
Bryson Howard Poised to Make Immediate Impact at Duke
A look at how Bryson Howard’s defensive skill set, family background, and high‑school statistics position him as a key bench contributor for Duke’s upcoming season.
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A look at how Bryson Howard’s defensive skill set, family background, and high‑school statistics position him as a key bench contributor for Duke’s upcoming season.

Syracuse University enters its first ACC season under new head coach Gerry McNamara, a former championship point guard, bringing a defensive mindset and a blend of veteran returnees and fresh talent.

With the Blue Devils trailing by two, Isaiah Evans slipped past a double‑team to launch a game‑winning three that edged Florida, the reigning national champions, in a thriller

College basketball analyst Jon Rothenstein forecasts a significant offensive leap for Duke’s defensive anchor Dame Sarr in the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign.
Duke University's men's basketball program returns five players from its 2025‑26 Elite Eight and ACC championship squad while welcoming a top‑ranked recruiting class and three impactful transfers for the 2026‑27 season.

The latest DBR podcast episode spotlights former Blue Devils making strong impressions in summer league play while a new recruiting wave could reshape the traditional two‑and‑done model.

After a season in Trento, DJ Stewart is set to join Baskonia in the EuroLeague and will test himself with the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA Summer League, facing several former Blue Devils.
Several former Duke basketball standouts are slated to compete in the 2026 NBA Summer League, with games streamed on ESPN platforms and Prime Video.

St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the remainder of the season after doctors confirmed a torn Achilles that required surgery, prompting a reshuffle of the early Top 25 college basketball rankings and highlighting the impact of transfers across the nation.

St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the remainder of the season after surgery for a torn Achilles, a blow that drops the Red Storm to No. 17 in the latest CBS Sports Top 25 and prompts a cascade of movement among the nation's elite programs.

The injury to forward Donnie Freeman forces St. John's to tumble in the latest CBS Sports Top 25, while programs such as Florida, Duke, Illinois and UConn hold their spots amid a flurry of portal movement.

Virginia aims to close the gap with Duke as Coach Ryan Odom rebuilds the roster, while the Blue Devils bring a loaded recruiting class.

Ryan Odom’s debut at Virginia was marked by losses to Duke, Tennessee and North Carolina, each fielding NBA‑ready talent. The article examines the NBA draft picks of those opponents, Virginia’s lone draft prospect, and the transfer‑portal players Odom missed.

Patrick Ngongba opts to remain at Duke for his junior year, chasing a larger contract and a championship role, as teammate Isaiah Evans leaves money on the table after being selected in the second round.

Duke’s incoming NBA rookies will compete in a packed summer league schedule from July 3 to July 16, with games broadcast on Prime Video and ESPN2. Key players include Maliq Brown, Cam Boozer and Isaiah Evans.

After a breakout sophomore season that saw him average 10.1 points and 5.8 rebounds while becoming a key defensive anchor, Patrick Ngongba has chosen to forgo the 2026 NBA Draft in favor of a junior year at Duke, a move that could yield a higher paycheck and a larger role on the court.

Duke University continues to shape NBA prospects, with 2026 draftees and a new transfer whose skill set aligns perfectly with the program's system.

Cameron Boozer, the 18‑year‑old rookie, is already drawing praise as the Grizzlies pivot toward a new era, while Ja Morant’s tumultuous stint sparks trade speculation across the league.

Cameron Boozer becomes the third overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, joining a lineage of Duke alumni who have repeatedly cracked the league's elite selections.
Bleacher Report analyst Jonathan Wasserman forecasts Cameron Williams, Patrick Ngongba II and Bryson Howard as early‑round selections, underscoring Duke’s continued pipeline to the NBA.

Twelve players from the Atlantic Coast Conference were chosen in the 2026 NBA Draft, the most since 2019, highlighting a deep pool of future NBA talent.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Duke prospects Isaiah Evans and Maliq Brown selected in the second round, adding to the program’s historic draft pedigree.

The 2026 NBA Draft selected Isaiah Evans with the 33rd pick, completing a trade that brings a high‑school star and Duke sophomore to the Timberwolves.

Two former Arkansas standouts, Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile, were selected in the second round of the NBA Draft, heading to Cleveland and Denver respectively, as the Razorbacks celebrate a landmark draft.