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Semi Automatic: The Semi Ojeleye Interview
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle Semi Ojeleye was born in Overland Park, Kansas and his family’s tale is one of the American Dream. His father, Victor, arrived in Kansas from Nigeria, looking to do an internship and residency at the University of Kansas Medical [...]
Statesville CB Breon Borders commits to Duke
After a short lull, Duke football picked up another early commitment in the class of 2013 on Thursday. Statesville CB Breon Borders gave his verbal pledge to the Blue Devils, joining fellow in-state CB Dequavais Mann and Virginia CBs Evrett Edwards and Jake Kite in the future Duke secondary. The 6’1″ 170 pound prospect helped [...]
Everybody’s All-American: Jabari Parker
Last year, we profiled 6’8,” 220 lb Jabari Parker after a Nike AAU event in Dallas, Texas. In the time since, the young man from the South side of Chicago has continued to lead an ambitious and altruistic life. In June, Jabari led the United States U-16 Team to a gold medal at the 2011 [...]
The Next Big Thing: 6’9″ Marcus Lee
Some talents are identified early, but every year there are a few players that blossom later in life. One young man, 6’9″ Marcus Lee, used his unusual mix of speed, size, and jumping ability this weekend to catapult onto every major program’s radar.
Prospect Austin Nichols picks up Duke offer
The Duke Men’s Basketball staff has been on the road and the first offer of the AAU season came today, going to Austin Nichols of Briarcrest Christian High School in Memphis. Duke coach, Mike Krzyzewski gave the 6-9 Tennessee native a call just moments ago according to Nichols’ twitter site and BDN has confirmed the offer [...]
Rumors about Dawkins forces a press release
How bad were the web based rumors surrounding Andre Dawkins? So bad that the Duke Sports Information Department released a brief statement saying he will remain at Duke but could redshirt this coming season. It’s a shame that we live in a world where some feel compelled to break something like this once they get [...]