Nolan Smith talks CTC and the coming season

Tyler Thornton makes his debut while Nolan Smith kicks off his swansong season - photo copyright BDN Photo

DURHAM - Nobody is more pumped for the season than Duke's Nolan Smith and he shared his thoughts with members of the media on Thursday afternoon.  BDN brings you up close and personal with the senior All American.

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Duke set to kick off the season as Coach K addresses the media

Let's get it started! Coach K and Duke are set to kick off the 2010-11 season with Countdown to Craziness tomorrow. BDN brings you K's comments from today via audio clip. Join BDN Premium for full site access! Photo copyright BDN

DURHAM - Coming off a national championship and starting the 2010-11 season meant that Coach Mike Krzyzewski had a lot to say as he addressed the media for the first time this season.  Coach talks of agents, last seasons team, this years challenges and so much more in this interesting audio interview.  We hope you enjoy hearing from Coach as much as we did.

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Josh Hairston excited to get the season going

Hairston throws down a dunk during his play over the summer - Rick Crank, BDN Photo

DURHAM - The Duke Men's Basketball team addressed the media just moments ago and BDN was on the scene to bring you the players thoughts.  Here is a brief chat with true Duke freshman Josh Hairston to get things started.  Hairston has put on quite a bit of size since his AAU days and has been battling the Kelly and the Plumlee's for playing time in the paint.  Check back in to BDN for more is coming.

Duke sets Countdown to Craziness Schedule

Kyrie Irving will be in a Duke uniform the next time he is on Coach K Court

DURHAM, N.C. -- The Duke men's basketball team tips off the 2010-11 season on Friday, Oct. 15 with the second annual Countdown to Craziness. For the second consecutive year, ESPNU will be on hand to cover the events as part of its four-hour Midnight Madness Special.
 
"Countdown to Craziness was a huge success last year and we are really excited to start this season with another great event," said head coach Mike Krzyzewski. "Friday is going to be a special night for our players, coaches, fans and everyone involved with Duke basketball. We are looking forward to hitting the floor in Cameron and feeling the building shake in anticipation for the 2010-11 season."
 
Countdown to Craziness will feature live music, inflatable games, highlight videos honoring past champions and the Duke basketball tradition, videos by Duke University Improv, live performances and on-court contests as well as the annual Blue-White scrimmage and a dunk contest. In addition, Duke will unveil the 2010 National Championship banner and members of the 2009-10 Blue Devils will receive their championship rings as part of a ceremony honoring last year's NCAA title team.
 
ESPN analyst and former Blue Devil great Jason Williams will be on site for Countdown to Craziness as part of ESPNU's coverage of the opening weekend of college basketball.
 
Countdown to Craziness Schedule of Events
 
5:00 pm – Inflatable games, live DJ, face painting, mobile TV screen showing 2009-10 video highlights in Krzyzewskiville
6:30 pm – Doors to Cameron Indoor Stadium open
7:00 pm – On-court promotions and student performances begin
8:00 pm – Unveiling of the 2010 National Championship banner and ring ceremony
8:10 pm - 2010-11 Duke Blue Devil player introductions
8:30 pm - Blue-White scrimmage (two 12-minute halves with a five minute halftime)
9:30 pm - Dunk contest