duke 5v5 analysis, Howard commits to Duke showcase Sep 24, 2020

We have some "game" tape to review, and because of that we get off to a hurry on Episode 234! We begin with our over-analysis and excessive speculation of the 5v5 scrimmage footage that was released this week by Duke Basketball. We break down what we saw from every player and the team in general, and we speculate as to what it could mean for starting lineups and rotations this season. We don't know anything, but it's good to have some basketball tape to review! We also got a prediction right! Howard has verbally committed to be a part of the Duke Basketball showcase that is being planned for December. We also learn that the ACC/B1G Challenge will proceed on campuses. We react to that news and how the non-conference schedule is coming together. After the break, we preview Duke Football's big game against the Virginia Cavaliers. It's a must-win game in September, so we take a look at the Wahoos and what DukeGang will need to do if they want to leave Charlottesville with the win. Don't forget to rate and review our episodes and subscribe! All of that really helps us. And, continue the conversation on the DBR Forums! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#233 - Duke looking to host their own tournament Sep 20, 2020

Sam, Donald, and Jason sit down for a potpourri of topics. The conversation begins with a discussion about Duke hosting its own tournament over Thanksgiving and we take some educated guesses at the teams who might be brought in to play. Then, we move onto the NBA playoffs for a look at Jayson Tatum's impressive performance, including some eye-popping stats that show how far Tatum has come as a player since his season in Durham. After a short break, the guys are back to talk about football. We know you might want to forget about that terrible loss to BC, but the podcast crew has a job to do so they break down the good, the bad, and the ugly (and there was plenty of ugly) from the 26-6 debacle. And we wrap things up with some words on Nolan Smith and Justin Robinson, a pair of former Duke players who each had some pretty cool stuff happen to them this past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#232 - NCAA announces 2020-21 season start date Sep 17, 2020

The NCAA announced Wednesday the new start date for the 2020-2021 college basketball season, and we jump on to react to it all! The new season will start on November 25th, and we discuss what that means for the early season games that we come to expect. How many games can Duke play? How many nonconference games are mandated? How will these games happen? We discuss it all! After the break, we bring back Parting Shots, with more discussion on the NCAA's college basketball announcement, we give Coach Cutcliffe his flowers on his 66th birthday, and we quickly discuss Jayson Tatum making 3rd team All-NBA and somehow getting snubbed in the process. We’re bringing the content quick and in buckets right now, so as the football season progresses and we advance towards the start of the basketball season, there’s no better time to subscribe! Find us wherever you get your podcasts, and reviews help us as well. Finally, if you have questions or comments, hit up the forums or send an email to dbrpodcast@gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#231 - Nolan turns down Penny Hardaway and Tatum is balling out Sep 14, 2020

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we are back to basketball. First up, we talking about Nolan Smith's flirtation with an assistant coaching position at Memphis with Penny Hardaway, a move that would have technically been a promotion for Nolan, although he opted to stay in Durham. What does this mean for Nolan's future and that of the Duke assistant coaching bench? Jason brings some good historical data to this one. We move, then, to the NBA, where Jayson Tatum and the Celtics are heading to Eastern Conference Finals to face Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. It may not be LeBron vs. Paul Pierce, but it should be great television. How did Tatum get so good at both ends of the floor? After the break, the gang dives into the ACC's proposal to let every eligible team into the field of however many it takes to stage a massive NCAA tournament next spring. Feasible? Maybe not. Revealing? Absolutely. Speaking of finances, the gang wraps this week with an update from Duke Athletics about its current financial position. As you might expect, it's a tough year for the Duke Athletic department. Don't forget to email the podcast crew at dbrpodcast@gmail.com so we can engage with you around the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#230 - Football battles Notre Dame and almost pulls the upset Sep 13, 2020

Losing always sucks, but the podcast crew is really encouraged by what they saw as the Blue Devils took on top ten Notre Dame in South Bend. We break down the top performers and look ahead to what Duke needs to do to get in the win column against BC. Plus, the gang discusses the conditions under which the ACC might shut football down and stop playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#229 - Notre Dame preview! Sep 09, 2020

Duke Football is set to begin their season this weekend, so we preview it all on this 229th episode of the DBR Podcast! First, we react to the ACC statement that fall sports are ready to proceed while they cautiously continue to monitor the COVID-19 spread on campuses and among the teams. We discuss what teams will have to do and why we're glad that Duke is beginning the season in South Bend. After the break, we preview the upcoming clash with the Fighting Irish and what the Blue Devils are up against in their 2020 opener. We discuss who to watch out for on both sides of the ball and what the Blue Devils need to pull off the upset in Week 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#228 - The Voice of the Blue Devils joins us Sep 05, 2020

The podcast crew sits down with David Shumate, the play-by-play guy for Duke football and basketball, to find out what he is hearing about the teams so far. And later, we talk about some crazy proposal to expand the NCAA field to 128 teams. Who is behind this insane idea? Coach K, that's who. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#227 - Chatting with Coleman and mourning some legends Sep 01, 2020

We got a chance to speak with Duke freshman Henry Coleman this week and to say we were blown away doesn't even do justice to the poise and maturity of this young man. Plus, we talk about the big award won by a Dukie in the NBA, we look at the passing of some college basketball legends, and make sure you stick around for the ending where we unveil the NCAA's new marketing slogan. Spend some time with Jason, Sam, and Donald and you will come out of it better informed and in a better mood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#226 - NBA players stop sports to protest social injustice, Duke holds protest Aug 27, 2020

We look back at the historic day in sports that was August 26, 2020, when the NBA players refused to play their playoffs games to protest the shooting of Jacob Blake and injustice against Black people in this country. Many of the other sports leagues soon followed by postponing their games. We get into a discussion over whether the NBA players have a bigger platform if they play out the rest of the playoffs or decide to go home. After the break, Duke Basketball held a protest rally in K-Ville on Thursday, and we discuss what we saw from that rally. The words of freshman Henry Coleman III were the most poignant, and those are the words we choose to lead this episode with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#225 - Paolo Banchero commits, Wendell Moore interview Aug 23, 2020

We have some basketball to discuss on this 225th episode! First, we get into the huge and surprising commitment of Paolo Banchero (PAUL-oh Bahn-CARE-o) to the Duke Blue Devils. We discuss what it means for the 2021-2022 Duke team and how he will fit into the lineup. Next, Matthew Hurt's been eating and working out, because he showed up to camp 26 pounds heavier! What does his new frame mean for the rotation this season? After the break, we hear sound from a press conference for Wendell Moore. Moore was one of 11 players appointed to the NABC's new Player Development Coalition. We hear from Wendell himself on what he looks to accomplish with the committee. Finally, we discuss Coach K's comments on the NCAA Tournament and how the NCAA needs to provide some leadership to ensure that a season can safely happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#224 - NBA Playoffs Begin Aug 18, 2020

The podcast crew is ready for some playoff basketball action as the NBA's post-season finally starts (almost a year after the season began). Plus, we again dive into the efforts to stage college sports during the pandemic as students return to campuses and the ACC presses forward with efforts to stage a football season. And before we go, Donald shares an unforgettable and poignant story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#223 - Football falters, but The Doctor is in! Aug 12, 2020

The Big Ten and Pac 12 have decided not to play any sports, even football, this fall. Jason and Sam dissect how that decision will impact other conferences, including the ACC. Plus, they talk to Dr. Randall Fisher, a noted respiratory virus expert, about the reality of how sports can work during the Coronavirus outbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#222 - Athletes Return to Campuses Aug 06, 2020

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we start in the NBA bubble, where Duke alumni such as Gary Trent, Jr., Grayson Allen, Jayson Tatum, and Brandon Ingram are showing out for their teams during the pre-playoff sprint for seeding and eligibility. Jason and Sam are particularly excited to discuss some unexpected performances throughout the league and compliment the NBA on the product so far. Meanwhile, on campus at Duke and around the country, student athletes are returning for fall practices ahead of seasons that may or may not begin on time. We get into what we think about different schools' and conferences' plans for football season, as well as review some gaffes that coaching staffs have made regarding player health and safety. Finally, we go through our most interesting takeaways from the letter written by Pac-12 athletes demanding new student athletes rights. Don't forget to subscribe to the DBR Podcast wherever you get podcasts, and email us at dbrpodcast@gmail.com if you have questions for the crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#221 - The ACC’s Football Plan Jul 31, 2020

Jason, Donald, and Sam react to the ACC announcement that they have a plan to play football this fall. Will it work and how does it impact the future of the conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#220 - NBA Restart Week Jul 29, 2020

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, Jason, Donald, and Sam are back to talk about the NBA's long awaited return to the regular season, but not before first diving into unforced errors by Major League Baseball and Clippers guard Lou Williams. We go around the league to talk Blue Devils such as Zion Williamson, JJ Redick, and Jayson Tatum. Jason shares some trivia about a cohort of Brotherhood NBA players and we speculate about which Blue Devil might win a ring this year. Finally, we look through the News and Observer's recent report on the ACC's tax statements from 2019 and discuss what they mean in the broader context of college athletics. We remain hopeful that the ACC can capture a lot more value through expanded reach of the ACC network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#219 - Chatting with Jack White and the future of college football Jul 24, 2020

We got a chance to talk with Jack White about the end of his Duke career and what happens next, for him and for the team. Plus, we discuss the best uniform for the Blue Devils and look at how college football is changing. Oh, and we all love the newest nickname in sports, the Kraken! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#218 - Kara Lawson gets love, the NBA bubble, Josh Hairston’s sports agent goals Jul 21, 2020

The DBR Podcast picks up where it left off with Episode 218! On this show, the gang discusses all the love being shown for new Duke Women's Basketball head coach Kara Lawson. We highlight some of the videos and messages that we enjoyed the most. We then get into the NBA bubble and how they've done a pretty good job of keeping it insulated from the coronavirus. We relate that to Major League Baseball, the WNBA, and what colleges should be allowing student athletes to do this year. After the break, we finish up with Josh Hairston, who is currently in law school and wants to become a sports agent. We remark on this career shift and him getting back into basketball on a path that few former Duke players have taken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#217 - Kara Lawson hired, Zion allegations get fraudulent Jul 12, 2020

We have a new women's basketball coach! Rob Clough of DWHoops.com joins us to discuss Duke's hiring of Kara Lawson, and we react to the hire and what it could mean for the program. We also get into the story of several conferences moving to conference-only football schedules and why it's not necessarily the best solution. After the break, we get into all the Zion mess with new filings, fraudulent documents, and lash out at the media for not properly reporting on it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#216 - Dominoes Begin to Fall on Football Jul 09, 2020

In this emergency episode of the Duke Basketball Report podcast, the guys discuss a variety of coronavirus news relating to college sports that is coming down this week, and they speculate on what it might mean for those programs and for Duke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#215 - A Duke coaching search and social justice episode Jul 06, 2020

Coach P is gone, who will replace her and what does the coaching search tell us about how Duke may someday replace Coach K? Plus, we talk about a former Dukie landing a history-making recruit and how Coach K has stepped up his social justice message. And you are guaranteed to get a few laughs out of our conversation about Jordan Goldwire and Tyler Thornton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#214 - John Swofford Retires and More Coronavirus Updates Jun 30, 2020

The ACC will get a new commissioner for the first time in nearly 25 years next summer, so the DBR Podcast crew is back to talk about the legacy of John Swofford. After that, we look around the world of sports for the latest in coronavirus impacts, the potential for HBCUs to improve those basketball profile, and the best Duke Basketball nicknames of all time. Spoiler: the top nickname was unanimous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#213 - Zion and Kyrie make headlines and the best dunks ever! Jun 19, 2020

Donald, Sam, and Jason are back with the latest on Zion's lawsuit and Kyrie Irving's plea for NBA players to sit out. Plus, they each have strong opinions about the greatest dunk in Duke history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#212 - The NBA Will Return Jun 05, 2020

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we're coming to you at the end of another week of pandemic to talk a lot of NBA news. First, we dive into the latest developments in the Zion Williamson marketing lawsuits, and try to guess whether or not we think Zion will be forced to testify under oath. Next, we get into the NBA's recently announced plan to begin the 2020 season again in Orlando with a limited schedule and the various impacts that that plan will have on college basketball. Finally, we spend a few minutes on racial justice and how the news of the week is affecting us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#211 - Running out of Content May 29, 2020

On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, Jason, Donald, and Sam discuss the value of potential endorsements for college basketball players before getting into some timeless debates about which Duke player you would pick first in a must-win game and which Duke team is the best of all time. Don't forget to email us at dbrpodcast@gmail.com for all of your lingering thoughts on this episode or other topics you'd like us to discuss, and don't forget to visit the Duke Basketball Report forum to join the conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#210 - Jay Bilas goes All In!! May 17, 2020

On this episode, Donald, Jason, and Sam have an incredible conversation with ESPN college basketball analyst and former Duke great Jay Bilas! We discuss his involvement in Duke Basketball's All In Challenge auction, gather his thoughts on the NCAA finally considering paying college athletes, and the Zion Williamson lawsuit and allegations. After the commercial break, we continue with Jay, moving into the COVID world of college basketball and what we could see next season if schools decide not to field teams. Finally, Jay reflects on the life of Phyllis George, who passed away over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#209 - Did Zion get paid and when will the NCAA get back to sports? May 13, 2020

We begin with Sam saying goodbye to Durham and Fuqua, then Jason and Donald have some thoughts on the allegations that Zion Williamson was paid to come to Duke. And, before all is said and done, we talk about the NCAA's battle with Kansas, the possibility of college sports in the fall, and how the NCAA is going to pick teams for next year's basketball tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#208 - The best of Duke social media May 05, 2020

There may not be any games, but there is plenty of Duke content out there. The four scholarship returnees sat down for an interview with Nolan Smith and we dissect what they said about how next season is shaping up. Plus, some thoughts on the NCAA paying the players, the Last Dance, and even Louisville getting into more trouble with the NCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#207 - ACC coaching changes, the best hoops programs, and pay the players! Apr 26, 2020

Wake Forest needs a new coach and we have a few names to suggest. The NCAA is ready to finally pay the players, we talk about what it will mean. And we engage in a typical off-season time-filler... debating the best programs in all of college basketball. Here's a hint, we all have the same team at #1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#206 - Dipping into the mailbag!! Apr 19, 2020

On this episode, we turn to you, the fans, to answer some of your questions! First, we dive into Wendell Moore and Matthew Hurt returning for their sophomore year and what it means for the roster as a whole. Then, we get to some more of your questions. We come back after the break with a segment on Jalen Green heading to the G League instead of college, and we conclude with Parting Shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#205 - Chatting with Carlos Boozer Apr 14, 2020

The parade of Duke legends making a guest appearance on the podcast continues with Carlos Boozer. He gives us some great insight into his time at Duke, his NBA career, and his new job as college hoops analyst for the ACC Network. Plus, we say goodbye to Vernon Carey and discuss how we each did with the Brotherhood Bingo that Duke Basketball tweeted about this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#204 - Interview With The Landlord! Apr 10, 2020

The DBR Podcast gang begins this episode by reviewing the roster changes that have come about in the past few days: Patrick Tapé's recommitment to Duke, Cassius Stanley leaving for the NBA, and Alex O'Connell deciding to head to Creighton. We then sit down with one of the legends of Duke Basketball, Shelden Williams. We discuss his time at Duke and in the NBA and how his relationship with others in the Brotherhood has endured the test of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#203 - Roster news & a chat with Chris Duhon and Andy Means Apr 09, 2020

A couple special guest Dukies from the early 2000s give us some amazing stories about Coach K's motivational tactics, winning a national title, and memories of the Gone in 57 Seconds game against Maryland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#202 - Tapé commits, Jones and O’Connell depart, and a new Stats Prediction Game champion! Mar 25, 2020

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, Sam, Jason, and Donald discuss the commitment of Columbia graduate transfer Patrick Tapé to the Blue Devils. They also talk about Tre Jones' departure for the NBA Draft and Alex O'Connell's transfer out of the program and do quick speculation on the odds that Wendell Moore, Matthew Hurt, and Cassius Stanley will also leave. Finally, we find out the winner of the Stats Prediction Game, and because of the shortened season, the results are wild! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#201 - Back to 1992, reliving Duke vs. Kentucky Mar 22, 2020

Here's a blast from the past. This is the actual podcast we recorded on March 28th, 1992 when Duke played Kentucky in the greatest college basketball game in history. Sure, some of us were barely out of diapers when it happened but we swear this is the real podcast we recorded back then. You believe us, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#200 - Kenny Dennard joins us, Coronavirus impact Mar 20, 2020

Episode 200 was not how we drew it up, but on what would have been the first day of the NCAA Tournament, we mark this milestone by welcoming Kenny Dennard to the show! We also do quick recaps of the season and things we wish we could have seen play out. We wrap the show by offering you all glimpses into our lives as we all deal with the new reality that is the coronavirus outbreak and its impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#199 - NCAA cancels the season Mar 13, 2020

One of the most depressing pods ever as Jason, Sam, and Donald talk about the shock of the NCAA cancelling March Madness. The season is over in an instant but we have many thoughts about what happened and what it all means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#198 - Justin Robinson crushes Carolina Mar 09, 2020

We come to sing the praises of a former scrub turned into a Cameron superstar. Jason, Sam, and Donald recap the season sweep over the Tar Heels and look ahead to what the ACC tournament holds for the Blue Devils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#197 - Wolfpack walloped and UNC Preview Mar 04, 2020

Ummm, where has this version of Duke been recently? For the first time in weeks, the Blue Devils find themselves against NC State and we can't decide which was more shocking about it... the fact that Justin Robinson was the hero or the fact that Duke turned to a zone defense to confuse the Pack. Plus, the guys look ahead to the regular season finale against the LAST PLACE UNC Tarheels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#196 - Close loss in Virginia and looking ahead to rivalry week Mar 01, 2020

Rotations, rebounding, and just plain bad luck -- the guys have plenty of explanations for what went wrong against UVA. Plus, they look ahead to the NC State game and talk about some impressive performances by Dukies in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#195 - What the Wake just happened and a special UVA preview Feb 27, 2020

Jason, Sam, and Donald try to figure out the stunning loss to the Demon Deacons and they bring on a Virginia expert to preview the crucial game this weekend against the Cavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#194 (Bonus!) - Jay Bilas Joins the Pod Feb 25, 2020

On this special bonus edition of the DBR Podcast, Jason, Sam, and Donald are joined by ESPN's top college basketball analyst, Jay Bilas. The former Duke player and assistant coach tells us all about his time with Coach K, gives us his assessment of the current state of college basketball, talks about the current Duke team, and even gives us some insight into his favorite rapper, Young Jeezy. This is an episode you cannot miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#193 - Va Tech Beatdown and NCAA Seeding Speculation Feb 23, 2020

The threes were falling but the DBR Podcast guys want to talk about the passing and defense against Va Tech. They also preview the rematch with Wake, praise a Duke baseball player who made some history, and try to guess what the NCAA Selection Committee is thinking about seeding the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#192 - What happened against NC State and an ACC race update Feb 20, 2020

Ouch, that could leave a mark. NC State just hammers Duke in Raleigh. Jason, Donald, and Sam try to piece together what happened and... more importantly... what it means for Duke going forward. Plus, we look at the rest of the ACC to see who has the inside track at the regular season title and which teams are still fighting for a spot in the big dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#191 - Crush Notre Dame and the NCAA goes to Washington Feb 17, 2020

The guys were impressed with both the offense and defense against a good Notre Dame team, we quickly preview the game agaisnt NC State, we rant about the NCAA's latest moves on paying the players, Jason reveals how many points a timeout is worth, and Donald leads a discussion about the outrage that was the NBA's Slam Dunk contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#190 - Huge FSU victory, ND preview Feb 12, 2020

We're on a new network! Our first episode on the SB Nation Podcast Network takes flight with Episode 190, where we begin by recapping Duke's hard fought victory against FSU Monday night. We also preview the upcoming game this weekend against Notre Dame. We end with preliminary votes for Player of the Week and a Parting Shot about the new XFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#189 - Carolina went to Hell! Feb 09, 2020

0:00Devil With a Blue Dress 0:30Wow… the only way to start this conversation is with a loud WOW! 3:30Sam’s watch story - he was at the UNC game and gives us a sense of the amazing moments inside the Dean Dome 7:10Donald’s watch story – he was in a bar with strangers staring at him 9:00Jason’s watch story – it goes late late late into the night 10:50Harry Giles and Jabari Parker’s watch story 12:00Sam tells us why he wasn’t all that worried when we were down 14:15Lets talk about Roy’s decision-making down the stretch and Tre’s crazy intentional FT miss 19:55Time to discuss the many ways Wendell Moore won this game for Duke 24:30Jason wants to talk about UNC… the team we saw on Saturday versus the team they have been all year 27:20Reality check – Duke had a pair of poor games this week 29:40We love Byrd Campbell and we must say goodbye to them 31:30A preview of the huge game against Florida State 39:20The NCAA puts out their preliminary seeds, Duke is a #2 in the East. We discuss. 47:40A quick sidebar on TV Teddy, who was just ridiculous last night 50:00Player of the week, we all love us some Tre Stones 51:35Good bye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#188 - An ugly BC game and the UNC preview Feb 05, 2020

0:00Mitch Ryder sings us in 0:30Welcome to the pod, we are obsessed with where Sam is watching games 3:00We recap the ugliness that was the BC game 8:30We debate the quality of the shots Duke took in this game 13:00What was going on with the rotation? Duke used some unusual combinations in this game 16:10A NCAA seeding conversation breaks out 18:15Time to preview the rivalry game… bring on the hated Tar Heels! 20:50Donald asks Jason, “Is UNC better with or without Cole Anthony?” 23:30Sam on the many disappointing players for Carolina this year 26:20It still won’t be easy to beat them, there is something Carolina is very good at… rebounding 28:15Who will be the key players for the game? 32:20Donald wants to talk about leadership and experience 34:45Finally, a discussion about the two coaches and their secret strategies 37:50Good bye and Duke band… take us home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#187 - Two wins as Vernon Carey dominates the week Feb 03, 2020

0:00Devil With The Blue Dress 0:30Sam welcomes us to Groundhog Day and Super Bowl Sunday 3:40Duke bested the fighting Capels of Pitt 14:20We all got something to say about Coach K versus the Crazies 24:45Jason rants for a moment about the current Crazies and the fact that Cameron isn’t filled 27:35Thanks to Byrd Campbell, our wonderful sponsors 28:10Duke tops Syracuse as Wendell Moore makes his return from injury 40:50Jason feesl sorry for Syracuse having to defend Vernon Carey 43:00Preview of the BC game, yet another team that just beat UNC 47:45The quickest player of the week vote ever, we all praise Vernon Carey 48:30Parting shots – Donald on the Duke All-Stars in the NBA 49:55Parting shots – Jason with more on mourning Kobe Bryant 54:15Parting shots – Sam gets to do cool Fuqua stuff like visiting a military training facility 55:35Good bye and Duke Band, take us home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #186 - RIP Kobe Bryant Jan 26, 2020

Just a few hours after recording Episode 185, we learn of the tragic death of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash. Nolan Smith, Duke Basketball's Director of Basketball Operations, joins us to reflect on the life of Kobe Bryant and what his passing means to basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #185 Jan 26, 2020

The Devils may have the weekend off, but the DBR crew is here to preview next week's games and talk about the state of the ACC (hint- it ain't good). Plus, we delve into the latest Pay the Players debate. 0:00Devil with the Blue Dress 0:30Donald, Jason, and Sam want to talk about breakfast drinks 2:30Time for some actual basketball talk, we preview Duke’s next opponent, Pitt and Jeff Capel returning to Cameron 10:05A preview of the 4th place team in the ACC, the Syracuse Orange… a different Syracuse team than what we are used to seeing 15:10We talk about how Duke can exploit the Syracuse zone defense 19:50A shout out to our wonderful sponsors, Byrd Campbell 20:25A look at the ACC and which teams from the conference can make the tournament 37:40Pay the players! The head of the NCAA talks about where they are now on that debate 46:10Duke band, take us home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#184 - Zion’s debut and Matthew Hurt destroys Miami Jan 23, 2020

0:00 Mitch Ryder plays us in 0:30 Welcome to Zion's world, we planned to talk about the Miami game but we cannot resist the gravitational pull of Zion's debut 14:40 Jason makes a crazy prediction about how quickly Zion will be great, Sam and Donald have more reasonable expectations 20:15 Oh yeah, the Duke basketball team played a couple days ago... we recap Duke's latest thrashing of Miami 30:00 We talk a bit about Matthew Hurt's best game in a Duke uniform and what it means for him going forward 34:30 We spend a few minutes talking about the Kansas-K State fight 47:20 Sam has a fun story about mascots showing emotions 50:10 Player of the week - there is no debate here 50:30 Parting shots - Donald on the passing of Morgan Wooten 58:45 Parting shots - Sam got to talk to Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey 1:01:25 Parting shots - Jason mourns the loss of Terry Jones of Monty Python 1:05:25 Thanks to our sponsor's Byrd Campbell and the Duke band takes us home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #183 - A bad week for Duke Basketball Jan 20, 2020

It wasn't a great week for Duke Basketball, and the podcast trio is back to discuss what went wrong in the losses to Clemson and Louisville. We preview the Miami game and end with Player of the Week and Parting Shots. Timestamps: 0:17 - Sam is back from his Asian travels 3:29 - Thank you Byrd Campbell! 3:37 - We start with breaking down the Clemson loss. Energy, missed layups, and an inefficient defense are what we focus on. 13:56 - We continue our recap of a bad week with Louisville and how physical the game was 22:09 - Byrd Campbell means business! 22:37 - We preview Miami and break down what Duke needs to do to get back on track 29:32 - Player of the Week isn't fun this week, but the pick is unanimous 32:18 - Parting Shots: Jason discusses Gonzaga and stupid poll voters, Donald reflects on watching Wojo and Marquette, and Sam does a deep dive on former Duke players at Shooters 43:55 - Jason has one final thought on UNC losing more games and its position in the NET 46:16 - Programming note: we will be back midweek to recap the Miami game as well as Zion Williamson's NBA debut! 47:40 - Duke Band, take us home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#182 - Wake gets crushed as Tre shows off his offense Jan 13, 2020

Donald and Jason talk Tre Jones' offensive explosion and eventually get around to wondering what life would be like if Zion has come back. 0:00Devil with the Blue Dress 0:30Jason and Donald are here to talk about the Wake beatdown, Sam has been taken by Bangkok 2:10Shout out to ByrdCampbell.com 2:30Duke crushes Wake and we talk a lot about Tre Jones’ offensive game 9:55 Jason pulls out some stats to show how effective the Duke D has been lately 13:40Donald talks about our shot blocking and interior D 16:30Clemson beats Carolina for the first time ever in Chapel Hill, we have to talk about it 20:50We preview the Carolina game and Jason talks about who will guard Clemson’s Aamir Simms 28:00Donald takes the lead on previewing the Duke-Louisville game, perhaps the toughest game left on the schedule 33:50Donald predicts Jack White is going to have a big week for Duke 35:15Have we mentioned how great Byrd Campbell are? 35:55Player of the week picks 37:50Parting shots – Donald on Zion wanting to stay in school 45:50Parting shots – Jason on the Duke student-athlete and how Duke is different from other schools 49:30Parting shots – We gotta chat about the new #Brotherhood jerseys 55:05Goodbye and the Duke band plays us out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#181 Ga Tech reaction with locker room interviews and Coach K Jan 09, 2020

The podcast was in the house for the Ga Tech game as Jason Evans got to interview the players post-game and sit in on Coach K's news conference. This mid-week special podcast is a deep dive on a fascinating game... enjoy! 0:00 Donald and Jason are here for a post-Ga Tech show 2:30 Jason talks about watching the game from press row and he cannot stop talking about what K did with the lineups this game and the impact of Jordan Goldwire 7:55 Donald on how Javin and Jack impacted the game late 9:00 We praise Ga Tech's play, they came to compete! 12:00 Lets take a few moments for Cassisus' dunks 14:30 We need a name for Duke's withering defense 17:10 More mid-week podcasts are coming 17:50 Jason went into the locker room after the game... here is what he heard: 18:50 Postgame sound with Vernon Carey 20:10 Postgame sound with Jordan Goldwire 21:50 Postgame sound with Cassius Stanley 24:10 We react to what we heard in the locker room 28:25 Coach K's postgame news conference 34:20 Coach K gets a little prickly at Jason's question 38:35 Reaction to K's press conference 46:30 Jason gives some props to Tre Jones 48:35 Thanks to our sponsors, Byrd Campbell 49:10 Final thoughts on the Ga Tech game and the possibility of Duke going undefeated in the ACC this season 53:45 Donald says goodbye and Duke band plays us out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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#180 - Two big wins and a Roy Williams meltdown Jan 06, 2020

The podcast crew apologizes in advance for some poor audio quality on this week's show. We are working to fix that in the future. 0:00Devil in the Blue Dress and where in the world is the podcast crew 4:15Ok, enough of our world travels, lets get to the basketball! We begin with a beatdown of BC… a beatdown that started with the defensive effort 11:50Our second 30+ point win of the week, on the road against Miami 16:40Jason got reports on the Miami game from a spy inside the arena 19:00Sam chimes in from Vietnam on the rotations and the team depth 28:00A quick moment on Coach K and communication 29:30Thanks to our sponsors, Byrd Campbell 30:15Preview time, we being with Georgia Tech… well, we actually begin with the conversation about the Yellow Jackets topping North Carolina over the weekend and Roy Williams’ post-game meltdown 38:40Ok, enough of the Carolina bashing, time to actually preview the game against Ga Tech 42:00Looking ahead to the game against Wake, a team at the bottom of the ACC standings 45:30We make our player of the week picks 47:50Parting Shots – Sam talks about being in Vietnam 49:50Parting Shots – Donald on Coach K’s reaction to the ACC regular season race 55:25Parting Shots – Jason on Vernon Carey for national player of the year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #179 - Brown goes down Dec 29, 2019

0:00Devil with the Blue Dress 0:20Donald is hosting, Jason is here, Sam is AWOL in Vietnam 1:30Instant reaction to the Brown game, which was a lot closer than the final score indicates 3:40Donald on a tale of two halves… Vernon in the first, and AOC in the second 5:50Jason says Duke needed some WD-40 to knock off the rust but he loved the way we fed the post in this game 9:45Jason’s dog Cameron loves Duke’s rebounding 10:30Tre Jones misses another game… should we be concerned? 13:50Need legal help? Reach out to Byrd Campbell 14:30Previewing the first ACC games, Jason tells us about Boston College led by former Dukie Derryck Thornton 18:50Donald tells us all about Duke’s second opponent this week, the Miami Hurricanes 23:20Player of the week picks 24:40Parting Shots – Jason starts by talking about UNC’s Cole Anthony and then gets into the future of college basketball… it’s a long and winding road through Jason’s thought process 32:50Parting Shots – Donald with a touching story about how the Holiday Bowl honored an important Iowa tradition 35:30Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #178 Dec 22, 2019

Happy Holidays to all our listeners! We whupped Wofford and as a gift to you we have an extended conversation about the very best from Duke during the wonderful decade of the 2010s. Enjoy! 0:00 Welcome to a holiday edition of the Pod 2:15Recap of Duke’s impressive win over Wofford, featuring much conversation about Joey “Buckets” Baker 17:45Previewing our next game, against the Ivy League’s Brown Bears 21:10Sam is hoping Duke fails to score 100+ points against Brown 24:15Merry Christmas from the Byrd Campbell Law Firm 24:55We play a game reflecting on the decade of the 2010s 26:00Pick your best 7 man rotation for the 2010s… any player who played during the decade is eligible 43:00Pick your best moment of the decade 46:50Pick the best game of the decade 54:30James Wiseman leaves Memphis… we must talk about it 1:08:15Player of the week 1:09:35Goodbye, happy holidays, and Duke band take us home 1:10:30Holiday Bonus… post-pod conversation about the NBA accidentally recorded Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #177 - Greg Paulus Interview! Dec 17, 2019

We teased it last week, and now it's here! On this episode, Jason Evans gets to interview former Duke PG Greg Paulus! We have reactions to that interview, preview Wofford, discuss the NET rankings, and we then have some terrific Parting Shots. Timestamps: 0:15 - Greetings! Donald is in DC, Jason in Atlanta, Sam is in Park City 2:55 - We teased the interview, and now it’s here! Greg Paulus! 4:06 - Greg Paulus interview 27:56 - Greg Paulus interview reactions 36:40 - We preview the game against the Wofford Terriers, with a side convo about UNC’s struggles 48:38 - The new NET rankings are out. Duke is 13th 57:02 - Thank you Byrd Campbell! 57:42 - Parting Shots: Jason with an interesting nugget about Cassius Stanley and his draft analysis 1:04:11 - Parting Shots: Sam discusses the highest paid coaches on the Forbes list 1:09:37 - Parting Shots: Donald gives a shoutout to the Newtown, CT high school football team on winning the state championship 1:11:48 - Goodbye and Duke Band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #176 - Two Road Wins Dec 08, 2019

A week ago things looked glum but this past week was nearly perfect for the Blue Devils. Enjoy the exam break with the latest edition of the podcast! 0:00Sam says hello, Jason is warm, and Donald is freezing 3:15Duke beats Michigan State, Donald says Duke took MSU’s lunch money 6:15Jason was impressed with the D and says Vernon Carey is playing a different game than most other big men 8:50Donald gets to brag about Javin Delaurier having a big game 10:25Jason talks about all the things he got wrong a week ago… including his concerns about the play of Tre Jones 13:50We are here to praise Duke’s bench play 15:30Speaking of bench success, time to talk about the Va Tech game and Coach K going small 23:45Jason says this was a really tough week, making the two wins even more impressive 27:10You know ‘em, you love ‘em, our wonderful sponsors, Byrd Campbell 27:50Sam teases the special guest coming next weekend 28:50Player of the Week… a certain someone goes 3-for-3 in our picks 31:05Parting shots – Jason says the ACC schedules are getting a little bit better 33:00Parting shots – Donald on Duke Night Out in DC 33:50Parting shots – Sam talks about the ACC-Big Ten Challenge 39:00We shout out a cool email we got this week as we say goodbye and the Duke band plays us home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #175 - Making sense out of a stunning loss Dec 02, 2019

Jason, Sam, and Donald try to make sense out of the loss to Stephen F Austin. They focus on effort, field goal attempts, and free throw shooting. We talk about who we expect to start with Cassius Stanley injured and the gang looks ahead to a big week of games against of Michigan State and Virginia Tech. And there is division in our player of the week awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #174 - Victory in the Garden Nov 26, 2019

0:00Donald returns from the Caymans and Jason has internet again! 3:00Duke played two games… we begin with Cal as Sam celebrates the Vernon Carey beast 8:10Jason talks about the emergence of Wendell Moore 10:30Donald wants to chat about the impressive offensive rebounding 15:30Duke wins the 2K Classic by defeating Georgetown as Sam celebrates the demise of Patrick Ewing’s tie 18:30It sure did not take long for K to shrink the rotation and we wonder about Matthew Hurt’s psyche 21:30Donald wants to talk about floor slapping and the mental aspect of it 25:50Jason gets back to Wendell Moore and talks about his ability as a one-on-one offensive player 31:00We tip our hat to Byrd Campbell, our favorite sponsors 31:40Jason previews Stephen F Austin 34:25Jason makes an awful “dad joke” 35:30Sam looks ahead to the game with Winthrop, a team that may surprise you 40:40We need to take a few moments to talk about football… at least our kick return game was strong 48:45The long awaited return of Player of the Week! 51:15Parting Shots – Jason talks about Shane Battier making the college hoops HOF 54:20Parting Shots – Sam starts a debate about James Harden 1:01:05Parting Shots – Donald wants to talk about changing the NBA schedule 1:05:20Parting Shots – Jason takes the rest of the ACC to task for lousy non-conference scheduling 1:08:45Email us at DBRPodcast at Gmail.com and Happy Thanksgiving from the whole pod crew and Happy Birthday to Donald! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #173 Back to #1 Nov 20, 2019

Duke is back to #1 in the polls as Coach K has now had a team ranked at the top in 20 different seasons. We discuss the games that got Duke there and look ahead at this week's trip to Madison Square Garden. Intro: Donald is in the Caymans 3:40 Duke beat Central Arkansas in a blowout 10:50 Duke beat Georgia State in a surprisingly close game. Tre Jones was the star. What's up the rotation? 23:20 Thanks as always to Byrd Campbell 23:50 Let's look ahead at the 2K Classic this week in New York. Duke should face Texas in the title game and Coach K will tell us about how great this event is to prepare the team for the postseason. 35:20 We return to "Who does Cassius Stanley remind us of?" 37:50 Duke Football flummoxes us. 44:50 Jason's parting shot brings us back to Duke being #1 in the polls again. The key here is "again." 48:50 Donald says farewell from the Caymans. He travels a lot. 49:30 Sam wants listeners to keep tabs on the James Wiseman situation at Memphis. 53:00 Jason has movie recommendations for the Thanksgiving holiday. So long, and Duke band take us home! Don't forget to email the podcast at dbrpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #172 - Kansas/Colorado State Recap Nov 11, 2019

The crew is back to discuss Duke Basketball's big Champions Classic win over Kansas and its win over Colorado State. They also preview this week's upcoming games against Central Arkansas and Georgia State, talk some recruiting, and recap Duke Football's loss to Notre Dame. Timestamps: 0:00 - Jason is hosting from the phone because U-Verse took his internet away 2:17 - We begin with basketball with some questions: 1. Who is Duke’s 2nd best player? 3:22 - Sam lands on Cassius Stanley, which is the consensus pick 5:10 - Donald agrees and cites his energy and him playing like he has something to prove 8:10 - Jason asks what we think our best lineup is so far 12:56 - Sam tells us who Cassius Stanley reminds him of, prompting a new game 15:53 - We recap the Kansas win, and it starts with defense 21:30 - The Duke offense wasn’t great 24:30 - Donald comments on Matthew Hurt’s shooting 28:24 - Thank you Byrd Campbell! 29:07 - We recap the Colorado State win 36:25 - Up next: Central Arkansas and Georgia State 41:24 - Donald wants to see improved 3 point shooting 42:37 - Duke gets a major recruit from the Class of 2021 that has a game similar to an all time great! 48:38 - Duke Football catches another L at the hands of Notre Dame 52:27 - Parting Shots - Donald took in 4 sporting events last week in 4 cities! 54:28 - Parting Shots - Sam congratulates Greg Paulus on becoming the Niagara head coach 58:00 - Parting Shots - Jason talks about Kyra Lambert’s great 3/4 court shot for Duke Women’s Basketball 1:00:45 - Parting Shots - Jason discusses the opening ACC games, including Virginia’s 48-34 victory over Syracuse 1:10:22 - Goodbye and Duke Band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #171 Kansas Preview and Season Predictions Nov 03, 2019

0:00Devil with the Blue Dress 0:30Sam and Donald are celebrating the Nationals World Series title 2:25Duke’s second exhibition game was a big win as Joey Baker came to play! 5:50Jason likes Matthew Hurt’s form on his long-distance shooting 8:00Sam says there are a lot of possibilities of the rotation this year 9:10Jason on Duke not having any sure-fire NBA prospects on the team 11:30Previewing the Kansas Jayhawks - Jason says they have a dynamic duo who could cause us big problems 17:10Donald talks about the tremendous big man depth for Kansas 19:00Sam talks about Kansas’s experience versus Duke’s youth 20:50Jason is pessimistic about the early season schedule 21:45Recruiting news- Sam welcomes 7-0 center Mark Williams to the Brotherhood 28:00Our sponsor, Byrd Campbell has a message for former Dukie Bruce Bell 29:00Duke legend Jim Spanarkel with a quick message for his former teammate Bruce Bell 30:00The annual Duke Basketball Stats Prediction Game! 31:10Most points, we all expect a certain Dukie to put a Hurting on the opposition 31:40Most rebounds, who will Carey Duke in that category? 31:55Blocked shots, finally a disagreement! 32:25Most assists, we are just Jonesing to pick the same guy 32:50Most steals, Donald is mining for Gold here 33:45Highest FG percentage 34:45Highest 3-point percentage 35:40We attempt to predict Tre Jones’ 3-point percentage this season 37:45How many games will Jordan Goldwire start this season? 39:00Time to project Joey Baker total minutes 40:15Vernon Carey made three pointers (in honor of Jason thinking Bolden would hit a dozen three pointers last season) 41:45Total points scored by walk-ons this season 43:45We predict how deep K will go this season by projecting how many players will play 150 minutes this season 45:00How many games will Duke win this season? 45:50How many true road games will Duke win this year? 46:45How many ACC teams will make the Big Dance? 48:05The Donald Wine Category – How many 100 point games will Duke have? 49:35The tie breaker… What will be Duke’s defensive ranking on KenPom? 52:45Parting shot – We all talk about the NCAA decision on allowing players to get money for their name and image (endorsements). This will not be a short conversation! 1:07:05We are so excited for the season to start as we say goodbye!! 1:08:25Donald announces that we are now on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #170- A depressing weekend Oct 29, 2019

It was a weekend of a frustrating football loss and a concerning basketball (exhibition) win. 0:00 - Sam welcomes us to a podcast to recap a weekend we did not enjoy2:25 - How did Duke do in the first exhibition game? Jason says this will not be a Duke team that peaks early in the season.8:30 - Donald is worried about our FT shooting.12:00 - The D did look good in this exhibition game.14:00 - Donald tells us what to look for in Duke's next exhibition game.17:30 - A shout-out to the great DBR sponsors, Byrd Campbell 18:10 - Time to talk about the Duke-UNC football game and the insane ending of that game19:35 - Jason does not understand why we were even in that formation at the end of the game22:20 - Donald cannot figure out why we were doing something so gimmicky 25:00 - Jason says all the blow outs this year made Duke unprepared for a close game26:40 - Sam says the team needs a reset on offense29:20 - Jason says the offense in the 4th quarter was not good enough to win the game30:40 - Donald points out we still have a shot to turn this into a pretty darn successful season32:40 - Parting shots: Donald on the world series in DC34:20 - Parting shots: Jason on the shocking NBA transition of Justise Winslow38:40 - Parting shots: Sam says goodbye to the basketball careers of Kyle Singler and Luol Deng40:50 - Before he says goodbye, Sam has a couple more comments on the Nats making the World Series43:00 - Thanks again,. Byrd Campbell... and Duke band, take us home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #169 - Countdown to Craziness Recap Oct 20, 2019

With Jason still on vacation, Donald and Sam are here to recap Blue's 47-38 victory over White and all of the Countdown to Craziness spectacles! Timestamps: 0:00 - Hello! Donald’s hosting, Sam’s in Chicago, and Jason is still on vacation 1:15 - Thank you Byrd Campbell! 1:30 - We start the Countdown recap with the basketball - Blue beats White 2:19 - Sam discusses how Vernon Carey is a surefire starter 3:05 - Sam: Tre Jones seems out of sorts, but didn’t look great 4:22 - Donald talks about Vernon Carey’s motor 6:23 - Donald and Sam are concerned about the outside shooting 9:10 - Donald: Cassius Stanley is smooth around the rim 10:30 - Sam switches to defense and the necessity for improvement 12:21 - Justin Robinson dunks, and Donald talks about a J-Rob dunk being his phone lock screen 13:39 - We discuss the intros! We begin with Javin DeLaurier going “old school” 14:50 - Sam wasn’t impressed with the dancing, but the best intro was Tre Jones and his mom 15:35 - Donald: Ante Up is one of the greatest hype songs EVER! 16:30 - J-Rob came out to Don’t Stop Believing 16:58 - Donald and Sam opine as to whether Jason is still listening 17:15 - Donald was excited Wendell Moore came out to the hottest rapper out right now 18:05 - Sam and Donald discuss the poster and how it was made 19:36 - Finally, discussion on the beautiful jerseys that were worn! 22:00 - Byrd Campbell means business!! 22:26 - Programming note: we’ll discuss football and preview basketball next time when Jason is back 22:50 - Parting Shots: Sam (and Donald) are excited at the Washington Nationals making the World Series! 24:55 - Parting Shots: Donald wishes Zion Williamson well after he suffered a knee injury with the New Orleans Pelicans 26:13 - Goodbye and Duke Band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #168 - Countdown to Craziness Preview, Duke Football Recap Oct 14, 2019

With Jason traveling somewhere in Europe, Donald and Sam do the show this week as we preview Countdown to Craziness and recap Duke Football's win over Georgia Tech. We close this shorter show with Parting Shots. Timestamps 0:00 - Welcome! Donald and Sam are excited about #DCSports, while Jason is on vacation and absent this week 2:30 - Thank you Byrd Campbell! 2:48 - Sam learns that I RickRoll everyone on Uberconference! 4:02 - We start with Countdown to Craziness! 4:19 - Sam is excited to see the new jerseys, as is Donald! 4:40 - Sam is also looking forward to seeing the freshmen for the first time 7:12 - Sam is not excited about the player intros, but Donald definitely is 7:39 - Sam wants to see the evolution of Tre Jones’ game 8:16 - Donald is excited to have something to talk about with regards to who plays with whom 9:22 - Donald likes that the player intros allows the players to show their personality (just don’t flip cups or bottles!) 11:03 - Sam discusses the fact we don’t really know who eventually will start - lot of competition for playing time 12:48 - Donald will be looking out for the official poster and pregame hype video 15:46 - Byrd Campbell means business! 16:20 - Duke Football handled Georgia Tech! Sam starts by discussing the offense and the running game 18:42 - Sam - “Duke was swarming on defense” 19:57 - Donald - the defense was getting off the field quickly, which gave offense more time on the field 21:17 - We play Virginia this weekend. Sam hopes Duke can move the ball. Donald thinks the running game needs to be great 25:42 - Parting Shots - Sam discusses Coach K’s comments on recent proposed changes to college basketball compensation 30:53 - Parting Shots - Donald salutes a friend of his and Sam for being a part of the Washington Mystics’ championship winning staff 32:35 - Goodbye and Duke Band…Go Nats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #167 - Breaking recruiting news and a conversation with Kenny Blakeney Oct 07, 2019

0:00Welcome to this week’s edition of the global warming podcast 3:20Duke gets a surprising new recruit for the class of 2020 7:45We talk about how this recruiting class is a bit different from some other recent Duke classes 9:00How the Brakefield recruiting reminds us of a classic scene in Trading Places and Grey’s Anatomy 12:00The depth of the 2020 class means Duke will be well-stocked with players for a while 16:00Our weekly shout out to our wonderful sponsors, Byrd Campbell 16:40A special interview with former Dukie, 2 time national champ, Kenny Blakeney 18:25Kenny talks about his long coaching career and gives us a great story about coaching with Lefty Dreisell. 25:00Kenny tells us what it is like now that he is a head coach and discusses hiring Dukie Tyler Thornton as an assistant coach 29:15A bit about what Kenny hopes to accomplish at Howard 32:00Donald notes that Kenny will play his former bosses Mike Brey and Tommy Amaker this year 35:50Jason asks Kenny about the state of college basketball and the pay-the-players debate 38:15Kenny reflects on his recruitment and winning titles at Duke 43:00Kenny was on the bench for the Duke-Kentucky game in 1992… his perspective on the greatest game ever played 45:50Kenny talks about practices with the 1992 championship team 49:25Who was the best player Kenny played against? 52:30Kenny’s best Coach K story is all about going after loose balls 55:25Jason reflects on how the Kenny Blakeney interview came about 58:00We discuss our highlights from the interview 1:03:45Again, our thanks to Byrd Campbell 1:04:15Some thoughts on how California is shaking up the NCAA 1:18:00Football with a heartbreaking game against Pitt 1:24:25Parting Shots – Donald on the Bayou Brotherhood 1:27:50Parting Shots – Jason on a crazy poker cheating scandal 1:32:00Parting Shots – Sam on how stressful the MLB playoffs are if you care about the teams 1:33:35Parting Shots – Sam also talks about the demise of Sports Illustrated 1:35:45Goodbye from a long long long podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode #166 - Media Day, Duke Stomps VT Sep 30, 2019

The team is back to discuss Media Day and some interviews Sam conducted with the players, some recruiting news, and Duke Football's demolition of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. The team closes, as always, with their Parting Shots. Timestamps 0:00 - Welcome and Happy Rosh Hashanah! 1:37 - Thank you Byrd Campbell! 1:50 - We start with Duke’s annual Media Day. Sam was there! 2:45 - Sam catches us up with some memorable Coach K quotes 5:16 - Sam got to speak to a lot of the players 6:16 - Cassius Stanley speaks on mentorship and the rest of the team 12:58 - Jason is worried that Game of Thrones will consume all of Stanley’s time, but Donald isn’t concerned 13:39 - Wendell Moore speaks on his best friend on the team as well as his favorite video games 15:28 - Vernon Carey on the Duke big man that’s most influential for him 18:10 - Carey says the place he’s most looking forward to play is one that’s very early in the season 19:04 - Jordan Goldwire on the freshmen coming in as well as his defense 20:11 - Matthew Hurt on summer in Durham versus Minnesota 21:14 - Jason indicates there were other interviews, but they weren’t as good 22:39 - Donald likes that Sam was able to get information about the players’ personalities 25:53 - We have some recruiting news to cover: DJ Steward and Henry Coleman III commit, Walker Kessler doesn’t 30:54 - Sam jumpstarts the discussion of players who Duke are still going after 34:02 - Thanks to our sponsors…Byrd Campbell means business! 34:33 - Time for football, and Duke Football DESTROYED Virginia Tech! We all have great things to say 47:54 - We quickly preview what to watch for against Pitt on Saturday. 52:44 - Parting Shots - Sam’s friend is on the new Duke Blue Planet video this week 53:45 - The discussion shifts to Sam being in an Instagram story singing in the Fuqua Band! 56:17 - Parting Shots - Jason discusses the NCAA police with regards to Kansas and Georgia Tech 1:06:15 - Parting Shots - Donald gives a shoutout to the Duke Men’s Soccer team for coming back to beat UNC 1:07:37 - See ya! Tune in next week for an interview with Kenny Blakeney! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #165 - The Schedule is out! Sep 17, 2019

The podcast crew celebrates the release of the 2019-20 schedule with a pod full of funny moments. 0:00 Jason welcomes us to the pod... if he can remember how to host 2:00 We can see each other and Donald is making faces 2:30 The full basketball schedule is here, Sam thinks it shapes up nicely for Duke 7:00 Jason picks the toughest part of the schedule... and he can't really find one 9:50 Donald is looking at the days of the week that we play 12:15 Duke and UNC both games on Saturdays... what does it mean? 15:20 How the schedule relates to the birth of the ACC Network 17:10 Everyone else in the conference opens their season with an ACC conference game 21:00 The team has new uniforms!! 27:20 Sam reminiscences about 1999, a team he was barely old enough to remember 28:20 Thanks to Byrd Campbell, out wonderful sponsors 29:10 Football wins x2! We recap a couple blowouts 35:00 Previewing the next football game with Va Tech 41:15 Parting shots - Sam on the grad campout including a Justin Robinson story 44:50 Parting shots - Donald is travelling again including a Demarcus Nelson story 48:30 Parting shots - Jason rants about the FIBA World Cup and Team USA's 7th place finish 1:02:40 Good bye, email us at DBRPodcast at gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #164 - Bama game reaction and QHarris interview Sep 01, 2019

Live from the parking lot at Mercedes Benz stadium, the podcast crew gives us their take on the Alabama game... complete with a locker room interview with Duke QB Quentin Harris. 0:00 The gang is all here... in ATL... for a podcast brought to you by Byrd Campbell and sorta by Miller Lite 1:40 Sam doesn't even know the score of the Duke-Bama game 2:40 Jason say Duke met expectations for success against the Tide juggernaut 3:50 Donald on whether we should have gone for it on 4th down in the first quarter 5:00 A conversation about the struggles of the Duke offense 7:05 The Duke defense was pretty good.. considering we were playing Bama 9:15 Sam sings the praises of the new Mercedes Benz stadium in Atlanta (and free Chick-fil-a!!) 11:00 Jason's Locker room interview with Duke QB Quentin Harris 13:40 Reaction to Harris's post-game comments 16:00 Thanks to our wonderful sponsors Byrd Campbell 16:40 A brief conversation about the shortest NBA career of all time... just 3.9 seconds 21:20 Goodbye from the gulch and thanks to our fans!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #163 - Football is here! Aug 26, 2019

The guys are ready for a big weekend in Atlanta again the Alabama Crimson Tide and they also talk to a NY Giants Podcaster about the early success of Daniel Jones at QB. :00Devil With a Blue Dress :15Donald welcomes us to a mostly football pod 2:20Bring on Bama! 3:20Donald puts Jason on the spot… and he does not like it 5:10Jason explains how Alabama’s talent is just off the charts 7:20What would it take for Duke to say, “well, that was a good game” 8:40Sam gives us a history of Duke playing the best programs 12:20Donald talks about the last time we played Bama 15:00Byrd Campbell, our favorite Dukie sponsors 15:45A conversation about Daniel Jones with NY Giants Podcaster Ed Valentine 17:00Ed wants to know when we can start engraving Jones’ Hall of Fame plaque 18:20A reflection on the Giants taking Jones at #6 21:25Giant fan reaction to Jones thus far 23:05What has impressed Ed the most about Jones so far 26:40Ed talks about the transition from Eli Manning to Daniel Jones 30:30What kind of relationship do Eli and Daniel have so far? 32:40Our reactions to Ed Valentine’s comments on Daniel Jones 39:20Jason tells us about the Duke legend of Mike Junken 43:55Parting Shots – Jason talks about Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, featuring 2 Dukies! 52:10Parting Shots – One Sam remembers what he is talking about, we chat about Duke Blue Planet 54:20Parting Shots – Donald on the chicken sandwich wars (featuring Sam doing an incredible Yoda impression and then blowing us away with his Coach K impression) 1:01:15Good bye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #162 - Summer Hoops Thoughts Aug 16, 2019

The guys are back with a download of all the action from a summer of hoops and a preview of the football season coming up. 0:00 The Duke Band welcomes us to pod #162 0:20 Jason welcomes us as Donald and Sam recap some of their summer travels 2:50 What have we seen from the Blue Devil basketball team in the videos that have leaked from summer basketball play. 9:15 Summer recruiting news, Jalen Johnson headed to Durham 16:40 Sidebar about the best high school basketball teams in the country, including some talk about LeBron James Jr. 19:25 Ken Pomeroy ranks the top college hoops programs of the past 23 years... and guess who he says is the #1 team? 26:20 Would Jay Wright take the Duke job if it was offered to him? 29:30 Other teams with rankings that intrigue us (with extensive conversation about Texas and Virginia) 35:00 Duke football preview including an invitation for you to hang out with the DBR podcast crew at the Duke-Alabama game!! 43:45 Byrd Campbell, the best lawyers you will find who bleed Duke blue 44:30 Parting Shots - Jason begins with the NBA summer and the peril of players being too much in control 54:20 Parting Shots - Sam has a new hat and is excited for his second year at Fuqua 55:40 Parting Shots - Donald loves the LLWS and other baseball/softball stuff 57:15 Parting Shots - Jason rants about the NCAA, the SEC, and the ACC being cowards about the UNC scandal 1:04:40 Goodbye and Duke Band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #161 NBA Draftapalooza Jun 26, 2019

Everything you could want to know about Dukies in the Draft and more! Featuring Sam and Jason live and Donald on tape from France... yes, on tape from France. We go to the ends of the Earth to make this the best podcast around! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #160 - NBA Draft and Recruiting News May 24, 2019

0:00 Donald welcomes us to the pod and thanks our sponsor, Byrd Campbell 1:00 Jason talks about his weekend... watching his son graduate from college and Sam has a new summer job on the left coast 4:40 NBA Draft lottery and the likely destinations of the Duke freshmen, Zion, RJ, and Cam. With a lot of conversation about Anthony Davis, the New Orleans Pelicans, and their new GM, Trajan Langdon 22:20 Sidebar about how trash the Knicks are and a debate about the last good free agent they got 24:35 Javin and Marquis and the NBA Draft 33:30 Dukies in the NBA playoffs 41:10 Thanks to Byrd Campbell for being true blue! 41:45 Duke gets a 2020 recruit, PG Jeremy Roach and loses a 2019 recruit, Boogie Ellis 52:15 Duke Lax and Women's Golf be winning and winning 54:20 The passing of a hoops trailblazer 56:40 We close with praise for Robert Smith, a great philanthropist 1:00:10 Good bye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode #159 - Recruiting Success, 2019-20 Roster Outlook Apr 23, 2019

We're back with Episode 159! On this episode, the gang discuss the commitments of Matthew Hurt and Cassius Stanley and get into Javin DeLaurier and Marques Bolden testing the NBA waters. That leads to a general discussion over what the roster will look like next season and who will get minutes. We end the show with Parting Shots. Timestamps: 0:00 - Duke Band welcomes you! 0:11 - Jason welcomes us to Episode 159. We’re all happy that recruiting is once again a success 0:42 - Thanks to our sponsor, Byrd Campbell! 1:05 - Sam’s drinking tea to all the haters who thought our recruiting was done 2:11 - We discuss the commitments of Matthew Hurt and Cassius Stanley 3:43 - Donald compares Matthew Hurt to Dirk Nowitzki and says he will be extremely versatile 6:05 - Jason comments on Hurt’s 3 point shooting ability, but needs to get stronger 8:01 - Sam thinks Hurt will need the Cookout Diet, but his length will open things up on offense à la Kyle Singler 10:28 - Sam shifts into discussion of Cassius Stanley, and thinks he will be a good complementary piece for Duke 12:18 - Jason talks about Stanley’s shooting improvement, but his game is slashing and athleticism 15:55 - Donald continues the Stanley discussion, noting his impression that he can drive in the lane with control and create shots 17:46 - Sam calls back to a great recruiting thread from a couple years ago that discusses minutes in relation to status in recruiting class (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?33892-Recruiting-ranking-experience-and-playing-time-at-Duke&highlight=recruiting+rankings+minutes) 18:56 - Javin DeLaurier and Marques Bolden declare for NBA Draft, but Jason notes they could be back 20:07 - Donald agrees that it’s a wise move for them to test the waters and get the NBA feedback 22:03 - Sam notes that Bolden and DeLaurier has the Duke machine that can help them through the process 23:47 - Jason and Donald comment that some Duke guys who didn’t have NBA futures have ended up in the league 24:50 - Thanks as always to our sponsors, Byrd Campbell! 25:27 - Time to discuss what the roster could look like, and we start with an email from a great fan in Madrid 26:56 - Sam - Other than Vernon Carey getting 25 minutes, Tre Jones starting, and Jack White being a captain, there’s not much we know for sure about this team 28:41 - Jason thinks Tre Jones will be a captain, but Sam points out only Greg Paulus and Josh McRoberts have been sophomore captains 30:20 - Sam thinks the bench will be extended this year; Jason thinks that Coach K will go to the hot hand 33:20 - Donald discusses the balance of the team - lots of freshmen, but lots of upperclassmen as well 34:15 - Donald - lot of guys on the team that have played big minutes. That leadership will be key 36:25 - Sam discusses the defense and who will step up alongside Tre Jones 39:16 - Jason reiterates that Coach K will find the best players and play them a lot 40:30 - Donald - practices will be super competitive with so many guys fighting for those minutes 42:20 - Parting Shots - Donald recaps the awards given out at the annual basketball banquet 45:00 - Parting Shots - Sam begins the longest parting shot ever by starting with the pronunciation guide on the Duke Basketball roster page 47:20 - Parting Shots - Sam continues by lamenting he’s not at the Nationals-Rockies game 48:28 - Parting Shots - Sam recaps the speech Coach K gave to Fuqua as part of the Distinguished Leaders series 50:00 - Parting Shots - Sam celebrates Fuqua’s win over UNC in the Blue Cup 55:00 - Parting Shots - Jason discusses all the Blue Devils all over the NBA Playoffs and has a fascinating stat about Kyrie Irving 59:28 - Parting Shots - Sam has ONE MORE parting shot, this time about him calling the Fuqua 1st year vs. 2nd year basketball game 1:00:45 - Goodbye and Duke Band…don’t forget to subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast Episode 158: Tre is Coming Back Apr 10, 2019

Tre Jones has decided to return for his sophomore season at Duke and the guys open the mailbag to talk one-and-done and their favorite Duke players of the 21st century so far. 0:00 Welcome back to the offseason. The national championship game went late. 2:30 Tre Jones returns! What does it mean for Duke in 2020? 18:00 We open the mailbag, but not before greetings from Byrd Campbell! 19:20 From listener David, how much did luck play into the end of Duke's season? Jason takes it in a different direction and dissects Virginia's run to the title. 30:35 Next mailbag question, who are our favorite Duke players of the 21st century, picking from only from those players who played at least three seasons for Duke? We draft teams and compare. How did we do? 42:30 Would Zion have been our first pick if we could have picked any player? 46:50 Last mailbag question today, what are our thoughts on the one-and-done approach? How does it affect player development? 59:45 Goodbye from us and the Duke band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #157 Argh! Season ends and we look ahead Apr 04, 2019

The season ends... and we have so much to say about that. Plus, we look ahead to next year as Jason interviews several of Duke's incoming freshmen. 0:00We’re depressed… 3:10Thanks to the sponsors, Byrd Campbell and GTHCGTH.com (use promo code “DBR” to get 20% off your order) 4:25And here begins the lengthy recap of the Michigan State game 5:25Sam starts with how Duke gave up the big first-half lead 8:40The refs, they sucked 9:55Jason is obsessed with turnovers… and has the stats to prove it 12:15Donald laments Duke’s lack of fastbreak points… and also talks about the rebounding 13:55Let’s talk about the end game and what happened in Duke’s final few possessions. 19:20Jason says Duke just could not find the complimentary players this season and then he just cannot avoid talking about the refs some more 23:20Sam talks about how poorly Duke adjusted to the style of the game and the officiating 25:45Don’t forget to head to GTHCGTH.com for all your Carolina hating gear… and Byrd Campbell has a message where they reflect on the season 27:30Recapping the results of the stats prediction game… Jason had the worst pick but Jason also won the game 41:55The DBR Stats Contest Trophy… you know you want to sponsor it! Email DBRPodcast@gmail.com 44:15Looking ahead to the next season… Jason went to the McDonald’s All-American Game practices and media day! 45:40Jason interviews future Dukie Vernon Carey 48:05Jason interviews future Dukie Wendell Moore 51:15Jason interviews Duke recruit Matthew Hurt 53:00Jason interviews Duke recruit Trendon Watford 55:00Jason talks about what he saw at the Mickie Dee practices 59:30Sam and Donald react to the interviews with the recruits 1:03:50Jason reflects on last year’s McD game and how much it told us about how those guys would do in college (spoiler alert: not much!) 1:05:00Parting shots – we will be talking about the world of One and Done hoops on a future podcast 1:06:05Parting shots – Sam on what this season was like being back on campus 1:08:05Parting shots – Donald on how Duke turned DC dark blue this past weekend 1:11:35Parting shots – Jason reflects on the decade of the 2010s… and says Duke was the team of the decade 1:21:10Good bye, email us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com, and the Duke band plays us out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #156 Sweet 16 victory, Mich. State is next Mar 30, 2019

Survive (heart attack) and advance. Duke pulls out another nail-biter and moves on to the Elite 8. Donald, Jason, and Sam are here for your listening enjoyment! 0:00Welcome to a very Sweet 16 podcast! 2:00Thanks to Byrd Campbell and GTHGTH.com (use your “DBR” promo code to get 20% off) 2:50Recapping the VT game, starting with Tre Jones stellar game 6:20Tre’s insane lob to Zion where he quite literally flew! 7:30Sam talks about how we did with Cam Reddish missing 12:30RJ Barrett also had quite a game, facilitating and second half domination 16:25Time to talk about some other insane stuff that Zion did 21:20A reminder to check out ByrdCampbell.com and GTHCGTH.com 22:30Reflections on the other Sweet 16 games, including Auburn sending Carolina going to Hell 25:20Sam and Jason have the exact same Final Four picks and all of their teams are still alive 26:20Quick comments about Purdue-Tenn, a really great game 28:05Jason still doesn’t like conference teams playing each other in the NCAA tourney 29:40Singing the praises of the Texas Tech defense 34:45Jason puts a button on the end of Carolina’s season 36:15Previewing the Elite 8 game with Michigan State 38:15Jason talks about what Duke does best and what MSU does best and how they are matched with each other 41:10How does MSU contain Zion? They have a couple big guys who could do it. 43:05Donald wants to talk about the rebounding, always a strong point for MSU 45:00Coach K owns Tom Izzo and has now set a new record for Elite 8 appearances 46:05Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #155 On to the Sweet 16! Mar 26, 2019

0:00“You picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue,” Sam sets the mood for our recap of the classic with Johnny Dawkins Central Florida squad 2:00Donald wants a ticket to the East Regional in DC… anyone want to hook him up? 2:30A shout out to the sponsors, Byrd Campbell and GTHCGTH.com 3:30The UCF game… whew, that was a close call. Donald begins by praising the opposition. 6:45Jason admits he underrated the impact of Tacko Fall on Duke’s ability to score at the rim and all three of us get into a long rant about how much Tacko fouled 12:30Time to reflect on the coaching job of Johnny Dawkins and the shooting job of Aubrey Dawkins 17:35Let’s talk about how teams are treating Tre Jones and Duke’s other non-scorers 21:00We come to sing the praise of Javin and JGold 24:15We finally talk about the very end of the game and the drama of the final seconds 27:10Did the UCF shot get rim or was it a shot clock violation? 28:20Byrd Campbell, they mean business! 29:00A quick look at everyone else in the Sweet 16, a truly impressive field of top teams 35:20Want some cool Duke gear? Check out GTHCGTH.com! 36:00Previewing Virginia Tech, our Sweet 16 opponent 44:15A quick conversation about the massive DBR Bracket Challenge… 700+ people are in the group! 46:20Player of the week… there can be only one! 48:50Our collective parting shot – the amazing Brotherhood video! 55:20Duke plays late on Friday… and Sam and Donald will be there. They will let you know about a pre-game hang out near the stadium. 56:55Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #154- NDSt goes down, UCF up next Mar 23, 2019

The guys get together for a quick recap of Duke's victory over North Dakota State and a look ahead to the game with Central Florida. 0:00Duke band, intros, and a thanks to Byrd Campbell and GTCHGTH.com. 1:55Recapping Duke’s win over ND State. Jason and Sam want to talk about the D. 3:50Donald on why Duke struggled on offense early in the game. 6:50Jason on Duke getting to play the bench a lot and winning despite not playing great on offense. 8:15Sam talks about the rebounding struggles in the first half. 9:50Time to talk about Zion’s absurd start to the 2nd half. 12:50GTHCGTH.com brings you new TShirts!! Check em out for the perfect T-shirt to root for Duke as we seek our 6th national title, #SI6HTS 14:05Previewing Duke vs. Central Florida, the matchup with Johnny Dawkins and 7-6 Tacko Fall. 19:35Jason talks about some of the other players who are not 7-6 but are still good hoops players 23:30Jason can’t figure out the name of the school we are playing which leads Sam and Donald to talk about the different parts of Florida. 27:15Byrd Campbell, Duke’s legal eagles 27:50Looking back on the first round, which didn’t have as many surprises as usual. 34:15Goodbye and Duke band! We will be back Sunday night! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode #153 (Selection Sunday, ACC Champs!) Mar 18, 2019

The podcast crew is back with Episode 153, on Selection Sunday! With Sam on travel, the guys break down Duke's overall #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They are then joined by Matt Burr of WXDU Sports to discuss the Blue Devils cutting down the nets in Charlotte as ACC Tournament Champions. They end with Player of the Week (this week, we do Unsung Hero) and Parting Shots. Timestamps 0:15 - Hello! Sponsors! Selection Sunday! 2:16 - Sam helps us break down the bracket - Duke gets the East and the #1 overall seed 8:04 - Jason leads us in a rant about how the committee screwed Duke by placing a conference foe in their region 16:48 - Donald rails against the NET rankings 18:43 - Jason says NC State’s nonconference strength of schedule is why the ACC didn’t get 9 teams 26:00 - Final Four picks (we have every right to change them or be wrong) 29:28 - DBR Bracket Challenge! (https://forums.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?43446-2019-DBR-Bracket-Challenge) 30:24 - Byrd Campbell means business! 30:59 - We recap the ACC Tournament - We say goodbye to Sam and welcome Matt Burr from WXDU Sports! 33:33 - We talk about how great Zion was 43:21 - We discuss the players not named Zion that also helped Duke win the ACC title 1:00:13 - GTHCGTH.com - your place for all things that scream “Go To Hell Carolina, Go To Hell!” 1:01:08 - POW - Duh, Zion. Instead, we do Unsung Hero of the Week. Jason, Donald - Tre Jones, Matt - Jordan Goldwire 1:04:56 - Parting Shots 1:05:01 - Jason discusses the All ACC teams and “Killers Kill” 1:07:50 - Matt discusses a moment where Zion Williamson discusses his mom’s influence on him and the emotions surrounding his knee injury 1:11:20 - Donald laments that we only have a few games left with this team and stresses to everyone: enjoy this ride we’re going on during March Madness. 1:14:24 - Thanks Matt for joining us! Find him online at WXDU.org or @WXDUSports on Twitter. 1:15:32 - Goodbye and Duke Band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #152 - Sucky week but excitement ahead! Mar 10, 2019

Yeah, we lost to UNC but Zion is coming back and tournament time is here!! 0:00Jason and Donald don’t want to be here. It is early and the week sucked. 2:00GTHC… we begin with the impact of the Bolden injury. 6:05What did Carolina do in the 2nd half to beat Duke? Jason points out the period where Coby White dominated. 9:30A bit on Kenny Williams and the charging calls (spoiler alert, Jason does not think the refs did a good job). 12:40Donald on TV Teddy and how the fouls impacted RJ Barrett’s game. 14:10Cam Reddish had quite a first half. 16:05Thanks to Byrd Campbell and GTHCGTH.com for sponsoring the pod. 16:50Let’s talk about the Wake game… “do we have to?” 21:25Jason on the frustrating lack of consistency from the supporting cast. 23:40Donald talks about Duke’s really inefficient offense without Zion. 25:40Duke’s legal eagles, Byrd Campbell 26:20Time for an ACC Tournament preview. 31:00Jason talks about the ACC teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble. 33:10Donald gets us into a chat about the seeding for Duke, UNC, and Virginia. 41:35GTHCGTH.com… there is no better time to hate on Carolina than right now! 42:25Player of the week – RJ is the pick! 43:35Parting Shots – Jason is really frustrated with the Duke Women’s Basketball Team. 47:25Parting Shots – Donald says goodbye to the WNBA career of Monique Currie. 48:50Goodbye and Duke band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #151 - Miami meetup and locker room interviews! Mar 04, 2019

A truly special podcast this week as Jason, Donald, and Sam get together for the first time and hang out with podcast fans. Plus, Jason got to sneak into the Duke locker room and interview a few of your favorite Blue Devils! 0:00Jason says hello and he seems confused about where Sam and Donald are located 1:30A shout out to GTHCGTH.com and Byrd Campbell 2:00Duke beats Miami in a big way… we tell you where we were sitting 3:00Jack White hits a 3!!! We have much to say about this. 7:45Joey Baker’s role on the team is discussed 9:25AOC’s confidence is soaring 10:40Bolden had a double-double and we talk about what the rotations look like going forward 15:00Tre Jones owned Chris Lykes 17:30Jason talks about his experience on Press Row for the game 18:55Locker room interview with Alex O’Connell 20:15Locker room interview with Joey Baker 22:15Locker room interview with Justin Robinson 24:25Jason explains what RJ was doing and we react to the locker room sound 29:00If you hate the Tar Heels, go to GTHCGTH.com and get 20% off with the code “DBR” 30:10Recapping the loss to Va Tech, Sam laments the D and Donald says we were trapped 37:15Byrd Campbell, your source for Duke legal needs 37:50Previewing Wake and UNC… which means we are really only previewing UNC 42:25A discussion of how the ACC is stacking up for NCAA bids with one week to go in the regular season 51:35Player of the week, a trio of picks 54:40Parting Shots – The big meetup with our fans! So much fun!! 59:15Parting Shots – Playing a game in the wrong uniforms 1:01:30Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #150 Shoegate and Besting the Orange Feb 25, 2019

After the Carolina loss, Duke still finds a way to win over Syracuse in an incredibly eventful week for the Blue Devils. 0:00Devil with a Blue Dress 0:12Donald says hi and we thank our sponsors, ByrdCampbell.com and GTHCGTH.com 1:20Obama, Fran Fraschilla, and other brushes with greatness 3:55We played UNC… it sucked 5:45Sam talks about being in the building when the Zion shoe disaster happened 10:15Jason has one word to describe what happened… shock 15:30Jason asks if this was the worst regular season game in Duke history 19:15We talk about the media frenzy surrounding shoegate 22:00The Blue Devils prove they can win without Zion, beating Syracuse by 10 thanks to an amazing game from RJ Barrett 24:40AOC has the game of his career so far 26:40Sam on the changing Duke rotation and the surprise that K is shaking things up so much 31:30Bolden’s big time boards 33:50Donald on some defensive struggles and what has happened to Tre’s offense 36:35GTHCGTH.com gave away t-shirts to the students. Don’t forget to use the promo code: DBR to get 20% off your order 39:00Looking ahead, a preview of Virginia Tech 46:25HISTORY IN THE MAKING! The DBR podcast crew is going to the Miami game!! Come by the JB Duke Hotel Bar after the game to see us! 49:10What to expect against Miami, a team who’s best player is tiny 54:00Our sponsor Byrd Campbell, your Duke legal eagles 54:45Player of the week… 56:25Parting Shots – Jason on the absurdity of talk that Zion should shut it down 1:05:55Parting Shots – Sam says subscribe to a cool twitter feed: @5th_Factor 1:07:00Parting Shots – Donald on podcast #150!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #149 (Beat NC State, Preview GTHC) Feb 18, 2019

We’re back with Episode 149 early on a Monday morning! On this episode, we recap the victory over NC State, we re-visit the comeback win against Louisville, and we preview the big games against UNC and Syracuse. As usual, we got Player of the Week honors and Parting Shots as well. Timestamps 0:00 - Hello! Sam is hosting this week and it’s real early 0:39 - Donald had trouble getting home from Nebraska, which is why we’re recording stupid early on a Monday 1:19 - Jason is sneaking this podcast in from work 1:57 - Thanks to Byrd Campbell and GTHCGTH.com, appropriate sponsors this week! 2:50 - Enter the code “DBR” at GTHCGTH.com to get 20% off your orders! 3:17 - We recap the victories over NC State and revisit the Louisville comeback 4:49 - We start with the NC State recap 5:10 - Donald wants to start with RJ Barrett with the 4th triple double in Duke history 6:15 - Donald touches on another incredible Zion Williamson performance 8:17 - Sam is impressed with Barrett’s triple double featuring no turnovers 8:54 - Jason has no idea what NC State was doing to stop Zion 13:07 - Jason also shows love for Marques Bolden’s performance against NC State 13:33 - Sam thinks NC State was invested in this game, but didn’t have the talent level 14:35 - Jason thinks Jack White had a good game 16:24 - Donald shouts out Javin DeLaurier for having a great defensive effort 17:08 - Sam wants to go back to the Louisville game because he was only on the lost recording 17:44 - Sam gets on a tangent about “uninspiring” Dino Gaudio 18:20 - Sam comments on the comeback and how the Louisville crowd was essentially silenced by Duke 20:12 - Jason gets his thoughts in about the Louisville comeback 22:42 - Jason recalls that Louisville almost blew an 8 point lead in under a minute against Clemson on Saturday 24:06 - Donald discusses what went wrong for Duke against Louisville before the comeback 25:00 - Donald says this comeback will be remembered in every detail just like Gone in 54/Miracle Minute 26:16 - Donald says he thought Duke would win when Cam hit the 3 to tie it 27:57 - Sam comments that Cam Reddish has been at the center of two great moments for Duke this year 28:15 - Jason recalls a great stat about Cam’s 3 point shooting when we’re up and when we’re behind 30:37 - Donald notes it’s very rare for a team to come all the way back from a huge deficit and then lose 31:35 - Thank you GTHCGTH.com! Again, you get 20% off all orders with the promo code “DBR” 32:44 - We begin the preview of UNC 33:00 - Jason talks about Coby White and how UNC is great at rebounding, scoring, and shooting 3s 38:23 - Sam agrees with Jason, but also notes that Duke is great in rebounding and scoring as well 40:24 - Donald thinks the rebounding matchup is the most important and can determine the game 42:08 - Donald - we need to make it where Cameron is the X-factor and we’re winning every 50/50 battle 43:21 - We preview the rematch against Syracuse 43:55 - Donald - shot selection and limiting Tyus Battle and Elijah Hughes is the key to beating the Orange 46:06 - Jason - Syracuse is going to have a tough time the rest of the season, and we want revenge to close out our gauntlet 48:40 - Sam thinks Syracuse will need this win to separate themselves from the pack 49:52 - Thank you Byrd Campbell! ByrdCampbell.com 50:28 - Player of the Week! Jason - RJ Barrett; Donald and Sam - Zion 52:40 - Parting Shots - Donald attended the Nebraska-Northwestern basketball game, and it was very mediocre 55:47 - Parting Shots - Jason talks about the new 20-game ACC schedule 57:00 - Parting Shots - Jason recaps the NBA All Star Game skills competitions and Jayson Tatum winning the Skills Challenge 59:41 - Parting Shots - Sam loved all the former players who came back to Cameron for the game 1:00:48 - Goodbye and Duke Band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #148 HOLY !#!^ BIGGEST COMEBACK EVER!! Feb 13, 2019

Oh my!!! In the minutes after Duke's stunning 23-point comeback, we hop on the call to bask in the glory. You won't want to miss this fun one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #147- Virginia beatdown in their house Feb 11, 2019

Well, now we know how good Duke can play. Beating Virginia at Virginia while not trailing a single second is almost certainly the most impressive win any team will have all year. We bask in the glory of it. 0:00Welcome to the pod, where we are recruiting geniuses to attend Duke grad school 2:00Time to talk about Duke raining threes down on Virginia 3:50Donald says RJ Barrett’s postgame quote is the most cold-blooded comment EVER! 5:10Sidebar about Zion defying the laws of physics to block a shot 10:45Sam leads our discussion about the quality of Duke’s D against Virginia 14:15Marques Bolden is a heck of a defender 16:05Jason points out Coach Scheyer’s assessment of Duke’s 3-point shooting 20:20Virginia’s strategy to stop Zion and how Zion defeated it 24:50Duke stole the ball a lot lot lot of the time 26:15We have an amazing new sponsor, GTHCGTH.com, for everyone who knows where Carolina can go 27:40The BC game… yawn, we beat the !#@^!^ out of them in the second half 30:20In praise of Cam Reddish, who found his shooting touch and led the team in scoring 32:15We marvel at Zion filling up the boxscore 33:10We strongly urge you to skip the next 2 minutes as Jason struggles to say the Byrd Campbell promo… really, you do not want to listen to this. It is ugly. 35:10Previewing the Louisville and NC State matchups this week 45:00The NCAA releases its current look at the top seeds, Duke is the overall #1 52:55Jason makes a bold prediction about who Duke will play in the NCAA tournament 55:00Player of the week, we like the outside shooting 56:35Parting Shots – Sam on his guest shot on WXDU and some fun buzzer beaters 1:00:20Parting Shots – Donald on the new Alliance of American Football 1:02:50Parting Shots – Jason on the newest Dukie in the NBA 1:05:25Bonus talk about the NBA trade deadline 1:08:00Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #146- Duke’s D Dominates St. John’s Feb 03, 2019

Duke's defense destroys St. John's, we spend a long time talking about the rematch with UVA, and the parting shots include some hysterical sidebars about Game of Thrones and NC State's weekend of futility. Enjoy! 0:00 Donald welcomes us to the pod and thanks our sponsor, Byrd Campbell 2:45 Recapping the destruction of St. John’s… Jason cannot stop talking about how great Tre’s defense was on Shammorie Ponds 7:00 Sam takes the job of talking about how ridiculous great Zion was… again! 10:50 Donald takes a moment to praise Marques Bolden’s defense 12:45 Duke’s Achilles heel, 3 point shooting 17:25 ByrdCampbell.com the place Dukies go for their legal needs 17:55 Previewing the upcoming week of games… starting with a weak BC team 22:45 Looking way ahead, Duke has a brutal 6 game stretch after the BC game 25:40 For the next ten minutes, we preview the UVA game… can you tell we are excited? 33:40 Jason notes that Virginia is also entering a very tough stretch of games 35:40 Player of the week, in which Jason gets into a discussion of the best players in all of college hoops… Zion is #1 but guess who comes in at #11? 37:50 Parting shots – Jason talks about a funny typo and then he gets into Zion’s fandom for Naruto 40:25 We become badly diverted and talk about watching Game of Thrones out of order… which almost causes Jason to have a heart attack 44:20 Parting shots – Sam has no updates on his war with the grad student ushers in Cameron 45:00 Parting shots – Sam gets us into a discussion about NC State’s offensive ineptitude against Va Tech this weekend 48:35 Parting shots – Donald on Bill Belicheck’s coaching career 50:05 Donald implores you to subscribe to the pod, to write to us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com, and he says goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #145 - Basketball Jones returns, Football Jones excels Jan 29, 2019

The boys are back with Episode 145 of the DBR Podcast! On this week’s episode, Jason, Sam, and Donald recap the victories against the Pittsburgh Panthers, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. They preview this Saturday’s game against the St. John’s Red Storm, and get into a little Senior Bowl action before closing with Player of the Week and Parting Shots. Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome and thanks to Byrd Campbell! 0:42 - Donald’s in DC, Jason’s not worried about Atlanta’s impending snow 1:39 - Sam’s not concerned with the weather and is ready to talk Tre Jones and Duke Basketball! 2:05 - We recap the victories against Pitt, Georgia Tech and Notre Dame…who’s Jason? 3:15 - Donald starts with Pitt and the latest episode of the Zion Williamson Show 4:56 - Sam comments on how the emotion was tempered between Duke and Jeff Capel 6:26 - Donald reaffirms his love for how Marques Bolden played against Pitt 7:18 - Next up: Georgia Tech. Jason leads our discussion 12:47 - Sam highlights the terrific zone that Tech played that frustrated Duke and the interesting Duke rotation 14:44 - Sam zeroes in on Javin DeLaurier’s lack of minutes and how Marques Bolden may have taken them away 17:25 - The discussion carries on into the Notre Dame game, where Sam comments on Zion and Marques’ rim protection 17:58 - Sam discusses Episode 20 of the Zion Williamson Show 19:04 - Jason continues the Zion discussion 21:20 - Jason might add Zion to his Forever 5 in place of Shane Battier. Donald deflects when asked his opinion. 22:24 - Donald - Jason Mooney learned quickly not to mess with Thanos. 23:22 - Donald asks about the confidence Duke has when making 3s early 26:13 - Jason gets into a portion of the game where Cam Reddish went off 28:10 - Next up: St. John’s. Jason gives us a preview of the Johnnies. 31:58 - Sam thinks the revenge factor will be in play here since Duke lost to St. John’s last year 33:00 - Thanks to Byrd Campbell for their support! - ByrdCampbell.com 33:33 - Daniel Jones is the Senior Bowl MVP…what does this mean for his chances of being a 1st round pick in the draft? 39:05 - Player of the Week award - you already know who it is. 42:10 - Parting Shots - Sam’s got some beef with the grad ushers in Cameron 46:49 - Parting Shots - Jason gushes over Jahlil Okafor’s big week 51:12 - Parting Shots - Donald highlights All Star Weekend and Seth Curry in the 3 Point Contest with his brother, Steph Curry 54:57 - Goodbye and Duke Band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #144 Down goes Virginia Jan 21, 2019

0:00Jason welcomes us to the pod, Sam was in Cameron and we are so jealous 2:00The way Jason experienced the Virginia game was pretty amusing 4:20Donald talks about the impressive quality of the D in the game 7:20We talk about how close the game was the whole way 8:00We transition to the Duke Gambler Report as we talk about the bad beat that was the last basket of the game 11:10Sam discusses Duke throwback offense 16:35Jason gets into Duke finishing at the rim which leads us to the murder of Jay Huff 20:50Some of the scary Zion and RJ stats from the game… they were totally dominant in this game 22:30Time to talk about the Crazies and the signs… we all weigh in on the “Maple Mamba” 26:30Byrd Campbell, your Duke legal eagles 27:00Previewing the next 3 big games, starting with Jeff Capel’s Pitt Panthers 32:10Sam tells us what to watch for in the game with Ga Tech 36:00A look ahead at Notre Dame, a team that seems to rise up when they play Duke 41:35Player of the week… we are unanimous 44:05Parting Shots – Sam introduces us to his doppelganger 49:30Parting Shots – Donald talks about the dueling documentaries on the Fyre Festival 52:00Parting Shots – Jason talks about who the gamblers think is the best team in the land 54:05Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #143 Tre Jones Shoulder Special Jan 18, 2019

Duke got some very good news on the injury front this afternoon and we just had to jump on and talk about it. 0:00 Can you feel something special in the air tonight? 0:15 Sam welcomes us to a Tre Jones shoulder show, brought to you by Byrd Campbell 1:00 Sam welcomes Jason and Donald... and Donald thanks everyone for praying for Tre 2:10 Sam sums up what happened and reminds us of the horror of Kyrie's toe 3:55 Jason reflects on how upset he was when Tre went down and it seemed like a long-term thing 6:00 The news broke this afternoon... Tre may be back in just a few days! 7:00 Donald needs to be bleeped when talking about his reaction to the injury 11:20 Time to recap the Syracuse loss, Donald breaks out a stat about Duke versus the zone... and that stat is not good 13:50 Jason has a stat too, about how Tre impacted Duke's defense against Syracuse 16:30 Jason wants to talk about one shot, one very unlikely one, that Syracuse hit 18:30 Previewing Virginia, in which we assume Tre will not play 20:30 Sam says tempo and getting some easy transition buckets will be huge in this game 25:30 Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #142 - Cam... Just... Did... That! Jan 13, 2019

Welcome to the party, Cameron Reddish! We bask in the glory of the biggest shot of the year (so far). Plus, it is time to look ahead to the matchup between #1 and #1. Timestamps: 0:00Byrd Campbell was cheering 0:30Welcome to the pod, in which Donald is not worried by lots of snow on the ground 1:25Recapping Cam Reddish’s heroics against FSU 5:30To be clear, the play was called for Cam. He was option #1 when the game was on the line 8:20We need to talk about rebounding and how bad it was once Zion went out 10:45Phil Cofer has been at Florida State since 1964 13:00Fast break points, a key stat in this game 15:40Sam speaks the 4 most predictable words of any Duke January… “the rotation has shrunk” 19:50Looking back at Zion’s inhuman performance against Wake 24:50Duke welcomes Wake to the block party 26:00Sam unveils “Blockadile Dundee” and we like it 28:15Thanks to Byrd Campbell, a pair of former Durkeys who love the pod 28:55Looking ahead to the game Syracuse… and the week of playing slowly 32:30Jason talks about how god-awful Syracuse is at shooting the ball 36:30#1 vs #1, we preview the big game against Virginia 37:25Sam is glad we get them in Cameron first 41:00Donald talks about the unstoppable force vs. the immovable object 45:25Player of the week time 47:55Parting Shots – Donald gives Sam the Black Tenting Quiz… with Jason grumbling in the background 56:50Parting Shots – Sam on how NC State and UNC is always the same… every single time 59:45Parting Shots – Jason on Coach K’s good advice for men in answer questions from women 1:04:10Good bye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #141 Zion... just... did... that! Jan 06, 2019

Words cannot describe the dunk that Zion laid down upon the poor Clemson Tigers... but we give it our best shot. Plus, Sam shows us what Zion's dunk would look like if it was executed by an unathletic, Jewish, business school student wearing blue jeans. Yes, there is video of this amazing event! 0:00 Byrd Campbell, your Duke legal team 0:25 Donald welcomes us to the end of basketball as we know it. Zion has ended what this game used to be. 1:25 Jason sidetracks us into talking about death and winning the game of life 2:35 Time to talk about the beatdown of Clemson... Sam runs out of words to describe Zion's dunk 7:00 We debate who got higher on the dunk, Zion doing it, or RJ celebrating it 9:20 Sam takes the Zion challenge... Sam must jump in the air and do a 360 (he will not be required to dunk). Donald videotapes it so we all can see what happened! You can watch it here: https://twitter.com/dbrsbn/status/1081759880908816387 11:40 Back to the game, Sam talks for a long time about what is up with Cam Reddish?!?! 15:15 Jason is falling more and more in love with Tre Jones 18:00 Time to talk about two other key role players who were great against Clemson, Jack White and Marquis Bolden 22:20 Duke won by 20 against a good team in a game where Duke really didn't play all that well... how scary is that? 24:00 Sam talks about the tightening rotation 26:40 We pause to thank Byrd Campbell for supporting the pod 27:15 We preview Wake and Florida State, Duke's first road games 33:35 We sidetrack back to Sam's 360 leap 39:25 This is your annual reminder that Leonard Hamilton is a lot older than you think 41:15 Player of the week, Jason breaks hearts by refusing to join the crowd in picking Zion 43:25 Parting Shots - Jason on the quiz you must pass to get to the front of the tenting line 45:25 Parting Shots - Sam reminds everyone to go back and watch the show where we interviewed Kenny Dennard 46:30 Parting Shots - Donald with some praise for the Duke alumni band 48:10 Bonus Parting Shot on the difference between spaceships and free throws 50:30 Duke band plays us out as we debut the nickname, "360 Sam" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #140 ACC Preview and Bowl Beatdown Dec 31, 2018

Welcome to 2019, the podcast guys are here with a look ahead at the ACC season and look back at the absolute thrashing the Blue Devils put on Temple in the Independence Bowl. 0:00Happy New Year, Byrd Campbell 0:25Sam welcomes us, he seems to be in a good mood 2:05ACC preview time… we begin by predicting which teams will finish at the top of the conference 3:40Jason talks up Va Tech and NC State, and reflects on their schedules 7:45Donald like the Tarheels and FSU to join Duke and Virginia at the top of the league 8:50Sam says he expects UNC to improve over the course of the ACC season… ugh 12:45Which ACC teams have surprised you so far? Donald begins with the Pitt Panthers 17:45Jason says his surprise team so far is Virginia Tech, a team that hits 3s and does not foul 21:50Sam surprise team is NC State, a really experienced team 26:15Looking ahead to our first ACC opponent, the Clemson Tigers 30:45Sam brags about his preseason prediction about Jack White’s total minutes 31:50Byrd Campbell, thanks for a great 2018! 32:15Duke beats the _________ out of Temple in the Independence Bowl 35:20Sidebar about the Daniel Jones NFL draft stock 40:30We come to praise WR TJ Rahming 42:20Jason gives us some history on Duke football and how David Cutcliffe has elevated the program 44:15Donald praises us for an entertaining game after the godawful Cheez-it Bowl 45:45Duke vs. Alabama in the fall of 2019… be there or be square! 46:50Football players of the week 48:15Parting shots – Jason on the best description of Zion Williamson 49:55Parting shots – Donald on Seth outplaying Steph and a comment about Wendell Carter in the NBA 52:55Parting shots – Sam launches a conversation about the College Football National Championship game 57:20Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #139 Texas Tech and Christmas Presents Dec 28, 2018

Sorry for posting this late. With the holidays, it took a few days from recording to getting it edited. Enjoy! 0:00Byrd Campbell, our legal eagles 0:30Jason is hosting, everyone else is traveling 2:25Recapping Texas Tech, a game that was a great defensive battle and that featured incredible play by Tre Jones 17:30A look back at the Princeton game, and the utter beatdown we laid on them in the second half with bonus conversation about Zion banging his head on the backboard! 25:40A holiday wish from Byrd Campbell 26:20A preview of the Independence Bowl against Temple, including us wondering about the Walk Ons sponsorship 32:30We have Christmas gifts for the Blue Devils! What will be give them? 37:30Player of the Week 42:55Parting Shots – Donald talks about Markus Howard of Marquette having a really, really big game 45:05Parting Shots – Jason talks about the success of the Duke coaching tree 47:35Parting Shots – Sam on new Duke fans discovering “Gone in 54 Seconds” 49:15Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #138 Two wins and a new big man recruit Dec 09, 2018

We talk about the big 2nd halves against Hartford and Yale, keyed by amazing pressure defense. Plus we give you some intel on the newest Blue Devil, stud recruit Vernon Carey, Jr. 0:00Rockin’ the Duke Blue… Byrd Campbell 0:30Donald welcomes us, Sam is snowed in, and Jason is celebrating a championship 4:20Time to recap some games, we mostly focus on the impressive Duke defense 11:10Sam talks about how quickly Duke goes from D into O, constant attack mode 15:55Jason says the only explanation for Zion is that he must be playing with a cheat code 18:45Jason talks about how good Duke is at 2-point shots 20:40Time to praise Tre Jones’ defense 22:45Byrd Campbell loves the podcast 23:25Previewing Princeton and Texas Tech, we mostly focus on Tech’s defense and pace of play 30:25Meet the newest Dukie, Vernon Carey, Jr., a biiiig recruit 36:30We talk a bit about what next year’s team will be like 38:30Donald points out something he loved about Carey’s announcement and what it says about Michigan State and UNC 40:40Player of the week time, Sam is totally unprepared for this. Once we get talking, we can’t stop talking about RJ Barrett. 44:40Parting Shots – Jason on what Duke should learn from The Last Days of Knight 48:25Parting Shots – Sam talks about the newest Duke superfan, Rachel from Fuqua 49:55Parting Shots – Donald says we should all watch 42-1, the story of Buster Douglas vs. Mike Tyson 53:45Goodbye from the Chanel 5 News Team and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #137 - Blow outs, rotations, and a surprise mini-interview Dec 03, 2018

Two blow out wins form the bulk of this podcast and we even got to go in the locker room to talk to one of the stars of the Stetson game... for about 15 seconds. Plus, an extensive conversation about Jack White and his role moving forward. Oh, and you will enjoy us ranting about how awful and stupid the NCAA's new NET measuring stick is. 0:00 Thanks, Byrd Campbell 0:30 Sam wishes Donald a happy birthday and Jason moans about being old 3:00 Basketball recap time, Duke blows the doors off Indiana and Stetson 4:40 Jason wants to know if we are watching the most fun Duke team of all time 7:40 Sam asks Donald who the starters should be, which gets us into an extensive Jack White conversation which later turns into a Marquis Bolden conversation 20:00 A look ahead at Hartford and Yale. Jason says do not sleep on the Elis… they are fairly good. 25:20 Sam talks about Tre Jones and the injury bug, which gets us into some praise of Jordan Goldwire 26:45 Our sponsors and favorite lawyers, Byrd Campbell 27:20 Football news, we will be playing a bowl game in Shreveport. Yay? 31:20 We rip the NET and the NCAA for using it 40:15 Player of the week, we have 3 different choices 42:02 Sam sorta, kinda interviews Justin Robinson… briefly. 44:25 Parting shots – Jason on Zion’s money money money money 47:40 Parting shots – Donald on a surprising NBA star, Montrezl Harrell 51:45 Parting shots – Sam mocks UNC for signing Mack the Knife 53:45 A quick mention of the ACC-Big Ten challenge and how much UNC let the conference down 57:00 Bye y’all… Duke band, play us out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #136 (Maui Recap, Football End of Regular Season) Nov 26, 2018

The gang is back with Episode 136! On this episode, they recap Duke Basketball's performance at the Maui Invitational, including the loss in the final to Gonzaga. They also preview the upcoming game against Indiana in the ACC/B1G Challenge. On the football side, they recap big losses against Clemson and Wake Forest. They wrap up with basketball players of the week and Parting Shots. Timestamps: 0:00 - Byrd Campbell! 0:27 - Jason is running the ship from Philadelphia! Sam is in Durham job hunting and Donald is back in DC playing video games 2:15 - We begin with the Maui Invitational and our first ever loss in the tournament at the hands of Gonzaga 3:46 - Sam begins by dismissing the notion that Duke was unstoppable and could beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 5:30 - Sam discusses the tough week that Duke had in Maui 8:20 - Sam thinks the loss is a great learning opportunity for Duke 8:45 - Donald is not overly concerned about freshmen playing like freshmen two weeks into their college careers 11:10 - Donald makes sure everyone understands that Marques Bolden had a helluva game against Auburn 12:28 - Jason brings the conversation back to the Gonzaga loss and discusses RJ Barrett’s shooting struggles 17:45 - Donald asks Jason whether there are any parallels between this loss and a loss in Alaska in 1998 20:47 - The guys discuss the fact that Duke took Gonzaga’s best shot and that’s what it took for the Zags to win 22:45 - The guys agree that this was a great, Final Four-like game 24:23 - Jason begins the preview of the Indiana game 27:00 - Donald’s key to victory: establish our presence in the paint 28:27 - Sam also wants to see more ball movement against Indiana 29:48 - Jason wants RJ Barrett to learn from his mistakes against Gonzaga 31:49 - Thanks again to our wonderful sponsor, Byrd Campbell, PA! 32:32 - We shift to football and their terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day against Wake Forest 35:19 - Sam wasn’t at the game. He was busy with school…but he made the right decision 38:40 - Donald wants to know what has happened to the team since the end of the 1st quarter against Clemson 40:10 - Donald discusses bowl projections - we’re going bowling but probably not to a preferred bowl 41:55 - Jason is utterly displeased with the final score against Wake - 59-7!! 42:28 - Player of the Week nominations - three different players take it home this week 45:08 - Parting Shots! 45:16 - Sam: Duke Football got a commitment from a familiar name! 47:41 - Donald: MNF and LSU/Texas A&M were two ridiculously awesome football games you should have watched! 50:30 - Jason: The ACC should be ashamed of their nonconference schedule this season (except Duke) 1:00:15 - Goodbye and Duke Band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #135 Marvin, Harry, and an epic UNC rant Nov 17, 2018

Jason interviews Marvin Bagley and Harry Giles on this packed podcast that also includes a recap of the dunk show that was the Eastern Michigan game. Lots to enjoy here!! 0:00Byrd Campbell, you are da man! 0:30Donald and Jason are here, but Sam had homework 2:15Time to talk about the Dunk Show… Duke whups Eastern Michigan 3:20Jason talks about the defense, which may be better than folks expected 5:45Donald really likes the play of Tre Jones thus far 9:00Time to talk about the Zion show, the man who is overshadowing everyone in basketball 11:25We talk about our favorite Zion dunks 18:25We preview the Maui Invitational, which has a really impressive field 24:05Jason points out the quick turnaround at the end of the Maui tourney 29:30Jason interviews two Dukies in the NBA, Harry Giles and Marvin Bagley! 31:55Harry Giles talks about the transition from Duke to the NBA 32:55Harry talks about his health and his continued connection to Duke 33:45Harry’s Coach K story is about music in the locker room 34:25Bonus interview with Justin Jackson, UNC villain 35:00Justin Jackson obeys NBA rules and says he will not wager on the Duke-UNC game 35:30Marvin Bagley talks about what his first few weeks in the league have been like 36:45Marvin talks about what he learned from watching Coach K 37:30Marvin, one of the greatest freshmen ever, talks about the current freshmen 39:00Jason and Donald react to the interviews 46:55Thanks to Byrd Campbell for sponsoring the pod 47:50We preview Clemson and Wake, our next two football opponents 57:40Player of the week… you know who we got 59:30Parting shots – Jason rants and screams about the huge difference in how Duke and UNC educate their athletes 1:06:35Parting shots – Donald talks about Duke and road games 1:11:35Remember to write to us at DBRPodcast at gmail! Good bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #133 - Beat Army, beat UNC, and welcome to Boogie town! Nov 13, 2018

A closer than expected win over the military boys combined with a football beatdown of the hated Tarheels. It was a good weekend that started with the newest addition to the #Brotherhood, Boogie Ellis 0:00Byrd Campbell loves the pod! 0:35Jason welcomes us to pod #133 or #134, we aren’t sure 3:45We recap the victory over Army, a game that wasn’t quite the blowout that folks expected 5:35Zion is so great, he made Donald do a Stephen A. Smith impression 8:25Sam says it felt like Duke was settling for bad shots against Army 14:00Jason talks rotations and the ascendance of Jack White 18:25Did the Duke hype machine go a little too crazy in the wake of the Kentucky game? 24:55If you are preparing for the GMAT or the GRE, check out DominateTestPrep.com 25:55Duek beats the lying, cheating Tarheels in football. Suck on that, Tar Heels! 38:05Need legal help? Reach out to ByrdCampbell.com 38:45Meet the newest Blue Devil, Boogie Ellis! 44:50Donald previews the game against Eastern Michigan 50:45Player of the week, aka: the Zion show 54:30Parting shots – a tribute to Al Featherston, one of the finest Duke fans ever 1:01:00Good bye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #134 Kentucky BEATDOWN!!! Nov 07, 2018

There will be no timecodes. The only timecode is: 0:00 - Duke whups Kentucky every which way they can. Sam, Jason, and Donald spend a half hour laughing about it. What more needs to be said? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #132 - Predictions and Kentucky Preview Nov 02, 2018

The season is upon us! Listen to the guys make predictions about what will happen and hear their thoughts on the upcoming game against Kentucky. 0:00Time for some predictions… brought to you by Byrd Campbell 0:30We are time travelers, recording in the past to make predictions about the future 2:50It is the prediction episode, Sam’s favorite time of the year 3:55We begin with our guess at who will score the most points this season 5:10Most rebounds… we are all in on Zion 5:40Most blocked shots, Donald goes out on a limb 6:45Most assists, like there is any choice other than Tre here 7:15Most steals, which gets us into a short discussion of Duke’s D will be like 8:45Field Goal percentage, we finally have truly different opinions 10:10Highest 3 point percentage and total 3 pointers made 12:00How many games will Duke win this season… time for us to be wildly optimistic 13:30True road wins, Jason did some research 15:45How many ACC teams will make the NCAA tourney? 17:20Sam introduces some fun categories: Total number of slam dunks for Zion Williamson 19:35We guess at Jack White’s total minutes played this year which gets us into a conversation about the depth and rotation 22:05Donald’s favorite category - How many times will Duke score 100+ points in a game? 23:00How many times will Duke have a 30 point scorer in a game this season? Our guesses will shock you! 24:35How many combined points per game for RJ + Zion, Donald goes insane. 26:00Last category—how many total 3-pointers will Marquis Bolden make this season? Jason talks himself into a stupid answer. 29:00We get some predictions from our two sponsors, Byrd Campbell and DominateTestPrep.com 32:20We preview the big game with Kentucky, Donald starts with a look at what Kentucky will do on the perimeter 34:55Jason talks about the Kentucky big men, the strength of their team 38:20Sam is interested in seeing how Duke plays D in this game 40:00Donald makes a crazy bold prediction about the game… overtime! 41:25Sam says goodbye and urges you to email us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #131 - Exhibition Season, Duke Football Woes Oct 29, 2018

Duke is playing hoops again! It is just exhibitions, but we are excited! 0:00 - Sponsors Byrd Campbell are true blue Dukies 0:30 - Donald welcomes us to a pod packed with hoops and football 2:00 - Duke played 2 exhibition games. Jason starts by warning about drawing conclusions from exhibitions and then tries to draw some conclusions 7:00 - Sam talks a bit about the ball movement and if the pace of play we saw in the exhibitions will still be there in the regular season 10:40 - Donald talks a bit about some of the defensive concerns seen in the exhibitions 14:20 - Sam gives us his impression of the Crazies performance in their first game of the new season 15:15 - Sam launches a conversation about RJ Barrett’s all around game… we are impressed 17:45 - Jason looks at how we are doing shooting from deep 19:45 - A shout out to our sponsor DominateTestPrep.com 20:25 - A look at the Duke football shootout against Pitt… we lament our dreadful defensive performance 24:50 - Jason says Duke’s problem was that we were too good on offense 25:50 - Donald sings the praises of Deon Jackson, who set a record with his offensive output 27:00 - Previewing the next football game, a trip to Miami 36:00 - The Byrd Campbell guys are here for your legal needs 36:30 - Player of the week in basketball 38:30 - Parting shots – Sam on baseball’s postseason 40:00 - Parting shots – Jason on preseason polls and predictions… and perhaps curses Duke to be torched by Wake freshman Jaylen Hoard 44:00 - Parting shots – Donald on Tyronn Lue losing his NBA coaching gig 48:40 - Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #130 - Basketball is here! CTC and tons of other news Oct 23, 2018

Countdown to Craziness is here and the guys are in a basketball mood! 0:00Byrd Campbell means business 0:30Jason welcomes you to pod #130, it is gonna be full of basketball! 2:25Countdown to Craziness recap. Sam was in the stands and gives us the view from there. 5:30Donald talks about why not to read too much into what happened in this game. 8:05Jason is still quite concerned with our outside shooting and raves a bit about what he saw from Tre Jones. Sam is a little more cautious. 17:10We need to talk about Zion’s hands. 19:50We get to the really important stuff from CTC, the player intros! 26:20Wild and whacky facts we learned about the players during the broadcast. 29:00We review the presentation of the non-basketball stuff. Sam was underwhelmed. 35:30DominateTestPrep.com is your place to go for GRE and GMAT help! 36:35The NBA and the GLeague are in the market for high school basketballers. Will any kids pick the GLeague over going to college? We have very different opinions about this. 57:45Byrd Campbell has a message about the start of the basketball season. 58:35Football time… what happened against Virginia and what will happen against Pitt? 1:10:05Parting Shots – Sam can’t wait until the future when we learn what has really been going on behind the scenes in college basketball. 1:11:55Parting Shots – Donald on the upcoming ESPN+ series on Duke, “Earn Everything” 1:13:25We celebrate the advent of “Chicken!!” 1:14:50Parting Shots – Jason on the ACC’s dominant position in the new KenPom rankings. 1:17:05Sadly, we are postponing the live DBR podcast… goodbye, and here is the Duke band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #129 - Emergency Zion and the Adidas trial reaction Oct 17, 2018

0:00Thanks to Byrd Campbell and their newest Dukie legal eagle. 0:45Donald gets us to an emergency pod… about Zion and the Adidas college basketball trial. 3:05Jason gets his rant on… taking on Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports. 5:35Jason says the timeline makes no sense for Zion to have been paid by Duke. 8:40Donald compares this scandal to the movie Blue Chips and says Duke didn’t need to break the rules to get top players. 11:00Jason is still obsessed with the timeline and also says the implication that the NCAA is afraid to investigate Duke is total bunk. 15:05Donald reminds us that the NCAA has looked at Duke before, and they never found anything wrong. 16:40Jason’s last word… advice for Duke fans who get confronted by the haters. 18:00Goodbye and Duke band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #128 - Recruiting, CTC, and a football victory Oct 16, 2018

0:00Thanks to Byrd Campbell 0:30Sam welcomes us and Jason talks about turning his children in gambling addicts. 3:10Jason laments a great interview with Duke legend Bobby Hurley that happened but has been lost. 6:25Duke has a 2019 basketball recruit. His name is Wendell Moore and we discuss what he brings to the Devils. 17:05Countdown to Craziness is this week! Here is what we are looking to see, aside from the players dancing. We cover all the important stuff including how many players will pick hip hop music for their introductions. 26:05If you are looking to grad school, check out DominateTestPrep.com!! 26:45Duke football beats Ga Tech. We celebrate! 38:50Time to talk about some other ACC football games, including Carolina snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. 42:20We play, “What was TJ Rhamming thinking?” 46:00Donald takes the lead on our preview of the Duke-Virginia game 51:20Thanks again to Byrd Campbell, who are welcoming yet another Dukie to their legal family. 52:00Parting Shots – Donald on the amazing medical engineers who also happen to play football for Duke. 55:30Parting Shots – Jason on a hero named Eddie Flores. This Bud’s for you, Eddie! 57:15Parting Shots – Sam talks about the strange food combinations in his stomach right now. 59:45We say goodbye to a true blue Dukie, Mike Cragg is leaving to become the AD at St. John. 1:01:45Don’t forget to email us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com and rate us on iTunes! Bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #127 Grayson Allen interview Sep 25, 2018

0:00Byrd Campbell, our legal eagles. 0:30Jason is hosting. He sounds drunk or over-excited or both. 1:45Jason got an interview with a former Dukie… we welcome Grayson Allen to the podcast. 3:00We begin by asking Grayson about his decision to come back to Duke year after year and wait on the NBA. 4:30Grayson talks about what was it like to continually have new one-and-done teammates. 5:50Grayson gives a surprising answer to the question -- Who was the best player you played with at Duke? 7:00Jason asks about freshman year and Grayson’s surprising role in winning a National Title. 8:30Grayson reflects on his final game and the shot against Kansas that almost went in. 9:25What is it like playing for a fellow Dukie in Coach Snyder? 10:20Grayson talks a bit about his NBA future. 11:50Grayson’s advice about the “stay in school or go to the NBA?” decision facing so many college hoops stars. 13:50Grayson’s reflection on Coach K is all about treating everything you do with importance. 16:40We react to Grayson’s interview, especially the question about his talented teammates. 22:30Looking for help with standardized testing? Check out DominateTestPrep.com 23:30We reflect on the Duke Football victory over North Carolina Central, starting with Donald and the defense. 28:10Sam talks a bit about the performance of Quentin Harris in his second game as a starter. 29:20SIDEBAR!! Sam tells a great story about why he was not at the NCCentral game… it is a classic! 34:05Jason talks a bit more about our offense versus Central. 35:55Preview of the huge game against Va Tech, and we have to start with the stunning Hokie loss to Old Dominion. 38:20Donald says this is a “statement game” for Duke. 42:10Sam has more on some significant personnel who will be missing for Va Tech, especially on D. 46:15Jason with the buzzkill… he reminds us of the last time Duke was 4-0. 50:10Need legal advice, we say you should reach out to the Dukies at ByrdCampbell.com 50:50Parting shots – Sam says the grad student camp out is on! 51:40Parting shots – Donald is visiting Cary, North Carolina for USWNT soccer. Look him up! 52:45Make sure you go to http://TinyURL.com/DBRLive to let us know if you can attend our live show in November! 54:20Parting shots – Jason on the surprising success in football of two basketball powers. 58:10Goodbye… and don’t forget to reach out to us at DBRPodcast at gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #126 - Basketball schedule and Baylor beatdown Sep 18, 2018

0:00Thanks to our sponsors, Byrd Campbell 0:30Donald welcomes you to #126 and we begin by hoping everyone did ok in Florence. 3:10Sam talks about our LIVE SHOW! It will be in Durham in early November. Let us know your interest in attending this event by going to http://tinyurl.com/DBRLive 6:35We have actual basketball news! The conference schedule is out and it is really tough on Duke. Jason really breaks down a really brutal stretch in February. 20:10If you want to succeed on a standardized test, check out our sponsor Dominate Test Prep. 20:50Time to recap the Baylor game. We begin with Jason versus the Baylor online fans. 36:40We preview NC-Central by asking what one thing we are looking for from Duke in this game. 39:40ByrdCampbell.com, your Dukies in the legal world. 40:25Parting shots – Sam talks about how impressive Duke football looks in the advanced metrics. 42:00Parting shots – Jason on what he learned from the latest Duke Blue Planet video. 44:15Parting shots – Donald on DBR Twitter and all the fun we are going to have with it. Follow @DBRSBN to enjoy the goodness! 46:00Duke band, play that song! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #125 Football is 2-0! Sep 11, 2018

0:00Byrd Campbell, they mean business 0:25Sam is hosting, Donald is traveling, and Jason is celebrating the Jewish New Year. 1:50Duke beats NW but suffers some big injury losses. Donald marvels at the Duke 4th quarter D. 4:50Jason talks turnovers, both the real ones and the ones that come after 4th down. 7:10Sidebar on Mark Gilbert, one of the best defensive backs in Duke history. 8:40Sam talks a bit about what NW was trying (and failing) to do on offense. 12:00Jason enjoyed the way we moved the ball around, especially hitting the TEs. 13:25Sam points out the impressive majors of Duke’s football team. 14:40Donald finishes the conversation about the game by pointing out how important confidence is. 15:20If you need legal help, we recommend talking to Byrd Campbell. 15:50Jason looks ahead to Baylor, a team that has played some truly terrible competition thus far, and says the Baylor D is just plain awful. 20:20Jason sidebars on computer rankings… and has actually found one ranking that says Duke is the best football team in the country. Take that Alabama!! 22:45Donald says the key to the game is the offense and what happens without Daniel Jones. 24:20Who is Gunner Holmberg and why is he the future of Duke football? 26:00New sponsor! Dominate Test Prep is your best way to get into a good grad school. 26:55Parting shots – Donald has been watching some Dukies playing WNBA basketball. 28:05Parting shots – Jason loves him some Scottie Montgomery for beating UNC in football. 30:30Parting shots – Sam wants to know what happened to the grad student camp out. 33:25Sam says goodbye and Jason interrupts to encourage folks to write to us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #124 Football Is Here Sep 04, 2018

0:00Thanks BC! 0:30Jason is the host and he has no idea what he is doing. Luckily, Sam is there to save him. 2:05We are all about football right now. Our recap of the Duke-Army game begins with Jason asking Sam about the running game of Brittain Brown. 4:00Time to talk about the turnovers and how they change the complexion of a game. 6:50Donald tells us about the impressive Duke D. 8:25Jason talks about Daniel Jones’ super efficient game. 12:10Jason with a quick shout-out to the new Duke offensive line. 13:20Donald says he’s glad we played a legit opponent to start the season. 14:45Byrd Campbell has a few words about Duke Football and Coach Cut. 16:00Previewing Northwestern, Sam starts by talking about the QB shuffle. 20:25Jason corrects Sam about Northwestern’s winning streak which diverts us into a conversation about Alabama. 21:35Donald’s key to the NW game – defense against the run. Jason thinks the key is turnovers. 23:55Parting Shots- Donald on Serena William’s fashion sense. 25:40Parting Shots – Sam talks tailgating at Duke. 27:20Parting Shots – Jason talks about the end of the RPI and the rise of the NET. 33:50Goodbye and don’t forget to rate us and reach out to us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #123 Oh Canada! Aug 21, 2018

0:00Thanks to Byrd Campbell 0:30Donald welcomes us to the Zion Williamson show 2:40Sam was surprised at Zion’s body control and skill. We knew he could dunk, we didn’t know about everything else he brought to the table. 6:30Donald points out that watching Zion is so much fun. Even Duke haters can’t hate this guy. 8:00Donald want to move on, but Jason freaks out because he wants to talk more about Zion, especially his ridiculous rebounding. 12:00Jason talks about RJ Barrett, who he says is the team leader. Jason admires his defensive intensity and his freakish ability to get to the rim. 17:25Donald talks about RJ’s fluidity 19:00Sam gets us into a conversation about Duke’s PGs and Jason says wait until you see Cam Reddish. 21:00We have to talk about the one negative… the frustrating play of Marquis Bolden. 27:40Donald leads the conversation about other players by praising Javin DeLaurier. 29:20Sam talks about the injuries we are suffering now. 31:45Jason and Sam wax on about the emergence of Jack White and we then talk a little about Baker, Vrank, and Goldwire. 35:55We spend a minute contemplating Duke’s “Death Lineup” like the Warriors. 39:20Byrd Campbell tells us what they think of Zion Williamson. 39:50Parting shots – Jason on the 10 Things I Learned Playing For Coach Cut 42:35Parting shots – Donald gives a shout out to the Little League World Series and his hometown team. 43:35Parting shots – Sam talks about our plans to cover Duke football in coming weeks. 45:20Player of the week… the Zion sweep. 47:40Goodbye and Duke band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #122 W Trajan Langdon Aug 02, 2018

0:00Byrd Campbell love the podcast! 0:35Jason hosting this week. Sam is officially a Duke student again. Donald is no longer in Utah. 2:10Jason intros our very special guest, the Alaskan Assassin, Trajan Langdon. Jason’s intro is long and full of gushing. 5:00Jason’s intro is finally over, we hear from Trajan about the how great that 1999 team was. 9:15Trajan talks about the final game and the controversial travelling call that cost Duke a title. 10:30Trajan talks about his close relationship with his teammates that has lasted well beyond their hoops careers. 12:45Jason asks about the transition from the 1995 disaster to the 1999 success. 14:45Trajan reflects on his minor league baseball career and why he chose basketball over baseball. 17:35Trajan talks about how K has changed over the years, including talk about Duke playing zone. 18:50Donald takes over and wants to know about the difference Trajan saw in NBA versus college ball. 21:10Trajan talks about his remarkable career in Europe. 24:20Donald asks about winning the Euroleague title. 26:30Trajan talks about leadership and how his desire to be a leader has driven his entire career. 30:45Trajan gives his favorite Coach K story… and it is a great one! 35:10We react to the interview. 44:55Byrd Campbell gives a tribute to Trajan Langdon. 46:15Jason plays: What was the most significant thing to happen for Duke this summer? Topic #1- RJ’s play for team Canada. 47:40Topic #2 – Zion breaks the vertical leap record at Duke. 48:30Topic #3 – K says Bolden will be one of the best big men in the country next season. 49:10Sam and Donald react to Jason’s nominees and they both say Zion’s freak athleticism is the biggest thing happening for Duke. 55:30Jason just can’t stop talking about how great RJ Barrett is going to be. 58:25We preview Duke’s tour of Canada coming up in a couple weeks. 1:00:30Donald says he will be paying close attention to the rotations and how much K experiments with different combinations. 1:01:45Sam values PG play and wants to see what Tre Jones is like. 1:03:55Jason is going to be watching who takes and who makes 3 pointers. 1:06:50Parting shots – Donald talks about a brilliant twitter thread about ACC Football 1:10:55Parting shots – Sam can’t believe how much Duke’s campus has changed since he left. 1:12:05Parting shots – Jason wants to know why there is no Duke team at the $2 mil TBT?!?! 1:16:15Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #121 With Steve Pagliuca Jul 27, 2018

0:00Thanks Byrd Campbell for supporting the pod 0:25Sam welcomes us to the podcast. Donald is in Utah and that isn’t even the craziest place we are broadcasting from this week. 1:40Sam is in Durham, NC… his new home! 4:40We have a special guest, Steve Pagliuca – owner of the Boston Celtics, a former Duke player, and the dad of two former Duke players! 6:55Jason says hi to Steve and congratulates him on getting a NBA team full of Dukies. 8:00Donald asks about Steve’s relationship with the basketball program as a player and as a parent. 10:20Steve talks about his memories of the 2004 Final Four game where his son lost to UConn and reflects on how close Coach K is to the players, even the walk-ons. 12:20Fast forward to 2015 and Steve discusses Nick and the guys winning the national title. 13:35Donald wants to know which of the Pag brothers are better at basketball. 14:35Steve talks about being on the Duke Board of Trustees and reflects on how much the school has changed since he attended in the mid-1970s. 17:00Steve tells us about how he won the campus-wide 1-on-1 championship, which included a championship match at halftime of a game in Cameron. 18:40Jason talks to Steve about how he happened to buy a NBA team. 22:00Jason wants to know if Danny Ainge is an unfair advantage over the rest of the league which leads Steve to tell the story of how they hired him to run the team. 24:55Steve talks about how the Celtics got Jayson Tatum. 26:50Steve admits even he was shocked at how good Tatum was as a rookie. 28:20Jason asks about how the league has changed over the years, especially the one and done rule. 30:53Steve answers the “Best Coach K story” question with a tale of how K reacts to a poor practice session. 33:30Jason has to ask, would Steve mind if Brad Stevens left the Celtics for Duke. Steve says “I bleed green and I bleed blue…” 35:20We react to the interview with Steve Pagliuca. 37:02We divert into a talk about playing sports with your children and Jason lays down the law! 39:50Why doesn’t Duke still have a one-on-one campus wide tournament?!?! 41:30We love that Pagliuca considers Semi to be part of the Celtics. 42:55Again, we thank Byrd Campbell, our faithful sponsors. 43:15The non-conference schedule is out. Jason says it is really tough and talks about how good Indiana’s Romeo Langford is going to be. 47:00Donald has audio problems and, no, we are not editing it out. 48:10Donald is back and he tells us about how excited he is for us to be playing Eastern Michigan. 52:35Sam leads us on a look at Dukies in the NBA making news. We begin with Grayson Allen’s summer. 55:25Jason talks about the Dukies on the Kings, Bagley and Giles. 58:25Donald fills us in on Trevon Duval getting a 2-way deal with the Bucks. 1:00:55Sam asks Jason about the Dukies on the Bulls and Jason raves about Carter’s play this summer. 1:05:40Parting Shots – Donald on whether Lebron James has a chance to be a winner in LA. 1:12:50Parting Shots – Jason on Duke’s recent NBA success and how it affects the Duke Hatred Tsunami. 1:16:45Parting Shots – Sam talks about Jay Williams doing a great interview with Bill Simmons. 1:18:25Goodbye and don’t miss our next episode when we interview another former Blue Devil superstar!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #120 NBA Draft wrap Jun 22, 2018

0:00Thanks to Byrd Campbell 0:30Jason welcomes Donald to this NBA Draft pod. The theme is “Free Fallin’” 1:40We are joined by a special guest, one of the DBR posters when it comes to the NBA, CDu (Mickey Wilson). 2:45How the NBA shunning Trevon Duval messed up our podcast plans. 3:40Marvin Bagley goes #2. We are not surprised and wonder what this might say about Harry Giles’ future in Sacto. 5:55Jason wants to talk about interviews and outfits. 7:55Mickey celebrates his Chicago Bulls getting Wendell Carter and talks about how well Carter fits on the Bulls. 10:05Jason continues talking about really important stuff as he focuses on Carter’s clothes and other silliness. 11:30Jason gives us some amazing stats about how well K has done producing high draft picks. 13:05Grayson gets to play for Quin. Donald likes the way Donovan Mitchell embraced Grayson. 18:20Final thoughts on round #1 – Mickey says Carter may be the steal of the draft. 19:30Round #1 thoughts – Jason talks about Jerome Robinson and Josh Okogie, two ACC guys who had a much better than expected night… and also reflects on the dramatic fall of Michael Porter. 22:10Round #1 thoughs – Donald is impressed with the pick of Kevin Huerter. 23:25We move on to round 2 and Gary Trent landing in Sacto… I mean Portland. Mickey says this is a really good fit for Gary. 26:40Donald talks about how being a 2nd rounder is going to motivate Trent. 29:30Duval goes undrafted… it is both stunning and also makes a lot of sense. 35:30Jason lays out the myriad of Duke connections to NBA front-offices, which means Duval had to know his stock was not great. 40:40Donald says the two most important words for Trevon Duval are, “Summer League!” 41:20Jason talks about all the guys who entered the NBA early and then didn’t get drafted… it is quite a list. 43:20Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #119- Dukies in the NBA May 21, 2018

0:00Thanks to Byrd Campbell 0:30Jason welcomes us and Donald talks about watching way too many Marvel movies this week. Meanwhile, Sam is sitting on Donald’s couch. 4:00Dukies in the NBA playoffs, we begin with Jayson Tatum, super-rookie. 16:25Time to turn to JJ Redick and Jason asks a JJ trivia question that Donald whiffs on in the worst way possible. 22:50Sam talks about what JJ brought to the Sixers off the court, as a leader. 30:05We have a quick conversation about Rodney Hood and Quinn Cook, the other Dukies still alive in the playoffs. 38:40Jason probably says something foolish… he thinks the Celtics might have a chance against the Warriors or Rockets. 40:25Our NBA Draft conversation begins with San laughing at people being impressed with Grayson Allen’s athleticism. 51:25Jason talks about a couple other ACC guys who have tough decisions to make about coming back to school or staying in the draft. 53:15ByrdCampbell.com, your destination for legal advice. 53:50Joey Baker is the newest member of the class of 2018. We talk about whether he will impact the 2018 team all that much or if he will redshirt. 1:01:05Parting Shots – Donald tells us about the Dukies contending to run the Detroit Pistons. 1:03:45Parting Shots – Jason talks about the possibility of a woman coaching a NBA team. 1:07:55Parting Shots – Sam brings up the Supreme Court ruling on sports gambling nationwide. 1:14:30Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #118 - Changing College Basketball Apr 27, 2018

0:00Byrd Campbell, our sponsors 0:25Sam welcomes us and Donald tells a story about getting new subscribers to the pod. 3:20Our main topic, the NCAA Commission on College Basketball releases their report and Sam gives us an overview of what it contains. 8:00Jason gives us his take on the UNC scandal portion of the report. 9:40Jason says there’s a fundamental question that the commission failed to address. 14:20Donald gets us into a conversation about the NCAA’s relationship with the NBA draft. 20:15Sam notes that the committee seems determined to preserve the amateur model, which is really about keeping money in the hands of the schools and out of the hands of the players. 26:10Jason is angry about players not being able to make money off their image. 28:30Sam makes a great point about the missed chance we had to really change the sport. 32:05Jason plays a game… if you could chance one thing about college hoops, what would it be? Donald gets it started by saying that if you go to college, you must stay in college for 3 years. 37:30Sam says that a full NBA minor league system will make college hoops less interesting and will hurt viewership. 40:10The one thing about the sport that Sam would change is letting players make money off their image/likeness/jersey and the such. 42:05Jason and Sam getting into a mini-fight over whether we watch college hoops for the quality of play or for the competition. 47:40Jason talks about what he would change about the sport… you either say you are a pro or you are a student-athlete, and you can’t be both. 53:15Donald closes the debate saying he wishes the fans were part of the solution instead of being the innocent bystanders. 55:05Thanks again to Byrd Campbell, the Duke legal eagles! 55:45Parting Shot - Sam says there is a survey all us Duke fans need to take. Do some Fuqua students a favor and fill it out. 57:45Parting Shots – Jason gives a tribute to Vic Bubas. 1:03:45Parting Shots – Jason talks about Avengers Infinity War 1:08:05Parting Shots – Donald gets us into a NBA playoff discussion 1:15:20Sam wraps it up and says goodbye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #117 - Contest winner and Sam’s new home Apr 11, 2018

Sam is about to become the podcast MVP thanks to a change of address. 0:00Thank you, Byrd Campbell 0:30Donald welcomes us to ep #117 and Jason talks about playing beer pong with his son’s friends 4:00Introducing our special guest, Ed Armstrong, winner of the DBR bracket challenge! 5:55Jason wants to know how a Duke fan managed to pick Villanova and Kansas to beat Duke! 8:20Ed wants to talk about Coach K and the guys who surround him – are we worried about having such an inexperienced coaching staff with Capel leaving? 9:30Sam is not worried, but points out that replacing K will probably go awful because it always goes awful when you replace a legend. 12:10Donald points out that our assistant coaches don’t have a learning curve. They know what is means to be a part of the Duke program. 14:55Jason thinks that when K retires, a replacement will be named so quickly, we won’t have time to worry about it. 18:20Ed says he really wanted Capel to stick around as he thinks the transition will go easier if it is someone who is on the Duke staff at that moment. 23:30Ed brings up a second topic – he’s worried about the lack of upperclassmen going forward. 25:00Donald says this is the era we are in… not much we can do about it. 27:00Jason tries to link the issue of young players with Duke’s young assistant coaches (and Sam almost destroys Jason with facts). 29:30Sam says he won’t be picking Duke to be a big winner in 2019, because he thinks inexperience will be a real problem for next year’s team. 30:50Ed wants to know how we come up with topics and prepare for each podcast. 32:50Ed asks about how we get interviews with famous Duke players and the such, which leads Jason to reveal his wish list of folks he’s trying to get for this off-season. 37:00We say goodbye to Ed and congratulate him again on wining the DBR Bracket Challenge! 37:35Thanks again to the best Duke legal eagles around, Byrd Campbell. 38:10Time to talk about the Duke freshmen turning pro. We address some of the controversy about whether Duke properly used Duval and Trent this past season. 39:50Jason doesn’t understand the criticism here and concludes there is some parental bias at play. 42:25Sam notes the irony that Duke used to be criticized for guys sticking around and is now being criticized for guys leaving too soon… we just can’t win! 47:25Donald says that if these kids want to just have the game built around them, they need to go elsewhere. If they want maximum exposure and a chance to be part of something truly special, they need to go to Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, and the other blue bloods. 49:55Jason analyzes where the Duke freshmen were – in the NBA’s eyes – at the start of the season and where they are now. 53:40Parting shots – Jason talks about “he’s 2 years away from being 2 years away.” 56:50Parting shots – Donald raves about Quinn Cook earning a NBA contract for the World Champs! 59:45Parting shots – Sam reveals where he will attend Business School… AT DUKE!!! 1:05:00Good bye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #116 (Capel to Pitt, McD AA Game) Mar 29, 2018

Sam, Donald and Jason discuss some of the news of the day, including Marvin Bagley III leaving for the NBA and Jeff Capel leaving for Pitt. They also recap the McDonald's All American Game and Mama Carter discussing the business that is the NCAA. Finally, they review their season predictions, hand out player of the year awards and end with Parting Shots. Timestamps 0:00 Byrd Campbell! 0:20 Hello everyone! Sam’s in charge 1:23 Jason’s here…he’s drunk lit! 3:14 Marvin Bagley’s gone…we react very quickly 4:02 We deal with the real big news - Jeff Capel takes the Pitt job 4:15 Sam recaps all the coaching news 6:16 Donald’s shocked, but it’s a great move for Capel and for Pitt 7:15 Donald - “Capel had become the guy Coach K relied on the most” 8:52 Jason - “Nolan Smith is going to follow Jeff Capel to Pittsburgh” - we speculate 10:42 Donald says the most surprising thing is Capel leaving for an ACC school 11:23 Jason notes this move must mean that Coach K is staying for a while 14:00 Jason speculates that Capel may not have received assurances he was the man to take over yet 15:40 Sam forgets his thought, leading Donald to ask whether Capel would have taken the UConn job if Dan Hurley went to Pitt 18:01 Sam discusses Nate James’ role and why he’s being elevated to co-associate head coach 22:17 We discuss the McD game! Jason was at the Tuesday practice and tells us about the guys 23:20 Jason starts with the 4 guys together and how close they are 24:58 The Text Chain that dominated ESPN was what brought them together and how they all helped each other commit to Duke 26:45 Jason starts with Zion Williamson - He’s short, but an unreal talent 29:19 Zion has great ball handling skills and can shoot from the perimeter! Him, RJ Barrett, and Cam Reddish can rotate positions with each other 30:26 Sam asks how all 3 can play together 34:14 Jason: Cam Reddish and Tre Jones are special passers 34:45 Donald gives his take on the McDonald’s All American game, starting with Tre Jones 37:48 Donald wants to know how these guys will fit in with the current players - Cam Reddish is the glue guy (think a more athletic Theo Pinson) 38:43 Donald: RJ Barrett has a smooth game similar to Kevin Durant 39:46 Zion Williamson had to leave the game due to an injured thumb, but he’s powerful with his off hand 41:16 Jason discusses EJ Montgomery, the last person Duke is recruiting - it may depend on Bolden coming back 42:16 Is Bolden ready for the NBA? This may affect whether EJ Montgomery commits 47:00 Jason: Bryce Drew will be the coach of the year next year - Vandy could be stacked 49:08 The guys discuss Wendell Carter’s mother and her thoughts on the NCAA 52:09 Donald suggests that Mama Carter may think Harvard is far removed from the business of the NCAA and that’s why she preferred it 55:23 Jason: Mama Carter reveals the absurdity of the one-and-done system 59:12 Byrd Campbell - thanks for your sponsorship! 59:42 We reveal the results of the stats prediction game - Sam wins! 1:11:48 Who’s going to win the bracket challenge? Find out this weekend! 1:13:22 Jason: Marvin Bagley, Donald: Grayson Allen Marvin Bagley, Sam: Marvin Bagley 1:16:17 Parting Shots 1:16:23 Donald: Mookie Betts ain’t getting this one, boys 1:17:49 Jason: Thanks to all who listened to our last podcast and for the lovely notes! 1:19:14 Sam: It’s baseball season now, this is how he copes with Duke losing 1:21:19 We’re out…Duke Band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #115 - We lost!! Mar 26, 2018

0:00Sponsors rule! 0:25We lost, we are depressed. 1:55Sam says rebounds, 3-point shooting were the story. 3:20Jason congratulates Kansas, and after some other stuff says the bad charge call on Carter changed the game. 6:30Jason feels so sorry for Grayson Allen and the half an inch he came from being a hero. 8:50Donald speaks up again and says this was the game of the tournament. 12:20We all react to Grayson’s shot. 15:00Silence… and then a conversation about Duval’s shooting. 23:45Jason says Bill Self won the coaching battle and talks about Bagley being taken out of the game. 31:20Donald wraps up the Kansas game talk talking about how well Kansas executed. 33:30We reflect on the season and talk about whether it really was a success. 44:15Player of the game: Bolden, Allen, and Duval. 46:40Parting shots: Jason on a moving story he saw on ESPN: See it here -- https://www.facebook.com/SportsCenter/videos/2188703144481849/ 49:50Parting shots: Donald reflects on the Duke women’s basketball team 50:45Parting shots: Sam thanks all of you! 52:20Reach out to us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com and good bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #114 Mar 24, 2018

0:00Thanks to Byrd Campbell 0:30Donald takes hosting duties, but Sam is the star of this pod! 3:35Duke beats Syracuse. Sam gives us his views from being on press row. In short, zone defense is really tough to beat. 8:00We must talk about Nolan Smith’s jacket. 9:30Jason gives major props to Syracuse for playing their kind of game and he says they have a bright future ahead of them. 14:50Duke had a stinker, and still won. We won’t be able to shoot that poorly and win again. 16:20Duke limited the turnovers, one major reason we won. 17:50Donald compares this game to NBA2. 21:10Sam got into the locker room and interviewed the players!! 22:15Grayson talks about the poor shooting but how the team got past it. 27:25Sam chats with Bolden about the difference in a tournament and a regular season game. 28:10Carter talks about K ripping off his jacket. 31:10Sam asks Carter about how things have changed from the regular season. 31:55Sam’s journalism stint is done and Jason asks him about how hard it is to find good questions. 37:10Donald says Grayson’s answers reveal that he is really enjoying this, which leads all of us to reflect on Grayson’s career. 41:05Jason says Grayson has embraced his role as the most famous player in all of college basketball. 44:45Byrd Campbell, our beloved sponsors. 45:25Kansas preview! Jason focuses on the bigs. That’s the key to Duke winning. 47:35Sam was sitting with the Kansas media and says those folks think it is all about Kansas getting 3-pointers. 49:30Jason talks about that stats regarding Kansas as it relates to rebounding and 3-pointers. 51:35Donald says we can’t let them just pack it in and take away our bigs. 54:30Jason unveils a truly incredible stat about Duke’s history. Sam is floored. 58:30Some quick thoughts on the rest of the bracket, and how loaded our half remains. 1:03:30Sam vows to look for more upsets in his future picks and Jason wonders how anyone could have picked Florida St. 1:07:25Player of the game, lots of praise for Carter and Trent. 1:10:40Donald says goodbye and the Duke band plays us out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #113 - Rhode Island victory and UNC/UVA go down in flames Mar 19, 2018

0:00Byrd Campbell says GTHC! 0:35We are feeling just a little giddy 3:10Duke clobbers Rhode Island and Donald talks about Marvin Bagley being inhumanly good 8:20Jason points out why his obsession with FGAs did not matter in this game and then the conversation morphs into all three of us praising Trevon Duval 13:35Donald talks about some of the impressive statistical milestones coming up for Duke 15:00We preview Sweet 16 Syracuse - Sam recaps what happened the last time these two teams met 20:20Jason gives us some of the truly horrible stats about Syracuse’s offense 23:40Jason asks Donald to explain how Syracuse could win this game… he talks about making things ugly 26:15Time to talk about UNC and Virginia getting hammered… Donald insists we begin with the biggest upset in college hoops history. 28:15Donald says this was like a perfect game in baseball… you see it happening but you don’t want to say anything for fear you will jinx the incredible feat 33:40Sam admits he is just happy that Duke was not the #1 seed who lost to a #16 34:25Jason tells us about the biggest UMBC gambler in Las Vegas 38:00Donald gets us to the Twitter reaction to the UMBC win 41:25Jason wants to know if this game makes us doubt the genius of Virginia coach Tony Bennett, but Sam and Donald do not take the bait 46:30A message about “the journey” from Byrd Campbell 48:20Down goes Carolina! Sam loves how ineffective Luke Maye looked against A&M’s athletic bigs 53:00Jason talks about the abject failure of the Pac-12 55:50Sam loves Sister Jean of Loyola-Chicago 56:50Jason crows about picking Nevada to the Sw16 58:05Player of the game, two Bags and a Tre 59:45Parting shots – Donald on the success of the Duke women’s basketball team 1:00:45Parting shots – Sam loves wifi 1:02:00Parting shots – Jason likes the Capital One commercials 1:05:05Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #112 - Iona victory and RI preview Mar 16, 2018

0:00 Sam thanks Byrd Campbell 0:25 Recap of the Iona victory. Duke shot well but we are really impressed with the D. 16:45 Looking ahead of Rhode Island, a team that seems just too small to handle Duke's inside players 24:45 Some thoughts on the tournament thus far -- Miami loses and we talk about Penn's upset bid on Kansas 28:55 Player of the game - we have 3 different choices 30:55 Parting shots - Jason talks about what it means when a small school pulls a big upset 35:45 Parting shot - Jason shows Sam and Donald the referee interference moment from the Harvard-Marquette game 39:10 Sam says goodbye and reminds everyone about the DBR Bracket challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #111 NCAA Tournament preview Mar 13, 2018

0:00DBR sponsors, Byrd Campbell 0:35Donald welcomes us to the pod and Sam blames Jason for flooding his emailbox 3:15Jason describes the cool NCAA tournament draft he is doing with some DBR folks 4:30We dissect the NCAA bracket, starting with Duke’s region, which Sam says is utterly predictable. 9:10Jason gives us a preview of Duke’s first opponent, the Iona Gaels 17:10Donald wants to talk about the Hurley brothers 21:55Jason talks about teams who got a break in the bracket, and he focuses on Villanova rather than the hated Tarheels 26:30We finally get to the West and we all hope Michigan takes out UNC 28:30Sleeper picks to make the Sweet 16 – we really like Missouri and whoever is playing Cincy 33:25Final Four picks… we largely like the same teams 36:00Sam asks us how far Duke needs to go to make this a successful season 43:35The DBR Bracket challenge -- Go to http://Tinyurl.com/DBRPodcast and you could win a chance to be a guest on the podcast! 44:35Another shout out to Byrd Campbell 45:10Time to look back at the ACC Tourney… and the depressing game against Carolina 46:40We get distracted by the latest Grayson Allen controversy 51:30Jason directs us back to talking about the Carolina game 55:35Player of the week time… Jason goes crazy talking about how great Marvin Bagley is 1:00:25Donald says goodbye… and look for the next podcast right after Duke plays Iona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #110 Down goes Carolina and ACC tourney preview Mar 05, 2018

0:00Byrd Campbell, they hate the Tarheels as much as you do 0:30Intros, we are happy and talk about Jason’s connection to the Oscars 2:40Time to talk about that victory over UNC and Sam’s claim that he never doubted that Duke was going to win (yeah, right!) 7:50Jason asks Donald about how insane it was to even discuss whether Duke might be better without Marvin Bagley. 9:45We talk about the hug and Grayson Allen’s big night 13:20Jason recaps Grayson’s senior speech to the Crazies and it mophs into an appreciation of Grayson’s career 20:45This is where we discuss how absurdly dominant Marvin Bagley was in the 2nd half 24:15This diversion is brought to you by 2 Chainz jacket 27:40ACC Tourney preview including some words about Bonzie Colson’s return for Notre Dame. 30:00Sam gives us his sleepers for the ACC Tourney 32:35Sam looks ahead to the NCAA tournament locations for Duke 35:45Jason gets us back to the ACC tourney and talks a bit about Virginia’s decline lately, with a sidebar about the Louisville implosion 39:05Byrd Campbell on the career of Grayson Allen 41:05One thing you like and one thing you hate about the All-ACC teams: Did Grayson deserve 3rd team? How did someone vote against Marvin Bagley for ACC rookie of the year? And why was Isaiah Wilkins ignored on the All-ACC team? 51:30Donald gets us into a conversation about Coach of the Year 56:20Player of the week… I mean player of the game 59:20Parting shots – Donald talks the return of MLS 1:00:20Parting shots – Sam loved the senior day of FSU’s Brian Angola 1:02:10Parting shots – Jason talks NBA hype -- Harden breaking ankles and Lebron performs wizardry 1:10:20Rate us on iTunes, reach out to us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com, and the Duke band plays us home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #109 (VT loss, FBI scandal, and getting ready for UNC) Feb 27, 2018

0:00Thanks to our sponsors, Byrd Campbell, for making this all happen. 0:30Introductions… in which Donald brags about his success with the ladies. 2:10Duke loses to Va Tech. We try to process what happened and Jason asks the big question – is Duke a better team minus Marvin Bagley? 7:55Sam and Donald vociferously object when Jason utters two words, “Dan Dakich” 10:35Jason talks ball movement and turnovers, especially in the final few minutes. 12:30Sam and Jason go apoplectic about Duval getting the ball to get fouled with :25 left. 17:45We turn to the Louisville game and Sam lauds the defensive effort. 22:00Donald gives us the view from Cameron because he was at the Louisville game. 24:55The D and the dunks were the story against Syracuse 28:25Time to talk about the Carolina rematch. We focus on rebounding, Bagley’s progress, and the pace of play as keys to the game. 30:30Jason says Duke is a completely different team from when we played Carolina 3 weeks ago. 32:45We kick off the conversation about the FBI/Arizona scandal with some words from our sponsor, the lawyers at Byrd Campbell. 35:30Listener Zalman Goldstein asks a question – are the schools to blame for the wrongdoing of the players? 39:00Sam says the “bad guys” here, the agents and shoe companies, maybe aren’t so bad after all. 43:30Donald talks about Sean Miller… he uses words like weasel and snake. Donald does not like Sean Miller. 49:45Jason answers the questions about what the FBI is doing investigating all this stuff. He also warns that this investigation has been going on for a while… and there is a lot more bad stuff to come. 56:00Another listener question, from William Parks. He wants to talk about how you respond to the Duke haters. Donald has much experience in this arena. 1:02:50Player of the week… Bolden and Carter get some love. 1:04:35Parting shots – Donald… wait, Sam begins with talk about the return of Bonzie Colson and he offers props to Buzz Williams for telling his fans to stop cursing. 1:09:30Parting shots – Donald is finally ready. He talks some crazy basketball boxscores. 1:11:00Parting shots – Jason tells the story of the Iowa’s Jordan Bohannon intentionally missing a free throw. 1:13:35Goodbye and Duke band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #108 - Emergency FBI Investigation Pod Feb 24, 2018

Sam and Jason hop on an Emergency Pod to give us a rundown of the breaking news from the FBI NCAA investigation. Wendell Carter and Duke are implicated, but not in a way that seems at all serious. Have a listen and we will explain everything! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #107 2 big wins and a chat with Quinn Cook Feb 20, 2018

0:00We thank our sponsors 0:30Donald takes the lead and get diverted talking about New Orleans 3:30We finally get to the games. We love the D against Clemson and are enjoying how the team has changed in the past week. 6:50Jason talks about how the zone and the press combine to force teams into bad shots. 9:00Sam is impressed with Duke’s speed on defense. 11:10Time to praise Javin DeLaurier 13:30Donald wants to know what Duke will be like when Bagley returns. 18:00Looking back on Virginia Tech and Duke’s crazy rebounding edge. 21:40Donald focuses on Grayson being aggressive on offense. 23:40We interview Duke national champion, Quinn Cook 25:00Donald kicks it off asking Quinn about his NBA dream 27:30Sam talks to Quinn about the current Blue Devils and their chances to be natty contenders. Quinn is a big fan of Grayson and Marvin. 31:15Jason reflects on Quinn’s Duke career and his national title in 2015 39:55We react to what Quinn said about the past and the present 44:45Byrd Campbell, our favorite law firm! 45:30Jason provides a preview of the Lousiville game 51:35Sam takes the lead for the preview of the Syracuse game 55:55Does Jim Boehiem regret coming to the ACC? 1:00:25How worried are you about the FBI investigation into college basketball? Sam explains why he thinks Duke is just fine here. 1:13:50Player of the week 1:15:40Parting shots – Jason talks Duke Lax success 1:17:05Parting shots – Sam on the start of baseball season 1:17:30Parting shots – Donald talks about Black Panther and gets movie critic Jason to give us a brief review. 21:50Donald says good bye and the Duke band plays us out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #106 - Jason visits the locker room! Feb 13, 2018

0:00 Thanks Byrd Campbell 0:30 Sam welcomes us and says he does not want to talk about that UNC game 2:55 Duke beat Ga Tech and Jason saw the game from press row 9:25 Jason does post-game interviews with Alex O'Connell, Marquis Bolden, Grayson Allen, and Wendell Carter 14:50 We react to the locker room interviews and talk about the scene in the locker room 20:40 Jason talks a bit about Grayson being more aggressive offensively in this game as well as Duke playing a lot of zone 23:20 Sam was unimpressed with our second half effort, especially on defense and the boards 26:20 Donald talks about rebounding in the zone, which can be spotty 29:55 Sam compares Duke to the Spurs and then transitions into a conversation about Trevon Duval's role on the team 37:15 Another shout out to our wonderful sponsors, Byrd Campbell 37:40 Previewing the Va Tech game, rebounding and 3 point D will be key 43:40 Donald tells us all about Clemson, one of the surprising teams in the ACC this year thanks to a strong defense 49:00 Player of the week 50:50 Parting shots - Donald is headed to Durham for the Louisville game 51:40 Parting shots - Jason talks about the preview of the NCAA Tournament field 59:30 Parting shots - Sam on K's birthday and a comment on the Olympics 1:02:50 Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #105 (quick recap of the Carolina loss) Feb 09, 2018

0:00Thanks again to Byrd Campbell 0:30Jason and Donald welcome you to the depressing Carolina recap podcast 1:35Donald talks about how we got outhustled and it led to Carolina getting a ton more field goal attempts than Duke 3:15Jason talks rebounding and how this game seemed to be eerily similar to the St. John’s game 5:30We marvel at Carolina only turning the ball over 2 times! 7:30Jason shifts to the good things he saw… the bench play. 10:10Donald says our freshmen have hit the wall. 12:10Jason tips his cap to the experienced Carolina guys who worked their butts off to win this game. 14:45Duke goes back on the road to Ga Tech and Jason will be there on press row. 15:35Players of the game – Bagley and Bolden 16:30Donald says he wants the team to turn inward and focus on working together. 18:15Jason says heart and hustle are a must for this team to succeed… and we have not seen that from them lately. 19:15Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #104 - A Conversation with Jon Scheyer (and a loss to St. John) Feb 06, 2018

0:00Byrd Campbell, the Duke legal eagles 0:30What did Donald, Jason, and Sam think about the Super Bowl? 3:00Sam tells a story about the most evil Duke professor of all time. 4:00We lost to St. John… Sam is frustrated at the turnovers. 6:05Jason calls out a specific player who is struggling and then turns to our D, which was really bad. 10:40Donald says the intensity was really lacking and thinks that was the root of all of our problems. 12:04We talk about Coach K’s scathing post-game comments and speculate about what changes are coming to the team. 15:35Donald brings up a few positives, including the performances of Carter and Bolden. 17:25We spend a little time trying to figure out what is wrong with Bagley’s game. 21:30Again, thanks to Byrd Campbell for supporting the podcast. 22:10A special guest joins the podcast. Jason interviews Duke coach Jon Scheyer!! 23:50Scheyer tells the story of his baby girl being born during the Notre Dame game. 25:30Scheyer talks about the youth of the players and how it has impacted their ability to gel as a team. 26:45Jason asks about the moments that have really impressed Jon. 27:50Scheyer refuses to take Jason’s bait when asked to look ahead to the NCAA tourney. 29:15Zone or man2man, which does Scheyer prefer? 31:55Scheyer talks about what he does to help guards develop. 33:20Jason wants to know more about the stunning recruiting run Duke has been on lately. 35:25Scheyer looks back on his 2010 national title… and how the growth of Brian Zoubek changed that team’s fate. 38:20Scheyer reveals his key to winning basketball… play with Nolan Smith! 39:50Jason asks for Jon’s best Coach K motivational story. 42:15Scheyer tells us fans what we should watch to be smarter about basketball. 44:25We react to the interview and complement Scheyer on being candid and insightful. 48:40Time for our UNC preview. Jason begins by talking about what Carolina does well on defense (rebound) and what they don’t (guarding the 3). 53:15Sam looks at what Carolina does well on offense (rebound) and says we must stop Luke Maye. 55:45Donald looks at the intangibles and says hustle plays will be huge! 57:50Jason says these two teams are each desperate for a win. 59:45Donald says this is a moment to see if this Duke team really is the team we had expected. 1:02:30Player of the week… three different choices. 1:05:00Parting Shot – Jason tips his cap to Tide laundry detergent. 1:06:55Parting Shot – Sam is excited about all the new listeners. We love y’all!! 1:07:30Parting Shot – Donald talks about his really cool black history month project for USA Soccer. 1:09:05We take a side track to talk about the horrible Dodge Ram ad with Dr. Martin Luther King. 1:12:35Good bye and Duke band!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #103 - FT woes cost us a game against Virginia Jan 29, 2018

0:00As usual, thanks for Byrd Campbell 0:28Sam and Jason lament Duke’s loss to Virginia, but Donald is AWOL. 1:28Jason tries not to blame the refs for letting Virginia get away with what Virginia wanted to do. 5:20Sam wants to start with the first half of the Virginia game. Why did the Cavs get such a big lead? Jason’s answer… experience. 8:10Sam talks about the turnovers and why Duke’s inability to hold onto the ball is surprising. 10:30Jason explains that even though Duke outrebounded the Cavs, we didn’t win the second chance points battle. 11:45Jason is dying to talk about free throws, but Sam wants to focus on “Zombie Duke” first and how the zone led to our success. 17:20Sam finally lets Jason talk about free throws… you can feel the pain in his voice. 20:00We lament a really poor game by the Duke guards. 23:20The regular season ACC race is done. Virginia wins the crown. 26:00We find some positives from the loss to UVA. 28:15Jason closes the Virginia recap with a hat tip to the Cavs but cannot resist talking free throws one last time. 30:50A few quick thoughts on the Wake game, mostly Jason professing more man-love for Alex O’Connell. 36:00A few words about Virginia from James Campbell of Byrd Campbell. 37:00Jason previews Notre Dame, a team wracked by injuries, and he tells the tale of Martinas Geben. 45:00Sam tells us about St. Johns, a team that is barely a shadow of what it once was, and we talk about Chris Mullin’s struggles coaching St. Johns. 54:15Player of the week - we split on the big men. 56:00Parting Shots – Jason tells us about a great interview he heard with Coach Cut. 1:02:10Parting Shots – Sam gives us his feelings about the sexual assault scandal at Michigan St. and we talk about whether it could cost Tom Izzo his job. 1:11:10Goodbye, reach out to us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com and here’s the Duke band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #102 - Zion stuns the world Jan 21, 2018

0:00Byrd Campbell, the best Duke lawyers around 0:30Jason welcomes us to the pod… and where in the world is Donald Wine? 1:50Zion Williamson shocks the world. Donald gives us a breakdown of his game. 5:45Jason says Zion is Charles Barkley 2.0 and that this is the real start of positionless basketball at Duke. 8:35The Star Wars Empire theme gets us to Sam talking about what it is like to get all the recruits, all the time. 15:30Will it be hard for so many studs to play together with just one basketball? 21:45Jason on how much fun this is for Coach K. 23:20Time to talk about the Pitt game where we rave about Wendell’s game. 26:50Is Grayson coming out of his shooting slump? 31:35Our thanks, once again, to our wonderful sponsors Byrd Campbell. 32:20Sam leads the preview of Virginia, the best defensive team in America and he wonders how many points we need to win the game. 38:50Jason says Duke’s offensive focus, pounding the ball inside, is exactly what Virginia is most effective at stopping. 41:20We all make predictions on the game. Jason says Duke 68-62, Sam has it Blue Devils 69-61, and Donald says 71-65 Duke. 42:10We discuss Trevon Duval’s left eye. 44:25Player of the week, we all love Mr. Carter, & we say goodbye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Podcast #101 (three wins and a lot of laughs!) Jan 17, 2018

0:00Welcome to the prodcast… wait, what?!?! Oh, and by the way, we still love Byrd Campbell. 0:55We can’t stop laughing… it was a good week for Duke. 2:15Donald talks about MLK and Jason finds everything funny. 4:20Jason talks about gambling and his son playing 21 on his 21st birthday. 7:55Sam wants to talk about the Pitt game, but Donald wants to gloat about beating Miami. 9:40Jason has some interesting stats about the Pitt game and begins a theme of Duke’s impressive bench play this week. 15:30Donald talks about the way the rest of the team reacts to Justin Robinson 19:40Sam prods Jason to talk about the D against Wake… and Jason’s thoughts on how Capel coaches the team versus the way K does it. 23:20Jason dives head first into his Alex O’Connell love. 27:30Sam compares this year’s Duke team to past Duke champions, and talks about depth. 31:10Finally!! We get to the Miami game and how good that comeback felt. 34:05We spend some time gushing about Wendell Carter’s game and especially his blocked shots... and Donald wins the prize for best pop culture reference. 38:00Sam quotes a great Matt Norlander article about “Zombie Duke.” 39:40Jason is amazed that we won despite getting killed in his favorite statistical category. 43:40Jason talks about how weird it was to know Duke’s offensive drought was coming. 48:00Sam wants to talk about all the ways Grayson Allen is helping the team that does not involve scoring. 56:30While Grayson has struggled from 3, Trevon Duvall is suddenly shooting really well from outside. 59:00We recount the saga of Austin Rivers against the Houston Rockets hitmen. 1:05:10Jason talks about some big developments in the careers of MP3 and Amile Jefferson. 1:08:25Player of the Week… we got three different picks. 1:10:00Parting Shots – Jason is not a fan of JJ Redick and Kyrie Irving’s conspiracy theories. 1:16:10Parting Shots – Donald on Marvin Bagley, the hip-hop artist 1:19:00Parting Shots – Sam on the latest court storming incident and the problems of players and fans getting too close. 1:26:30Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Podcast #100 with Kenny Dennard!! Jan 09, 2018

0:00Byrd Campbell, our favorite law firm 0:30Podcast #100! We are excited! 1:30Jason intros our special guest, former Duke player Kenny Dennard. 3:00Time to dissect the NC State game… Kenny says don’t worry about early season games, “nothing really matters until March.” 6:20Sam asks Kenny when the team will get it together on D. Kenny has a brilliant reply, “Coach K’s won 5 national championships, but he’s lost 32.” 9:30Sam asks if we are concerned about the short bench. Jason’s response, “No.” 11:20Jason gives us some of the ugly stats from the game. 16:50Donald talks a bit about leadership and finding someone other than Grayson to step up. 19:25Kenny with a gratuitous shot at John Calipari… we love it! 21:15Kenny makes a great comparison to a record player, a device Sam has never heard of. 26:10Sam wraps up the NC State talk with some optimistic notes. 27:25We begin our look back at Kenny’s time at Duke by asking how things went so well early in his career and then went south later. His answer takes us to New York for the famous Sports Illustrated article that was never published, to Spring Break in the Keys, to the moment Coach K was hired. 36:50 Jason asks for Kenny’s favorite story about Kenny… and it somehow ends up being a story about how Coach K and Mrs. K conceived their third daughter 40:15Kenny has an amazing story about Coach K almost getting fired back in the early 1980s. 43:20Donald talks to Kenny about his favorite Duke players of all time 47:00Kenny tells us about how K was 30 years ago versus how he is today 50:00Jason asks Kenny for his best Coach K story and we hear about the time K almost retired. 56:20We bid goodbye to the legend… thanks again, Kenny! 1:01:55Thanks against to Byrd Campbell for their continued support of the DBR Podcast! 1:02:40We preview the upcoming opponents, Pitt and Wake. 1:05:55The only interesting thing about Pitt… Kevin Stallings taking on Louisville! 1:09:00Donald gives us the lowdown on Wake 1:12:10THE IS NO PLAYER OF THE WEEK!! 1:13:00Parting Shots – Donald wants to know who is going to win the college football championship 1:13:45Parting Shots – Sam plugs Coach Cut doing commentary on the college football title game 1:14:30Parting Shots – Jason on TV Teddy and the controversial referee 1:20:30Goodbye with episode #100! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #99 (FSU recap and Tucker transfers) Jan 02, 2018

0:00Byrd Campbell, the lawyers who love Duke. 0:30We are recording early in the day and you can blame the college football playoffs. 4:00We finally get to the Duke basketball game against FSU, and it begins with Jason talking about what Trevon Duvall does well and what he does not. 13:10Donald chimes in about how many shots we took and how we got them… OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS! 17:15Sam talks about Duke’s foul trouble philosophy and how we managed to win despite 4 starters with 4 fouls. 23:30We talk about Duke giving up a lot of 3-pointers. Is that Duke’s biggest weakness? 32:10We preview NC State and Jason warns about a guy who could be a real 3-point threat. 39:00Donald thinks the NC State crowd could be real trouble for our young players. 41:30Jordan Tucker transfers. We debate whether he had a realistic future at Duke. 50:30Another shout out to our sponsorship buddies, Byrd Campbell. 51:15Donald talks about attending the Quick Lane Bowl, perhaps Duke football’s best game of the year! 1:00:35Player of the week picks… Donald starts off with a surprise. 1:02:30Parting Shots – Jason goes off on how much better college hoops is than college football. 1:05:40Parting Shots – Donald talks about how cool outdoor hockey is. 1:07:10Parting Shots – Sam likes to watch coaches talk. 1:10:15Goodbye and Duke band… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #98 (Evansville destruction & Last Jedi review!) Dec 23, 2017

0:00Thanks to Durham Dave Olverson for being a podcast sponsor! 0:35Donald welcomes us from Texas, Sam is going blind, and Jason attempts to joke about calling in and falls flat on his face. 2:15Evansville recap. Jason starts by focusing on the D and Duke’s aggressive deny-man efforts. 7:35Sam talks about the offense and says we probably won’t be this good all the time. 10:50Time to talk about Justin Robinson, who is earning real minutes! 12:15Donald brings up some important stats regarding FTA and 3-pointers. 13:45Speaking of stats, Duke’s assist numbers are just stupidly good! 15:40Have we not mentioned the scary good game by Wendell Carter? 17:30Sam takes the lead as we preview Florida St., a good 3-point shooting team. 24:55Jason points out the murderous schedule FSU faces starting with the Duke game. 26:40Another shout-out to sponsor Dave Olverson and his love of Durham. 27:25A quick note about football recruiting and new early signing period, featuring a mini-rant by Jason about the lack of commitment in football recruiting commitments. 33:45We segue to Duke’s bowl game against No. Ill 39:05Player of the week – we all got the same guy. 43:10Parting Shots – Jason launches a conversation about Lavar Ball’s proposal to start a league to compete with college hoops. 48:55Parting Shots – Sam cannot do the old basketball clips thing this week… and he sidetracks Jason (the movie reviewer) into talking about The Last Jedi and other holiday movies. 58:30Parting Shots – Donald enjoys listening to former NBA players talk about basketball. 1:00:45Good bye and happy holidays!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #97 Dec 17, 2017

0:00We love Byrd Campbell 0:30Jason intros everyone and we somehow start talking about Sam’s weight. 2:15Let’s look back on the BC loss… Jason begins by talking about the rebounding. 3:45Sam admits he was supremely confident we would win down the stretch… and explains what was different about this game from other close contests Duke won. 6:20We marvel at Duke’s inability to get to the FT line, especially our big men. 8:15Jason asks Donald why Duke couldn’t get any interior offense in the second half? Donald blames BC’s offense for taking us out of our game. 11:45Donald starts the talk about Duke’s perimeter D and Jason does a deep dive into the history of Duke giving up 3-pointers… it takes him all the way back to the lost season of 1995. 17:30Sam stays optimistic and talks about how the team can change to get better at defending the three. 22:05Sam interviews Jonathan Alexander, the new Duke reporter for the News & Observer. 26:20After dealing with Jonathan’s background, we finally start talking about the current Duke team. 29:05Sam and Jonathan talk Duke’s defensive problems. 32:10Jonathan seems to be a big fan of Gary Trent, Jr. 35:50Jonathan’s biggest surprise covering Duke… Coach K’s sense of humor! 39:00Jonathan says all the Duke guys are easy interviews. They are polished when it comes to talking to the media. 41:15Sam says goodbye and thanks to Jonathan. 42:20We react to the interview and talk about what it takes to be a journalist covering Duke. 48:40Again, thanks to our sponsor, Byrd Campbell. 50:05A quick look back on Duke’s record-setting beat down of St. Francis… with a special focus on Marques Bolden’s ridiculous offensive rebounding 52:50We gotta talk about Mike Buckmire and Justin Robinson!! 1:00:00Player of the week time… Donald and Sam clown around a bit with the award, which is perfectly fine. 1:01:35Parting Shots – Sam on Hanukkah and The Last Jedi and old basketball memories 1:04:55Parting Shots - Donald goes bowling and talks about Chris Collins & NWestern blowing out Chicago St. which causes us to side-track into a discussion about conference affiliation. 1:08:05Parting Shots – Jason talks about his father dying a few days ago… and he thanks his dad for giving him a love of sports. 1:13:55Th-th-th-th-that’s all folks! Reach out to us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com.... And Duke band, take us home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #96 (Indiana, South Dakota Recap) Dec 05, 2017

Sam, Jason, and Donald recap the wins against Indiana and South Dakota. Jason is on husband duty so he's here for part 1 and Donald joins for part 2. We end with previews of St. Francis and Boston College, hand out Player of the Week honors, and end with a little Duke Football bowling! Timestamps: 0:00 Thank you, Byrd Campbell! 0:19 Sam brings us in and explains the disjointed podcast (First half is just Sam and Jason, second half, Sam and Donald) 1:00 It’s all Jason’s fault…he was being a good husband and needed to record early 2:30 Jason pre-reacts to the South Dakota game since his segment was recorded before the game! 3:40 Jason gives general thoughts on the Indiana win 5:05 Jason - “In addition to Indiana playing at home and playing well…we’re exhausted!” 6:22 Jason thinks we saw a growing trend where Duke plays uninspired ball for 30 minutes and get it together for 10 7:33 Jason brings up a Ben Swain tweet that explains how awesome Duke’s defense has been late in the game 11:10 Sam’s thought: Duke hasn’t really found its defensive identity yet 12:15 Sam: Is this an effort problem or something fixable? Jason: Too early to say it’s not fixable 14:35 Jason notes that our outside shooting isn’t as good 17:50 Jason thinks Alex O’Connell should get more minutes 21:00 Jason thinks Wendell Carter had an incredible game 22:15 Jason also shouts out Marques Bolden for his effort during the game 24:05 Sam and Jason briefly shift to the ACC Challenge - the ACC dominated B1G! 25:00 Jason thinks there are very few B1G locks for the NCAA Tournament 30:35 We say goodbye to Jason…hope Mrs. Evans enjoys the spa! 31:20 Byrd Campbell sends a message about the Indiana game 32:15 We are now in the future. Sam is now joined by Donald and we are post-South Dakota win 33:49 Donald begins his thoughts on the Indiana game by mentioning how well Wendell Carter played 35:20 Sam mentions that Carter’s poise is so impressive, especially since he normally draws the tougher defensive assignment 36:24 Donald thinks Wendell Carter has a great back to the basket game and complements Bagley’s game well 37:26 Donald says Marques Bolden had the play of the game 38:49 Sam thinks Bolden has embraced the role of energy big guy off the bench 39:52 Donald says Bolden and Carter both go up with two hands to get rebounds - very effective 41:47 Sam and Donald talk about the South Dakota win 48:07 Sam and Donald briefly preview St. Francis and Boston College 52:52 Jason’s not here for Players of the Week, but both Donald and Sam both give it to Grayson Allen 54:12 Parting Shots - Donald brings up Duke Football’s selection to play in the Quick Lane Bowl and is happy Duke is going to his hometown 56:12 Sam’s Parting Shot - Jimbo Fisher leaves the ACC for a boatload of money 56:52 Sam’s still looking for old basketball YouTube videos - dbrpodcast@gmail.com if you have good pre-2000 ones! 58:26 Donald notes that December 6th is the 3 year anniversary of DBR Podcast Episode 1! 1:00:15 See ya! Duke Band take us home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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# 95 - PK80 Recap, Bowl Bound, and 5-on-3?!? Nov 27, 2017

0:00Those legal eagles, ByrdCampbell earn our thanks once again. 0:30Jason is in an unfamiliar place… and so is Sam. 2:40We recap the Florida game, and Jason begins by asking, “Did you think we would win when we were down by 17 points?” 6:30Sam says, “Duke looked around and said, ‘Hey, we’re better than this,’” and with that the Blue Devils took control of the game 9:10We sing the praises of Florida. Donald is really impressed and says Florida will be a contender all season long 9:55Jason unveils his unified theory of the 2017-18 season… it boils down to one word: Rebounding! 14:10Donald talks about Marvin Bagley, and we wonder where he ranks among the all-time greats at Duke, freshmen or otherwise. 18:30Donald brings up ESPN’s “odds of winning the game” silliness. Duke was a decided underdog at times during the tournament. 22:10Jason brings up some other folks who played well, starting with Wendell Carter, who was great down the stretch against Florida. 25:00Donald: “It is almost like Jay Bilas got married last night to a woman named Second Jump because he was in love with it…” 26:50We turn to the Texas game, which Jason says was “The dawn of the Alex O’Connell era” 32:20Sam discusses the shot chart from the Texas game, and how every shot was made in the paint. 34:50Donald points out that we lead the nation in points in the paint… and Jason wonders how scary good we will be in a few months when the youngsters mature. 37:55Jason wonders if we need to lose a game to really learn the lessons we need to be truly great. 40:30Sam is forced to eat crow over his earlier prediction that Duke would not develop the bench. 50:25ByrdCampbell is the choice of Dukies in FL and TX for legal advice 51:10Jason previews the ACC-Big Ten challenge and our mediocre opponent, Indiana 58:15Sam sidetracks us into a conversation about the amazing Minnesota-Alabama game which turned into an insane 5-on-3 contest… and the 3 almost won! 1:03:20Jason wants to know how much we should blame Richard Pitino for not being able to coach Minnesota better against the 3-man Alabama team. 1:09:05We turn to Duke Football and Jason admits he lost faith in this team and they proved him wrong by winning their last 2 games to make it to a bowl game. 1:15:25Player of the week… which we are re-naming the non-Bagley Player of the Week 1:19:35Parting Shots – Donald with some love for the Duke women’s soccer team 1:21:15Parting Shots – Sam congratulates Matt Luke, a Cut disciple, for becoming the new head coach at Ole Miss and then Sam tries to curry favor with noted Duke billionaire David Rubenstein. 1:23:25Parting Shots – Jason tips his cap to JWill, who was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame alongside some other legends, some of whom Sam has never heard of! 1:25:30We want your stories about your earliest basketball memories. Send them to us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com 1:28:15Goodbye and the Duke band plays us home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #94 (Mich St recap and interview with Chris Burgess) Nov 16, 2017

Do not miss the amazing interview with former Dukie Chris Burgess! One of the best interviews ever on this podcast. 0:00Byrd Campbell means business! 0:30Donald welcomes us to a midweek edition and teases something special coming up 2:05Sam kicks off our coverage of the MSU game by talking about what it was like to be there, live, in the arena for the game 6:30Donald asks Jason about the rebounding… we are impressed with how Duke hits the glass 8:45Jason gushes about Trevon Duval, who made several moves that seemed reminiscent of Kyrie Irving 12:50Jason talks about the transformation of Coach K in his 38th season… it is truly stunning 14:50Donald talks about how Duke demoralized Michigan State by beating them at their own game 17:25We spend a little time talking about the maturity and leadership of Grayson Allen 20:30Tucker Byrd of Byrd Campbell has a message about Grayson’s intensity and perseverance 21:25A very special interview – former Dukie and current assistant coach at Utah Valley Chris Burgess 24:40Burgess talks about how he scouted Duke and what impressed him about them 27:45Burgess agrees that Duke is the best team in the country 29:20We find out what it was like to play Kentucky and Duke on back-to-back nights 32:15Donald asks Chris about his memories of being at Duke 34:05Chris talks about the pain of losing the national title in 1999 36:10We ask Burgess about being a part of one of the great recruiting classes of all time and he tells us a crazy story about Baron Davis 40:40What is it like to be a coach versus being a player? 42:55Burgess tells a couple great stories about being behind the scenes with his 2 head coaches… Coach K and Rick Majerus 48:55We talk about how great the Burgess interview was. Sam loved the Majerus story, Jason talks about Bagley’s “second jump,” and Donald talks about how much the 1999 loss hurts 1:00:20Parting Shots – Jason recommends a movie 1:02:50Parting Shots – Sam mentions the loss of Jeff Capel’s father and then tells a story about the nicest airport ticket attendant in history! 1:05:10Parting Shots – Donald says you should go see the play, Mean Girls: The Musical 1:06:55Goodbye folks! Have a happy Thanksgiving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #93 (Recap Season Openers, Preview Sparty, Coach 1K, RJ Barrett) Nov 13, 2017

The Podcast gang (Sam, Jason, Donald) recap Duke Basketball's opening victories against Elon and Utah Valley, preview the big matchup against Michigan State and the game later in the week against Southern, discuss Coach K achieving 1000 wins at Duke and finish with RJ Barrett's commitment and Duke-Army football. They then hand out the first player of the week honors for the 2017-18 season and end with parting shots. Timestamps 0:00 Dave Olverson sponsors this week’s podcast and tells people to consider moving back to Durham 0:27 Welcome and intros 1:45 We recap the season opener against Elon 2:25 Jason gets off by saying “Believe The Hype” on Bagley by discarding his inner Public Enemy 8:15 Donald gives his take by mentioning Grayson Allen is playing like a relaxed floor general 10:56 Donald mentions the only dark spot from the Elon game: Free Throws 11:35 Sam is thrilled about Trevon Duval’s emergence as a point guard 14:41 Donald jump starts the Utah Valley discussion by discussing the heavy minutes for the starters 18:48 Jason throws out two impressive stats about who scored and when they scored 20:27 Sam thinks the Utah Valley rotation is more in line with what we see the rest of the season 21:53 Jason thinks Bolden will feature more in the rotation once he’s well, but wants to see how we play P5 conference teams 23:15 Jason starts a discussion about big men and how they’re built to play a modern game as opposed to Okafor 28:27 Donald discusses Wendell Carter filling up the stat sheet 31:54 Dave Olverson invites everyone to move to Durham, which is revitalized and has many job opportunities. Contact him at DurhamDaveDBR@gmail.com. Thanks for sponsoring the podcast! 32:47 We preview Michigan State - Sam will be there, so look for him! 34:01 Donald talks about Miles Bridges, notes that Sparty is physical and plays with high intensity 38:12 Jason thinks Grayson Allen needs to have a great game on the perimeter for Duke to win. Also, who will guard Bridges? 42:05 Sam is excited to see how a young Duke team stacks up against an experienced Michigan State 43:30 Jason notes Michigan State is not a good perimeter shooting team, and notes they got two future lottery picks in Bridges and Jackson 45:50 Donald previews the Southern game…they’re not good. But look out for Jared Sam 48:00 Jason thinks Southern will be the worst team we play all season 50:01 Coach K earns his 1000th win at Duke - we discuss the milestone, the postgame ceremony and Coach K being the GOAT 57:03 RJ Barrett commits to Duke - BOOM! 1:02:08 We recap the Duke Football loss to Army - Sam was at West Point and recommends people attend a game at the 3 D-1 service academies 1:08:10 Players of the Week honors - Marvin Bagley the unanimous pick 1:10:38 Parting Shots - Donald gives quick love to The U (Turnover Chains) and shows a lot of love to his Detroit Pistons and their hot start to the season (Luke Kennard!) 1:12:03 Jason’s first parting shot says to take note of Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Virginia Tech pummeling folks 1:14:17 Jason’s second parting shot - pumpkin spice candy corn is in the stores. Jason doesn’t like pumpkin spice, but Jason loves candy corn. Sam and Donald berate Jason for being the monster he is. 1:17:00 Sam’s parting shot highlights Sean Obi appearing and scoring a couple baskets for Maryland last weekend 1:19:17 Good bye! Don’t forget to rate us on iTunes and email us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #92 (Interview with Josh Pastner of Ga Tech and preview opening games) Nov 08, 2017

0:00Byrd Campbell, two Dukies who love the podcast 0:25Jason welcomes us, Donald apologizes for his audio last time, and Sam wakes up too early 2:30Jason explains the craziness that went down to create this mid-week podcast… and it all centers around Ga Tech head coach Josh Pastner 5:00Sam explains the Ga Tech scandal, being reported by CBS Sports, and we try to figure out if any of this makes sense 13:55Jason interviews Ga Tech head basketball coach Josh Patner. They begin by telling the story of how the 31-year-old Pastner got the head coaching job at Memphis 18:35Jason asks about Ga Tech’s recruiting efforts in Atlanta and how Duke keeps beating Tech for local recruits 23:35Pastner discusses academics, athletics, and the scandals at Louisville and UNC 27:30Jason asks how tough it is to follow all the NCAA rules. Pastner: “85% of my job is compliance” 30:15Pastner gives a preview of Ga Tech in the ACC this season but Pastner mostly talks about his reverence for Coach K 34:30Good bye to Coach Pastner, but before he goes he has a good Roy Williams story! 38:50We react to the Pastner interview and especially on how Ga Tech recruits against Duke 46:05A quick look at UCLA and Ga Tech’s crazy adventure in China… and the middle Ball Brother getting arrested for shoplifting. Pro tip from Donald-- don’t shoplift in China! 54:50Byrd Campbell uses their sponsorship time to throw shade at UNC… we approve!! 56:35We preview Duke’s first games. Sam starts with his Elon preview and reminds us that Elon is a special opponent for Grayson Allen 1:02:30Donald gives us the low down on Utah Valley, a team with some real height up front 1:08:05Sam points out that former Dukie Chris Burgess is one of the assistant coaches for Utah Valley and we riff a bit on Duke’s great 1997 recruiting class (which Jason thinks was the class of 1999) 1:10:40Parting Shots – Donald talks Duke women’s soccer and gives us some election results 1:13:10Parting Shots – Sam remembers baseball pitcher Roy Halladay 1:15:25Parting Shots – Jason on ESPN’s college basketball predictions and getting trolled by Dan Dakich 1:21:45Good bye! Don’t forget to rate us on iTunes and email us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #91 - Pre-season Preview and Exhibition Recap Nov 07, 2017

0:00We thank our sponsor, Byrd Campbell 0:30Sam welcomes us to the show and Jason tells a silly story about a visit to Nashville. 3:50Time to move on to actual Duke stuff. We recap the Bowie St. exhibition blow out. 12:45Sam and Jason on the possibility that Justin Robinson can carve out a role in the rotation. 14:25Wendell Carter’s stat line in the exhibition was absurd. 16:05Why does the hype seem a little less for this year’s freshmen versus last year’s? 18:45Preseason prediction contest! It begins with our top scorer predictions. 21:10Most rebounds, blocked shots 23:00Most assists, steals, FG% 25:40Highest 3pt%, second most points scored 27:45Total Duke wins, total true road wins (this is the category where Donald learns math) 31:25How many ACC teams will make the NCAAs, how many Blue Devils will score 25 points in a game 34:20Rank them by minutes played: Bagley, Bolden, Carter, DeLaurier 37:05How many minutes will they play? Jordan Goldwire and Alex O’Connell 42:30How many games will Justin Robinson play in? And finally, how many 100 point games will Duke have? 44:35Sam wants to know what we are looking to see from Duke in the first couple cupcake games 47:40A cool story from ByrdCampbell.com about attending the Coach K Fantasy Basketball Camp 49:35Jason talks about the upcoming announcement from superstar recruit RJ Barrett 54:40A quick comment on the commitment of 2019 recruit Joey Baker, who took Duke over UNC and is therefore our new favorite player. 56:30Parting Shots – Donald whiffs so Jason begins with some praise for Kyrie Irving’s defense 1:00:40Parting Shots – Donald remembers his parting shot, praise for the Miami Hurricanes football 1:01:25Jason jumps in to praise the Duke Field Hockey team 1:02:40Parting Shots – Sam is headed to West Point to see a football game 1:03:45A preview of what is coming in our next podcast and goodbye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #90 (Hoops exhibition recap) Oct 30, 2017

0:00Dave Olverson says, “Move to Durham!” 0:30Jason welcomes Sam and Donald as they sidebar about the shows they are currently binge watching 1:55Down to business, we recap the Duke-NW Missou State exhibition game. We start by gushing about Grayson Allen. 8:15Donald talks about the athleticism of our big men and we try to figure out the last time we saw a Dukie dunk the way Wendell Carter dunks. 14:05Jason gets into the bench and what he thinks Duke’s rotation will be this year. It starts with Javin DeLaurier who “gets all the rebounds.” 16:55Sam and Jason get in a fight about how many minutes Duke’s big men are going to play together. 20:45We are still waiting to see Marques Bolden break out. 22:30Time to talk about Jordan Goldwire, perhaps the biggest surprise on this year’s team. 26:15Sam breaks down what we saw from Trevon Duval, which is a source of some concern. 30:30“What do you want to see in Exhibition #2 that we did not see in Exhibition #1?” 38:20Jason goes back to correct a mistake… he talks about how good Gary Trent was in this game. 39:20A message from Dave Olverson… with his favorite Durham restaurants. 40:15We move on to Duke football… and we ask if Duke is going to get 2 more wins to be bowl eligible. 49:50Parting Shots – Donald on the amazing Duke Women’s Soccer Team 51:15Parting Shots – Sam on his upcoming road trips to see Duke football and basketball. Anyone have any ideas of something cool Sam could do at the Champions Classic? 53:45Parting Shots – Jason updates us on the health concerns of a pair of Duke fan legends, James Armstrong and Alwyn Featherston. 57:05Good bye and don’t forget to rate us on iTunes! Also, reach out to us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions or comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #89 (Blue White Recap) Oct 24, 2017

0:00A big thanks to our sponsor, ByrdCampbell.com 0:32Welcome to Ep #89, we begin by talking about silly stuff like audio problems and squirrels. 2:40Countdown to Crazieness! We begin with the important stuff… how the players danced when they were introduced. 9:40“Hey let’s actually talk about the game.” Sam breaks down the guard play from Duval and Trent. 13:30We all gush over Trevon Duval’s absurd, ridiculous dunk at the end of the game. 16:30Jason talks about the impressive Atlanta freshmen Tucker, Goldwire, O’Connell, and Carter. 23:15Donald leads the conversation about the big men Bagley, Bolden, and DeLaurier. 31:30We look back on other CTC games and the false promises they made and we all pick the most surprising thing we saw from the Blue-White game. 39:10Have you seen the new Nike/Lebron “Want It All” commercial that features Duke? We think it will really piss off Kentucky and Carolina fans. 51:50Thanks again to ByrdCampbell.com 52:40Football time… things are not good. We look back at the disappointing Pitt game and ahead to a really tough matchup against Va Tech. 1:03:35Parting Shots – Jason on a coach who protests against the Adidas scandal schools 1:06:10Parting Shots – Sam is going to see Mason Plumlee play tonight 1:06:40Parting Shots – Donald says goodbye to RFK stadium 1:08:35Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #88 UNC Scandal Shocker! Oct 14, 2017

0:00Once again, thanks to Byrd Campbell 0:30Sam says hi and Donald explains why this is college basketball Festivus 2:30Jason warns the listeners… there will be cussing during this podcast! Podcast rated PG 13 3:15The NCAA chooses not to punish UNC… we are flummoxed. Donald begins by questioning the legitimacy of the NCAA. 7:15Jason explains academic fraud vs. improper benefits and he is clearly frustrated. 11:15Jason looks at the NCAA’s Core Values and says they simply do not exist any more. He also links this whole thing to UConn’s academic troubles a few years ago. 13:50Donald talks to Carolina fans. How do they feel about the stain on their school? 16:05Jason talks about UNC’s key strategic move; denying there was any academic fraud. 17:20Sam talks about SACS, UNC’s academic reputation, and then utters these words, “UNC committed the perfect crime.” 22:50Donald says the NCAA has created the road map for cheating and now every school will follow it. “The term student-athlete died today.” 24:30We look at how the media is reacting to all this, including a discussion of Jay Bilas. 29:30Donald has something to say to the folks who say they are done with college athletics. 32:05Sam wonders if the NCAA can survive when one of it’s finest schools is allowed to get away with this. 34:25Jason wraps up with a great post by Rocketeli on the boards that he thinks speaks to our frustration on this day. “Our institutes of higher learning have no business being in the professional sports business.” 37:55A statement from ByrdCampbell about the UNC scandal. 38:40Sam intros the next topic, the NCAA’s new commission to fix college basketball. 41:35Jason says the committee is flawed because it does not include several key constituents… including the players. He also gives us a great analogy, comparing basketball to a BLT sandwich. 43:50Donald says the committee will fail if it only looks at NCAA issues and does not address the NBA. 48:30Sam points out what the committee will not do, which also dooms it to failure. 51:15Jason says players know what they are worse. You can’t put that genie back in the bottle. 56:10Sam knows there is no incentive for the big sports universities to change. They are making too much money to change. 1:00:40Donald tries to leave us on a hopeful note as we again look at the relationship between the NCAA and the NBA 1:03:45Parting Shots – Jason on a good guy, former Oregon St. football coach Gary Andersen 1:06:20Parting Shots – Donald explains how to treat USA Soccer fans in the wake of the World Cup qualifying debacle. 1:08:30Parting Shots – Sam on the frustration of the Nats fan, which gets us into all of our collective sports sadness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #87 with Mason Plumlee Oct 09, 2017

0:00Byrd Campbell are good guys 0:30Welcome from Jason and Sam… but where is Donald? 1:40Special podcast guest! Jason interviews Mason Plumlee 2:30Q: What was free agency like for you? 3:33Q: Do you hear any good jokes about all three of the Plumlees being in the NBA? 4:10Q: Was there a moment where you realized you were not in college any longer? 5:50Q: What do you want your legacy in the NBA to be? 6:57Q: What is something that Miles and Marshall do better than Mason? 8:04Q: How big in the Plumlee family Thanksgiving turkey? 9:13Q: Which one of you misses Duke the most? 9:35Q: Was it hard to not play a lot as a freshman at Duke? 10:45Q: What is your favorite memory from Duke? 11:55Q: Talk about the famous Austin Rivers game-winning shot at the Dean Dome. You were celebrating before it even went through the hoop. 13:15Q: Give us your thoughts on the scandal gripping college basketball and the issue of paying players. 15:15Q: What is your feeling about the One and Done rule? 17:20Q: Tell us your favorite Coach K story. 21:05Jason and Sam react to the Mason Plumlee interview 23:25Time to talk about the coming NCAA sanctions against UNC… and they are coming soon! 31:10Sam and Jason give their predictions for what the UNC sanctions will be 47:30Thanks again to Byrd Campbell 48:25We tackle the unpleasant task of discussing Duke’s football loss to UVA. Ugh… 59:05Preview Florida State, who appear more vulnerable than usual this season. 1:09:35Parting Shot - Sam loves him some baseball! 1:10:40Parting Shot – Jason on the worst play-by-play call he has ever heard. 1:14:30Parting Shot – Jason tells you why you can’t buy a Marvin Bagley Duke #35 jersey… yet! 1:17:15Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #86 Oct 04, 2017

0:00Thanks to Byrd Campbell for helping us out 0:35Donald introduces the topics… and we actually get to start with baskeball! 2:40Duke livestreams a practice and we watch. What did we notice? Grayson Allen is good at basketball. 5:25We focus on Duke’s big men, who seem more versatile than initially expected (and we enjoy Sam getting confused about who is who in our front court). 10:40Donald gives us the lineups from the scrimmage and talks about the importance of leadership. 12:25We have fun talking about Grayson Allen destroying Jack White on a dunk. 15:40Jason listened to Coach K’s news conference. We hear about K’s move to go big this year and his feelings about the scandal gripping college basketball. 29:40Donald wants to talk more about how Duke will become a team of slamdunks, not 3 pointers. 33:20Byrd Campbell gives us a story about a great Duke football moment. 34:30Grayson is the sole captain for this year’s team. We talk about that and speculate about whether someone else may join him with a C on their shirt in coming months. 38:00Jason talks about how Grayson’s experience compares to the rest of the team… and Sam makes an incredible mathematical guess. 46:50Football, we recap Miami… ugh. The offense was, well, offensive. Donald was there and says the crowd as good. 51:25Jason has harsh words about our wide receivers… he’s frustrated. 56:50Preview the UVA game, Jason says their QB is not going to beat you with his legs. 1:03:30Parting shots: Jason on the new Louisville head basketball coach. 1:06:45Parting shots: Donald shot a poor round of golf at the Washington Duke course. 1:07:55Parting shots: Sam explains his internet woes and talks about the online sports media he is enjoying these days. 1:12:00Parting shots: Jason comes back with a note about the 76ers cornering the NBA market for Okafors. 1:14:15G’bye y’all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #85 (Emergency pod - Adidas scandal!!) Sep 28, 2017

0:00Thanks to the Dukies of Byrd Campbell for loving the podcast! 0:40 Donald intros our discussion about the huge Adidas scandal and learns that Jason has A LOT TO SAY about all this 3:50We start with the obvious, Rick Pitino’s career is over… or is it? 5:15Jason says Pitino won’t be the only guy fired over this, and points out the difference in a NCAA investigation and one led by the FBI 11:40 Jason explains the two different aspects of the scandal, the Adidas side and the agent/financial planner side 17:40We get into the Auburn part of the scandal and Sam equates each school to a mafia family 21:00Donald brings up the question as to whether fired coaches will be able to move into pro coaching 24:20Jason wonders what other programs aside from Louisville have been using Adidas to pay recruits 28:10We hear what a former sports agent/financial planner thinks about all this 32:00Donald says none of this should be even a mild surprise to folks who pay attention to the way the AAU basketball world works 37:10Sam brings up a scary thought… could Duke get enveloped in all this? 42:20We talk a bit about Jay Williams admitting that he was offered money by other programs before he committed to Duke back in 1999 49:00Jason looks to the past and the future, and wonders if this could lead to important reforms that fix some of the problems with college and pro hoops 54:35Thanks to the Dukies at ByrdCampbell.com for sponsoring today’s podcast! 55:25Donald wants to talk about the football uniforms. He loves em… Sam and Jason, not so much! 1:05:45Good bye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #84 (Beat Carolina, preview Miami, and our favorite hoops games) Sep 25, 2017

0:00Shout out to a nice fan who is sponsoring us… and we got new music! 1:30Jason can’t even get through the intros without giving Donald **** for the insane ending of the Falcons-Lions game. 4:50Donald gives us the history of the terrible luck of the Detroit Lions… are we ever going to talk about Duke?!?! 6:00Finally, we talk about the Duke-Carolina football game! Donald and Sam didn’t see as much of the game as they should have, so Jason takes the lead. 8:40Jason finds a way to relate the Detroit Lions fatalism to Duke football. Put another way, Jason thought Duke was going to lose after watching, “the worst 2 minutes Duke has played under David Cutcliffe.” 11:30We rip on UNC QB Chazz Surratt and revel in his ridiculous pick-6 interception that was one of the worst passes ever thrown by a college football QB. 14:35Sam points out how bad times are for Carolina football fans. Karma! 15:40Donald praises Duke’s defense, which has been the strongest part of the team this season. 19:20Praise for Brittan Brown and Duke’s 3rd down D 23:55We preview Miami. Donald takes the lead after Jason prompts him with some topics. 29:00Sam asks Donald to predict what the plan of attack will be for Duke’s defense again Miami 33:50Jason says this battle could put Duke unquestionably at the top of the Coastal Division and he questions something about the character of Miami’s stud RB Mark Walton. 39:00Donald wraps up the Miami talk by commenting on how the storms that hit Florida could impact Miami football. 42:10Sam asks the basketball question of the week – name the best game away from Cameron that you ever attended; Jason leads off with The Greatest Game Ever Played. 46:05Donald talks about watching Chris Duhon break UNC’s heart in 2004 and how he interacted with the Carolina fans at the Dean Dome. 50:25Sam saw the 2015 National Title game and, for obvious reasons, that is his favorite game 52:40Parting Shots – Donald with a shout-out to the brand new Duke softball team! Check ‘em out! 53:45Parting Shots- Jason says congrats to Mason Plumlee for his new $41 mil contract. Cha-ching! 56:25Parting Shots- Sam says goodbye to the Crow’s Nest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #83 (Baylor, UNC, and looking back at Duke’s OAD players) Sep 18, 2017

0:00Welcome to episode #83 in which Donald and Jason deal with microphone issues 2:05Breaking down the victory over Baylor. Sam says it was sloppy, but he loved the way we ran the ball. 4:50Jason chimes in and has a few comments about Duke’s special teams 10:55Let’s talk a bit about the defense. Jason pulls out an outrageous stat about Duke’s D 14:00Donald is loving watching out D play, something that you would not say in most past years 16:05Sam begins our preview of the rivalry game with UNC by talking about what Carolina has done against other quality opponents 19:15Jason recaps the saga of Chaz Surratt, UNC QB and hated by Duke fans and then gives us some stats that show Carolina’s strengths (offense) and weaknesses (defense) 24:20Donald looks ahead to the next 4 games and says it will be a big test for the Duke D 26:30A little bit of basketball – we answer the question posed on the boards: Which One-And-Done Dukie do you wish had come back for his sophomore season? We each pick a different player and it starts with Jason taking Luol Deng. 33:45Sam says he wishes Tyus Jones had come back and Jason asks if we would have won another national title if Tyus had stayed one more year 37:05Donald’s turn and he says he wishes we had gotten more than 1 year out of Kyrie 42:45Jason goes really historical and talks about how much fun it was to watch Corey Maggette elevate above the rim 44:15Goodbye and the Duke band plays us out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #82 (NW Beatdown, Baylor Preview) Sep 14, 2017

The triumverate of Jason, Sam and Donald recap the Duke Football smashing of Northwestern, preview the upcoming game against Baylor and then dive into Duke Basketball. They discuss the clearance of Marvin Bagley III to play this season and the recruitment of Zion Williamson. Timestamps 0:00 - Intros: Sam celebrates his Washington Nationals winning the division 1:26 - DukeGang beatdown! We recap the Northwestern game 2:20 - Donald discusses the offense and how they were able to move the ball at will 6:00 - Sam notes that Duke was only Power 5 team to run 100 plays last weekend 6:43 - Sam says that Coach Cutcliffe seems to trust Daniel Jones more 8:10 - Sam, you were supposed to talk about the defense! Sam moves on to defense 11:30 - Saxton’s strip fumble has us all gushing! 12:45 - We continue to applaud the defense - they were beasts all day! 14:52 - We turn to special teams and especially the kicking game, which was on point 18:30 - NW’s targeting call changed the whole complexion of the game 22:05 - Daniel Jones is no slouch…is NFL in his future? 25:15 - Jason questions why Cutcliffe left some of our stars in there at the end 26:15 - Our first sponsor! Thanks to Ultrarunner! 28:36 - We preview Baylor; Donald gives the 3 keys to victory 34:29 - Sam wants the defense to continue playing their positions 35:44 - Sam asks the question: how long does the current success need to continue before we stop pointing out how bad Duke was for so long? 37:27 - Donald thinks it will take a lot longer for people to stop remembering the Franks/Roof era 40:21 - Jason thinks it’s not that far off because the current students were young during the Franks/Roof era 43:33 - Sam thinks when we stop having the conversations that include “Duke has a football team?” 44:56 - Donald thinks the respect level of Duke Football is growing rapidly with wins and NFL success 47:08 - Jason thinks this is an important year for Duke Football to do well and get to a bowl 48:50 - Donald concludes with eliminating the droughts that have plagued Duke Football 50:24 - DUKE BASKETBALL! Marvin Bagley III is now cleared to play; Jason thinks Kansas fans will be upset 59:45 - Zion Williamson has some nice things to say about Duke - could #1, #2 AND #3 in the Class of 2018 commit? 1:05:17 - Donald poses the question of whether the Superteam Era has now made it to college basketball 1:06:32 - Jason thinks the Class of 2014 started the Superteam Era 1:08:47 - that’s a wrap, we’ll see you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #81 (The Schedule is here!) Sep 08, 2017

0:00Welcome to the pod. We become sidetracked by Donald’s professional sports woes. 2:45Getting down to business, time to dissect the just released hoops schedule. Jason talks about playing BC early and he says Duke’s ACC sked is about as easy as we could hope. 7:30Donald has a look at when Duke has a quick turnaround between games, and again, the schedule seems favorable. 11:50Sam also looks at the timing between games and likes what he sees, especially the time off surrounding the Carolina games. 18:15Jason goes back to the non-conference schedule and says be on the lookout for Furman… and he laments our lousy matchup in the Big Ten Challenge. 20:25New topic: Another stud recruit is headed to Durham. Jason breaks down Cameron Reddish’s game and compares him to a couple Duke greats from history. 24:00Jason and Donald both think it says something about Kentucky that Duke got a guy John Calipari really, really wanted. 31:00New topic: The NCAA’s proposed transfer change would really change the college sports landscape. Donald has a lot of concerns about how coaches could use and abuse this new rule. 35:30Sam sees some positives. He thinks this will make coaches treat players better. 39:25Jason talks about Coach K’s reaction to this proposed rule and how it could impact Duke… and we reflect on Duke’s history to see how this rule would have changed Duke’s history. 48:15 New topic: Previewing the Northwestern Football game. Donald starts by reflecting on the NC Central game. 52:00Sam gives us a breakdown of who to watch out for on Northwestern. 54:05Jason says watch Britton Brown, a rising star for the Blue Devils. 56:10New topic: The Podcast enters the advertising era… don’t worry, it won’t change things. Email us at DBRPodcast@gmail.com if you want details about reaching thousands of rabid Duke fans. 1:01:50Parting Shot – Jason says to check out the article about Antonio Vrankovic’s summer. 1:03:50Parting Shot – Donald sends best wishes to Florida as it braces for Hurricane Irma. 1:06:00Good bye and Duke band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #80 (Emergency Recruiting Update!!) Aug 15, 2017

0:10Sam welcomes us to podcast #80, the giddy about Bagley podcast 2:00Jason recaps what it was like watching the Marvin Bagley iii announcement and points out that he thinks the Duke staff knew about Bagley’s decision for several days, at least. 8:00Donald likes that Danny Ferry agreed to let Bagley take his number and thinks is says something about Bagley’s potential 11:00Jason breaks down Bagley’s game and says he is the best high school prospect since Lebron… wow! 15:20Donald talks about Bagley’s biggest weapon, an unstoppable jump hook 17:50Sam brings up the question of Javin DeLaurier’s playing time 19:30The conversation turns to the other big commitment Duke just got, Tre Jones the younger brother of Tyus Jones. 21:10Donald didn’t see the Tre Jones commitment video! Sam and Jason ridicule him so Donald goes to watch it. While we wait for Donald’s reaction, Jason and Sam laugh about the Minnesota to Duke pipeline 24:30Donald has seen the video and gives us his live reaction… it is all about the #Brotherhood! 27:55Now that we have talked about everything about Tre Jones except how he plays, we go back and give a Tre Jones scouting report 31:30Sam returns the conversation to the current team with reaction to K’s knee surgery and the cancellation of the Dominican Republic trip 36:30Parting shots – Donald is looking forward to the basketball schedule and the start of football season 37:05Parting shots – Jason calmly talks about the end of the UNC scandal, which he says will happen this week 40:45Parting shot – Sam with a shout out to some old Duke friends he saw at a wedding 41:10Good bye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #79 (One-and-done and Summer NBA stuff) Jul 24, 2017

0:00Welcome back! Jason takes responsibility for the long break between podcasts 2:10Let’s debate the merits of one-and-done as it relates to Marvin Bagley and the controversy about bringing in a new player late in the summer 10:30Sam challenges Jason’s assertion that guys who don’t get minutes did not deserve more minutes 21:15Whew, this is a long conversation. Donald chimes in about the Dominican Republic trip and whether Bagley could potentially join the team in time for it 27:50Jason talks about the guys who transferred away from Duke and why their success does not reflect poorly on Duke 30:40A new subject, Dukies in the NBA! Donald has a trade suggestion that brings Kyrie Irving to his hometown Pistons. 36:30Jason says Kyrie is making a smart move to want to get away from of the mess Lebron is going to leave behind in Cleveland 42:30Sam wins the podcast with this line, “The only guys in the NBA who aren’t selfish are the ones who are in good situations.” Boom!! 45:00Jason talks about Kyrie’s preferred trade destinations and explains why those teams are on Kyrie’s list 47:10Time to talk about the Duke rookies and how they did in NBA Summer League, Donald is excited about what Kennard can do for his Pistons 55:30Jason mentions that Harry Giles was absent from NBA Sumer League 58:00Duke’s non-conference schedule is out. Sam feels sorry for the folks who had hoped to see a legit opponent in Cameron this season and Jason talks about the St. John’s game, which leads us to wonder how many folks remember Chris Mullin 1:05:20Parting shot – Sam talks about the recruiting of Jim Boeheim’s son 1:06:35Parting shot – Donald is all about the swag! He’s interested in the 4 new uniform styles for every NBA team 1:09:45Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #78 (Comings and Goings) May 18, 2017

0:00Hello, this may be Ep #78 but Sam and Jason explain “the missing podcast” that happened but got trashed before being posted. 2:05Donald joins us and explains where he has been… Downunder 2:35Sam launches the discussion about Duke’s roster, those leaving and coming… this could get a bit haphazard. 4:10We start with Frank Jackson’s decision to enter the draft… Jason seems to have a bunch of intel on this including some speculation about who might take Frank in the draft. 8:30On to recruiting, our 6-man recruiting class is mostly comprised of kids from Atlanta, GA 12:00The Trevon Duval conversion begins and Donald compares him to John Wall and (pre-injury) Derek Rose. Wow! 16:15The conversation turns to the big men. Will Duke play 2 traditional bigs at one time? 21:10Time for a debate about minutes/rotation. This was inevitable. Sam thinks the bigs won’t play as much as others have predicted. 27:05Prediction time… who will be our second leading scorer next season? Sam gets a history lesson. 30:55Sam wants us to talk about the one-and-done trend at Duke. We understand it, we accept it, but we are not fans of it. You can hear the strain and the angst in this discussion. 41:00Jason says what we need to look at is not the one-and-done players, it is the players who could be here long term but who leave via transfer. 46:30Sam time travels 10 years in the future and says we will barely remember Jabari Parker, Brandon Ingram, and other one-and-done guys… and that is a shame. 51:00Jason dissects why players rush to the NBA and has a suggestion for how to fix the flawed NBA Draft system 58:20Parting shot – Jason on the Duke teams still competing for a national championship 1:00:50Parting shot – Donald gives a travel update and shout out to the American Outlaws 1:01:45Parting shot – Sam on the woes of being a DC sports fan… which Jason says does not compare to getting crushed in the Super Bowl 1:06:50Bye bye… and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #77 Departures, Returns, and Mailbag Apr 07, 2017

0:00Preamble… where we acknowledge that we recorded this before we got the Kennard news 0:40Welcome! We can’t even get through the intros without talking about whether it is ok to not be upset at Carolina winning. 5:15Let’s talk about Duke. Tatum and Giles are entering the draft. Any surprises or disappointments here? 14:40Obi and Jeter are transferring. How much will they be missed and how impactful were their careers? We don’t have answers because Jason’s mike is on mute! 21:00Sam makes a great point about Chase Jeter and Duke’s impressive history of developing big men. 27:20Amid all the departures, someone is coming back! We react to Bolden’s return and Jason has a theory about why Bolden thought about leaving. 36:00Donald tries to start a new topic but Jason interrupts with some quick recruiting talk. 37:30Mailbag time! We start with Kaze asking about the single thing that could best equip Duke for a title run in 2017-18 41:35Mailbag – Brevity asks about football stadiums and their impact on shooting in the Final Four 50:30More mailbag – Mountain Devil wants to know if the spotlight of the championship will impact the NCAA investigation and potential penalties connected to the UNC academic scandal 57:00Parting Shot – Jason on the lunacy (and shame) of Kentucky fans and their treatment of referee Tim Higgins 1:02:40Parting Shot – Sam on Georgetown hiring Patrick Ewing and the trap of nepotism 1:06:05Parting Shot – Donald on the brilliance of Russell Westbrook’s season 1:09:55Buh-bye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #76 Season Wrapup Mar 22, 2017

0:00Jason is so despondent, he curses as the podcast opens. Meanwhile, Sam is watching “highlights” on YouTube and Donald is getting drunk 3:00Recapping the good – the victory over Troy 6:45Sam talks about the “two Duke teams” 8:05Recapping the bad – the loss to South Carolina. Jason can barely speak. Sam talks about the quality of the shots that SC got. 12:25Jason was blown away by how well SC shot from the field and how many shots they took. 14:50Donald thought the law of averages would kill SC after they had a hot game against Marquette. It didn’t. 17:20Sam makes a great point about the cumulative effect of Duke not getting to practice enough this season 20:10K said this was the most physical team we faced all year 23:00Sam asks about the UNC fans rooting for SC which leads to a conversation about home court in the NCAA tourney and some seeding controversy. 30:40Looking back on our predictions for the season… we were mostly wrong!! 42:40What was your most disappointing Duke season? This will not be an enjoyable trip down memory lane. 51:15Jason is just despondent about this year’s Duke club and what could have been 1:00:25Player of the week and player of the year! Sam with an amusing POW pick and then we all pick the same guy for POY. 1:07:00Parting shots – Donald on the Duke women’s basketball team 1:08:05Parting shots – Sam asks - who will be Duke’s next celebrated senior? It is telling that he even has to ask this question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #75 NCAA Tourney Preview Mar 13, 2017

0:00Welcome to Podcast #75, Donald enjoys the fact that Duke is the ACC champion 2:00ACC tournament thoughts – Jason is very impressed with Duke at crunch time, especially the way Tatum takes over games. 4:45Kennard or Tatum, who was the best player in the ACC tourney? 6:40Donald says the Louisville game set the tone for Duke’s success in the ACC tourney. This is a team that will not give up! 10:25Sam was impressed with Duke’s defense and our depth 12:10Time to talk about Harry Giles’ miracle minute against UNC 16:10Donald pulls out a huge stat about… wait for it… Duke’s zone defense! 18:00Jason wraps up the ACC tourney talk with a comment on versatility 21:30NCAA Bracket chatter, starting with our thoughts on Duke’s seed and where we are playing 25:30Jason previews the Troy Trojans, our first round opponent. Troy’s best player is the son/nephew of a pair of very famous NBA stars 32:00Sam tries to figure out why Duke didn’t get a #1 seed which sends Jason off on a rant 36:50Sam previews one potential 2nd round opponent, South Carolina 43:40Donald previews the other potential 2nd round opponent, the Marquette fighting Wojos 50:25We venture outside the East region to look at the rest of the bracket… and we make our upset picks. 1:03:50Sam’s Final Four picks: Duke, Oregon, Gonzaga, and Wichita St 1:05:50 We pimp the DBR bracket challenge, you all need to join!! 1:06:45Donald’s Final Four picks: Duke, Kansas, Arizona, and UCLA 1:07:45Jason’s Final Four picks: Duke, Louisville, Gonzaga, and UNC 1:09:45Player of the week, 2 obvious choices and a big surprise! 1:12:50Parting Shot – Jason gives us a history lesson about Duke’s dominance over UNC in the ACC Tourney 1:14:25Parting Shot – Donald on Michigan and the trouble with their airplane 1:16:20Parting Shot – Sam thinks that stealing the internet helped Duke win the ACC 1:18:20Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #74 (Recap UNC/FSU, ACC Tourney Preview) Mar 09, 2017

The gang (Donald, Jason, Sam) returns to recap the UNC loss and FSU victory and break down the ACC Tournament. They talk about Duke's chances and highlight the teams that could surprise in Brooklyn. Finally, they end with Player of the Week and Parting Shots. 0:13 - Intros, Sam's friend's house party guests were the reason we lost) 1:43 - We tangent into our annoyance with teaching basketball to people during big games 4:50 - We recap the loss to UNC 22:40 - We recap the victory against FSU on Senior Night 24:35 - Donald gets clowned for being on mute, but he had great thoughts! 29:37 - Thoughts on the team entering the ACC Tournament: Jason feels good, Sam is concerned, Donald falls in the middle 38:23 - We preview the ACC Tournament 43:04 - We talk about the teams that could surprise in the ACCT 51:15 - Has the ACC secured 10 bids for the NCAA Tournament? 56:30 - Players of the Week 58:40 - Parting Shots 1:07:00 - See ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #73 (two losses and a preview of the final 2 ACC games) Feb 28, 2017

0:00Welcome to the Oscar Controversy Report… I mean, the Duke Basketball Report 1:35Time to talk about the loss at Syracuse. Jason pulls out the Bootsy to describe this game. 8:35What happened against Miami? Did anyone play well for Duke? Maybe Frank Jackson. 14:10Our preview of Florida State and UNC contains a warning about Duke’s fate in the ACC standings 17:40Some comments about senior night and whether Allen and Jefferson should play or rest. Donald predicts Amile will have a big final game. 23:45The key to beating UNC, Donald wants us to be strong on D and on the boards to keep UNC from getting too excited on their senior night. 30:50The ups and downs of college hoops… remember a week ago when we thought Duke was surging? 32:20Sam points out some of the nobodies who will play on UNC’s senior night 33:55Player of the week… we can barely pick anyone. 35:10Parting Shots – Jason talks about JJ Redick on Bill Simmons podcast and also reflects a bit on Carolina’s recruiting woes in recent years 39:40Parting Shot – Donald with a shout out to Michigan St. and a very senior day celebration 41:20Parting Shot – Sam reflects on the years when Duke kept on winning titles in the ACC… something that has not happened in a long time. 45:30Before we go, Donald with a shout out to the Duke women for a beatdown of the UNC women… and the Duke band plays us out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #72 (Recapping UVA and Wake and looking ahead to the ACC final weeks) Feb 20, 2017

0:00We laugh at the fact that Sam is feeling fine. 1:20Recap of the UVA game, aka: The Jayson Tatum Show. Sam makes a great observation about how Duke adapts to different styles of play. 10:40Recap of the Wake game, sks: The John Collins Show (even though he lost). Jason thinks Duke gave up on even trying to play defense in this game. 17:10What is up with Giles and Bolden’s minutes? 18:30Time to chat about whether Coach K should rest Jefferson and Allen to heal their injuries. 27:00Donald makes an amazing connection between the 2001, 2010, and 2015 national champs… and talks about how he wants to see something similar from Duke this season. 33:05Jason uses someone else’s research to talk about the ACC race and why the regular season race is so absurdly imbalanced. 37:50Fun question of the week – if not Duke, who would you want to win the ACC. No votes for Carolina, but lots of love for Virginia. 42:30Jason previews Syracuse and their transfer shooter, Andrew White III 50:50Donald wants us to tell him one key to win the rematch with Miami 55:15Time to talk about the dumpster fire that is NC State and the decision to axe their coach with several games left on their schedule. 1:03:50Jason has a crazy thought… is the State job interesting because UNC may be about to get the NCAA hammer? 1:07:55Kyrie Irving and the Earth is Flat… we find this whole thing hysterical. 1:12:30Player of the week… Tatum with the sweep! 1:14:00Parting Shot – Jason on Kyrie as Uncle Drew 1:16:50Parting Shot – Sam on Duke Lacrosse and Luke Kennard’s father’s headwear 1:18:55Parting Shot – Donald on Jeff Capel Sr. joining the coaching staff on the bench for the Wake game 1:21:10All done and Duke band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast Episode 71 (Happy Birthday Coach K!) Feb 14, 2017

Episode 71 is a packed episode! Sam, Jason and Donald wish Coach K a happy 70th birthday, recap the UNC and Clemson victories, preview the UVa game and then get into a question from a podcast listener about Duke fans who didn't attend Duke. They then do players of the week and have several parting shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #70 (Pitt recap, UNC preview, and another quiz) Feb 06, 2017

0:10Jason welcomes us as he cries about his Falcons blowing the Super Bowl and tries to find a Duke equivalence. 3:00We move on to recap the game against the “Pitt Pampers.” Sam was at the game and was impressed with Pitt’s size. 10:40Jason waxes poetic on Grayson Allen’s magical final 7 minutes of the game. 15:20“Let’s talk about the bench” -- Sam says Harry Giles’ defense is still preventing him from getting more playing time. 18:45Sam gives us the view from the stands of what Coach K looked like in his first game back. 22:35Time for the Carolina preview. We each give our one key to the game… Donald says it is energy and feeding off Cameron, Sam says we need to frustrate Joel Berry, and Jason says we must rebound. 34:05Tenting Quiz- Part 2. Donald and Sam prove they are worthy of getting to the front of the Black tenting line for the Carolina game. 52:30Parting Shots – Sam gets us into a conversation about how much we love our listeners which devolves into a peek inside Sam’s digital ineptitude. 56:45Parting Shot – Donald also shares a story of meeting podcast fans 59:40Parting Shot – Jason tells us about JJ Redick’s intellect 1:04:05Player of the week – Grayson Allen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #69 (Two road wins!!) Jan 31, 2017

0:10 Hello… it is early but we are mostly awake 1:50Wake Forest recap – Donald was impressed with our heart and our shooting percentage late 5:20With the season on the verge of collapsing, Jason thinks Grayson’s composure saved us 8:05Sam wants to know if what we think about Duke’s recent rebounding success 12:15Time to talk about Notre Dame, which was likely Duke’s best game and the stellar D played by Duke 16:00Jason Evans has figured out what will make Jayson Tatum truly great 22:35We all wax poetic on the absurd between-the-legs pass by Luke Kennard 27:20Jason has a cool stat about Duke’s 2nd half shooting 29:10Previewing Pitt, a game Sam will attend! 32:10We marvel at how badly Pitt has gotten beaten lately, ACC record-breaking losses 36:00Player of the Week – we split the vote 3 ways 40:00Parting shots – Donald was kickin’ with a legend! 41:35Parting shot – Jason talks the success of the K coaching tree at Marquette and Northwestern 45:40Parting shot – Sam reflects on January this year and in recent years… some surprising similarities! 46:30Duke band, take us home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #68 (Miami/NC State Recap, Wake/ND Preview) Jan 24, 2017

The trio (Donald, Sam & Jason) recap the wild win against Miami and the loss against NC State. We preview the upcoming road games against Wake Forest and Notre Dame and give our players of the week and parting shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #67 (2 losses and a very difficult Duke hoops quiz) Jan 18, 2017

00:10Sam greets us and wishes a happy 50th birthday to Jason! 02:25We recap a tough week, Duke lost both games to FSU and Lou and Donald talks about the importance of depth 08:10Jason rants a bit about our poor interior D 13:45We talk a bit about how Amile Jefferson is like Bill Walton… yes, Bill Walton! 20:30Jason talks about one of his favorite statistics, Field Goal Attempts 22:00Donald previews Miami, a team that has a nice record but who hasn’t beaten anyone very good 29:20Jason tells us about NC State a team that is just awful on defense 33:00Sam asks Jason the impossible question, how do you stop Dennis Smith? 38:50Jason gives Sam and Donald the Duke trivia tenting quiz. It ain’t easy! 41:15Question #1 - Name all the players on the team, their numbers, their hometowns, and their high schools 42:00Question #2 – Give Duke’s ranking in the AP poll every week this season 42:45Question #3 – Name all 6 members of the Duke coaching staff 44:35Question #4 – Which Duke players were on the HOF preseason watch list 46:00Lightning round… in which Sam takes a funny shot at Marquis Bolden 47:50List all the 2017 recruits and their hometowns 49:25We digress into a conversation about the history of K-Ville and the line to get into games 51:40Player of the week picks, and a discussion of the guy who did not win it 55:30Parting Shots – Donald with a shout out to the Duke women 56:30Parting Shots – Jason on the Mickie Dees 58:25Parting Shots – Sam says… relax. It will be fine. 1:00:15Farewell and the Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #66 (The ACC season begins) Jan 08, 2017

00:10Welcome to episode #66! 00:35Sam is playing through the pain of a nasty ski injury 01:40Jason lays out the structure of this episode… and forbids us from talking about Grayson’s latest tripping “scandal” until later in the Pod 04:00Donald starts the wrapup of all three games we played this past week. He says the Ga Tech game was the best Duke can play. 06:30Sam “takes the dim view on this week” as he was unimpressed with the BC win 10:00Jason says the poor 2nd half against BC was a result of us missing Amile, which morphs into an assessment of Bolden and Giles 14:00Jason wants to talk about Grayson Allen, the new Duke point guard 18:20Time for the Great Grayson Tripping Scandal – Part 4. Sam thinks it is stupid but Jason and Donald are worried it could really have an impact on Grayson’s game going forward 24:55We blindly speculate about Amile Jefferson’s injury and his impact on the team 26:10What do we think of Coach Capel? We are all happy that Coach K will still be connected and consulted, even if he won’t be on the sidelines 35:40Sam previews the game at FSU 41:20Donald previews the game at Louisville 44:00Jason talks about the rest of the conference and we laugh at NC State’s utterly pathetic effort at UNC 52:45Player of the week time and we do something silly as we wildly guess at who next week’s player of the week will be 56:10Jason attempts to close the show, but he makes a terrible, terrible mistake… this is ugly 57:15Before we go, Bama vs. Clemson, who you got? 1:02:50Goodbye and the band plays us out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #65 ACC Preview Dec 28, 2016

0:00Welcome to the ACC Preview Pod… featuring Donald educating us about Kujichagulia 3:40Preview #1 – Sam looks at Duke vs. Virginia Tech, there’s a real chance Duke could lose this game 14:10Preview #2 – Jason on Ga Tech, a team that really needs more talent 18:25Jason goes off-topic to talk about high school recruiting in the state of Georgia 24:00A discussion of whether Grayson will come back for the Ga Tech game ensues 26:05Preview #3 – Donald on BC, the trainwreck of the ACC 32:20Biggest surprises and disappointments in the ACC thus far, it all begins with Jason being really impressed with Notre Dame 38:00Sam has fun with some stats on Virginia’s defense 44:35Donald’s surprise is how good almost everyone in the ACC is (except for the bottom few teams) and he can’t help but love on the Miami Hurricanes 48:50Thoughts on Duke’s non-conference performance – MVPs thus far: Sam and Jason say Amile while Donald picks Luke 55:50Donald surprises us by asking for Duke’s best game of the year thus far. The one thing we agree upon is that our best game is still to come! 1:01:00Good bye and Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #64 The Grayson Allen Pod Dec 25, 2016

0:10Welcome! Sam, Donald, and Jason have a Christmas gift for you… a new podcast! 2:15Donald attended the Tenn. St game and gives us a quick review of some of the changes Cameron has undergone recently 5:00Time to quickly talk about the actual games against Tenn State and Elon, two games where the post-exam malaise really stood out 8:50We continue to avoid talking about Grayson Allen, but still express real concerns about team chemistry. Luke Kennard’s post-Elon game comments scare the heck out of us 11:30Jason is worried… are we cursed? How can we be this good and yet this worried? 15:45Sam says it is time to talk about Grayson Allen! Did we really procrastinate for 15 minutes before we got to this? 18:45Donald says the media deserves more than a little bit of blame for blowing this out of proportion 21:45Jason talks about Grayson’s reaction on the bench and that Grayson knew at that moment how much he had just lost and how this tripping incident will stick with him FOREVER! 28:00We all feel K was right to impose an “indefinite suspension” and we hope the team will come together and bond over their collective struggles 37:20Amateur psychiatrist time… we think the “phantom foul” controversy may have caused Grayson to boil over against Elon 43:40Time for UNC and the latest on the cheating scandal. 24 words have sealed Carolina’s fate 51:25We can’t believe the hubris of the UNC AD for his pathetic defense and Jason just rips him, “Bubba Cunningham, have you no shame?!?!?!” 53:45Donald can’t believe how long this whole thing is taking and feels it is so unfair to current Carolina students and players who will bear the brunt of this punishment 59:30Jason says harsh penalties are coming and Donald says UNC is going to sue the NCAA 1:04:00Time to wrap things up with Christmas presents for the Duke team. Jason gifts health to the team, Donald’s present is Luke Kennard continuing to shoot lights out all season long, and Sam’s gift is a massive blow out of Virginia Tech to set the tone for the ACC season 1:08:15Jason brings it all full circle, he reflects on the last time it felt like Duke was cursed… and how that season turned out 1:10:05Sam says good bye as the Duke band plays us out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #63 (Florida and MSU with guest Jordan Brenner of Bleacher Report) Dec 07, 2016

0:00 Jason and Sam are here, but where is Donald? 1:00In Donald’s place, we are joined by Bleacher Report’s Jordan Brenner, former of ESPN The Magazine 2:15Recap of the Florida victory, starting with Jordan who was at the game 3:50Sam says the most impressive player on the floor was Amile Jefferson 6:00Jordan talks about Duke’s depth and what he saw from the big men when he visited with the team during preseason practices 10:00Jason and Jordan start talking about PGs and Duke’s ability to move the ball 19:50Jordan has a warning, the team D needs to get better 23:55Let’s reflect on the Michigan St game, and the greatness that was Matt Jones’ D 27:55Jason marvels at how we got to 7-1 with only 6 players 30:45Why are we talking about the Maine game? Because it was our fist look at Tatum and Bolden! 34:05Jordan says Luke Kennard is, “pretty good at basketball.” 35:00UNLV preview. This is not the UNLV of the past. 40:35Jason interviews Jordan. First question – how is the sausage made? 43:20Jordan riffs on the notion of paying athletes, but he can’t really decide how to fix the broken system 48:30Jason and Jordan talk about the reality of players being paid under the table 55:00Jordan talks about his Giant Killer project at ESPN and how to figure out who is going to bust your bracket in March 1:00:40Player of the week… you only have 2 choices! 1:05:30Parting Shot – Sam loves to party with Dukies, Jordan actually wants to do this with us again some time, and Jason marvels at Klay Thompson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #62 (Kansas loss, Hall of Fame wins, and we give thanks) Nov 21, 2016

0:00Welcome to podcast #62. Do we really have to talk about that football game? 1:30Recap of the Kansas game. We lost but aren’t despondent over the result. Jason was really impressed with Josh Jackson; Sam talks about the rebounding and the strange flow of the game; and Donald is relieved that we got the undefeated pressure off our back nice and early. 14:30Time for something more fun, the wins over Penn St and Rhode Island. We were quite impressed with Hassan Martin of Rhode Island. 18:10Sam has a hysterical story about how he experienced the Penn St. game 20:10We are really getting sick of everyone getting injured 23:05Jason has a shocking statistic he wants everyone to know about that he pulled right from the rules of basketball 29:20Donald starts the, “Grayson needs to get healthy” conversation which Jason morphs into his weekly man-love for Luke Kennard and then Sam morphs into a discussion about who is going to get minutes once we finally get healthy. It takes a while for us to talk about minutes. 40:30Recruiting news- Wendell Carter will choose this week between Duke and Harvard. Amazingly, even though we really want this stud player, we all think it would be kinda cool if he picked the Crimson. 45:30We recap the absolute beat down Pitt put on our football team 48:30Time to look at the scenarios that get us to a bowl game at 5-7 51:30Player of the week. It is a 2 man race and we split our votes. 56:00Parting shots – Sam has a funny story about Marshall Plumlee’s path to his first NBA game 58:15Parting shots – Jason is here to praise Tony Bennett 1:01:40Parting shot – Donald goes back in time exactly 2 years… to the very first DBR podcast. 1:03:25We give thanks at Thanksgiving and say goodbye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #61 (the season starts and we chat with Ryan Kelly) Nov 14, 2016

The gang has a lot on their plate this week. Basketball season has begun, we preview the big game with Kansas, we chat with former Duke great and current NBAer Ryan Kelly, and revel in a victory over UNC on the football field. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome to a jam packed podcast!! We begin by wondering about the fate of the victory bell 2:50 Hey, the basketball season started. We talk a bit about the Marist and Grand Canyon games 17:05 We present a preview of Kansas. We are worried about their physical guards. 31:10 Jason interviews former Duke great and current Atlanta Hawk Ryan Kelly 38:40 Jason asks the question we are all dying to know -- Kobe or Austin, who passes more? 42:40 The big question from every Duke interview -- tell us your greatest Coach K story 46:40 We react to the interview and how much we loved Ryan's story about Coach K 53:50 Recruiting news - Gary Trent Jr. is the newest member of the Blue Devil family 59:10 Football roundup - Down goes the Tarheels! 1:10:00 Player of the week - Donald likes the freshman, Jason likes the soph, and Sam picks a senior... put another way, none of us chose Grayson Allen. 1:14:35 Parting shots - Jason rants about Coach K getting no respect 1:18:40 Parting shots - Donald thinks Kentucky is soooo jealous of Duke 1:25:20 Parting shots - Sam with a shout out to the Duke field hockey team on their strong season 1:26:20 Good bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #60 (Preseason predictions) Nov 07, 2016

Jason, Sam, and Donald reflect on everything we learned in the preseason and give their predictions as we get ready for the college basketball season to begin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #59 With Guest commentary from Mark Newton Oct 24, 2016

Donald, Sam, and Jason are joined by DBR mainstay Mark Newton, who went to a recent Duke practice and also was in house for Countdown to Craziness. The four of them dissect what we know about Duke coming into the season. We also look at the NBA one-and-done rule and reflect back on the carer of one of Duke's all-time greats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode #58 (Duke 38, Notre Dame 35!!!) Sep 26, 2016

The DBR Podcast trio break down Duke Football's historic 38-35 victory over Notre Dame in South Bend! Sam was there, Donald and Jason were not, but we get to look back on an impressive victory and everything associated with that incredible day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #57 (Football, basketball pro day, and some recruiting news) Sep 19, 2016

The guys dissect what happened with the Blue Devils against Northwestern and talk about why Coach K decided to put his team on display for NBA scouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #56 (Football, a new hoops schedule, and the NCAA gets outta North Carolina) Sep 15, 2016

Jason, Sam, and Donald take on three big topics this week... the football team's lackluster performance versus Wake, the ACC basketball schedule being released, and the NCAA's decision to get out of North Carolina because of HB2. Oh, and be sure to stick around until the end to hear us talk about "elaborate sausages." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #55 (Football preview with guest host Bob Green) Sep 02, 2016

Donaldis AWOL so Sam and Jason get DBR's resident football expert Bob Green to join them for a preview of the pigskin season. But, because we love basketball so much, we can't avoid talking about the newest Blue Devil and what we saw at the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #54 (The Voice Of The Blue Devils) Jul 19, 2016

On the 54th episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, Jason, Sam & Donald speak with the legendary Bob Harris, the Voice of the Blue Devils! Also, we take a look at the nonconference basketball schedule, and we discuss Coach K's appearance on JJ Redick's podcast, focusing on his thoughts on the one-and-done era and JJ's career. As always, we finish up with some parting shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #53 Summer NBA wrapup Jun 28, 2016

Donald, Sam, and Jason are back after a 2 month break. They talk NBA Draft, NBA Finals, Olympics, and look ahead at Duke's 2017 season. 0:10 - Accidental intro where we talk about Sam's mandolin play 0:55 - We actually start, for real, and we continue talking about Sam's mandolin as well as what else we have been up to. 5:00 - Why has it taken us so long to do a podcast? We blame John Scheyer! 9:10 - We finally talk about something real! The NBA Draft, though we start with the Dukie who went undrafted, MP3! 16:10 "Hey, lets talk about Brandon Ingram!" (We end up mostly just talking about the Lakers). 26:00 Other draft notes, Donald loves Henry Ellenson and Silent G in Detroit. 27:45 Jason is flabbergasted that Cat Barber was undrafted 30:30 More NBA, this time we talk about Kyrie winning a NBA title 35:50 We wax poetic on how great Lebron was 39:30 We forgot about Dhantay Jones?!?!?!! 41:30 We talk about the Olympics and Jason goes on a Harrison Barnes rant 50:00 Donald with a shout out to Lindsay Harding, Belorussian basketball Olympian! 52:10 A look at Duke's 2016-17 roster. We are going to eat worlds! 58:30 Parting shots - Jason wished Derryck Thornton well, Sam shouts out to his reunion class, and Donald talks about fireworks 1:01:40 Goodbye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #52 Looking back on 2016 and ahead to 2017 Apr 11, 2016

Jason, Donald, and Sam reflect on the end of the season and talk about the delight at seeing the UNCHeaters lose. Plus, they get more than a little excited thinking about what next season will bring with a truly loaded Duke roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #51 On to the Sweet 16!!! Mar 21, 2016

Jason, Sam, and Donald woke up early Monday morning with a NCAA Tournament hangover, but they fought through it to revel in the Blue Devils marching on in the Big Dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #50 Tourney Time! Beat Yale!!! Mar 18, 2016

Jason, Donald, and Sam wrap up the victory of UNCW and preview the Battle of the Brains between Duke and Yale... aSweet 16 spot awaits the winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode #49 (Selection Sunday!) Mar 14, 2016

It's Selection Sunday! The DBR Podcast team (Jason, Sam, Donald) break down the entire 2016 NCAA Tournament bracket for you. What's Duke's road like? We preview Duke's first round matchup against UNC Wilmington and discuss everything else about the bracket and Duke's chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode #48 (UNC Recap and ACC Tournament Preview) Mar 07, 2016

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, Jason, Sam and Donald recap the close loss to UNC, discuss the commitment of Aussie forward Jack White to Duke as well as Amile Jefferson seeking a medical redshirt, and preview the ACC Tournament. 0:11 Intros 0:37 Jason tells us where he is this week 1:58 We break down the loss to UNC; Jason starts with rebounding and free throws 5:30 Sam discusses Ingram’s foul trouble 8:15 Donald talks about shooting and UNC’s key baskets 10:43 Jack White commits to Duke (Aussie Aussie Aussie! Oy oy oy!) 14:43 Amile Jefferson out for the year; Sam discusses his medical redshirt and effect on this year and next year 15:34 Jason talks about next year’s team; future is bright! 17:49 Donald talks about Amile’s leadership being the most important for next year’s team 20:00 ACC Tourney preview; Donald the “Master of Ceremonies” this week at the Verizon Center 28:23 Player of the week nods 30:30 Sam merges Player of the Week with Parting Shots - talks about Marshall’s senior speech 31:49 Jason shouts out the ACC teams/awards of the year 35:15 Donald thanks our podcast fans who find us in real life! 37:10 We’re done, Duke Band signs us off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #47 (getting ready for UNC and the post-season!) Mar 04, 2016

0:15 Introductions and we discuss our beverage sponsors 2:00 Impressions of the FSU, Wake, and Pitt games 5:00 Sam and Jason agree that Duke’s energy reserves were pretty much empty against Pitt 7:55Time for us to praise MP3, he of the 17 boards against Wake 10:15Jason talks about the lack of rebounding against Pitt 11:30Time for trip-gate. We all agree that Grayson made a mistake, but we also agree that there was a major overreaction by the media 16:30Donald tells it like it is… it really feels like he is talking about irrational hate on white guys, doesn’t it? 18:40Jason goes on a ESPN rant which concludes with a theory about how all this silliness impacts Grayson’s basketball future 26:30Time to preview the ACC race 28:45Donald talks about the battle with UNC… guess what he talks about? Rebounding! Meanwhile, Sam says the reality is that UNC is better than Duke. 34:50Should Amile redshirt or not? Some of us have changed our minds. Sam is especially poignant thinking about what Amile would have meant to this year’s team 40:20A quick note on how Amile impacts Duke’s recruiting 42:05Jason plays the “what seed will Duke get in the NCAA tourney?” game 46:35Player of the week time 48:30Sam’s is off the bubble! He has scored NCAA tourney tickets 49:00Donald gives us a peek at his visit to Denver 51:05Jason’s parting shot surrounds the number 229 54:15Jason’s other parting shot number is 38.4, can you guess what he is talking about? Steph!!!!! 1:00:00Good bye!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast Episode 46 (Duke-UNC Fallout, ACC Standings) Feb 22, 2016

On Episode 46, we dive more into the fallout from the victory over UNC. We also recap the Louisville loss and take a look at the ACC standings to predict who gets the double bye in the ACC Tournament. We finish with player of the week nods and parting shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast 74 - 73 in which we just laugh and laugh at Carolina Feb 18, 2016

Jason, Sam, and Donald revel in the joy of a victory over the hated Tarheels. How did Duke do it?!?!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #45 (Grayson walks all over UVA and we preview UNC) Feb 16, 2016

0:15 - Welcome, let's play the "where in the world is Sam Klein?" game 1:20 - Duke beats Virginia, we react with glee 3:50 - Sam was just a little impressed with Brandon Ingram 5:30 - Jason was too, but points out that Ingram went into the cooler late in the game, props to the man guarding him, Malcolm Brogdon 7:10 - Shout out to the UVA fans who visit the DBR for being so honorable in defeat (and to Tony Bennett too) 9:40 - We preview the matchup with the hated rivals down 15-501. Brice Johnson and Carolina's rebounding proficiency scares us 18:50 - Jason wants to sing Duke's praises in several efficiency ratings. The Devils are better than you think! 21:35 - Duke's back to being a Man-to-Man team, but Donald thinks we will mix in some zone to combat the Carolina size 23:20 - Question: Would you rather Jefferson return or do you want him to redshirt? 29:55 - Player of the Week time... and no one picks Grayson "game winner!" Allen 34:30 - Donald gets us excited with his parting shot as he talks about the NBA slam dunk contest! "The Genie" and "The Hoverboard" were our favorites 41:30 Sam gives us a quick review of fast food chicken... because that is how we roll on the podcast! 43:25 Adios! Here's the band... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #44 (Three wins and Louisville’s probation) Feb 11, 2016

The guys reflect on a three win week for the Blue Devils and spend some time talking about the latest scandal news from Louisville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #43 (I feel the need, the need for D!) Jan 28, 2016

0:00 – Sam kicks things off by playing “Devil with a Blue Dress” on his mandolin! 2:20 – Intros and conversation about snowpocalypse hitting the East coast 3:30 – Recapping the week that was, Duke goes 1-2. Sam asks Jason what the main problem is with Duke. Jason gives a one letter response, “D” 6:50 – Jason gives props to Miami’s Angel Rodriquez, who loves playing Duke 8:25 – Donald says we’re tired and running out of gas; plus he gives us some Chase Jeter stats that are just terrifying 12:00 – Sam compares Jeter’s freshman campaign to another highly touted guy who took time to develop, Ryan Kelly. 14:40 – We all pine for the return of Amile Jefferson and his ability to play D 20:35 – Jason with more props for our opponents – he loved the way Syracuse played D against us 23:20 – Leave the past in the past. We look ahead to Ga Tech and their embattled coach, Brian Gregory 32:50 – Donald gives us his thoughts on the just released football schedule for 2016 36:15 – Player of the week time! Jason is worried we will jinx someone by picking a unanimous POW again 40:55 – Parting shots: Jason reflects on a couple looooong streaks ending for Duke 45:08 – Parting shots: Donald first talks about Steph Curry and then reflects on the incredible ending of the Wake-Virginia game 50:25 – Parting shots: Sam tells us about watching the Duke – Miami game while surrounded by predators (cougars) 52:50 – Donald gives us his travel plans 54:10 – Good bye and Duke band music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #42 (A bad week with 2 losses) Jan 19, 2016

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Episode 41 - 1/11/16 (Music To Our Ears) Jan 12, 2016

On this musical 41st episode of the DBR Podcast, we recap the Wake and Virginia Tech games, preview Clemson and Notre Dame, and give out our players of the week awards and give predictions for the CFP title game. We also discuss what we'd do if we win the Powerball, and there may be a little surprise at the end from Sam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 40 - 1/6/16 (ACC Season Stars) Jan 06, 2016

Sam, Donald, and Jason recap the games against Elon, Long Beach St, and Boston College. Then, they preview the games with Wake and Virginia Tech. Oh, and they have so much fun talking about Duke winning the Pinstripe Bowl over Indiana! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 39 - 12/22/15 (Star Wars & Sportscenter) Dec 22, 2015

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, Donald, Jason & Sam kick it off with (spoiler-free) recaps of the new Star Wars! Then, we recap the basketball loss to Utah, preview the three basketball games after Christmas and discuss Coach K's hilarious Sportscenter commercials. We also preview the Pinstripe Bowl and offer Christmas gifts to the basketball team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 38 - 12/16/15 (SI’s Luke Winn Joins Us) Dec 17, 2015

The trio is back for Episode 38! On this episode, we are joined by Luke Winn, senior college basketball writer for Sports Illustrated. We also recap the Georgia Southern game and Amile Jefferson's injury and we preview the upcoming Utah matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #37 (Indiana, Buffalo, and Bowl Games) Dec 08, 2015

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Episode #36 11/30/15 Nov 30, 2015

Jason, Sam, and Donald celebrate Thanksgiving by spending an hour talking about Duke hoops! 00:00 – Devil With a Blue Dress and welcome to episode #36 00:55 – Lets talk some hoops! Sam starts by praising the upperclassmen. 03:05 – Donald and Jason think Grayson Allen is playing with a cheat code or something 7:20 – Jason wants to know the surprising thing and the disappointing thing you have seen from Duke hoops thus far. This leads to much conversation about Grayson, Duke’s zone, the slow development of the freshmen, and the thinness of the bench. 20:10 – We each reveal one “really smart” observation about Duke thus far this season. Jason talks Duke passing/assists, Donald loves Amile’s footwork, and Sam praises kids who are not stud recruits 33:10 – Reflecting back on Feb 26, 2000; the last time Duke lost a non-conference game in Cameron 35:35 – Jason leads our preview of the game with Indiana 40:30 – Sam wants to talk a bit about the strangeness that is the coaching tenure of Tom Crean at IU 44:30 – We get even further distracted, talking about college football coaching including Joe Alleva, Les Miles, and Coach Cut 46:20 – Back on track, we make some predictions on the ACC-Big Ten Challenge and talk about the games we are looking forward to watching 55:10 – Reflections on Duke’s football season and some bowl talk… including a distraction where we talk about Mark Richt being fired at Georgia and then speculate about the future of The Hat, Larry Fedora, at UNC 1:07:15 – Donald kicks off our parting shots with a shout-out to the women’s soccer team going for the national title 1:08:15 – The clock just struck midnight… and it is Donald’s 33rd birthday! 1:09:50 – Sam confesses that he does not like turkey 1:10:40 – Jason wants to talk about Jahlil Okafor’s struggles off the court in the NBA as well as how bad the Sixers stink 1:18:15 – A quick, quick shout out to some Dukies in the NBA who are kicking butt 1:19:15 – Good bye and Duke band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 35 - 11/10/15 (UNC recap, Basketball preview) Nov 11, 2015

On this episode of the DBR Podcast, Ron Burgundy (Donald Wine), Brick Tamland (Jason Evans) and Champ Kind (Sam Klein) recap the terrible football loss to UNC and preview the Pitt game. We also get into basketball with discussion of the Harry Giles commitment, preview of the Siena and Bryant games and this year's major rules changes. We end with predictions for the season as well as predictions for where we end up traveling for the bowl game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 34 - 11/4/15 (Thomas Sirk Interview) Nov 05, 2015

Are you still angry that we got robbed by the officials at the end of the Miami game? So are Jason, Donald, and Sam. They talk to Duke QB Thomas Sirk about what the season has been like and get his reaction to the Miami debacle. Plus, basketball season is almost upon us and the guys talk about the latest Duke exhibition game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 33 - 10/22/15 (Seth Davis Previews Basketball) Oct 22, 2015

Seth Davis joins the DBR podcast crew to discuss Duke and the rest of the world of college basketball in Episode 33. We also discuss the football team at the halfway point in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 32 - 10/5/15(Al Featherston Interview) Oct 06, 2015

Al Featherston joins Sam and Donald to discuss the Boston College game and how the Duke Basketball team looked at its initial open practice last weekend. Sam and Donald also preview the Army game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #30 W Laura Keeley Sep 28, 2015

The guys welcome Duke beat reporter Laura Keeley to talk about the big win over Ga Tech in football and the newest member of the Duke basketball recruiting class of 2016, Javin DeLaurier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #29 (A conversation with Chris Collins!) Sep 16, 2015

What better way to talk about the Duke-Northwestern college football game than to interview the Northwestern basketball coach, the beloved former Dukie Chris Collins. Jason, Donald, and Sam get all the scoop from Collins about the program he is building and his time at Duke as a player and a coach. Plus, we get a special report from Donald about his visit to the White House with the Blue Devils! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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DBR Podcast #28 (Tulane recap and basketball schedule) Sep 10, 2015

Donald, Jason, and Sam turn their critical eye to the football team's first game and preview the second. They also talk about the just release basketball schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 27 - 9/1/15 (The Jim Sumner Football Preview) Sep 02, 2015

On episode 27 of the DBR Podcast, Jim Sumner joins us to preview the Duke Football season! We also dip a little bit into basketball after we preview the Football team and give quick predictions of Duke's opening game against Tulane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 31 (Honorary) - 7/10/15 (A chat with Shane Battier!) Jul 10, 2015

0:15 – Introduction to Episode #31… featuring Shane Battier 1:10 – Jason explains how Shane came on the podcast 3:30 – Shane tells us about his charitable contest at DraftKings.com to win a trip to South Florida to play a round of golf with Shane (https://www.draftkings.com/lp/take-charge-foundation) 6:10 – We ask Shane about the transition from basketball to being a “normal person.” 9:30 – Donald wants to know about the “mind of a champion.” What does Shane say is the key to success? 11:25 – Who was Shane’s favorite teammate (other than Mike Dunleavy) 13:45 – What is next for Shane? Politics? Technology? 15:45 – Sam asks about the NBA and the way it has changed over the years. Which modern player is valuable today but would not have been very valuable when Shane’s career started? 17:45 – Shane’s highest scoring season of his NBA career was his rookie season. How did Shane evolve into the “No-Stat All-Star”? 20:40 – Should Shane get credit for being the pioneer of the “3 and D” player? 21:50 – Sam is amazed that Shane was so rarely voted to the All-NBA Defensive team. Shane is kinda amazed too. 23:40 – Should Coach K get credit for the invention of “positionless basketball”? 26:35 – Jason wants to know why Duke isn’t known as an elite defensive team any more. 28:45 – Shane talks about how connected he is to Duke… there is a right time to call Coach K and a time to leave him alone! 30:15 – Jason asks Shane for his best Coach K story… it involves K turning out the lights in the locker room. 32:30 – Shane tells a story about life in the NBA and why his teammates said the strangest things 33:40 – Shane gives us his assessment of the 2015-16 Blue Devils… do they have a chance to cut down the nets again? 35:35 – Jason wants to know if Shane will become a poster on the DBR Boards 36:50 – We say goodbye number one to Shane 38:10 – Actually, it wasn’t goodbye. Sam wants to know more about the Coach K candle game 40:30 – Jason laments not winning the title in 1999 and Shane agrees 42:25 – The interview is now really over and we talk about our favorite moments and insights from our chat with Daddy Battier 50:15 – We wonder which amazing Duke guest will be next on the DBR Podcast and dream of what it would be like to interview Coach K 52:20 – Goodbye and make sure you enter Shane’s contest at DraftKings.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 26 - 6/30/15 (NBA Draft Review) Jul 05, 2015

We're back! Donald, Sam, and Jason share some life stories before we dive into actual DBR stuff. 6:40 Three Blue Devils were drafted. Donald begins to rage. 8:00 Sam starts the conversation with Justise Winslow going to the Heat. What were the Hornets and Pistons thinking? 17:10 Jahlil Okafor went third to the Sixers. Jason wonders if the Sixers will ever stop rebuilding. 24:40 Quinn Cook signed with Oklahoma City's Summer League roster. Wait and see. 25: 20 Tyus Jones is back home in Minnesota. Could it be a perfect fit for him? 31:00 Quinn Cook speculation leads to Coach K replacement speculation 31:40 Jason rails on one-and-done, while Sam highlights experienced players who got drafted in the first round. 38:00 Some veteran NBA Blue Devils are on new teams. We recorded after Kyle Singler signed his extension, so we didn't get to touch on that. 43:20 We discuss Duke's basketball schedule for the 2016 season. There could be some high quality gamed with Kentucky, Indiana, and Utah. We can't figure out what counts as explicit content. 53:50 Poor Chazz Surratt was duped by UNC. Here comes a Jason rant. 1:08:10 There is a hot contest for DBR's top UNC hater. Check it out on the forum. 1:13:30 Parting shots and farewell. It'll be football season before you know it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 25 - 5/10/15 (Nolan Smith Joins Us!) May 10, 2015

The legendary Nolan Smith joins us on this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast! Jason, Sam and Donald also cover Justin Robinson receiving a scholarship, the Blue Devils at the NFL Draft, the LA Clippers (aka Duke West) and their playoff run, and Gerald Henderson receiving his Duke degree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 24 - 4/27/15 (Recruiting & NBA Playoffs) Apr 28, 2015

After a couple weeks off, we get into the offseason and discuss recruiting! We start with the 2015 recruiting class capped off by Brandon Ingram's commitment. We shift gears into the NBA Playoffs and how our Blue Devil alums are doing, and then we double back to start early discussion on how our team will look on the floor next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 23 - 4/12/15 (Season Recap) Apr 13, 2015

Welcome to another edition of the DBR podcast! We are wstill basking in the glory of winning a national title. Here is what we talk about this time... 0:12 – Welcome 0:55 – Where in the world is Sam Klein? 1:45 – Donald starts with the most important topic… National Championship SWAG!! 7:02 – We all pick our top moments from this past season 7:40 – Jason’s moment – Duke plays zone against Louisville 10:25 – Sam’s moment – Tyus Stones clinches the Virginia game with a 3-point dagger 12:05 – Donald’s moment – Marshall hits a 3 pointer against Presbyterian 13:45 – Jason’s other moment – Duke comes back against UNC to win in OT 14:45 – Sam’s other moment – K wins 1K at St. John’s 16:00 – Donald’s other moment – The Wisconsin game… because that was when we started the podcast! 18:25 – We talk a bit about NBA Draft Decisions for Duke’s freshman trio 30:00 – Jason starts calmly but then goes on a rant about why the NBA Draft and especially the “one and done” label is broken 35:00 –Sam waxes poetic on how K has adapted over the years to the changing way the draft has impacted college basketball 37:45 – Time to talk about Kentucky, UNC, and the other NBA decisions across the country… mostly we talk about UNC 50:00 – We each pick our Player of the Year for Duke! 56:50 – Donald gives a special shout-out to Coach K… and it is well deserved! 1:01:45 – Jason admires John Scheyer’s Instagram photo of the sleeping players 1:02:40 – Nationwide poll finds Duke is the country’s most popular college basketball team… as we have been for 6 years in a row. 1:04:25 – Good bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 22 - 4/7/15 (NATIONAL CHAMPS!) Apr 07, 2015

Jason Evans, Sam Klein, and Donald Wine wax poetic on the epic 5th national title for the Duke Blue Devils! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 21 - 4/5/15 (Final Four Recap and on to the National Championship!) Apr 05, 2015

We're in the national championship game!! Jason (JasonEvans), Sam (Dev11) and Donald (Blazindw) break down the national semifinal win over Michigan State, discuss Wisconsin's victory over Kentucky and preview the national championship game! 0:13 Intros 0:48 Sam and Donald make DBR Podcast history 1:20 Recap Michigan State game 15:30 Jason recounts Trice’s “jewels" 17:05 Wisconsin takes down “unbeatable” Kentucky; Stay classy, Kentucky 22:15 Stay classy, Kentucky 31:11 We break down the national championship game - Duke vs. Wisconsin 47:43 Player of the game nods; lot of shoutouts 52:27 We discuss Lyles’ elbow no-call 55:45 Jahlil’s hands make basketballs look like grapefruits 56:35 Cool video of Wisconsin’s celebration at their team hotel 57:51 Kentucky tears taste delicious 58:40 Championship game score predictions 1:00:00 Sam’s going to the ‘ship! 1:01:41 351 teams in D-1, we’re one of 2 left 1:03:00 sign off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 20 3/29/15 (Final Four Baby!!!) Mar 30, 2015

The guys celebrate Duke's return to the Final Four. Here's what they talk about: 0:00 - Introductions including the "Where is Sam tonight?" game 1:15 - Thoughts on Gonzaga. Jason raves about the D, Sam thinks Matt Jones and Justise Winslow had pretty good games, and Donald shows his man-love for Quin Cook. 11:40 - Jason gives a little shout out to Amile Jefferson for his D on Wiltjer 13:20 - Coach K now has 12 Final Fours, but K is not dwelling on the past, he's living in the moment. 15:20 - Sam points out that Duke has some special mojo to get the opposition into foul trouble while not getting into foul trouble ourselves 17:00 - Time to talk about the other Elite 8 games and the other 3 Final Four teams... which basically means Jason is going to spend 10 minutes talking about Kentucky and Notre Dame. 25:50 - Donald has the coolest stat of the Final Four... though it did not happen. 27:45 - Previewing Michigan St. in which Sam points out that MSU will struggle to score with Duke 40:05 - Player of the Game -- we have three different picks! 44:45 - Reflecting on the players cutting down the nets 48:00 - Final thoughts... where Jason gets waaaay ahead of himself and thinks about the possibility of Duke vs Kentucky in the championship game 50:45 - Sam wants to talk about Adam Morrison's hair 54:20 - Goodbyes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 19 - 3/28/15 (Still Dancing In The Elite 8!) Mar 28, 2015

Fresh off the 63-57 victory over Utah in the Sweet 16, Jason Evans (JasonEvans), Sam Klein (Dev11) and Donald Wine (Blazindw) rush home or to a Hooters parking lot to give the people the recap they deserve! We discuss the victory and preview what we look to see in the Elite 8 matchup against Gonzaga. We end with Final Four predictions and our Player of the Game is settled pretty quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 18 - 3/23/15 (Headed to Houston, Special Guest Shane Roberts) Mar 23, 2015

Join Jason Evans, Donald Wine, and Sam Klein as they break down Duke's opening weekend in 2015 NCAA tournament, including wins over Robert Morris and San Diego State. We also break down the rest of the ACC, which is sending an impressive 5 teams to the second weekend, and we look ahead at Utah. Shane Roberts of Block U, Utah's SBN site, helps us preview the Utes. We wrap with looks at our brackets, which are all cold and bloody in the street, and we do Player of the Week picks. Note: Win or lose in the Sweet Sixteen, we'll be back for an episode Friday night. Look for it Saturday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 17 - 3/15/15 (It’s Selection Sunday!) Mar 16, 2015

It's Selection Sunday, and Jason Evans (JasonEvans), Sam Klein (Dev11) and Donald Wine (Blazindw) are here to break down Duke's draw in the Big Dance! We preview Duke's draw and possible 1st and 2nd round opponents, take a look at the entire bracket, highlight exciting games and predict our Final Fours. We also recap the ACC Tournament and hand out Player of the Week nods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 16 - 3/8/15 (Laura Keeley’s Back!) Mar 09, 2015

Join Jason Evans (JasonEvans), Sam Klein (Dev11) and Donald Wine (Blazindw) as they recap the last week of the regular season. On this extended episode, we recap the wins against Wake Forest and UNC, preview the ACC tournament and potential NCAA Tournament seeds and touch on the Syracuse sanctions handed down by the NCAA. Also, Laura Keeley, Duke beat writer for the Raleigh News & Observer, joins us to discuss the wild season of Duke Basketball and what she's looking for in the ACC Tournament and the Big Dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 15 - 3/1/15 (March Madness Is Upon Us) Mar 02, 2015

Join Jason Evans (JasonEvans), Sam Klein (Dev11) and Donald Wine (Blazindw) as they recap another successful week of Duke Basketball! With the calendar flipping to March, it's time to discuss some Bracketology as we recap the Virginia Tech and Syracuse victories, preview Wake Forest and UNC, and then discuss whether Duke will be in the East or the South come Selection Sunday. We also discuss the Okafor Theory and close out with Player of the Week honors and our reactions to the newest chapter in the UNC academic saga. 0:00 - Jason compares his weekly basketball game with the Duke basketball team 1:30 - Reflections on the Syracuse game in which Sam compares Jason to the worst posters on the bulletin board 12:00 - Reflections on the Va Tech game in which Sam says this was almost the game where free throws killed us 17:30 - Talking about The Okafor Theory, which Jason kinda, sorta actually defends 29:30 - Previewing Wake with Donald talking about Cook's final home game and Sam marveling at how bad Virginia crushed Wake 35:30 - Previewing Carolina in which Donald says, "Umm, we need to rebound." 40:30 - Lets talk NCAA tournament seeding and Donald explains why he thinks we won't get stuck in Kentucky's region. 47:00 - Other ACC teams and the NCAA Tourney, which mostly consists of us lamenting NC State's inconsistency 52:05 - Player of the week picks 54:20 - Final thoughts, Cook's last home game and Jason goes on an EPIC ANTI-UNC RANT! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 14 - 2/22/15 Feb 23, 2015

0:00 Welcome to Episode 14! We try to be silly. 1:00 Duke beat Clemson on Saturday. Jason got to go to the game because he's a cool DBR contributor and he finally nailed an optimistic prediction about an underwhelming opponent. 15:40 Duke heads to Blacksburg, Virginia on Wednesday. Sam is more interested in Buzz Williams's dance moves and fashion choices than he is in Virginia Tech's horrid rebounding. 26:30 Syracuse returns to Cameron. Rakeem Christmas is dreaming about not having to play against Jahlil Okafor. Let's hope that doesn't come to pass. 32:30 Duke is playing dress-up with new Nike threads against Syracuse. Nike says they're super advanced. So...yeah 37:50 Jason brought up a Luke Winn power rankings article that brought us back to the Clemson game and some bonus Grayson Allen love. Link: http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2015/02/19/power-rankings-kentucky-duke-virginia-wisconsin 42:50 We pretend to wrap up with Player of the Week, where Tyus Jones somehow gets zero votes despite putting the team on his back against our biggest rival. Donald outsmarted himself. 49:00 So we'll say goodbye...oh wait, here comes some snarky UNC stuff about podcast rankings and Roy Williams driving the blame bus over his own fans. 58:00 Goodbye this time, for real. Talk to you again soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 13 - 2/19/15 (Special Duke-UNC Podcast) Feb 20, 2015

Join Jason Evans (JasonEvans), Sam Klein (Dev11) and Donald Wine (Blazindw) as they recap the wild 92-90 overtime win against UNC! On this special podcast, they dive in deep to discuss the game at length, from the Dean Smith tribute to the overall play of the game. They also preview this weekend's upcoming contest against Clemson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 12 - 2/15/15 Feb 16, 2015

Join Jason Evans (JasonEvans), Sam Klein (Dev11) and Donald Wine (Blazindw) as they recap a week of tough road victories at FSU and Syracuse! Also, an interview with future Duke Basketball invited walk-on Justin Robinson, son of former NBA legend David "The Admiral" Robinson. Finally, the team previews the big game against UNC, remembers the late Jerry Tarkanian, and gives out Player of the Week honors. 0:13 - Welcome and Intros 1:20 - Recap Syracuse game 12:00 - Recap FSU game 19:41 - Justin Robinson Interview intro 20:24 -Justin Robinson interview 33:12 - Interview reactions; Jason Evans recaps his Top Golf event 40:23 - Preview UNC game 49:05 - Remembering Jerry Tarkanian 53:58 - Player of the Week Nods 58:55 - So Longs and Farewells 59:52 - Reminder: New Podcast This Week on Thursday!! 1:00:12 - Duke Band Sign Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 11 - 2/9/15 Feb 09, 2015

Welcome to Episode 11! Mark Newton (Newton_14) is sitting in for Donald this week. Jason and Sam are still here, and Sam has a new microphone. 1:30 Reflections on Dean Smith's passing 11:05 Syracuse imposes a postseason ban for academic issues. What does it mean? 20:50 Virginia loses Justin Anderson likely for the rest of the regular season. We'll get to Duke eventually. 26:10 We're talking about Duke! Welcome to Cameron, Notre Dame! Jason gets giddy, avoids losing control. 33:35 Georgia Tech hung with Duke. They will never shoot that well again. We're jealous that Mark gets to go to all these fun games in Cameron. 36:40 Duke goes to FSU on Monday. Sam makes his first factual blunder of the week. 42:35 Duke goes to Syracuse on Saturday. Sam makes his second factual blunder of the week. Don't trust him. 49:00 Player of the Week awards. 53:00 We're doing a cool interview for next week's show! 54:00 So long! Jason maybe offends Donald, who isn't even here. Thanks to Mark for joining us this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 10 - 2/1/15 Feb 02, 2015

Join Jason Evans (JasonEvans), Sam Klein (Dev11) and Donald Wine (Blazindw) as they recap one of the wildest weeks in Duke Basketball history, from the loss at Notre Dame to the incredible win at Virginia and everything inbetween! We also preview the coming week's games against Georgia Tech and another dance with the Fighting Irish. 1:30 Run down the week's news, including two games and Rasheed Sulaimon 3:30 Wednesday's Notre Dame game could have been a great win. Sadly, it wasn't. 9:15 The first game in the new era, Duke beats Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena. Late threes spurred the comeback. 18:20 What does the rotation look like now? The bench is on notice. 25:30 Previewing Georgia Tech. Let's hope they aren't the team they were last week. 34:00 Notre Dame comes to Cameron. Where will the home cooking come from? 38:40 Player of the Week honors. Not a consensus pick 44:20 Fun numbers. D**n Sm*th is getting left in Mike Krzyzewski's dust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 9 - 1/29/15 (Special Rasheed Sulaimon Podcast) Jan 30, 2015

Jason Evans (JasonEvans) and Donald Wine (Blazindw)break down the astonishing news of the dismissal of Rasheed Sulaimon from the team. We look at what it means for Duke going forward, particularly with Saturday's huge battle against Virginia looming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 8 - 1/25/15 Jan 26, 2015

Episode 8 is where we get to discuss Win 1K! Hosts: Donald Wine, Sam Klein & Jason Evans :10 - Welcome from Donald Wine to Sam Klein and Jason Evans 1:30 - Thoughts on the St. John's game 8:50 - Our favorite moments from the 1K celebration 11:30 - Reflections on the Pitt game and some comments about Winslow's aches and pains 16:20 - Previewing Notre Dame 23:40 - Previewing Virginia 32:20 - Comments on the UNC Class Action Lawsuit 37:55 - Player of the Week 40:30 - Special thanks to Marshall Plumlee for serving his nation 43:25 - Goodbyes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 7 - 1/18/15 Jan 19, 2015

Join Jason Evans, Donald Wine, and Sam Klein as we recap the wacky week of Duke Basketball, from the unexpected loss at home to Miami to the big win on the road against Louisville. We preview the coming week's games against Pitt and St. John's and, as always, dish out our player of the week honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 6 - 1/11/15 Jan 14, 2015

Join Jason Evans, Donald Wine, and Sam Klein as we wrap up Duke's second week of ACC play, which featured a win over Wake Forest and loss at NC State. We preview games against Miami and Louisville and reflect on the end of Karl Hess's tenure as an ACC basketball referee. Finally, we give out player of the week honors and wrap up another forum discussion topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 5 - 1/4/15 Jan 05, 2015

Sam, Jason, and Donald recap the week that was, look ahead to the week to come, and reflect on the legacy of Stuart Scott. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 4 - 12/28/14 Dec 29, 2014

Episode 4 of the DBR Podcast! We recap the Sun Bowl, preview the 3 Duke Basketball games that are coming up this week, review a couple teams in the ACC to look out for as we enter January and recall your picks for the college basketball venues you'd most like to visit! Special guest host joining Jason Evans (JasonEvans) and Donald Wine (Blazindw)this week is Justin Parisi (FerryFor50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 3 - 12/20/14 Dec 22, 2014

The weekly DBR podcast with Jason Evans, Sam Klein, and Donald Wine. This week's guest: News and Observer Duke beat reporter Laura Keeley. We talk the UConn game, Christmas gifts for Duke, and every secret Laura has about the program! 0:00 Welcome from Jason Evans and Donald Wine 0:50 Sam Klein interviews N&O Duke beat reporter Laura Keeley 1:45 Question #1 - What are your impressions of Duke thus far this year? 2:45 Question #2 - Compare this year's Duke team to previous season 4:35 Question #3 - What has changed about the D from last season 6:20 Question #4 - What do you make of the Semi transfer news? 8:55 Question #5 - Lets talk about how college sports is changing, paying players and the such, how do you think it will affect Duke going forward? 13:05 Question #6 - You covered Duke as a Chronicle reporter, what is the big difference in covering Duke as a student and as a professional? 15:40 Question #7 - How has covering Duke professionally changed you as a Duke fan? 17:20 Question #8 - Any amusing stories about covering Coach K? 20:30 Question #9 - Any idea when Coach K might retire? 22:35 Question #10 - Do you think Jeff Capel is about to become be a head coach again? 23:35 Question #11 - How excited are you to be spending Christmastime in El Paso for the Sun Bowl? 24:25 Sam says Thanks and Goodbye to Laura 25:50 Donald and Jason react to the Keeley interview 27:20 Reflections on the UConn game 33:20 Our favorite answer to the DBR Forum question - How do we fix the irrational hatred of Duke? 37:55 Jason and Donald give Christmas presents to the Duke Basketball team 41:00 Player of the Week awards 43:00 Goodbyes! Merry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 2 - 12/13/14 Dec 15, 2014

The 12/13 episode of the DBR Podcast! Special Guest: Dan Kane, Raleigh News & Observer 0:00 Welcome and Intro Dan Kane, News & Observer Investigative Reporter 1:41 Question 1 – Did you know how big this would be when you started on it 3 years ago? 5:31 Question 2 – What is the single most surprising thing you discovered in this? 9:55 Question 3 – How much credit do you give to Pack Pride for moving the story along? 13:55 Question 4 – Is there more to be revealed, is there more to be discovered in the Wainstein Report supplemental materials? 17:09 Question 5 – Do you think this extends beyond African American Studies into other departments? 20:30 Question 6 – Are you a college sports fan and how has this story changed your feeling toward college athletics? 22:55 Question 7 – We’ve heard about the anger and threats… how has your reporting affected your life? 26:25 Question 8 – Looking at Roy Williams and other leadership at UNC, how much do you think coaches and athletic directors knew about the scandal? 29:40 Question 9 – What NCAA sanctions do you think UNC deserves? 31:23 Goodbye to Dan Kane and our reaction to the interview 33:30 Previewing the UConn game 44:25 DBR Board Question of the Week – Your Most Interesting Encounter With a Duke Person 48:25 Next Week’s DBR Question of the Week – How Would You Fix the Irrational Hatred of Duke? 49:40 Good byes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 1 - 12/6/14 Dec 07, 2014

Join Jason Evans (JasonEvans on the DBR forum), Donald Wine (blazindw), and Sam Klein (Dev11) as we discuss Duke Basketball every week. This week, we review Duke's big win over Wisconsin at the Kohl Center and look at the rest of the ACC ahead of conference play. Check us out every week and leave us comments on the forum! 0:00 Welcome to the podcast and to the podcast hosts! 2:27 Thoughts from the Wisconsin game. We gush. 9:05 Biggest takeaways from the 2014-2015 season so far. We like the freshmen. Also the upperclassmen. 13:35 Reviewing the ACC following the ACC-B1G Challenge. Why couldn't UNC beat Iowa at the Smith Center? 22:38 Player of the Week 23:14 So long, folks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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