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Nolan Smith drops 43 points at the N.C. Pro Am
DURHAM, N.C. – There were some solid individual efforts during Tuesday evenings N.C. Pro Am but it was Nolan Smith who stole the buzz. Smith looked over to his Dreamwork’s coach and bench with 5 seconds on the first half clock of his game, he then turned and left three pairs of sneakers on the court [...]
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 [...]
Have you seen Ryan? Ryan Kelly shows off his improved game
DURHAM, N.C. - The first thing you notice when watching Ryan Kelly in the N.C. Pro Am is the fact that he has bulked up via the weight room and diet. Kelly dropped 28 points last evening which helped guide his D-One team to a close 82-79 victory over Dreamworks. Kelly showed off his improved all [...]
Smith and Kelly net 67 points to lead their teams to wins
DURHAM – Another sultry summer evening and BDN was on the scene checking out the action. In the evenings first game, Ryan Kelly showed off his newly formed body while scoring a team high 31 points which translated into a 66-59 win for his D-One team
Kelly scored on dunks, jump shots and nailed three shots from [...]
N.C. Pro Am – Thornton is efficient in his short stint
DURHAM, N.C – Three Duke Blue Devils took to the court at the N.C. Pro Am on Tuesday evening on the campus of N.C. Central University. This was the first appearance for Andre Dawkins and Ryan Kelly fresh off the national championship and the two scored 10 points apiece while their team lost by 8 [...]
Ryan Kelly, Mason Plumlee, Steve Johnson and Todd Zafirovski are happy Blue Devils
INDIANAPOLIS – BDN Caught up to Ryan Kelly, Mason Plumlee, Steve Johnson and Todd Zafirovski during the Blue Devils trophy presentation. The Blue Devils won their fourth national championship in what turned out to be one of the most amazing seasons in Duke Basketball history.
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Five Questions for Duke Basketball Heading into 2010
It is New Years Day and Duke fans are asking, “How far can this team go in 2010?” Thus far Duke has looked like a solid team capable of competing to win the ACC regular season and defending the ACC Championship they won in Atlanta last March. Advancing deep into the NCAA Tournament [...]
Media Day blitz continues with this Ryan Kelly interview
Covering the AAU circuit has allowed BDN a chance to get to know prospects and future Blue Devils, so conversation comes easy with the three incoming freshman. Ryan Kelly was quick to crack a smile during yesterday’s media event and was forthcoming about his adjustment to Duke and more in this extended audio interview -
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N.C. Pro Am Report – Duke freshman Mason Plumlee leads team to semi finals
The North Carolina Pro Am is winding down and Mason Plumlee and Team Duhon take to the court today at 3:00 in the semi finals. While Plumlee is the last Dukie standing on a winning team, his teammates are likely to be added to rosters which is common practice in this event.
Team Duhon won last [...]
N.C. Pro Am Report – Ryan Kelly and Mason Plumlee
Two Duke freshman took to the court at NC Central University to participate in the N.C. Pro Am on Tuesday evening. Ryan Kelly and Mason Plumlee were very efficient on the offensive end going for a combined 10 of 13 from the floor.
Mason Plumlee’s Team Duhon came into the game undefeated, but were without the [...]






