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Duke down lineman Kyle Hill prepares for Elon
DURHAM – It’s not long before Duke kicks off their 2010 football season against Elon where they have been installed as 7.5 favorites over the Southern Conference power. One of the keys this season will be the play of the offensive line where Kyle Hill helps anchor the front. BDN caught up with Kyle to [...]
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 [...]
Conner Vernon talks of the season opener vs Elon
DURHAM – Duke sophomore wideout Conner Vernon is anxious to play against somebody else after weeks of practice and he’ll get that chance this Saturday versus Elon a team which led the Southern Conference in almost every defensive statistic last season. BDN caught up with Vernon for his comments -
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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Coach Cutcliffe pleased with progress during scrimmage
DURHAM – The Duke Blue Devils held their final viewable scrimmage before the season opener with Elon last evening and BDN took in the action catching up with Coach Cutcliffe for his comments. There were lots of fireworks on offense where several players made big plays, Cutcliffe talks of this and development of young players [...]
Durham’s Hillside Connection Ready To Spark The Duke Offense
DURHAM – It’s no secret that Coach Cutcliife and Duke Football have been mining local in state talent since his arrival on campus. Two of those players which signed under his regime are local Durham kids in Corey Gattis and Desmond Scott. The duo played their high school football at Durham Hillside and both hope [...]
BDN has the latest on 2012’s Amile Jefferson
Standing at 6′8″ Amile Jefferson, a rising junior forward from Philadelphia has enjoyed a quality AAU season, winning the inaugural Fab 48 Tournament in Las Vegas while developing his perimeter skills over the past few months. The Friends Central star updated Blue Devil Nation on the latest with his game and recruitment as well as [...]
Duke lands Chris Tavarez and he discusses his decision with BDN
With football practice starting today some of you may think Duke is putting recruiting on the back burner but that is not the case for the Blue Devils landed a solid defender just hours ago. Atlanta’s Chris Tavarez [5-10, 192 West Lakes HS, Atlanta, Georgia] committed to Duke University citing their early interest as a key factor. Tavarez [...]
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 [...]
BDN has 10 Questions for Duke Senior Nolan Smith
DURHAM, N.C.- One of the top players in the N.C. Pro Am is Duke senior Nolan Smith who has used the event to show off his skills which are improving daily. Smith has been working hard in the off season, attending the Chris Paul and LeBron James Camp and he is playing for the U.S. [...]
BDN goes 1 on 1 with Duke sophomore Andre Dawkins
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke sophomore Andre Dawkins hopes to make a big contribution for the 2011 Duke Blue Devils and he’s prepping at the N.C. Pro Am which goes into its final week. Dawkins talks of the freshman, his off season workouts, the pressure of possibly being number one and much more in BDN’s latest Sorry, but [...]
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.
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