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12 Jan 2025 | Episode 278 - Notre Dame Reaction | 00:40:24 | |
Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 86-78 win over Notre Dame. Topics include:
Cooper Flagg's record-setting 42-point performance
Duke's 14-0 start
Notre Dame's barrage of 1st half threes
Duke's defensive struggles against Notre Dame's spread offense
The 15-1 run by Notre Dame that made this game close late
The impact of Maliq Brown's absence
Lack of production from the bench over the last few games
The value of being tested by close games
Then they briefly preview Miami and talk a bit about how far the ACC has fallen since the glory days of Duke-Miami matchups.
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21 Dec 2021 | Episode 109 - Non-Conference Wrap-Up and ACC Preview | 01:04:48 | |
For the first official episode of The Devil's Den Podcast Reboot, hosts Josh Smith, Raul Clement, and Dustin Shoe are joined by thedevilsden.com site runner John Watson and recruiting analyst Steve Clark. The crew talks about Duke basketball recruiting before moving on to a non-conference wrap-up and ACC preview. Welcome back, listeners!
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16 Mar 2023 | Episode 178 - Duke's Evolving Offense, Emerging Players, and the NCAA Tournament (with special guest Brian Geisinger) | 01:07:42 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast. Brian's expertise is on full display as he breaks down the ins and outs of Duke's evolving playbook. Topics include: Kyle Filipowski in the short roll, Mark Mitchell as a cutter, Jacob Grandison setting backscreens, and Jeremy Roach in Iverson actions.
Eventually, they give the people what they really want: NCAA Tournament talk. Under duress, Brian reluctantly makes his Final Four predictions. They discuss possible Cinderella teams and Duke's 1st round matchup with Oral Roberts. How far can Duke go and what potential pitfalls exist along the way?
You can read Brian's writing at https://247sports.com/user/Brian%20Geisinger/ or follow him on Twitter @bgeis_bird.
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08 Aug 2023 | Episode 194 - Brian Horace of dukeblogger.com | 00:44:16 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul sit down with Brian Horace of dukeblogger.com. They talk about the origins of his long-running blog and his history with Duke basketball. Then they get Brian's thoughts on Coach Scheyer's first season. What grade does he give to the first-year coach? They then discuss what reasonable expectations should be for year two before getting Brian's assessment of various incoming and returning players.
Lastly, they talk about NIL and conference realignment.
To read Brian Horace's work, visit dukeblogger.com or follow him on Twitter under @dukeblogger.
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07 Jan 2024 | Episode 215 - Notre Dame Quick Reaction and Pittsburgh Preview | 00:28:05 | |
Josh and Dustin react to Duke's ugly 67-59 win over Notre Dame. They talk about Mark Mitchell's career night, another slow start for Kyle Filipowski, Jeremy Roach's steady play, and whether it's time for Tyrese Proctor to re-enter the starting lineup.
Then they turn their attention to Pittsburgh, another tough road test where Duke will have to play significantly better on offense. They highlight Pittsburgh's 3pt shooting, particularly from leading scorer Blake Hinson. What can Duke do to contain him?
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12 Aug 2024 | Episode 252 - Looking Back on the 2014-15 Season (Pt. 2) | 01:14:04 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by good friend Steven Shuffler for the second part of their 2014-15 season recap. In this episode, they focus on the NCAA Tournament with a brief pit stop at Duke's dominant win over NC State in the ACC Tournament. They break down each game of the tournament, focusing on standout players and plays, as well as the overall narrative of each game. Topics discussed include:
The importance of role definition
Justise Winslow's versatility
Duke's ability to use multiple defensive schemes within the course of a game
Wisconsin vs. Kentucky as a championship game opponent
Grayson Allen's emergence
Tyus Jones in the high ball screen
Quinn Cook's banquet speech
Lastly, they rank the 2015 team in the pantheon of Duke title teams and debate whether Duke will be able to break the championship drought this season.
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01 Mar 2022 | Episode 122 - Reacting to Virginia and Syracuse Rematch Games, Previewing Pittsburgh | 00:56:24 | |
Josh Smith, Dustin Shoe, and Raul Clement react to another great week for Duke. The week started with Duke getting revenge over Virginia in an ugly one in Charlottesville. Then rematch week continued as Duke traveled to Syracuse to play the Orange. Duke dominated from start to finish in a game that saw the Blue Devil's post their second most efficient performance of the Kenpom era. They finish the episode by looking ahead to tonight's Pittsburgh game, where Duke has a chance to clinch the ACC regular season title. Watch your mouth, Shoe!
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29 Oct 2024 | Episode 261 - Arizona State Exhibition Recap | 00:46:33 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominant 103-47 exhibition win over Arizona State in the Brotherhood Run. Topics include:
Bobby Hurley's legacy
Duke's defense in the 1st half
Duke's efforts to involve Khaman Maluach early in the offense
Maliq Brown's foul trouble
The 2nd half three-point shooting barrage
Screening actions being run for Kon Knueppel and Duke's other shooters
Duke's improved ability to go on runs
Caleb Foster's increased aggression and pace of play
Mason Gillis as a high-level 3-and-D role player
Khaman Maluach's rebounding and rim deterrence
Duke's 3pt attempt rate
The place of Darren Harris and Isaiah Evans in the rotation
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02 Dec 2024 | Episode 269 - Seattle Reaction, Auburn Preview, and General Team Thoughts | 00:35:57 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 70-48 win over Seattle. They talk about the team's #1 rated defense and what's made it successful. Then they talk about the team's offensive struggles. Why is this team, with so much shooting and talent, rated only 23rd on offense? Why are they not drawing free throws? How can the team generate more rim pressure?
Next, they turn their attention to an important matchup against Auburn. Can Duke take down the best team in the country (per all important metrics)? How much will homecourt advantage factor in? How does Duke's #1 defense match up against Auburn's #1 offense? Do they have the personnel to slow down Johni Broome?
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24 Feb 2023 | Episode 171 - Louisville Reaction, Virginia Tech Preview, and Seeding Talk | 00:33:01 | |
Josh and Raul react to Duke's 79-62 win over Louisville this week. While Duke got off to a slow start, falling behind 18-9, a big run put them up for good midway through the first half. They discuss the key adjustments Jon Scheyer made, and highlight performances from Mark Mitchell, Jacob Grandison, and Tyrese Proctor, among others. They talk about Duke's improved shooting and decision making, which seem to have the team playing its best basketball heading into the final stretch.
Next they preview the rematch with Virginia Tech, making their predictions for that one, before looking at possible ACC and NCAA Tournament seeding scenarios. What's the highest NCAA seed Duke can get? What is their floor?
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16 Feb 2025 | Episode 288 - Stanford Reaction | 00:44:48 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominant 106-70 victory over Stanford. Topics discussed include:
How Stanford was able to keep the game close for the first 10 minutes
Duke's recent struggles with defensive rebounding
Tyrese Proctor's ongoing hot stretch
The team's overall hustle (deflections, diving for loose balls, etc.)
Jaylen Blakes' difficult return to Cameron
Caleb Foster's positive production off the bench late in the game
Then they talk briefly about the NCAA Selection Committee's unveiling of the top 16 seeds in the tournament as of today. What do they think about Duke's potential matchups? Will three SEC teams still be 1-seeds when the tournament starts? Is there anyone else who could sneak in as an alternate 1-seed?
Lastly, they preview the Virginia game on Monday.
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09 Mar 2022 | Episode 124 - UNC Reaction and ACC Tournament Preview | 01:12:32 | |
Josh Smith, Dustin Shoe, and Raul Clement are joined by Steve Clark and John Watson of 247Sports to discuss the crushing loss to UNC in Coach K's last game in Cameron. They get into the festivities of the day and what went wrong during the game. Then they preview the ACC tournament before going on a lengthy tangent about the best recruiting practices in the current college basketball landscape. If Duke can't stay focused, why should we?
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04 Jan 2024 | Episode 214 - Syracuse Reaction and Notre Dame Preview | 00:36:59 | |
Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 86-66 win over Syracuse. They discuss Mark Mitchell's big first half, Kyle Filipowski's early foul trouble, and the lights-out second-half 3pt shooting that allowed Duke to finally pull away.
Then they preview Duke's second ACC road test, against a very young Notre Dame team. Can Duke overcome their road woes? Will they cover the 13-point spread predicted by Kenpom?
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03 Oct 2022 | Episode 146 - Championship Series: Part IV (2015) | 00:46:48 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss Coach K's fifth and final championship. They compare this freshman-centric squad with the senior-laden 2010 team. They talk about the emergence of Tyus Stones, Grayson Allen's heroics versus Wisconsin, and where Quinn Cook ranks among Duke leaders.
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02 Jan 2025 | Episode 275 - Virginia Tech Reaction, SMU Preview, and the Best of 2024 | 00:41:31 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 88-65 victory over Virginia Tech. Topics discussed include:
Another slow start shooting the ball
The consistent defensive effort and IQ up and down the roster
Cooper Flagg's hyper-efficient performance
Khaman Maluach's troubles catching the ball
Tyrese Proctor's offensive aggression
Isaiah Evans commitment to off-ball movement
Caleb Foster's continued struggles
The nine-man rotation that has emerged for Duke
Then they look ahead to matchup with SMU, one of Duke's toughest road games left on the season. They talk keys to the game and players to watch out for. What can Duke expect in its first trip to Moody Coliseum?
Lastly, they ring in the new year by sharing their favorite Duke basketball moments from 2024.
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20 Dec 2024 | Episode 273 - Holiday Wish List and George Mason Reaction | 00:40:19 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 68-47 win over George Mason. They talk about the continued slow offensive starts and poor 3pt shooting. Are these trends cause for concern? They also discuss Isaiah Evans' impact off the bench and how big a role he can realistically have.
Next, they run through their holiday wish list for the team and individual players. They pick skills they'd like to give to each starter as well as a global improvement they'd like to see the team make. They also award the team its "lump of coal" -- their biggest criticism or complaint about the team's performance to date.
Lastly, they briefly preview Duke's second ACC game of the season, at Georgia Tech on Saturday.
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20 Feb 2023 | Episode 170 - Syracuse Reaction | 00:36:54 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 77-55 blowout win over Syracuse. They discuss how Duke was able to pick apart Syracuse's zone with their passing, resulting in their best shooting performance of the year. They talk about how the interior defense neutralized Jesse Edwards -- one of the best big men in the ACC. They also highlight how Tyrese Proctor made life difficult for Joe Girard.
Then they turn their attention to Duke's next opponent, Louisville. Despite coming to Cameron as the last place team in the ACC, the Cardinals have been playing better as of late. What does Duke have to do to avoid a big upset? And what will the reception be for Nolan Smith in his first game back at Cameron?
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29 May 2024 | Episode 244 - Roster Breakdown with Brian Geisinger | 01:15:37 | |
Now that Duke's full roster is set, Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports to discuss the construction of the team. Brian gives his in-depth thoughts on the players added in the transfer portal. What do they say about Coach Scheyer's plans for this season? What kind of role will each play?
They also look at the returning backcourt of Caleb Foster and Tyrese Proctor. How do these players complement each other, and what are some areas of concern?
Lastly, they discuss the incoming freshmen. What are reasonable expectations for Cooper Flagg? Which of the other freshmen might contribute in unexpected ways?
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06 Dec 2024 | Episode 270 - Auburn Reaction and Louisville Preview | 00:51:11 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 84-78 win over #2 Auburn. They analyze what it means for Duke's season as a whole before dissecting the game in detail. Topics discussed include:
Dustin's experience in Cameron for the game
The change to Duke's starting lineup
The 13-2 hole Duke found themselves in early
Caleb Foster's offensive aggression off the bench
Isaiah Evans' huge 1st half
Maliq Brown's defensive impact
Cooper Flagg's 2nd half offensive performance
The cause of Khaman Maluach's struggles as of late
Kon Knueppel's difficulty getting open looks versus good opponents
Tyrese Proctor's timely 2nd half buckets
Then they preview Duke's first ACC game of the season, at Louisville on Sunday. They talk about Louisville's improvements under new coach Pat Kelsey as well as the keys to a Duke victory.
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29 Mar 2024 | Episode 237 - Houston Preview (with Brian Geisinger) | 01:00:18 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports to preview Duke's matchup with the Houston Cougars in the Sweet Sixteen. They talk about the keys to a Duke victory and pitfalls to avoid. Topics discussed include:
Containing Jamal Shead's off-the-dribble game
Limiting Houston's offensive rebounds and winning the field goal attempts battle
Avoiding live-ball turnovers when Houston blitzes the ball screen
Filipowski as a pressure release valve when the guards are blitzed
Houston's backside help principles and rim protection
Mark Mitchell as a baseline cutter
Tyrese Proctor's as a hit-ahead passer and movement shooter
Duke's baseline out-of-bounds and after-timeout plays
Jared McCain in flex action
Empty side ball screen with Jeremy Roach
Roach's ability to attack the middle of the paint
Other actions Duke can run (DHOs, split action, inverted pick and roll) to avoid the blitz altogether
Then Raul gives his prediction for the outcome and score of the game while Josh and Dustin dodge the question altogether.
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18 Dec 2023 | Episode 211 - Baylor Preview | 00:37:05 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul preview Duke's big matchup in Madison Square Garden with the Baylor Bears. They also take a look at what Duke did well against Charlotte and Hofstra and whether they can carry it forward versus a top 10 opponent.
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27 Jan 2023 | Episode 165 - Virginia Tech Reaction; Previewing Georgia Tech and Wake Forest | 00:36:36 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to yet another tough road loss as Duke falls to Virginia Tech, 78-75. They discuss the resolve Duke showed fighting back from 13 down only to repeat a familiar pattern and fail to close strong. They speculate on the impact of Dariq Whitehead's latest injury. Who will start in his place? Can Duke replace his shooting?
Then they preview Saturday's road game at Georgia Tech and a rematch in Cameron with Wake Forest.
[Note: This episode was recorded before Duke had made any sort of official statement about Dariq Whitehead's injury.]
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18 Oct 2022 | Episode 148 - ACC Media Day Reaction and Countdown to Craziness Lookahead | 00:54:08 | |
Josh Smith and Dustin Shoe recently attended ACC Media Day, where they got to ask Jon Scheyer, Jeremey Roach, and Jacob Grandison some questions about this year's team. Along with Raul Clement, they react to some of the clips they recorded and discuss the event as a whole. Then they look ahead to Countdown to Craziness and recount their favorite moments from CTCs past.
On the next episode: Countdown to Craziness Reaction and Overanalysis
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20 Feb 2024 | Episode 227 - Florida State Reaction and Miami Preview | 00:51:36 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 76-67 win over Florida State. They talk about Jared McCain's offensive explosion. How was he able to take and make so many threes? They also highlight some other positive performances: 17 points from Jeremy Roach; steady ball-handling from Caleb Foster; solid defense from Mark Mitchell; and bench energy from Jaylen Blakes and Sean Stewart. Then they address some negatives: the recent trend of increasing turnovers as well as a poor showing from Kyle Filipowski. Are either something to be worried about going forward?
Next, they turn their attention to the bracket reveal from the NCAA selection committee. They discuss Duke's draw as a potential 3-seed were the season to end today. They also talk about the NET rating system, and share their philosophical and practical gripes with the system as a whole.
Lastly, they turn their attention to Duke's Wednesday matchup with Miami. What are some areas of concern and what does Duke need to do well to win?
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06 Jan 2025 | Episode 276 - SMU Reaction and Pitt Preview | 00:57:03 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 89-62 domination of SMU on the road, which moved the Blue Devils to 4-0 in the ACC and got them a valuable Quad 1 victory for their resume. They asses how Duke was able to control the game despite the absence of head coach Jon Scheyer. Topics discussed include:
Duke's hot offensive start
Cooper Flagg's continued offensive improvements
Khaman Maluach's defensive impact at the rim
Tyrese Proctor's aggressiveness
Sion James as the team's steadying presence
Caleb Foster's strong game off the bench
A (perhaps overly) lengthy discussion of Foster's best role going forward
Mason Gillis's 2nd consecutive solid showing
Then they turn their attention to the Pittsburgh game in Cameron. They talk about what makes Pitt the 2nd best team in the ACC and how Duke can slow their potent, guard-driven offense down. They also speculate about how much a desire for revenge will play a factor for Duke after Pitt beat them in Cameron last year in humiliating fashion.
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31 Jul 2024 | Episode 251 - Looking Back on the 2014-15 Season (Pt. 1) | 00:55:44 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul look back on the 2014-15 season to celebrate the upcoming 10th anniversary of Duke's last championship team. They each pick a game from the regular season that made them believe Duke could win a title. They discuss Duke's early road win at #2 Wisconsin, the come-from-behind victory against St. John's for Coach K's 1000th career win, and the win at then-undefeated Virginia. They break down each game in detail, discussing their favorite plays and moments as well as what each game said about the team.
Lastly, they talk about Olympic Basketball and the reasons the US team had several close games in the exhibition period. They assess Coach K's dominance as the US coach and the factors that made it possible. (Note: this episode was recorded before the US's first official game against Serbia, so there's no discussion of Jayson Tatum's benching or any other developments since the exhibition against Germany.)
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27 Apr 2024 | Episode 241 - Transfer Portal News and Reactions | 00:46:35 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to offseason which saw seven players from Duke's 2023-24 roster enter the transfer portal. They talk about the fits of Jeremy Roach and Mark Mitchell on Baylor and Missouri respectively, as well as what it means to lose promising players like TJ Power and Sean Stewart. They discuss the difficulties of maintaining fan engagement in an era of ludicrously high turnover. They debate what Duke's roster-building strategy should look like in this new climate.
Next they turn their eye to Duke's transfer portal commitments, Maliq Brown of Syracuse and Mason Gillis of Purdue. How will these players fit on the roster and how can they help next year's team? Where should they play positionally? Who should start?
Lastly, they talk about whether Duke will add anyone else in the portal. What is the area of biggest need?
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17 May 2022 | Episode 133 - Drafting the Top 25 Duke Players Under Coach K | 00:42:42 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul pick the top 25 Duke players under K using a snake draft. They make arguments for each of their picks and discuss notable omissions.
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14 Mar 2023 | Episode 177 - ACC Tournament Rundown and NCAA Tournament Preview | 00:59:26 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul recap Duke's run through the ACC Tournament. They talk about what it means for Coach Scheyer to have won the tournament in his first year. They discuss the All-Tournament teams. Were Tyrese Proctor or Mark Mitchell snubbed?
Then they look ahead to the NCAA Tournament. How dangerous is Duke's first round opponent, Oral Roberts? What do they think of the rest of Duke's brackets? Lastly, they make their picks. They pick their Final Four, their eventual champions, and potential upsets.
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18 Nov 2022 | Episode 153 - USC Upstate and Kansas Reactions | 00:47:08 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul recap an up-and-down week of Duke basketball. They talk about Duke's dominating defense against USC Upstate and the great play of the bench. Then they discuss the first big game of the season, which saw Duke lose 69-64 to Kansas after failing to execute down the stretch. They express their concerns with the halfcourt offense and the play of some of the upperclassmen before focusing on the bright spots: the performance of freshmen Kyle Filipowski, Tyrese Proctor, and Dereck Lively. What is there to build on going forward? Should the ball be in Proctor's hands more often? And why are college basketball refs so awful?
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18 Jan 2022 | Episode 115 - Wake Forest and NC State Reaction; Florida State Preview | 00:31:30 | |
Josh Smith, Dustin Shoe, and Raul Clement discuss Duke's first road win at Wake Forest, and how Jon Scheyer looked running the show. Then they talk about Mark Williams' near triple-double versus NC State. They finish with a preview of tonight's sold-out game at Florida State.
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29 May 2023 | Episode 186 - Talking Duke's 2023 Class with Recruiting Analyst Travis Branham | 00:51:24 | |
Josh and Raul sit down with Travis Branham, National Recruiting Analyst for 247Sports. They discuss each of the players from Duke's #2-ranked recruiting class. How do these pieces fit with all of Duke's returning talent? Who will make the biggest immediate impact? How long will these players be at Duke before making the leap to the NBA?
Then, after Travis takes off, Josh and Raul react to what they've heard. Does it change their assessment of the team next season? Does the team deserve to be ranked preseason #1?
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03 Mar 2023 | Episode 173 - Megapod: NC State Reaction, UNC Preview, and Brendan Marks Interview | 01:15:16 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul wind down the regular season with an extra-long episode. First they react to Duke's home victory over NC State. They talk about what it means for Scheyer to go undefeated at home in his first season as head coach. What made Cameron so special this year?
Then Josh and Raul sit down with Brendan Marks of The Athletic to talk more generally about Jon Scheyer's first season. What has impressed Brendan about the way Scheyer has navigated injuries and the struggles of some of his key freshmen? They also discuss an article Brendan wrote about Coach K's life in retirement.
Lastly, Josh, Dustin, and Raul look preview the rematch with UNC. What is at stake for both teams? Can Duke complete the sweep?
Timestamps:
NC State Reaction - 0:00
Brendan Marks - 17:45
UNC Preview - 55:26
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10 Dec 2022 | Episode 157 - Boston College and Iowa Reaction | 01:02:40 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's wins over Boston College and Iowa. They talk about Mark Mitchell's highly efficient week, Tyrese Proctor's improved play, and Jeremy Roach as the big shot taker. Then they assess Jon Scheyer's coaching so far. Has it met expectations? Surpassed them? What would they like to see going forward?
Lastly, they talk for 10 minutes about Jose Alvarado for some reason.
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11 Jul 2023 | Episode 190 - An Interview with Mark Mitchell | 00:30:30 | |
Josh and Raul sit down with sophomore forward Mark Mitchell. They discuss his adjustment to college, his mentality as a defender, and the growth of the team over the 2022-23 season. Then they talk about the incoming freshmen and what fans can expect from the 2023-24 team. Lastly, they discuss NIL and the launch of his merch at themarkmitchell.com.
After the interview, Josh and Raul break down what they're most looking forward to in Mitchell's sophomore season. Then they address some recent Duke news, including the hiring of former player Will Avery as an assistant coach.
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14 Dec 2023 | Episode 210 - Diagnosing Duke's Struggles with Brian Geisinger | 01:01:13 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast for a deep dive on Duke's season so far. At 7-3, Duke has gotten off to a slower start than predicted. Brian gives his thoughts on the issues with the team so far and where they can improve.
Topics include:
Off-ball movement on Kyle Filipowski postups
How to use Mark Mitchell creatively to offset the way teams are defending him
Sean Stewart's potential to replace some of Dereck Lively's vertical spacing and rim pressure
Maximizing Caleb Foster and Jared McCain at the same time
Foster's impact on pace of play
McCain's defensive struggles
Potential adjustments to the defense to improve backline help
Zone defense vs. drop vs. Kyle Filipowski at the level of the screen
Expected positive shooting regression
Lastly, they look ahead to Duke's big matchup with Baylor. Can Duke contain and/or score with the best offense in the country?
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01 Nov 2024 | Episode 262 - Season Preview Megapod | 02:11:15 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul prepare you for the Duke Men's Basketball 2024-25 season with the longest The Devil's Den podcast episode ever released. In part one of the pod, they get together with Brian Geisinger, writer for 247Sports and cohost of the Buzz Beat podcast. They talk about what Brian has seen over the first couple exhibitions. Topics include:
Screening actions for the teams multitude of shooters, especially Kon Knueppel
How Duke is creating 5-out offense by having their bigs camp outside the 3pt line
The value of Khaman's rim gravity in making this work
Maliq Brown's defensive versatility
The sustainability of the 3pt volume against better competition
The need for dribble penetration, and the best candidates to provide that
Whether Duke will be able play at a fast pace
How many players Duke will be playing by the end of the season
Biggest story lines Brian will be tracking
The matchups Brian is most looking forward to
Then in part two of the pod (timestamp - 1:10:59), Josh, Dustin, and Raul preview the season in more detail. They predict wins and losses, leaders in various stat categories, and make some over/under picks. They look at the schedule in detail and talk about the most difficult or exciting stretches. They also give their own story lines they'll be monitoring.
You can find Brian Geisinger's work at: https://briangeisinger.substack.com/ or https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/user/briangeisinger/.
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06 Nov 2023 | Episode 204 - Exhibition Reaction & Recruiting Talk | 01:12:50 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominating exhibition win over UNC Pembroke. Dustin gives his insights from being on press row. They discuss Tyrese Proctor's hot shooting, Jared McCain getting named as the fifth starter, and positives from the game as well as areas for improvement. They play clips of questions Dustin asked the players in the locker room.
Later, Josh and Raul are joined by Steve Clark of thedevilsden.com to break down recent recruiting developments. They talk about Cooper Flagg's commitment to Duke and the level of impact they expect him to have. Then they turn their attention to another recent commit, Patrick Ngongba, and how he fits with Flagg. Lastly, Steve gives his scouting report on VJ Edgecombe, a five-star guard who has Duke among his finalists. How does this class fit together as a whole? If Edgecombe chooses Duke where will it rank among the best Duke classes ever?
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06 Feb 2023 | Episode 167 - UNC Reaction; Miami and Virginia Preview | 01:11:28 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's hard-fought 63-57 win over their arch-rival. Josh and Dustin describe their experience attending their first Duke-UNC game in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Was the atmosphere everything they expected after decades of anticipation?
Then they look at the game itself. How was Duke able to weather UNC's initial onslaught? How did Jeremy Roach's leadership and timely shot-making help stabilize the team? How did Duke's defense neutralize UNC's big three of Armando Bacot, Caleb Love, and RJ Davis? And just how profound was Dereck Lively's defensive impact, anyway?
Lastly, they look ahead to this week's road games at Miami and Virginia -- as difficult a one-two punch as Duke will face this season. Can Duke carry their newfound momentum and improved play into these hostile arenas?
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01 Nov 2023 | Episode 203 - ACC Media Day and Season Over/Under Predictions | 01:05:03 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss Josh and Dustin's experience at this year's ACC Tipoff, where Jon Scheyer was in attendance along with Jeremy Roach, Tyrese Proctor, and Kyle Filipowski. They react to Scheyer's press conference and play some clips of questions they personally asked Roach and Filipowski.
Then Raul leads roundtable predictions on season over/unders. How many points per game with Filipowski average? What 3pt percentage will the team shoot? Where will Duke finish in the conference rankings? Etc. At the end of the season, they plan to look back on their predictions and see who did best. Winner gets absolutely nothing but offseason bragging rights.
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04 Feb 2022 | Episode 118 - Previewing UNC and Reacting to Past Week | 00:46:29 | |
Josh Smith, Dustin Shoe, and Raul Clement are joined by Steve Clark of 247Sports to discuss Duke's last three games. This stretch saw Duke go 3-0, with wins over Clemson, Louisville, and Notre Dame. Now alone at 1st in the conference, Duke rides this win streak into the big matchup in Chapel Hill. The second half of the podcast is spent previewing the UNC game and discussing notable past Duke victories in the Dean Dome.
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05 Apr 2024 | Episode 238 - 2023-24 Season Recap | 00:52:27 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul look back at Duke's 2023-24 Season. Topics discussed include:
What it means for Coach Scheyer to make the Elite Eight in his second season
How much differently they would feel if Duke had made the Final Four
Missed opportunities
Favorite games and moments from the season
Biggest pleasant surprises (players, aspect of team play, coaching)
Biggest disappointments
Potential departures and returnees for next season
Who Duke needs to return to be a contender
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25 Sep 2024 | Episode 256 - Conference Newcomers: Cal, Stanford, and SMU | 00:59:50 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Jordan Hofeditz of SMU Athletics and Jackson Moore of 247Sports to discuss the new additions to the ACC -- Cal, Stanford, and SMU. Jordan and Jackson give their perspective of what joining the ACC means to these teams. Topics discussed include:
Recent coaching hires at all of these programs
Strengths and weaknesses of incoming rosters
Feelings about leaving previous conference
The dissolution of a historic conference like the Pac-12
SMU's longtime struggles to find conference stability
Loss of traditional rivalries
Impact of travel schedules, particularly on non-revenue sports
Potential new rivalries
Venues Jordan and Jackson are most excited to see the teams they cover visit
Impact of joining the ACC on athletic budgets and NIL funding
Jordan Hofeditz can be found on Twitter @jhofeditz. Jackson Moore's writing about various West Coast programs can be found here: https://247sports.com/college/fresno-state/user/JacksonMoore/
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24 Feb 2024 | Episode 228 - Miami Reaction and ACC Standings Talk | 00:42:02 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's blowout road win of the Miami Hurricanes. They dissect what might have been Duke's most complete performance of the season, a 84-55 domination that saw five players score in double figures. They talk about Duke's stifling switching defense, impressive dunks from Jared McCain and Kyle Filipowski, and how Roach's senior campaign stacks up against Duke legend Quinn Cook.
Then they look at the ACC Standings and talk about whether Duke can still win the league. Lastly, they give their predictions for Saturday's big matchup at Wake Forest.
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23 Mar 2023 | Episode 179 - Postseason Postmortem and Season Recap | 00:59:28 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss Duke's all-too-brief run in the NCAA Tournament. They talk about the dominant first round win over Oral Roberts, which saw Duke jump out to a 15-0 lead on the strength of their defense. It looked like Duke's hot streak would continue, but an ill-timed Mark Mitchell injury and Kyle's Filipowski's stomach bug proved too much to overcome against a physical Tennessee team, and Duke fell 65-52 to end Jon Scheyer's first season as head coach.
After breaking down these two games, Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss the season as whole. What were some of their favorite plays or moments? What were some of the most interesting story lines?
Lastly, they discuss potential departures and returnees. How many of the freshmen will return? Or will this be another year of mass exodus?
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20 Feb 2025 | Episode 289 - Virginia Reaction and Illinois Preview | 00:46:30 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 80-62 road win over Virginia. Topics discussed include:
Virginia's early offensive success
How Isaiah Evans can completely change the dynamic of a game
The possibility that Evans is drafted after this season
Cooper Flagg's rebounding
Kon Knueppel's hustle and malleability
Sion James' recent stretch of incredible efficiency
Where James ranks among Duke's best transfers
The impact of Maliq Brown's injury
What the rotation may look like in his absence
Then they turn their attention to the critical Illinois matchup this Saturday. They talk about how Illinois suppresses opponent three-point attempts, and whether Duke will be able to generate open looks against their defense. They also discuss whether Duke can keep Illinois off the offensive glass and limit their efficient inside scoring.
Lastly, they discuss the state of the current ACC and the close race at the top of the ACC standings.
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15 May 2024 | Episode 243 - Sion James Deep Dive (with Isaac Popper) | 00:39:55 | |
Josh and Raul are joined by Isaac Popper, ESPN+ Broadcast Statistician and President of Tulane Analytics. Isaac shares his insights into Duke's latest transfer portal commitment, Tulane guard Sion James. Isaac has known James since they were both freshmen and has watched him grow as a person and basketball player. He shares his thoughts on Sion's academic excellence, his off-court philanthropy, his on-court leadership, and the evolution of his game. He talks about Sion's improving efficiency and outside shooting, as well as the defensive versatility that allows him to guard positions 1-5. They also discuss how Sion will augment Duke's roster and what makes him such a great fit culturally.
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24 Dec 2024 | Episode 274 - Georgia Tech Reaction and the Season So Far (with Rick Heidrick) | 01:04:32 | |
Raul and Dustin are joined by friend of the pod, Rick Heidrick, to dissect the season so far. Topics discussed include:
Duke's two early season losses being part of the learning process
The maturity and poise Duke showed in later wins vs. Auburn and Louisville
The elite defense and evolving offense
Duke's strong statistical indicators
Then they turn their attention to Duke's dominating 82-56 road win over Georgia Tech. Topics covered include:
The lull at the end of the 1st half after a strong start that allowed GT to cut the lead to five
The response to start the 2nd half
Khaman Maluach's increased playing time and impact
Kon Knueppel's strong showing as a pick-and-roll ballhandler
Whether Knueppel can solve Duke's question marks at point guard
The value of Isaiah Evans' energy and shooting off the bench
Caleb Foster's role going forward
How Duke can generate more free throws and scoring at the rim
Lastly, they look ahead to Virginia Tech before talking about various miscellaneous college basketball topics including UNC's struggles and the uncertainties of portal recruiting.
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21 Dec 2021 | The Devil's Den 2.0 - Rebooting The Podcast | 00:05:56 | |
We're happy to announce the return of the The Devils Den Podcast. The new hosts introduce themselves and tell listeners a little bit about their lifetime relationship with Duke Basketball.
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29 Jan 2024 | Episode 220 - Clemson Reaction and Virginia Tech Preview | 00:51:12 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's wild 72-71 victory over Clemson. Topics include:
Dustin's impressions from being at the game on press row
The first half defense of Mark Mitchell, Tyrese Proctor, and Kyle Filipowski
Duke's inability to create separation after going up 32-20
Clemson's 45-point second half
Duke's struggles on the defensive glass
The difficulties Duke faces when Filipowski is not on the floor
The drawbacks of a Filipowski-centric offense
The backcourt play from Tyrese Proctor and Jared McCain
The last two minutes of the game, after Duke had gone down 69-65
The "controversy" around the officiating
Lastly, they turn their attention to the Virginia Tech game. Can Duke overcome a quick turnaround to get a win in a building where they usually struggle?
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25 Jun 2024 | Episode 247 - NBA Draft Talk with Brian Geisinger | 01:19:54 | |
Josh and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast to do a deep dive on the NBA Draft. They focus on Duke's two potential 1st Round picks, Jared McCain and Kyle Filipowski. They discuss best and worst team fits for each player as well as reasonable expectations for them at the NBA level.
They wrap up by focusing on the draft as whole. Who will go #1? Who should go #1? And who should Charlotte, a team that Brian covers, pick at #6? Are there any under-the-radar players Brian likes later in the draft? How will the importance of drafting well change under the new salary cap rules?
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24 Feb 2025 | Episode 290 - Illinois Reaction | 00:57:37 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com to discuss Duke's 110-67 domination of Illinois in Madison Square Garden. Topics include:
Duke's early struggles guarding the paint
How Duke was able to attack mismatches to get anything they wanted on offense
Isaiah Evans continuing to garner attention from NBA scouts
Evans' future plans
Duke's excellent rebounding
2nd half adjustments to tighten up the paint defense
The 9-0 run to start the 2nd half that put the game away
Picks for play of the game
Caleb Foster in garbage time
Duke's recent offensive dominance
Then they discuss the breaking news that Jai Lucas will likely be taking the Miami head coaching job. They talk about what this means for Duke for the rest of the season and going forward. What is the potential fallout in recruiting? Who will replace Lucas on the staff?
Lastly, they talk briefly about the upcoming Miami game as well as the remaining four games of the season and how they might impact ACC standings.
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04 Mar 2022 | Episode 123 - UNC Preview: Coach K's Last Game in Cameron | 00:58:10 | |
Josh Smith, Dustin Shoe, and Raul Clement are joined by Steve Clark of 247Sports to discuss Duke's dominant win over Pittsburgh and preview possibly the biggest UNC game ever. They debate whether Coach K will win ACC Coach of the Year. Then they talk about what K has meant for Duke, his players, and each of them personally. Is it really happening? Is the end finally here? And by the way, GTHC...
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08 May 2023 | Episode 184 - Duke in the NBA with Bleacher Report's Dan Favale | 01:02:54 | |
Josh Smith and Raul Clement are joined by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report and the Hardwood Knocks Podcast to discuss current Duke alumni playing in the NBA. They start with Jayson Tatum, dissecting a season that saw him average over 30 ppg and finish 4th in MVP voting. What were his biggest improvements and where does he still need to grow? Then they move on to Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero. What most surprised Dan about his rookie season? How should Orlando build around him going forward? They then look at the up-and-down career of RJ Barrett -- which includes some recent strong playoff performances -- before moving on to other notable alums like Luke Kennard, the Jones brothers, Mark Williams, and AJ Griffin. Lastly, they assess the tantalizing potential of the New Orleans Pelicans and the questions around Zion Williamson's health.
Dan Favale is an NBA Staff Writer for Bleacher Report, an editor for nbamath.com, and cohost of the Hardwood Knocks Podcast. You can read his writing at https://bleacherreport.com/users/ad2af7e1-f08a-49e6-a2ea-3227c56e6c7b and listen to Hardwood Knocks here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardwood-knocks-an-nba-podcast/id1024389633
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27 Oct 2023 | Episode 202 - CTC Reaction from Press Row | 00:58:12 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Countdown to Craziness, Duke's annual kickoff to the basketball season. Dustin and Raul were on press row for CTC and recount their experiences sitting courtside. They give their impressions of the general atmosphere, player intros, and the Blue-White Scrimmage. Which players stood out, and what are some areas of concern? Then they recap Jon Scheyer's press conference, reacting to a few clips they recorded which stood out to them. Lastly, they play clips of interviews Dustin did with players in the locker room after the scrimmage.
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01 Aug 2022 | Episode 139 - Championship Series: Part I (1991 and 1992) | 00:44:18 | |
In the first installment of a multipart series, Josh, Dustin, and Raul take a deeper look at Duke's 1991 and 1992 championship runs. They talk about the heartbreak leading up to 1991, how Duke finally got over the hump, the challenges of going back to back, and the 1992 team's place among the greatest teams in college basketball history.
Next up: Championship Series: Part II (2001)
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19 May 2023 | Episode 185 - Roach Returns for Senior Season; Duke Makes Moves in the Portal | 00:41:50 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss Jeremy Roach's announcement that he will be returning to Duke for his senior season. They debate the impact this will have on the guard rotation. What should we expect out of Roach as a senior in terms of both statistics and leadership?
Next, they talk about the news that former Kansas big man, Ernest Udeh, is visiting Duke, and that Duke is considered the frontrunner to add him to their roster. Where does he fit in? What does he bring to the table defensively and what are some of the concerns?
Then they move on to NBA talk. They marvel at Jayson Tatum's bounce-back performances in Games 5 and 6 of the conference semifinals to close out the Philadelphia 76ers. Where does Tatum now rank among the greatest NBA players to come out of Duke?
After a little more playoff talk, they take a quick look at the NBA Draft. Which teams would be the best landing spots for Dariq Whitehead and Dereck Lively? How high will they be selected?
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01 Jan 2024 | Episode 213 - ACC Preview with John Watson | 00:56:55 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com to preview Duke's upcoming ACC schedule. John gives his thoughts on Duke's up-and-down start and what the team can improve on going forward. Then they break down the schedule and give their predictions on Duke's win-loss record in ACC play. They also discuss All-ACC teams before talking a bit about recruiting, the incoming 2024 class, and the look of the roster next season.
[Note: This episode was recorded before Duke's game against Queens. There are a few references to that game as upcoming.]
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31 Dec 2022 | Episode 160 - Discussing Duke Hoops with Brian Geisinger | 01:00:44 | |
Josh and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger, writer for 247Sports, analyst at SportsChannel8, and co-host of the Buzz Beat Podcast. They talk about his background and experiences covering ACC basketball, as well as how he developed his unique writing style and ability to dissect the complex actions he sees on the court. Then they take a look at this year's Duke team. What differences is he seeing in the offense under Jon Scheyer versus Coach K? Are those differences systemic or the result of personnel? How can Duke improve going forward?
To read more of Brian's content, follow him at https://twitter.com/bgeis_bird. You can also read his writing at https://247sports.com/mlb/white-sox/User/Brian%20Geisinger/.
Thanks as always for listening, and we wish you a Happy New Year.
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08 Jan 2025 | Episode 277 - Pitt Quick Reaction | 00:31:32 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul give their unfiltered thoughts immediately following Duke's 76-47 domination of the Pittsburgh Panthers in Cameron.
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02 Jul 2024 | Episode 248 - NBA Draft and Scrimmage Footage Reactions | 00:42:54 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to an NBA draft that saw Jared McCain drafted 16th by the Philadelphia 76ers and Kyle Filipowski taken 32nd by the Utah Jazz. They discuss how they see each player fitting on their new team. Can Jared McCain play with Tyrese Maxey, or is that backcourt too small? How will McCain play off of Joel Embiid? How will Jazz coach Will Hardy utilize Filipowski, and how much playing time can he expect in a crowded frontcourt? What is Filipowski's longterm position?
Then they turn their attention to the scrimmage video recently released by Duke's social media team, analyzing all six minutes of footage in way too much detail. Which players stood out? What were their favorite moments? What are the lingering questions?
Lastly, they cover a few other pieces of news. They talk about Cooper Flagg being selected to Team USA's Select Team, and what it means that he was the only college player to receive that honor. They also give their thoughts on JJ Redick becoming the LA Lakers new coach. What are his chances of success there?
Note: this episode was recorded before NBA free agency officially began. So certain relevant signings, like Paul George to the 76ers, were not mentioned.
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27 Feb 2024 | Episode 229 - Wake Forest Reaction (with Jordan Mann and Conor O'Neill) | 00:57:24 | |
Josh and Raul are joined by Jordan Mann and Conor O'Neill of The Big J and Little J Show to talk about Duke's 83-79 loss at Wake Forest. They discuss how Hunter Sallis was able to carve Duke up for 29 points on 11-13 shooting. They also break down the late-game execution. Was this a game that Wake Forest won or was this a game that Duke lost? Is Duke's 2-5 record in close games a cause for concern? Lastly, they talk about the court-storming that led to Kyle Filipowski being helped off the court after a collision with a Wake Forest fan. What can and should be done about court-storming to ensure player safety?
Then they zoom out and assess what this loss means for Duke as a whole. How do Jordan and Conor see Duke finishing the last four games of the regular season? And what seed line will they end up on?
You can find Jordan Mann on Twitter at @jmannstakes and listen to The Big J and Little J show at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-j-little-j-show/id1619562584. You can also subscribe to his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@JMann_ for detailed breakdowns of Duke basketball.
You can find Conor O'Neill on Twitter at @ConorONeill_DI or read his writing at Devils Illustrated and Deacons Illustrated at rivals.com. He also cohosts The Big J and Little J Show.
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27 Feb 2025 | Episode 291 - Miami Reaction, General Team Talk, and FSU Preview | 00:48:32 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's comfortable 97-60 win over Miami. Topics discussed include:
The strange atmosphere in the arena
How little resistance Miami offered
Some initial sloppiness from Duke (turnovers, defensive rebounding, etc.)
Coach Scheyer using his bench early
Isaiah Evans continuing to torch opposing defenses off the bench
Evans as a March X factor
Foster being productive in limited minutes yet again
The implications of Tyrese Proctor's injury that kept him out for the 2nd half
Proctor's possible return timetable
The Duke super-fan in the arena who was audible after every made basket
Kon Knueppel's recent complete mastery of the game of basketball
Duke's absurd offensive efficiency during their winning streak
Then they discuss Duke's upcoming home game against Florida State. Who will start in Proctor's absence? Who get the assignment of guarding Jamir Watkins? With Dustin set to be on press row in attendance, what questions will he have for the players in the locker room afterward?
They also discuss college basketball as a whole this season. Why is offense across the board at a historic high? Is it schematic or due to personnel? And why, despite the on-court product being unusually compelling, is fan engagement so low?
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18 Oct 2023 | Episode 201 - Brendan Marks of The Athletic | 00:55:21 | |
Josh and Raul are joined by Brendan Marks of The Athletic to discuss the upcoming Duke Men's Basketball season as well as the ACC at large. Topics include:
Which returning sophomore Brendan expects to take the biggest jump
Proctor, Roach, and Young being named captains
The question of the "fifth starter"
Roach's new role in a loaded backcourt
Possible stylistic changes
Duke's place in the ACC and national landscape
A bounceback year for UNC?
Reasonable expectations for Coach Scheyer's second season
Check out Brendan's work, including a just published piece on Jared McCain, here: https://theathletic.com/author/brendan-marks/
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06 Jul 2022 | Episode 137 - NBA Draft Reaction and Analysis | 00:56:54 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul do a deep dive on the 2022 NBA draft, which saw four Duke players selected in the first round and five drafted overall -- a program record. How does each of these players fit on his respective team? Who will have the most immediate impact? Then they get sidetracked talking about the 2022-23 team, because they just can't help themselves.
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08 Apr 2022 | Episode 130 - Ushering in the Jon Scheyer Era (with special guests John Watson and Steve Clark) | 01:04:58 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson and Steve Clark of 247Sports to talk about Duke's heartbreaking loss to UNC in the Final Four. Then they reflect on the season as a whole before looking forward to the Jon Scheyer era. They discuss the changes to the coaching staff and whether there are more to come. Will any players stay from this year's team? Will Scheyer add players from the transfer portal?
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02 Sep 2022 | Episode 142 - Talking Duke Football and Hoops with the Section 17 Podcast | 00:50:26 | |
Josh Smith and Dustin Shoe are joined by Josh Cox and Jamie Holt of Duke Football Talk's Section 17 Podcast. They discuss the coaching changes in both the football and basketball programs. They talk about what they hope to see from Mike Elko in his first season, and make their predictions for tonight's game against Temple. They also discuss home crowds at Cameron and Wallace Wade, as well as how NIL impacts the various sports.
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11 Nov 2024 | Episode 264 - Army Reaction and Kentucky Preview | 00:56:51 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul recap Duke's win over Army. Topics discussed include:
The cold 3pt shooting start
Army's multiple defensive looks
Cooper Flagg's cramping issues
The sustainability of Kon Knueppel's scoring
The unselfishness of Duke's elite recruits (particularly Flagg and Maluach)
Khaman Maluach's touch and rebounding
Tyrese Proctor's off-ball impact
Duke's stifling 1st half defense
The steadiness of Sion James
Then they preview Duke's matchup against Kentucky, and discuss key factors to the game. Who will win the 3pt shooting battle? How does Duke guard Kentucky's transition attack? They also look at the history of the Duke-Kentucky rivalry and discuss what this game would mean as a measuring stick for Duke going forward.
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14 Nov 2023 | Episode 206 - Arizona Reaction and Michigan State Preview | 00:53:41 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 78-73 loss to Arizona. They discuss what went wrong with the offense in the first half as well as Duke's issues rebounding the ball. Then they talk about how Duke made improvements in the 2nd half to take the lead and give themselves a chance to win, only to see it slip away at the last minute. Lastly, they each choose a player to spotlight for his strong performance in the loss.
Then they look ahead to tonight's matchup versus Michigan State. They each give their prediction for the final score and discuss what it will take for Duke to bounce back.
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10 Nov 2023 | Episode 205 - Dartmouth Reaction and Arizona Preview | 01:05:54 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke beating Dartmouth 92-54 to get its first win of the season. Raul was in attendance on press row. He describes the atmosphere as well as his takeaways from the game. What did the team do well? What are some areas of concern? They talk about Kyle Filipowski's efficient 25 points, the steady play of Jeremy Roach, the passing wizardry of Tyrese Proctor, and the driving ability of Caleb Foster. They discuss the backup big man rotation. Who does this team turn to when Mark Mitchell is not on the floor and Filipowski isn't at center? Lastly, they talk about Jaden Schutt's decision to redshirt this season.
Then they preview the big matchup with Arizona tonight and make their predictions for the game.
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02 Feb 2024 | Episode 222- UNC Preview (with Josh Cox) | 01:01:47 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Josh Cox of the Section 17 Podcast and Duke Report. They preview Saturday's top 10 matchup between Duke and UNC in Chapel Hill. Topics include:
Who guards RJ Davis
How UNC defends Kyle Filipowski
Keeping UNC out of transition and off the glass
Mark Mitchell's role
Mismatches Duke can hunt
Then they reminisce about some of Duke's best performances in the Dean Dome before they each give their predictions for the game.
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03 Mar 2025 | Episode 292 - Florida State Reaction and Senior Night Preview | 00:56:43 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 100-65 domination of Florida State. Topics discussed include:
Dustin's experience being at the game on press row
How Duke honored Leonard Hamilton in his last game in Cameron
Isaiah Evans' first career start
Kon Knueppel running point guard
Duke's increased pace of play
The evolution of Duke's offense throughout the season
Duke's ability to go on large runs
Positive bench minutes for Darren Harris
Spencer Hubbard electrifying the crowd in the closing moments
Then they talk briefly about We're #1, the documentary aired after the game about the 1991 and 1992 Blue Devils. They talk about the glory days of the ACC and about how the construction of those Duke rosters compare to this one.
Lastly, they turn their attention to the Wake Forest game. They speculate about what a senior night might look like in an era of constant roster turnover. How will Mason Gillis and Sion James be honored? Will Tyrese Proctor play in the game? And will Wake Forest give Duke as much of a fight as they did in Winston-Salem?
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23 Jun 2023 | Episode 188 - Ranking Duke's Best One-and-Done Players, Plus a Game of One-and-Done Trivia | 00:53:50 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul rank the Top 10 one-and-done players to come through Duke. They discuss how this list differs depending on whether the players are ranked by their lone season at Duke or their NBA career.
Then they do some one-and-done related Duke trivia.
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08 Jul 2024 | Episode 249 - Head Coach Jon Scheyer | 00:49:46 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com as they sit down with Coach Jon Scheyer for the second consecutive offseason. Topics discussed include:
Jayson Tatum's journey from Duke recruit to NBA champion
The fickle nature of the NCAA Tournament
How to define a successful season
Having tough conversations with players in the offseason
Building a competitive culture
Evaluating players in the transfer portal on a short timeline
Using analytics services like Big League Advantage
What made each incoming transfer a good fit
Scheyer's philosophy on pace of play
The role of length and size in defensive versatility
Striking a balance between forcing turnovers and playing smart defense
The importance of shooting at every position
Managing player expectations and media hype
Duke being "disrespected" by opponents on their home floor
The responsibility and excitement of coaching a talent like Cooper Flagg
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24 Nov 2022 | Episode 154 - Delaware and Bellarmine Reactions; Phil Knight Tournament Preview | 00:55:58 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul assess the team after a 2-0 week that moved Duke to 4-1 on the season. Which players have stood out? What issues need to be addressed? How are Dereck Lively and Dariq Whitehead handling their re-integration onto the team after injuries?
Lastly, they look ahead to the Phil Knight Legacy Tournament. How does Duke match up against potential opponents? Will they come out on top and get some big resume wins in the process?
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14 Oct 2024 | Episode 259 - ACC Media Day, Practice Behind-the-Scenes, and Recruiting (with John Watson) | 01:19:00 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul start the episode by reacting to the commitment of Cayden and Cameron Boozer to Duke. They talk about whether Miami was ever truly the favorite, plus what it means for Jon Scheyer to land legacy recruits. They also look at how the Boozers will impact next year's Duke team.
Then they get into the episode proper, featuring special guest John Watson of thedevilsden.com. First they recap Dustin's experience at ACC Media Day. They listen to quotes from Jon Scheyer about 3pt shooting and Tyrese Proctor about the impact of Khaman Maluach.
Then John Watson shares his experiences attending a Duke Men's Basketball practice. He gives his thoughts on the team's overall ceiling, and the roles of various players. Who was running point guard between Foster and Proctor? What is impressing people so much about Knueppel? How does Cooper impact the game regardless of how much he scores?
After that, they touch base about various recruiting targets. Note: because this section of the podcast was recorded before the Boozers' commitment, their potential commitment is discussed in more hypothetical terms.
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23 Jan 2023 | Episode 164 - Miami Reaction; Virginia Tech Preview | 00:39:34 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's gritty home win over Miami. They discuss Jeremy Roach's strong play in his return from injury, as well as a couple other standout players. They then debate what causes Duke's long scoring droughts at the end of games.
Lastly, they look ahead to Duke's road matchup versus Virginia Tech tonight. Can Duke shake their road struggles in a building that hasn't been kind to them in recent years?
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06 Mar 2025 | Episode 293 - Senior Night Reaction and UNC Preview | 01:01:59 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 90-63 beatdown of Wake Forest on senior night. Topics discussed include:
Tyrese Proctor's return
Whether this was Cooper Flagg's best all-around game
Khaman Maluach's increased production over this winning streak
Duke's shot quality compared to Wake Forest's
How Duke has learned to handle physicality
Then they take a moment to reflect on the regular season as a whole. They share some of the things other Duke fans have said they appreciate most about this team. They discuss the team's toughness, Kon Knueppel's steadiness, Sion James' impact, the way Tyrese Proctor has embraced his role, and the incredible job Jon Scheyer has done constructing a roster and building a program.
Lastly, they turn their attention to the 2nd matchup with UNC. They talk about changes to UNC's starting lineup, their improved offense, and whether those will be enough to help UNC beat Duke. They also break down the ACC Tournament seeding implications of a win vs. a loss.
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28 Dec 2021 | Episode 111: Jon Scheyer's First Recruiting Class | 00:43:32 | |
With Duke's matchup against Clemson postponed, Josh Smith, Dustin Shoe, and Raul Clement sit down to talk with John Watson of 247Sports about Jon Scheyer's epic 2022 recruiting class. They talk about the versatility of the class and what makes Scheyer the perfect person to carry on the Duke tradition.
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17 Dec 2022 | Episode 158 - ACC Preview | 01:06:21 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Steve Clark of thedevilsden.com to talk about how Duke performed in the non-conference and what they expect from the team in ACC play. Can Duke win the ACC? What will they have to do to earn a top 3 seed in the NCAA tournament? Who are the X-factor players for the reason of the season?
Then they preview Wake Forest and make their predictions for Duke's first "true road game."
[A note from the crew: We realized after recording that this is our 50th episode since rebooting the pod. We'd like to thank all our listeners for your continued engagement. Stayed tuned for more great content.]
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06 Dec 2023 | Episode 209 - Arkansas and Georgia Tech Reactions | 00:59:04 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul vent about Duke's 0-2 week on the road. They discuss the poor shooting, the bogged-down offense, and the costly late-game mistakes. Are players simply missing shots, or is the problem schematic? They also talk about the defense, and why it doesn't look as fundamentally sound as it did last year even before Dereck Lively's emergence.
Then they turn their attention to what Duke should do going forward. With Tyrese Proctor possibly sidelined for multiple games, who should start in his place? Should there be more wholesale changes made to the lineup?
Lastly, they talk about the impact of these losses on Duke's NCAA Tournament standing before giving their predictions for Duke's upcoming game against Charlotte.
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29 Mar 2022 | Episode 128 - Final Four Bound! (West Regional Reaction) | 00:54:32 | |
Josh Smith, Dustin Shoe, and Raul Clement react to Duke's incredible wins over Texas Tech and Arkansas to send Coach K to his 13th Final Four. They analyze how Duke's incandescent offense shredded the two best defenses in the tournament. They try, and fail, to avoid talking about the looming matchup with UNC.
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01 Mar 2024 | Episode 230 - Jonathan Levitan of The Chronicle | 00:39:00 | |
Josh and Raul speak with Jonathan Levitan, Sports Editor of The Chronicle's 118th volume. They explore what it's like to cover Duke Athletics -- and more specifically, Duke Men's Basketball -- from the student perspective. Topics discussed include:
Jonathan's roots as a Duke Basketball fan
How he became involved in writing for The Chronicle
Favorite memories of covering the team
The transition from Coach K to Coach Scheyer
Coach K's last game in Cameron
The locker room atmosphere after tough losses
How this year's team has progressed throughout the season
Jared McCain's special connection to the Crazies
The uniquely intimate atmosphere of Cameron Indoor Stadium
Fan engagement in the Jon Scheyer era
Jonathan's work can be found at https://www.dukechronicle.com/staff/jonathan-levitan. You can follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JonathanLevitan. You can follow The Chronicle's coverage of Duke Basketball at https://twitter.com/dukebasketball.
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12 Apr 2024 | Episode 239 - Over/Under Results for the 2023-24 Season | 00:39:03 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul go through the over/under picks they made for various team and player stats at the beginning of the season. They react to their guesses and discuss why a player or the team fell short or exceed their predictions. A winner is announced and gets nothing but bragging rights.
Note: this episode was recorded before Mark Mitchell entered the transfer portal and before Tyrese Proctor announced he'll return back to school for his junior season. Another podcast will be released next week discussion this and any other developments in the coming days.
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28 Feb 2023 | Episode 172 - Virginia Tech Reaction | 00:36:06 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominant 81-65 win over Virginia Tech. They complain a little about some very questionable officiating, and debate whether it this is part of a larger pattern. Then they discuss Duke's defensive execution, highlighting Tyrese Proctor's defense on Hunter Catoor, before talking about Mark Mitchell's best all-around performance of the season. Lastly, they focus on Duke's player development from a season-long perspective. How does it compare to player development under Coach K?
They wrap up the episode by turning their attention to tonight's rematch against NC State. Will Jon Scheyer go undefeated at home in his first year on the job?
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25 Oct 2022 | Episode 149 - Countdown to Craziness Reaction | 00:32:46 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Coach Scheyer's first Countdown to Craziness. They discuss the best player intros and break down the scrimmage. Which players stood out? Who was the biggest surprise?
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09 Jun 2023 | Episode 187 - The Duke Playoffs | 00:56:00 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul celebrate the NBA Playoffs by creating their own version with classic Duke teams. They pit 16 of the best Duke teams ever against each other in a best-of-seven tournament format. The winner is crowned "Best Duke Team of All Time."
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14 Jan 2022 | Episode 114 - Duke in the NBA with Ben Golliver | 01:02:50 | |
Josh Smith and Raul Clement are joined by Ben Golliver of the Washington Post to talk about Duke's current NBA players. Golliver brings his 15 years of expertise as an NBA writer to a conversation that ranges from stars like Zion Williamson and Jayson Tatum to role players like Tyus Jones. They also discuss Golliver's book Bubbleball, which covers Golliver's surreal experiences inside the Disney World bubble created for the 2020 NBA playoffs.
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14 Nov 2024 | Episode 265 - Kentucky Reaction | 00:51:02 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 77-72 loss to Kentucky in their first big test of the season. Topics discussed include:
What Duke did right to have a 46-37 lead at halftime
What went wrong in the 2nd half that led to Duke being outscored by 14 and shooting only 29%
Defensive miscommunications
The impact of the injuries to Sion James and Khaman Maluach
Whether Duke should have played Isaiah Evans or Darren Harris to help offset the injuries
Concerns about the play of the backcourt
The need to maintain good offensive process even in close games
What this loss means for Duke going forward
The importance of this season for Coach Scheyer
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22 Mar 2022 | Episode 126 - Michigan State Reaction | 00:40:28 | |
Josh Smith, Dustin Shoe, and Raul Clement discuss the tournament as a whole and react to Duke's first round win over Cal State-Fullerton. Then they get to the main attraction: Duke's epic win over Michigan State. Coach K got his 1200th victory in memorable fashion as Duke closed the game on a 20-6 run with a series of clutch plays by everyone on the court. Now it's on to the Sweet Sixteen for the 26th time under Coach K.
Next episode, coming soon: a preview of Duke-Texas Tech.
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04 Mar 2024 | Episode 231 - Virginia Reaction and NC State Preview | 00:42:04 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's decimation of Virginia in Cameron. They analyze the offensive and defensive game plan that allowed Duke to roll to a 73-48 victory. Topics discussed include
Quick postups by Kyle Filipowski
Big-to-big passing
Virginia's decision to guard the 3pt line rather than double the post
Mark Mitchell's tone-setting defense
Tyrese Proctor's excellent play since returning from concussion protocol
Duke's ability to get into the lane
Valuable bench minutes from Sean Stewart and TJ Power
Potential tournament rotations
Electrifying dunks from Stewart and Filipowski
Then they preview NC State. They talk about how Raleigh has been a difficult place to play over the last 15 seasons, and whether the game being later in the season than usual will benefit Duke. They also debate how Duke should guard the two DJs -- Horn and Burns. Should they double the post?
Lastly, they check in on Duke's NET ranking and assess what it means for Duke's potential NCAA Tournament seeding.
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09 Oct 2023 | Episode 200 - Scrimmage Reaction | 00:37:37 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul (over)react to an eight-minute scrimmage video released by Duke Men's Basketball last week, which shows the team playing five-on-five using ACC officials. They overanalyze the offensive sets and actions they see the team running. They discuss what they liked as well as some areas of concern. They highlight individual players who stood out to them and speculate about possible lineup combinations Scheyer may employ.
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24 Jan 2022 | Episode 116 - Florida State and Syracuse Reaction; Clemson Preview | 00:34:58 | |
Josh Smith, Dustin Shoe, and Raul Clement react to another up-and-down week for Duke basketball. They tackle what went wrong in the Florida State loss, and what went right in a bounce-back win against Syracuse. They discuss the impact of Trevor Keels' absence. Will he lose his starting spot? Then they finish up with a preview of Duke's home matchup against Clemson.
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29 Aug 2024 | Episode 254 - Previewing Duke Football and Basketball (with the Section 17 Podcast) | 01:28:09 | |
Josh, Shoe, and Raul are joined by Josh Cox and Jamie Holt of the Section 17 Podcast. They discuss Duke Football's upcoming season before turning their attention back to basketball.
Football topics discussed include:
Duke Football's up-and-down 2023 season
Where the victory over Clemson stacks up amongst the greatest wins in Duke Football history
The Riley Leonard injury and its impact on the season
Mike Elko's departure for Texas A&M
Riley Leonard's transfer to Notre Dame as well as other offseason departures
The Manny Diaz hire
Maalik Murphy being named starting quarterback
Expected changes to the Duke offense
The impact of retaining strength and conditioning coach, David Feeley
Biggest expected strengths and weaknesses of the team for the 2024 season
Predicting the team's record
Most anticipated games
Basketball topics include:
Assessing Duke's 2023-24 season
Is the program making reasonable progress under Coach Scheyer?
How does making the Elite Eight affect this assessment?
The offseason transfers: which player hurt the most to lose?
Expectations for the 2024-25 season
How Jon Scheyer addressed the weaknesses of last year's team
The hype around Kon Knueppel
Asking highly ranked players to buy into a limited role
Will the starting backcourt be productive enough?
Cooper Flagg as offensive initiator
Drafting current Duke Basketball players for the football team and vice versa
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21 Mar 2025 | Episode 297 - NCAA Tournament (with Brendan Marks of The Athletic) | 00:53:25 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Brendan Marks of The Athletic to discuss Duke's regular season and the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Topics discussed include:
How Jon Scheyer was able to overhaul his roster and approach in a single offseason to have one of the best regular seasons in Duke basketball history
How Scheyer has changed as a coach and leader across his first three seasons
Scheyer's relationships with NBA coaches and GMs, and what he's taken from these mentors
Scheyer's use of a sports psychologist
Whether Scheyer should have won ACC Coach of the Year as well as his chances at National COY
The potential benefit of having been in close games in the ACC Tournament
The controversy surrounding UNC's inclusion in the NCAA Tournament
Duke's region: are there any potential challengers or stumbling blocks?
Other ACC teams that could make a deep run [Note: this was recorded before Clemson and Louisville both lost their 1st round games]
Brendan's Final Four and championship picks
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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6211057/2025/03/19/duke-basketball-jon-scheyer-cooper-flagg-march-madness/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983&userId=1594954&source=dailyemail
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10 Mar 2025 | Episode 294 - Duke Sweeps UNC, Wins ACC Regular Season | 00:42:24 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 82-69 road victory over UNC to complete the regular season sweep. Topics discussed include:
Duke's early 36-21 lead
The play of Tyrese Proctor and Sion James in the 1st half
Duke's uncharacteristically sloppy ball handling
Cooper Flagg's foul trouble
UNC's big run to take a six-point lead
RJ Davis's heater
The importance of Caleb Foster and Maliq Brown in turning the game around
Flagg's huge 2nd half
Nominees for the play of the game
Then they discuss All-ACC awards. Will Kon Knueppel make All-ACC 1st Team? Will Cooper Flagg sweep the major individual awards? Can Jon Scheyer win Coach of the Year?
Lastly, they briefly discuss possible ACC Tournament matchups for Duke as well as how focused Duke will be on a winning an ACCT Championship overall.
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10 Oct 2022 | Episode 147 - Brendan Marks of The Athletic | 00:53:09 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul talk with Brendan Marks of The Athletic about covering Duke and UNC basketball. They discuss his experiences at last year's Final Four and his overall impressions of Coach K's final season. Then they talk about what to expect from the Jon Scheyer era. How will Scheyer put his personal stamp on the program? What will we see from this year's team?
You can find Brendan's writing at https://theathletic.com/author/brendan-marks/.
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05 Jun 2024 | Episode 245 - Duke in the NBA (with Dan Favale) | 00:53:22 | |
Josh and Raul are joined by Dan Favale, NBA Staff Writer at Bleacher Report and host of the Hardwood Knocks podcast. They discuss various Duke players making a significant impact in the NBA. Topics include:
The unfair criticism of Jayson Tatum from NBA fans and the media
How a championship will alter that conversation
Kyrie Irving's comfort level in Dallas
Whether Dereck Lively is the perfect role-playing big man
What Paolo Banchero needs to do to win MVP in his career
How the Magic can build around Paolo to optimize him and the team
Destinations for Tyus Jones after Washington
Tre Jones's future with the Spurs
Whether it's time for the Pelicans to break up the Zion Williamson-Brandon Ingram pairing
New Orleans' need for a floor-raising point guard
The inherent difficulties of building around Zion given his frequent injuries
Grayson Allen's importance to Phoenix
Rapid fire questions about RJ Barrett, Jalen Johnson, Wendell Carter, and others
[Note: This episode was recorded before the Dallas Mavericks had closed out their series versus Minnesota to advance to the Finals.]
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19 Jan 2024 | Episode 218 - Mailbag (with John Watson) | 01:07:28 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com to answer some mailbag questions from members of site message board. Topics discussed include:
Favorite Duke jerseys
Grayson Allen's ranking among the best Duke players of all time
Duke's status as a contender this year
Which players from this year's team are expected to leave after the season
The most important committed player in the 2024 class NOT named Cooper Flagg
Why VJ Edgecombe chose Baylor over Duke
The latest on the Khaman Maluach recruitment
Jai Lucas's future on the Duke staff
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17 Nov 2023 | Episode 207 - Michigan State Reaction | 00:46:09 | |
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 74-65 win over Michigan State. Topics include:
Ugly 1st Half Offense
Struggles shooting the ball to start the season
Mark Mitchell's ability to draw fouls
Team free throw shooting
A breakout game from Caleb Foster
Surviving runs from Michigan State
Two-man actions between Kyle Filipowski and Ryan Young
The short rotation
Big man defense and rim protection
Pace of play
Tyrese Proctor's ability to take care of the ball
Then they turn their attention to the next three home games. They discuss what they'd like to see and make a few predictions about players deep in the rotation.
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