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Mike Krzyzewski Reportedly Considering Returning as Team USA Coach in 2016

Duke head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has made quite a mark on the USA Basketball team since he assumed the head coaching position in 2005. Despite remarks to the contrary, it now seems Krzyzewski could remain at the helm through 2016. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: Ranking the 5 Most Hyped Recruits in Blue Devils History

High school recruiting has come a long way. From the days of bare minimum media attention to today where social networks, a vast assortment of recruiting publications and recognition from the media is highly warranted, the landscape of recruiting has become the driving force behind college and professional athletics. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: 5 Burning Questions for Blue Devils' Offseason

Can Duke advance past the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament next season? Will Jabari Parker outplay Andrew Wiggins when Duke and Kansas face off in November? Does Alex Murphy have what it takes to earn a regular spot in the rotation? Duke fans are pondering all these questions over the painful period that is the offseason in college basketball. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: 5 Early Storylines from the Blue Devils' 2014 Recruiting Trail

The Blue Devils are happy to have a stacked team heading into next season. Yet Duke is intent on continuing to attract top high school talent. With all the uncertainty surrounding underclassmen that will surely attract attention from the NBA, Duke may need a serious infusion of new talent. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: Strengths and Weaknesses of Blue Devils' 2013-14 Roster

Fresh off its 19th Elite Eight appearance in school history, the Duke basketball program will enter the 2013-14 season with even greater aspirations. Like he always does, head coach Mike Krzyzewski will reload with a talented three-man...Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: 5 Most Important Traits Mike Krzyzewski Looks for in a Player

Mike Krzyzewski is the winningest coach in the NCAA Division I men's basketball history. With four national championships, 957 wins, and a few more years of coaching ahead of him, Krzyzewski will finish his career as one of the greatest coaches in the history of sports. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: Ranking the 5 Greatest Point Guards in Blue Devil History

Playing point guard at Duke is one of the more prestigious positions in all of sports. As a point guard himself, Mike Krzyzewski has recruited and tutored some truly great players at that position. Point guard play, therefore, has been at the center of Duke’s rise to a national power. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: Why Mike Krzyzewski and Jabari Parker Are a Perfect Match

When you think of the storied Duke basketball program, one man stands above them all as the single, most important figure in school history. Without head coach Mike Krzyzewski at the forefront of this program, the aura that surrounds the Duke Blue Devils would be nonexistent. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: Setting Expectations for Rodney Hood's 2014 Season

Mike Krzyzewski and the Duke basketball program have developed a knack for finding valuable transfers over the past decade. Dahntay Jones joined the Blue Devils in 2001 after transferring from Rutgers and went on to become an All-ACC player during his senior season. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: 5 Reasons Fans Should Expect an ACC Title in 2014

Duke will go into the 2014-15 season with high expectations. After a season of great parity—where the No. 1 ranked team in the country kept getting upset—the upcoming season looks to be one that'll be dominated by a handful of supremely talented teams. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: 5 Effects Roster Changes Will Have on Blue Devils in 2014

With last season behind them, the Duke Blue Devils will begin to turn their focus towards the 2013-14 college basketball season with high hopes of challenging for a national championship. And as we look ahead, it will be a completely different look for the Blue Devils than in years past. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: How Blue Devils Match Up with Every ACC Team

The 2013-14 season marks the dawn of a new era for the ACC. The conference welcomes three schools with some fantastic basketball tradition in Syracuse, Pittsburgh and Notre Dame. Then, the Louisville Cardinals are scheduled to join the ACC prior to the 2014-15 season as Maryland departs to the Big Ten. Show More Summary

Michigan State Basketball: 5 Storylines to Monitor During Spartans' Offseason

The Michigan State Spartans' quest for a 2014 national championship ended the moment that they lost in the 2013 Sweet 16 to the Duke Blue Devils. As usual, the Spartans are expected to be one of the Big Ten's upper-echelon programs this season. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: 5 Storylines to Monitor During the Blue Devils' Offseason

Just because the season is over doesn ’t mean that the narrative of college basketball has taken a hiatus. As the saying goes, championships are won in the offseason. The Duke Blue Devils have a boatload of young players. The development of those youngsters will dictate just how good Duke can be next season. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball Recruiting: Blue Devils' 5 Top Targets in 2014 Class

Duke is coming off an impressive haul of incoming 2013 freshmen. Of course, thanks to the one-and-done rule, college basketball requires teams to continually attract top recruits. While the Duke Blue Devils will certainly be an exciting team in 2013 and likely be a serious title contender, there could be a mass exodus following that season. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: 5 Greatest Recruiting Classes in Blue Devils History

In college sports, overall success is a reflection of a team's ability to recruit the very best student-athletes to its program. When discussing the history of college basketball, the Duke Blue Devils have become one of the elite programs to enjoy an abundance of success in that regard. Show More Summary

Louisville Basketball Hero Quits Twitter

The nation gasped in unison when University of Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware snapped his leg in two on the court during the team's March Madness game with Duke last month. Since then, Ware has received a tidal wave of support,...Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: 5 Biggest Concerns with the Blue Devils' 2013-14 Roster

It's never too early to make predictions. Just three weeks removed from the crowning of a brand new college basketball national champion, the process of looking ahead to next season has begun. Who's the No. 1 team in the country? What...Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: Breaking Down Every Arrival and Departure

Part of the beauty of college basketball is the turnover of players. While it’s sad to see four-year players graduate, it’s exciting to bring in new players. As the composition of the roster changes, so too does the style of play. Coach Mike Krzyzewski is extremely good at adapting to the skills of his players. Show More Summary

Duke Basketball: Assigning Roles to Each Player on the 2014 Roster

Next season Duke will have a ton of talent. The key will be how all that talent fits together. Good team chemistry would make the Blue Devils one of the best teams in the country. Bad team chemistry would result in a disappointing season for a team with such high expectations. Show More Summary

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