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Boumtje Boumtje rising as 2028 draft frontrunner after U17 gold
sports3 days ago

Boumtje Boumtje rising as 2028 draft frontrunner after U17 gold

Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, a seven-foot, 245-pound big with a 7’3 wingspan, dominated the FIBA U17 World Cup to win MVP, showcasing a lefty shooting stroke (53% 3PT, 88% FT), developing playmaking, and elite size. After pledging to Duke, he’s being hailed as the best non-NBA prospect and a potential No. 1 pick in the 2028 draft, with Duke’s patient development and a shifting draft landscape likely to accelerate his ascent as a versatile modern big.

via SB Nation|
#basketball#duke#fiba-u17-world-cup
Timberwolves land Duke guard Isaiah Evans at No. 33
sports16 days ago

Timberwolves land Duke guard Isaiah Evans at No. 33

The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Duke guard Isaiah Evans with the 33rd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a selection acquired from Brooklyn in a Julius Randle–related trade. Evans, a 6'6" guard known for his deep shooting and off-ball movement, was projected as a first-round talent and attended the green room before slipping to No. 33. He averaged 6.8 ppg as a freshman and 15 ppg as a sophomore at Duke, shooting 41% from three as a freshman and 36% last season, earning All-ACC honors. The pick fits Minnesota’s need for floor spacing with Donte DiVincenzo recovering from an Achilles injury. Evans has elite range and can drive off closeouts, but weighs only about 186 pounds and will need to add strength to defend in the NBA; still, the move is viewed as a strong value at No. 33, with a No. 59 pick later on the Wolves’ slate.

via Sports Illustrated|
#duke#isaiah-evans#nba-draft-2026
Cameron Boozer's Winning Formula Meets the NBA Draft
sports1 month ago

Cameron Boozer's Winning Formula Meets the NBA Draft

Cameron Boozer, Duke’s standout freshman and son of Carlos Boozer, has built a career defined by winning—from a near-flawless prep record to a dominant college debut—and now enters the 2026 NBA draft as one of the most discussed prospects in a deep class. Teams will weigh his proven intangibles, versatility (handling, passing, shooting) and competitive edge against pure upside, with fit and development likely to determine where he lands—even as draft chatter references franchises like the Wizards and the evolving expectations around how much winning translates to the NBA.

via Sports Illustrated|
#cameron-boozer#duke#nba-draft
UNC's 2026-27 ACC Schedule Sets Duke and Louisville as Home-and-Away Rivals
sports1 month ago

UNC's 2026-27 ACC Schedule Sets Duke and Louisville as Home-and-Away Rivals

North Carolina will face Duke and Louisville both at home and on the road in 2026-27, while seven ACC opponents will visit Chapel Hill and seven will travel to UNC. Clemson is not on the regular-season slate for the first time since 1950-51, and UNC will not have an away game at NC State for the first time since 1947. Home-only opponents are Cal, Georgia Tech, Miami, NC State, SMU, Stanford and Virginia; road-only opponents are Boston College, Florida State, Notre Dame, Pitt, Syracuse, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#acc#college-basketball#duke
Flagg and Roberson Go Public: Mavericks Rookie and Duke Star Confirm Relationship on TikTok
nba1 month ago

Flagg and Roberson Go Public: Mavericks Rookie and Duke Star Confirm Relationship on TikTok

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg and Duke women's basketball center Arianna Roberson appear to have confirmed their relationship with posts on social media: Roberson shared a photo with Flagg on Instagram and a vacation-themed TikTok video. The couple overlapped at Duke in 2024–25, with Flagg starring for the men’s team while Roberson sat out due to injury during that season.

via Bleacher Report|
#arianna-roberson#cooper-flagg#duke
Prime Video inks Duke college basketball three-game neutral-site slate
sports-media2 months ago

Prime Video inks Duke college basketball three-game neutral-site slate

Prime Video will exclusively stream three Duke men's basketball neutral-site nonconference games per season, marking its first foray into college sports. The inaugural schedule features Duke vs. UConn in Las Vegas (Nov. 25), Duke vs. Michigan at Madison Square Garden (Dec. 21), and Duke vs. Gonzaga in Detroit (Feb. 20), with Prime Video producing all games. Duke will also participate in ESPN-owned neutral-site events in 2027‑28 and 2028‑29 as part of the deal, expanding Prime Video's live-sports portfolio.

via Awful Announcing|
#college-basketball#duke#media-rights
Prime Video inks multiyear exclusive Duke men's basketball deal
sports2 months ago

Prime Video inks multiyear exclusive Duke men's basketball deal

Amazon's Prime Video will exclusively present three marquee, neutral-site nonconference Duke men's basketball games per season under a multiyear deal, marking Prime Video's first college sports relationship. The 2026-27 schedule begins with Duke vs. UConn in Las Vegas on Nov. 25, followed by Duke vs. Michigan at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 21, and Duke vs. Gonzaga in Detroit on Feb. 20, 2027; all games will be produced by Prime Video and times will be announced later. Duke will participate in additional ESPN neutral-site events in 2027-28 and 2028-29, reflecting a broader collaboration with ESPN.

via goduke.com|
#college-basketball#duke#exclusive-rights
Duke inks Amazon Prime Video deal for three high-profile nonconference showdowns
sports2 months ago

Duke inks Amazon Prime Video deal for three high-profile nonconference showdowns

Duke announced a multi-year agreement with Amazon Prime Video to televise three 2026-27 nonconference games (Duke vs. UConn in Las Vegas, Duke vs. Michigan in New York, Duke vs. Gonzaga in Detroit), marking Prime Video’s first foray into college basketball and unlocking significant NIL opportunities; the arrangement includes ESPN/ACC rights considerations, with Duke also committing to participate in select ESPN-owned neutral-site events in 2027-28 and 2028-29.

via CBS Sports|
#amazon#college-basketball#duke
Duke Legend’s Grandson Faces DWI Charge in Fatal Durham Cyclist Crash
sports2 months ago

Duke Legend’s Grandson Faces DWI Charge in Fatal Durham Cyclist Crash

The grandson of Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, 26-year-old Joseph Savarino, was charged with misdemeanor driving while impaired after a collision that killed a 15-year-old cyclist in Durham, North Carolina. A Breathalyzer measured his BAC at 0.11% about an hour after the incident; he appeared in court, had his license revoked, and posted $100,000 bond. Savarino’s mother, Debbie Savarino, works at Duke, and his brother Michael Savarino previously pleaded guilty to a DWI in 2022.

via Fox News|
#cyclist#duke#durham
Hurley’s Forehead Moment Sparks Postgame Debate After UConn’s Last-Second Win
sports3 months ago

Hurley’s Forehead Moment Sparks Postgame Debate After UConn’s Last-Second Win

UConn edged Duke on Braylon Mullins’ last-second three to reach the Final Four, a moment amplified by a post-score confrontation as coach Dan Hurley pressed foreheads with a referee. The sequence, captured from multiple angles, revived debate over whether Hurley should have been assessed a technical and echoed his earlier ejection for confrontations with officials. The NCAA highlighted the play with a compilation of angles, while fans and analysts weighed whether the moment marred an iconic finish or showcased Hurley’s signature intensity.

via Sports Illustrated|
#dan-hurley#duke#headbutt