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A name to watch – Montrezl Harrell breaks out at TOC
A new name making the rounds in recruiting circles is Monterzl Harrell [class of 2012, 6-7 North Edgecombe Magnet, Tarboro, N.C.] a sturdily built kid who went toe to toe with J.P. Tokoto and touched his team for 29 points, including the best dunk I saw in the tournament. Harrell went air born and thrust [...]
Hot Duke prospect Alex Murphy talks recruiting [updated]
Many of you know by now that Alex Murphy is visiting Duke in an unofficial capacity today and BDN was on the scene at the Tournament of Champions to take in his play all weekend long. It was the first we’d seen of him since watching him play in four games during last seasons AAU [...]
Duke set to entertain top prospects Alex Murphy and J.P. Tokoto
DURHAM, N.C. – The Duke Blue Devils Men’s Basketball Coaches are set to entertain some of the nations top prospects for unofficial visits tomorrow. Two of the names which stand out are Alex Murphy and J.P. Tokoto, both wing players in the class of 2012. Both Murphy and Tokoto’s team played their last games just [...]
Top prospect Shabazz Muhammad is high on Duke
Durham, N.C. – BDN is on the scene this weekend to bring you coverage not only of the TOC, but the Nike EYBL session 3 in Los Angeles. Look for some great offerings as the week goes on as we begin to churn out information from a busy holiday weekend. One of the highlights of [...]
Duke prospect J.P. Tokoto chats up the nation
Chapel Hill, N.C. – BDN took in J.P. Tokoto’s first game at the TOC last evening as he scored 13 points to help his team to a close comeback win. Tokoto is a nice athlete but needs work on his outside shot. Prep Stars ranks Tokoto 5th in the class of 2010. Here is the [...]
TOC Live – One on One with Marshall Plumlee
Chapel Hill, NC – The Blue Devil Nation is covering the Tournament of Champions and Nike EYBL Session 3 this weekend and the reports are starting to roll in. BDN caught up to Duke prospect Marshall Plumlee last evening and here are his
Blue Devils pay a visit to the President in D.C.
WASHINGTON – This is what you get for ever picking North Carolina, Mr. President. President Barack Obama on Thursday heaped praise on the Duke men’s basketball team for winning the NCAA championship last month – a Blue Devils squad that capped its run in one of the more exciting title games in recent memory, a [...]
Duke taking a look at Florida athlete Torrey Campbell
Torrey Campbell is a 5’11” 180 pound junior athlete from Naples, Florida. Torrey is a two-sport athlete for both the football and track teams at Barron Collier High School. Torrey’s outstanding athleticism has garnered him a lot of attention in recent months from major college football programs across the country. On offense, Torrey has played [...]
A link and a word of thanks to the Blue Devil Nation
Occasionally we like to give a shout out to those who support the Blue Devil Nation with links. If you are into daily Duke links, check out Duke Report.com. I’ve always said that fans make up the Blue Devil Nation and I would like to say thanks to all of you for your visit to [...]
Midweek thoughts – Redick, TOC and more
Don’t look now but a lot of Orlando fans would like to see JJ Redick take over for Vince Carter in tonight’s lineup against Boston. As it turns out when Redick is in the lineup the Magic are outscoring playoff opponents by 20 points. On the other hand, when Carter takes to the court they [...]
The facts on Carrick Felix and his decision to reopen his recruitment
The news broke this morning that Carrick Felix would not join the Duke Basketball team in the 2010-11 season. With rumors and speculation flying everywhere, BDN decided it was time for the facts. “His reasoning for not attending Duke is that he sat down and talked with some people and didn’t think he could accomplish [...]
Monday Musings – Felix will not play for Duke, QB offered, Collins to Sixers
Well, it never fails folks! I attempt to take 48 hours away from the wired world and all heck breaks loose. Okay, okay, not that much but enough starting with the answer to the question about Carrick Felix. Yes, it is true in that he will not enroll at Duke. The word is admissions were [...]