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OL Prospect Donovan Smith talks of his visit to Duke
Donovan Smith is a 6’5” 285 pound OT from Owings Mills, Maryland, and one of Duke’s top remaining targets for the class of 2011. The Blue Devils were one of the first schools to offer Donovan a scholarship, and the four-star prospect was finally able to visit the campus earlier this week. With nearly two [...]
David Cutcliffe Interview Part II
As some of you know, the interview session with head coaches at ACC Kickoff goes on for a good while. BDN brings you part 2 of 4 from Duke Head Coach David Cutcliffe. It’s worth a listen for their was no tv taping during the session. Just press play -
Nolan Smith drops 43 points at the N.C. Pro Am
DURHAM, N.C. – There were some solid individual efforts during Tuesday evenings N.C. Pro Am but it was Nolan Smith who stole the buzz. Smith looked over to his Dreamwork’s coach and bench with 5 seconds on the first half clock of his game, he then turned and left three pairs of sneakers on the court [...]
BDN checks in with Duke’s Mason Plumlee
DURHAM, N.C. – The Blue Devil Nation caught up to Duke’s rising sophomore Mason Plumlee during the N.C. Pro Am last evening. We talked to Mason about his off season efforts work, his thoughts on the freshman, his brother Marshall and more. Mason’s stat line for last night – 15 points, 7 rebounds, 1 block,1 steal, [...]
Duke’s Donovan Varner named to All ACC team
GREENSBORO, N.C. – North Carolina led all Atlantic Coast Conference schools with five players selected to the 2010 Preseason All-ACC Football team in voting conducted by the media at the annual ACC Football Kickoff, which was held July 25-26 at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro. The Preseason All-ACC team was announced Wednesday. In all, 20 [...]
BDN goes 1 on 1 with Duke Freshman Josh Hairston
DURHAM, N.C. -Duke freshman Josh Hairston is starting to adjust to college life and the rigors of non stop basketball. Hairston has joined fellow freshman Kyrie Irving and Tyler Thornton and their team is on display at the N.C Pro Am. Hairston struggled in his first game out of the gate going against the likes [...]
Duke Coach David Cutcliffe addresses the media at ACC Operation Football
GREENSBORO, N.C. – In years past the Duke Football coach would have very few media members around him during the annual ACC Operation Football event which kicks off the season. Coach David Cutcliffe entertained a throng of reporters who wanted to hear his take on Duke Football which is an obvious sign that times are [...]
Monday Musings – ACC Operation Football, media guides, future schedules and AAU Basketball
Are you ready for some football? You better be for ACC Operation Kickoff got underway in Greensboro, North Carolina. For many fans, the media gathering signals the start of ACC Football season. The votes are already in for the projected order of finish in the conference and the player of the year and the results will [...]
ACC Operation Football – 1 on 1 with Chris Rwabukamba
GREENSBORO, N.C. - BDN caught up with Duke senior quarterback Chris Rwabukamba during ACC Operation Football and got his thoughts on the coming season, match ups and more in this one on one interview. Rwabukamba is a native of Canada via Rowanda which is a story on to itself and one you will surely read [...]
One on one with Duke freshman Tyler Thornton
DURHAM, N.C. – On the first night of the N.C. Pro Am incoming Duke freshman Tyler Thornton laced up his sneakers only to find himself on a team of 18 players. The coach didn’t know who Thornton was, so he sat there on the bench for the whole first half. When I slipped word his [...]
Andre Dawkins erupts for 36 points at the N.C. Pro Am
DURHAM, N.C. – On a steamy summer night the N.C. Pro Am continued but no shows from North Carolina and N.C. State disappointed some for anticipated match ups would not take place. Well, that is if you are a Heel or Pack faithful for the Blue Devils turned out in force. On a night when [...]
Kyrie Irving talks hoops and more
There is a buzz around the N.C. Pro Am which involves the play of incoming freshman Kyrie Irving. Ever the competitor, Irving relishs the opportunity to go up against any and all comers. After committing two early turnovers in his most recent game, Irving settled in and dropped 33 points. The New Jersey native wowed [...]