Duke Basketball Roundup

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.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DUKEROUNDUP and get on your way to being your best self.Head to FactorMeals.com/dukebb50 and use the code dukebb50 to save 50% off your meals!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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/DUKEROUNDUP and get on your way to being your best self.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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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!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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.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. We are now on YouTube! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. 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. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. Also, follow us on Twitter ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices