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2010-11 Duke Basketball Schedule Released
DURHAM, N.C. — The 2010-11 Duke men’s basketball schedule was announced on Thursday, as the Atlantic Coast Conference released the men’s schedules of all 12 member institutions.
The Blue Devils, who return nine letterwinners and three starters from last year’s National Championship team that finished 35-5 overall, face another challenging schedule in 2010-11.
Duke begins the season [...]
Will top prospect Myck Kabongo re-open his recruitment?
From Toronto to Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada, Myck Kabongo has been showing everyone that he is one of the elite players in the 2011 class. The 2011 prospect displays a tight handle and great court vision, often making passes through tiny windows of space. But what people really want to know is if Kabongo [...]
BDN goes 1 on 1 with Duke great and ESPN analyst Jay Williams
The courts were all but empty and Jay Williams was packing up ready to call it a day, but he still took time to chat amidst the light rainfall. BDN got a chance to speak with the former Duke legend and national champion during the Boost Mobile Elite 24 event in Venice Beach, California.
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BDN checks in with Austin Rivers at the Elite 24
VENICE BEACH – Highly sought after rising senior, Austin Rivers, was recently ranked as the #1 prospect in the 2011 class by Rivals. After having a busy summer playing for USA Basketball, and bringing home the gold, the rising senior gets a chance to end his summer with a bit of fun out in Venice [...]
Boost Mobile Elite 24 Recap
VENICE BEACH – From the concrete jungle of New York to the sunny beaches of L.A, the Boost Mobile Elite 24 concluded the summers AAU schedule with an All-Star game in Venice Beach. While we didn’t have Billy Hoyle and Sidney Deane running the courts, we did have the top 24 high school prospects in [...]
Rivers setting up visits to Duke and UNC
VENICE BEACH – According to BDN correspondent Varand Khachadauri, Austin Rivers will visit Duke and UNC in October. There is more going on behind the scenes at the Boost Mobile Elite 24 event in California and our guy will be in the thick of things all week long. Already, BDN has secured interviews with top prospects [...]
USA holds on to defeat Spain behind Durant
The 2010 USA Men’s World Championship Team fought through adversity, fended off a second half attack and edged host and defending world champion Spain 86-85 on Sunday night inside the Magic Box in Madrid, Spain. Playing in a raucous stadium filled to its 10,960 capacity, the USA’s charge was led by Player of the Game [...]
Breaking down the off season for Duke Basketball players
Several of the 2010-11 Duke Blue Devils participated in summer basketball events including the N.C. Pro Am and BDN breaks them down after multiple live views. There is no doubt that this coming season will be more than just a little entertaining as Duke will almost certainly be tabbed number one in the nation in the [...]
BDN Premium Free-view – In depth with prospect Quinn Cook
This interview was originally posted on BDN Premium on 7-31. This is a free-view of that interview that was conducted by fellow BDN recruiting analyst Andrew Slater. We hope you will compare this piece to others offerings and then try our subscription section for yourself.
As the point guard for DeMatha, Quinn Cook led the Washington area [...]
Ryan Kelly and Andre Dawkins help lead D-One to the N.C. Pro Am title
DURHAM, N.C. – Two Duke Blue Devils were a part of another championship as rising sophomores Ryan Kelly and Andre Dawkins helped D-One to the title at the N.C. Pro Am.
D-One scored 135 points to defeat Hendrick’s who had buy 124 in an All Star Game atmosphere where defense was in short supply. But that [...]
Nolan Smith named Most Outstanding Player at the N.C. Pro Am
DURHAM, N.C. -Despite having to miss the playoffs due to duties with the U.S. Select Team, Nolan Smith was named the Most Outstanding Player in the 2010 North Carolina Pro Am. Smith dazzled the crowds with dizzying moves, one which appeared on ESPN which serves notice that he will be one of the best guards [...]
Ryan Kelly and Andre Dawkins lead their teams to N.C. Pro Am wins
The North Carolina Pro Am is closing out it’s 2010 campaign this weekend as the teams participate in the play offs. On Friday evening, three Duke players helped their teams advance to the Saturday rounds. Seth Curry scored 14 points to go with 4 assists and 3 steals which helped Team Jamison defeat Team Navy [...]