Irving goes #1 in NBA Draft , Smith, Singler selected
NEW JERSEY – Duke’s Kyrie Irving was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Thursday’s NBA Draft, while Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler were taken 21st and 33rd, respectively by the Portland Trail Blazers and Detroit Pistons. Irving, who entered the draft following his freshman season [...]
BDN Monday Musings – Devils in the NBA draft, recruiting …
In this weeks Monday Musings, I ramble a bit about the history Duke Basketball in the NBA Draft. We also touch on recruiting and upcoming events and salute the LAX and golf teams for their success and advancement. The Cleveland Cavaliers won the coveted number one pick in the upcoming NBA Draft last week and that means [...]
Football Friday: the calm before the storm
Happy Friday, Blue Devil fans! It’s been another tough week here at Blue Devil Nation, with the NCAA tournament wrapping up and early entrant season in full swing. Keep the faith, fellow Duke fans, there are bright days ahead. Is it football season yet? Not quite. But Football Friday is here to help you indulge [...]
BDN’s Monday Musings – AAU ballin, hoops talk, tidbits, rants and musings
Firstly, I hope everybody is having a great Monday. I have been missing in action of late for various reasons, but I am back for another edition of Monday Musings. As the weather warms, one might think basketball takes a break but that simply isn’t the case. BDN Premium kicks off its AAU Basketball coverage [...]
Nolan Smith named A.P. 1st team All American
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke senior Nolan Smith was named Associated Press First Team All-America on Monday. He is joined on the team by Jimmer Fredette (BYU), JuJuan Johnson (Purdue), Kemba Walker (Connecticut) and Jared Sullinger (Ohio State). Smith, the 2011 ACC Player of the Year, earned 61 votes for his outstanding senior season in which [...]
Duke in Anaheim Practice videos
ANAHEIM – Check out these videos of the Duke Blue Devils practicing in Anaheim today. The public was allowed in for the first practice, an NCAA tradition. BDN was there to get some highlights for you.

