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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 [...]
Kyrie Irving’s debut at the N.C. Pro Am thrills Duke fans
Durham, N.C. – Fans from all across the Triangle packed North Carolina Central University’s gym on Tuesday night, as a record-breaking crowd was on hand to see some of the ACC’s best young incoming talent on display. Four Blue Devils took to the floor in Tuesday’s round of games, including the much anticipated debut [...]
USA Basketball is Gold
USA Basketball has been Gold this summer. Gold as in winning the Gold Medal at the FIBA U17 World Championship in Hamburg, Germany, and at the FIBA Americas U18 tournament which was held in San Antonio, TX.
The USA U17 team went a perfect 8-0 in Hamburg wrapping up the Gold Medal, on July 11th, [...]
Duke Basketball Recruiting Update – the latest on the red hot AAU trail awaits
The Duke Men’s Basketball staff is in route to several locations today where they’ll evaluate the countries top prospects. Coach Nate James will board a flight to Germany this afternoon where he will follow Team USA. His main focus will be on Quinn Cook, a PG prospect which you have surely heard a lot of [...]
Irving helps lead USA to Gold
In a game that went down to the wire, the USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team (5-0) fought back to defeat Brazil (4-1) 81-78 and claim the FIBA Americas U18 Championship gold medal on Wednesday night at Bill Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas. Earlier in the night Canada (3-2) defeated Argentina (2-3) 86-83 in [...]
Rivers leads USA past Canada
In a record-setting night, the USA U18 National Team (4-0) earned a berth in the gold medal game with a 122-89 semifinal victory over Canada (2-2) Tuesday night at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men at Bill Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas.
“That’s the goal and that’s what we came here for,” said USA [...]
Future Blue Devils Kyrie Irving and Josh Hairston make Team USA squad
Two future Duke Blue Devils were named to the Team USA U-18 roster earlier this afternoon. Duke’s point guard of the future Kryie Irving and Virginia native Josh Hairston were named to the final roster after participating in the trials.
“When I heard my name it was a big relief, just the amount of talent that [...]
Hairston, Irving, Thornton named Gatorade Players of the Year
The 2010 Duke Recruiting class currently consists of three players and all were named Gatorade players of the year in their state. Josh Hairston [6-8 forward] was voted the top player in Maryland. Hairston transferred to Montrosse Christian Academy from Courtland HS in Virginia and enjoyed a very successful year.
Kyrie Irving was named the top [...]
Duke Basketball Recruiting Update – the weekend visitors
Durham, N.C. – This weekend marked the first time Kyrie Irving had been to a game at Duke this season and what he saw made him want to stay. Irving will be here soon enough, July to be exact as will his future teammate Josh Hairston who also attended the Blue Devils blowout win over [...]
High School Hoops 2010 Edition No. 9
Here is another edition of High School Hoops for Blue Devil Nation premium members. This edition takes a look at Duke’s three 2010 committed players: Kyrie Irving, Josh Hairston, and Tyler Thornton; as well as the other players Duke is looking at in the Class of 2010 and beyond. Sorry, but you must become [...]
BDN Premium Duke Basketball Recruiting Update
As our members know, as the college basketball season goes into its final weeks recruiting talk heats up, for AAU ball is less than two months away. It’s been a bit busy around here where we have been covering basketball and spring football, which caught everyone off guard with an early start.
I had originally planned [...]