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From a overlooked freshman at Duke to a championship hero and now a Charlotte Hornet, Grayson Allen’s story reflects a remarkable rise in college and professional basketball.
The upcoming December 15, 2023 meeting between Campbell and Duke renews a decades‑long series that blends early tournament drama, recent battles, and the Camels' occasional triumphs over ACC powerhouses.
In 1991 Duke captured its first title in a dramatic Final Four rematch with UNLV, followed by an exhibition win over the Soviet Union and a second straight championship. The victory marked a turning point for the program and cemented the legacies of Coach Mike Krzyzewski and stars Christian Laettner, Grant Hill and Bobby Hurley.
A Wake Forest alumnus, known for his general disdain for Duke, shares insights on Jon Scheyer's early success, his rapport with players, and the broader significance of youthful leadership in college basketball.
Duke’s transformation from a modest program to a dominant force in the 1990s was driven by visionary coaching, strategic fundraising and a brand partnership that sparked both admiration and rivalry.
From Duke’s 1990 upset of UNLV to the rise of future NBA icons, the 1990s set a benchmark for college basketball that still fuels debates today.
Ahead of the upcoming campaign, USF men's basketball coach Chris Mack has assembled a 15‑player roster heavy on transfers and seasoned talent, aiming to forge a cohesive unit through summer workouts and a shared defensive identity.
From the end of a historic home streak to stunning upsets and championship heartbreaks, the moments that have defined Kentucky basketball's most painful losses continue to shape its passionate fan base.
A look at the 1988 Kentucky basketball scandal that cost coach Eddie Sutton his job, the emergence of Rick Pitino, and Duke’s legendary 1992 Elite Eight victory.
Rob Mac blends Eagles fandom, Hollywood partnership, and World Cup hopes to push soccer into mainstream U.S. culture
In Denver's thin air, Duke survived a stomach bug to Bobby Hurley and a fierce Arkansas squad, securing a 97‑83 win that underscored the perils of trash talk and previewed Christian Laettner's future as a feared competitor.
Christian Laettner’s dramatic overtime buzzer‑beater against Kentucky remains one of the most talked‑about plays in college basketball history, inspiring pride among Duke fans and endless replay in March Madness retrospectives.
An exploration of the most frequently worn jersey numbers at Duke, the players who made them iconic, and the traditions surrounding retired and changed digits.