Duke Basketball Roundup

#824 - Schedule updates and Combine evaluations

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Duke Men’s Basketball has set up another terrific home-and-home series, and the NBA Draft declarees hit up the Draft Combine. Donald and Jason go ov...

#823 - Waaay too early season preview!

12 May 2026

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With the roster seemingly set, the Duke Basketball Roundup dives into two burning questions -- what are the strengths of this team and where are the w...

DBR Bites #164 - Elite Practice Player and NBA Update

07 May 2026

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The DBR Podcast is back with a look at what is (maybe? probably?) the last roster move for the Blue Devils this off-season, the addition of Jacob Theo...

#822 - Duke sets up Prime non-conference matchups in historic deal

01 May 2026

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We're not done with the news! We're back very quickly to discuss more of the Duke Basketball news coming out over the past few days on Episode 822! I...

#821 - Boom Boom Boumtje Boumtje Blue Blue Devil Devil

30 Apr 2026

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Jon Scheyer's recruiting is truly off the charts incredible. In his latest master stroke, the Duke coach has convinced Spanish superstar Joaquim Boum...

#820 - Rick Palmer Breaks Down John Blackwell's Game

27 Apr 2026

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We’re back with Episode 820 where we get to know what we’re getting in new transfer John Blackwell from one of the coaches that knows him the most...

#819 - Farewell to Cameron Boozer, one of the all-time greats

26 Apr 2026

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It is with sadness but also great pride that the Duke Basketball Roundup says goodbye to Cameron Boozer's career as a Blue Devil. Jason and Donald ta...

#818 - Sensational Sarr News!

24 Apr 2026

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The hits just keep on coming for the Duke Blue Devils in the off-season. Dame Sarr has announced he will not enter the NBA Draft and is coming back to...

DBR Bites #163 - CFos Returns!

22 Apr 2026

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Caleb Foster returns! The Duke point guard has announced that he will return for his senior season, and we hop on very quickly on DBR Bites #163 to di...

#817 - Blackwell BOOM!! Seabass Stays!!

22 Apr 2026

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The Duke Blue Devils have reeled in what may be the most significant transfer in the program's history. John Blackwell, who was widely seen as the bes...

DBR Bites #162 - Pat’s Back!

20 Apr 2026

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He’s back! Patrick Ngongba II has announced that he’s returning to Duke for his junior year, and we cannot be more excited on DBR Bites #162. Pa...

DBR Bites #161 - Drew Commits, Cayden Stays, Nik Turns Husky

19 Apr 2026

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We finally had some news, and just as we were about to record, we got some more! We discuss it all on DBR Bites #161. As we were set to record, Belmo...

DBR Bites #160: No News Means…No News?

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We haven’t heard a lot of news on the status of the Duke Men’s Basketball roster for next season…and we know everyone trying to figure out what ...

DBR Bites #159 - Silent K Hits The Portal Too

08 Apr 2026

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Another day, another portal decision for a Dukie. Nik Khamenia has decided to check out what else college basketball has to offer. The Duke Basketball...

DBR Bites #158 - Farewell to Darren and more roster speculation

07 Apr 2026

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On the latest edition of DBR Bites, the podcast crew dive into a flurry of topics, starting with Darren Harris announcing his intention to enter the t...

#816 - Stats Game Results Show

05 Apr 2026

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While the end of the Duke basketball season is always a terribly sad time, it at least allowed the Duke Basketball Roundup to bring our old friend Sam...

DBR Bites #157 - Silly season begins

03 Apr 2026

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The Duke Blue Devils are in the offseason, and there are a few stories and nuggets to discuss on DBR Bites #157. Jason and Donald review some of the ...

#815 - Stunned! A Miracle Ends The Season

30 Mar 2026

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Pain. Duke’s season ends on a final second miracle 3 pointer to UConn, and unfortunately we have to talk about it. Jason and Donald gather to recap ...

DBR Bites #156 - E8 Preview: How to con UConn

28 Mar 2026

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It is two for the price of one today as the Duke Basketball Roundup gives you back-to-back episodes. After the recap of the St. John's win, the major ...

#814 - Legend Is Spelled C-A-L-E-B!

28 Mar 2026

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The Duke Blue Devils are in the Elite Eight! They win 80-75 over St. John’s sparked in part by a legendary performance from Caleb Foster in his retu...

DBR Bites #155 - Setting the Stage for St. John's

25 Mar 2026

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Red Storm Rising! Duke has a tough challenge in store on Friday for the Sweet 16 game against St. John's and the Duke Basketball Roundup has a breakdo...

#813 - Jordan Brenner analyzes the NCAA Tournament thus far

24 Mar 2026

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The Duke Blue Devils are back in the Sweet 16, and we analyze what has happened in the NCAA Tournament to date. Jordan Brenner of The Athletic and The...

#812 - Taking Care of TCU

22 Mar 2026

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It wasn't nearly as easy as the final score indicated but the Blue Devils roll on to the Sweet 16 by sending TCU home with a dominant second half per...

DBR Bites #154 - How To Give The Frogs The Horns

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Duke Blue Devils have advanced to the 2nd Round of the NCAA Tournament, and awaiting them are the Texas Christian Horned Frogs. We preview the mat...

#811 - Surviving Sienna!

20 Mar 2026

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How is your heart rate? The Duke Basketball Roundup is here to talk you down off the ledge from a nerve-wracking opening NCAA tourney game against the...

DBR Bites #153 - Injury Update & Coaching Change

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On the eve of the start of the NCAA Tournament for Duke comes big news... Evan Bradds, one of the brilliant assistant coaches on Scheyer's squad, is b...

#810 - Underdog expert gives us his tourney picks

18 Mar 2026

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The Duke Basketball Roundup again welcomes underdog expert Jordan Brenner to the pod... and there has never been a better time to chat with him as we ...

DBR Bites #152 - Preparing For The Saints

17 Mar 2026

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The NCAA Tournament begins for Duke on Thursday, and their First Round opponent is the Siena Saints. We preview the 1 vs. 16 matchup on DBR Bites #152...

#809 - Bracket Brains - What do we think of Duke's region?

16 Mar 2026

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It has only been less than 24 hours since Duke won the ACC title over Virginia but there is little time to look back as the most important games now l...

#808 - ACC Champions!

15 Mar 2026

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Duke has done it! The Blue Devils held off the Virginia Cavaliers to win their second straight ACC Tournament title and Jon Scheyer’s 3rd in 4 seaso...

#807 - Crushing Clemson on the way to the ACC title game

14 Mar 2026

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All the angst and worry that permeated the Duke fandom 24 hours ago melted away on this night as Duke bounced back from a subpar effort against FSU to...

#806 - Slim Saves Duke's ACC Dream

13 Mar 2026

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A little too close for comfort but Duke demonstrates "survive and advance" is what really matters in March as they take down the stubborn FSU Seminole...

DBR Bites #151 - Caleb Foster, Pat Ngongba Out For ACC Tournament

11 Mar 2026

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Duke has two key players who are injured in Caleb Foster and Pat Ngongba. We discuss the updates on their health from Jon Scheyer and preview the ACC ...

DBR Bites #150: Duke With Near Sweep Of ACC Awards

10 Mar 2026

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The ACC has given us their end of season awards, and Duke cleaned up! We recap all the winners and team placements on DBR Bites #150. The ACC awards ...

#805 - Crushing Carolina - Brown and Sarr lead defensive dominance

08 Mar 2026

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Despite injuries to two starters, Duke rolled over rival North Carolina in a win that seemed even more dominant than the 15 point final score indicate...

DBR Bites #149 - GTHC, GTH!!

05 Mar 2026

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Revenge is a dish best served... in Cameron Indoor Stadium! The latest episode of the Duke Basketball Roundup is a look ahead to the eagerly awaited ...

#804 - Sen-Sarr-tional performance sends Wolfpack to the kennel

03 Mar 2026

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Dame Sarr was incredible as Duke clinched the ACC regular season title outright. His offensive surge was a huge boost for the Blue Devils. We discuss ...

DBR Bites #148 - Rolling On To Raleigh

02 Mar 2026

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Fresh off a big win against Virginia, Duke has to turn it around very quickly to play NC State in Raleigh. We preview that game along with some other ...

#803 - Nothing Cavalier about this beatdown!

01 Mar 2026

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This just in, Duke is really, really good. Facing yet another big-time opponent, a team on the fringe of the top ten and a club touted as the second b...

DBR Bites #147 - Pivotal Cavalier Showdown

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with DBR Bites #147 as the Duke Blue Devils prepare for a showdown against the Virginia Cavaliers in a battle for 1st in the ACC! Virgini...

#802 - Beatdown in South Bend

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well, that was fun! The Blue Devils showed exactly zero mercy facing an injured and outmanned Notre Dame club on Tuesday night, throttling the Irish i...

DBR Bites #146 - Preparing for the Irish

23 Feb 2026

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There is no rest for the weary and no time to bask in the glow of that stirring weekend win over Michigan. Jon Scheyer and he guys are in the Midwest ...

#801 - Huge win in DC, down goes Michigan!

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This was arguably the biggest non-conference regular season game Duke has played in years. Everyone said it felt like a Final Four atmosphere. And whe...

DBR Bites #145 - DC Battle with Michigan

19 Feb 2026

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We have all had this one circled on our calendars for a while. On Saturday, Duke ventures to the nation's capital for one of the biggest non-conferenc...

#800 - The Dawg Is Back!!

18 Feb 2026

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The Duke Basketball Roundup has hit another milestone! On Episode 800, we welcome back The Dawg himself, Kenny Dennard, to the show! Having Kenny on ...

#799 - Duke Feasts On Syracuse, Orange Crushes For Dessert

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

That was a fun game! Duke destroys Syracuse on Monday night, and we recap the victory on Episode 799. Duke was able to turn stellar defense into incr...

DBR Bites #144 - How To Squeeze The Orange

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Syracuse Orange come to town on Monday night, and Duke has to do a quick turnaround to face them. We preview the upcoming game on DBR Bites #144. ...

#798 - Duke Clears Out Clemson

15 Feb 2026

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The Duke Blue Devils took out the Clemson Tigers by a 67-54 score on Saturday afternoon in Cameron. Donald and Jason break down the big win on Episode...

DBR Bites #143 - Tigers Come To Town

13 Feb 2026

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One of the most interesting, and best coached, teams in the ACC comes to Cameron on Saturday in the Clemson Tigers. The Duke Basketball Roundup crew t...

#797 - Jordan Brenner is Back!

12 Feb 2026

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The Duke Basketball Roundup once again welcomes former ESPN Magazine and The Athletic writer/editor Jordan Brenner to the show. The host of The Underd...

#796 - Pouncing on the Panthers

12 Feb 2026

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Let's just be honest, Pitt gave Duke more trouble than expected in their matchup on Tuesday night. The Duke Basketball Roundup dives into what was a s...

DBR Bites #142 - How To Get Back On Track Against Pitt

09 Feb 2026

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#795 - Crushing Loss to Carolina

08 Feb 2026

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Ugh... for 39 minutes, 59 seconds, and 6-tenths of a second, Duke was controlling Carolina... and then Seth Trimble had his moment. The Duke Basketbal...

#794 - Final Carolina Prep w/ Jay Bilas!

06 Feb 2026

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We’re doubling our preview of the Duke-UNC game! On Episode 794, we welcome back Jay Bilas to break down the matchup between the Blue Devils and the...

DBR Bites #141 - The Big Carolina Preview

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With BC in the rear view, the Duke world can officially turn our attention to the hated Tar Heels. The Duke Basketball Roundup is going to have multip...

#793 - Cruise Control As Blue Devils Cages Eagles

04 Feb 2026

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The Duke Blue Devils were able to hold Boston College at arm’s length with a 67-49 victory. We discuss the win on Episode 793. After some fun headl...

DBR Bites #140 - BC Comes to Cameron

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Any coach will tell you, you take all opponents seriously. So, just because Boston College is (again) one of the worst teams in the ACC, it does not m...

#792 - Holding Back the Hokies

01 Feb 2026

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Duke took care of business against a game Virginia Tech squad on Saturday, and the Duke Basketball Roundup crew has poured over the tape and scoured...

DBR Bites #139 - A Visit to Va Tech

29 Jan 2026

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Duke hopes to keep their perfect ACC record in tact with a visit to Virginia Tech this weekend... assuming the "bomb cyclone" storm doesn't cause the ...

DBR Bites #138 - Duke & Mensah Settle Lawsuit

28 Jan 2026

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#791 - Cold Cards Crushed

27 Jan 2026

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Whew, that was impressive. What was supposed to be one of the big matches in the ACC this season instead turned into a laugher. The Blue Devils put an...

#790 - Duke leaves Wake in its wake

25 Jan 2026

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Duke absolutely dominated on the boards and in the paint at they thrashed Wake Forest by 21 points, 90-69 to remain undefeated in the ACC. The #1 Duke...

DBR Bites #137 - Sizing up the Wake

23 Jan 2026

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With plenty of ice (and maybe snow) on the way, Duke prepares to welcome the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to Cameron on Saturday and the Duke Basketball ...

#789 - Mensah Mess Heads to Court

22 Jan 2026

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Guess who is back? Jason has returned from Africa with tales of gorilla sightings and tea farming. But for his first episode back, the DBR Podcast doe...

DBR Bites #136 - More on Mensah's Portal Entry

19 Jan 2026

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We're back with another DBR Bites as we continue to discuss the ramifications of Darian Mensah entering the transfer portal at the 11th hour, leaving ...

#788 - Duke's Dominating Defense Destroys Stanford

18 Jan 2026

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The Duke Blue Devils demolished the Stanford Cardinal 80-50 on Saturday evening. Donald and Scott Rich return to recap everything on Episode 788. Duk...

DBR Bites #135 - Breaking News: Darian Mensah Enters The Portal

16 Jan 2026

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What a gut punch! With just hours before the window closed, Duke quarterback Darian Mensah has decided to enter the transfer portal, and in all likeli...

DBR Bites #134 - How To See The Cardinal Through The Trees

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Duke Blue Devils remain in the Bay Area on their West Coast road trip, and a date looms tomorrow against the Stanford Cardinal. Donald and Scott R...

#787 - Defense Helps Duke Pull Away From Cal

15 Jan 2026

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The Duke Blue Devils got another win on the road, taking out the Cal Golden Bears in ACC After Dark action. Donald and Scott Rich recap everything on ...

DBR Bites #133 - California, Here We Come!

13 Jan 2026

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The Duke Blue Devils are headed west for a long road trip in California. They begin with a game against the Cal Golden Bears on Wednesday night. Donal...

#786 - Duke Holds Off Mustangs

11 Jan 2026

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The Duke Blue Devils were able to hold off the SMU Mustangs, winning 82-75 on Saturday afternoon to move to 15-1 on the season and 4-0 in the ACC. Don...

DBR Bites #132 - How To Tame The Mustangs

08 Jan 2026

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Duke is back in the friendly confines of Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday to face the SMU Mustangs in ACC play. Donald and Scott help preview the ga...

#785 - A Tale of Two Halves As Duke Beats Louisville

07 Jan 2026

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The win was so stunning, we needed to collect our breath! After the vibes check episode, Donald and Scott Rich return to give a full recap of the Loui...

#784 - Vibes High in STUNNING Comeback Win Against Louisville!

07 Jan 2026

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What a game! Duke overcomes a terrible first half and comes back to win it in the second as they defeat Louisville on the road 84-73. With Donald and ...

DBR Bites #131 - Calling on the Cardinals

05 Jan 2026

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After a pair of wins against the bottom tier of the ACC, Duke faces a much different conference rival on Tuesday. The Blue Devils will face the team e...

#783 - Duke Beats Florida State By Slim Margin

04 Jan 2026

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Duke is now 2-0 in the ACC and 13-1 on the season after winning their first ACC road game of the season against Florida State. Donald and Jason recap ...

DBR Bites #130 - Sun Bowl Recap, FSU Preview

02 Jan 2026

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Time to hit the road. Duke travels to Tally this weekend to take on the Florida St. Seminoles, hoping to get back to being the team they were just a f...

#782 - Duke Beats Georgia Tech in a Wreck of a Game

02 Jan 2026

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Happy New Year! Duke Men’s Basketball closed out 2025 with a win over Georgia Tech to open up ACC play. We recap the victory on Episode 782. The Bl...

DBR Bites #129 - MUST LISTEN!! Deron Rippey joins the Brotherhood!!

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode not to miss!! Huge news from the recruiting trail as Deron Rippey Jr., an explosive athlete PG has picked Duke, giving Jon Scheye...

DBR Bites #128 - How To Make A Wreck Out of Georgia Tech

30 Dec 2025

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Duke Basketball is back after an 11-day layoff, and they get back to business on New Year’s Eve against Georgia Tech. We preview the first ACC conte...

DBR Bites #127 - Is Everyone Eligible Now?

28 Dec 2025

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Coming off the Christmas Break there is plenty for the Duke Basketball Roundup to discuss. First up on their plate is a preview of the Sun Bowl agains...

#781 - Terrible Time versus Texas Tech

21 Dec 2025

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Ordinarily, 11-1 against this non-conference slate would be a cause for celebration, but the way that 1 loss happened is hitting hard for Duke fans. T...

DBR Bites #126 - Ready for the Red Raiders

18 Dec 2025

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The last power conference test for Duke before we embark on the ACC schedule will be Saturday in MSG and the Duke Basketball Roundup is here to get yo...

#780 - Turnovers Turn Cameron Into A Bakery

17 Dec 2025

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Well, that was an interesting game. On Episode 780, we recap the Duke win over Lipscomb where the theme was turnovers and sloppy play. Now, there was...

DBR Bites #125 - Up Next, Bisons Come To Town

14 Dec 2025

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With the exam break wrapping up, Duke hoops turns its attention to the Lipscomb Bisons out of the Atlantic Sun Conference. Lipscomb is probably the be...

#779 - Ten Games In...

11 Dec 2025

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The Duke Blue Devils are on exam break, so the Duke Basketball Roundup figured this would be a good time to take a critical look at where the team is ...

#778 - Duke Shuts Down Sparty In East Lansing

07 Dec 2025

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What a Saturday! It was so great, we had to break them up into separate podcasts, which we give to you together! On Episode 777, we discussed Duke Foo...

#777 - ACC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS!

07 Dec 2025

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What a Saturday! It was so great, we had to break them up into separate podcasts, which we give to you together! On Episode 777, we discuss Duke Footb...

DBR Bites #124 - Showdown with Sparty

04 Dec 2025

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It is going to be a huge sports weekend for Duke fans. The latest edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup dives into both of the big events, the hoops ...

#776 - Slim shocks the Gators in an instant classic!

03 Dec 2025

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What is it about the ACC-SEC Challenge and Isaiah Evans? After burying Auburn under a barrage of threes a year ago, he turns the tables by hitting alm...

#775 - Preparing for the Gators and…an ACC Championship Game?!

01 Dec 2025

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We’re back with Episode 775 where we begin with our preview of the Florida Gators and NO WE DON’T! DUKE’S IN THE ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! All pla...

#774 - Hog-tied in Chicago, Duke stomps Arkansas

28 Nov 2025

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The Duke Basketball Roundup is breathing a huge sigh of relief after the Blue Devils took down a spirited and extremely talented Arkansas club in a Th...

DBR Bites #123 - Assessing Arkansas

25 Nov 2025

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Thanksgiving will be extra special for Duke fans this year as the Blue Devils play in prime time on CBS against the Arkansas Razorbacks of John Calipa...

#773 - Brotherhood Run Ends With Bison Burgers

24 Nov 2025

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We return with Episode 773 to recap a great weekend on the basketball court and the football field! Duke Men’s Basketball finished out the weekend ...

#772 - Dominating win over Niagara

22 Nov 2025

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In one of the most balanced attacks in recent memory, Duke dismantled the Niagara Purple Eagles of Greg Paulus in the first game of The Brotherhood Ru...

DBR Bites #122 - Brotherhood Run Preview

20 Nov 2025

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It is a weekend to celebrate connections at Duke as Kenny Blakeney and Greg Paulus come home... and they bring their basketball teams with them. The B...

#771 - Rocked the chalk out of KU at the Garden

20 Nov 2025

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We’re back with Episode 771 to recap Duke’s big win against Kansas in the Champions Classic! Jason and Donald are still happy after a Duke perfor...

DBR Bites #121 - Jayhawk Showdown Coming

17 Nov 2025

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Duke has a big game on Tuesday in Madison Square Garden. The Duke Basketball Roundup is here with a preview of everything you need to know about the K...

#770 - Cam chops down the Sycamores

15 Nov 2025

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Whew... what can you say about Cameron Boozer's big game? The Duke Basketball Roundup is almost at a loss for words to describe the stat-stuffing outb...

#769 - Recruiting news and previewing a pair of big games

13 Nov 2025

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It is going to be a big Friday for the Duke Blue Devils. First and foremost, there is a game against Indiana State. The Sycamores may not be a power c...