Duke Basketball Roundup
Episodes
#301 - Rumors, transfers, and a Final Four preview
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we get into the latest news and rumors about Duke's roster and coaching staff. First, we lament...
Return to Glory - Promo
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Duke Basketball Report Podcast is thrilled to announce the debut of our most ambitious project yet. Starting Friday, April 2nd, we will be present...
#300 - Sweet 16 and Kenny Dennard
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hard to believe it, but the podcast crew is on episode #300... and just like they did for episode #100 and #200, they bring former Blue Devil great Ke...
#299 - Jaemyn Brakefield is transferring
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Duke Basketball Report Podcast is back for a quick update on the roster situation at Duke, as freshman forward Jaemyn Brakefield announced tonight...
#298 - Sweet 16 is set, transfer portal season escalates
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Sweet 16 is set in the NCAA Tournament, and the DBR Podcast is here to recap how we got there on Episode 298! We discuss some of the teams that su...
#297 - Madness is Here!
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first round of the NCAA Tournament is done and the podcast crew has many thoughts. They begin by looking at the performance of the ACC (not good) ...
#296 - Season recap, the stats game, and NCAA picks
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast crew looks back on what we thought would happen this season with our annual recap of the stats game. Sam, Jason, and Donald have a good la...
#295 - Duke’s season ends without NCAA Tournament dance partner
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The NCAA Tournament bracket is out, and for the first time since 1995, the Duke Blue Devils will not be a part of March Madness. The DBR Podcast crew ...
#294 - Duke’s ACC Tournament run ends due to positive COVID test
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an emergency Episode 294 of the DBR Podcast, but it’s not the emergency we like. The Duke Blue Devils are out of the ACC Tournament after a p...
#293 - Williams leads Duke over Louisville
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the "Mark Williams Basketball Report." The podcast crew is delighted to talk about another Duke win and to gush over the play of Duke's fre...
#292 - Duke beats BC in ACC Tournament opener
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ACC Tournament is here, and the Duke Blue Devils opened it in a big way with a 35-point victory over the Boston College Eagles. The DBR Podcast gu...
#291 - Duke’s regular season ends in a whimper
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Duke may not be playing well, but the Duke Basketball Report is here to talk about...uh...the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Skip the first four minutes i...
#290 - Let’s preview UNC!
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saturday is almost here! The Duke Blue Devils are set to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2nd matchup between the two rivals this season. E...
#289 - Special Dunk Contest Preview with Cassius Stanley
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast crew has a special guest, none other than former Dukie Cassius Stanley. Cash is getting ready to appear in this weekend's NBA slam dunk co...
#288 - Another OT Loss
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Close, but no cigar... that seems to be the story of this season for the Blue Devils. Duke falls in another nail biter, this time to a confident and e...
#287 - Career night for Hurt not enough for Duke
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report, we have to dissect Duke's loss over the weekend to Louisville, a game that doesn't completely shut the ...
#286 - Smashing Syracuse
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Devils are back! Duke once again looks like an ACC power after administering the third beat down in their past four games, spanking the Syrac...
#285 - UVA recap, Syracuse preview, Bracketology
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The DBR Podcast trio has calmed down a bit, but they’re still very excited to recap the big Duke Blue Devils victory over the Virginia Cavaliers. We...
#284 - F*** YEAH! DUKE DOWNS UVA!
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WOOOOOO!!! An emergency Episode 284 is here, recording seconds after the Duke Blue Devils take down the Virginia Cavaliers 66-65! Warning: there is a ...
#283 - No Jalen, no problem
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, where we always look on the bright side of life. This week, though Duke lost one of its best playe...
#282 - Emergency Pod: Jalen Johnson leaves Duke
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whoa!!! Star freshman forward Jalen Johnson has opted to enter the NBA Draft (not a surprise) and will not be playing any more basketball for Duke (a ...
#281 - Duke comes back strong against NC State
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 281 of the DBR Podcast is ready to take you into the week! On this show, the gang is here to discuss the big victory against the NC State Wolf...
#280 - No D against Notre Dame
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where has the defense gone? Notre Dame seemed to score at will against Duke on Tuesday and even though the Blue Devils had one of their best offensive...
#279 - Duke can’t hold down hot Heels
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The DBR Podcast is back for some sad, yet hopeful, notes about Duke's loss to UNC last night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Among the standout performance...
#278 - Carolina preview
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The DBR Podcast crew is here to break down everything you need to know about the big game this weekend with the Tarheels. Ordinarily, this game is hug...
#277 - Brendan Marks talks Duke-UNC and ACC!
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have a special treat for you on Episode 277 of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast! First, the guys discuss the potential for Waffle House in Washin...
#276 - The Madness in Miami
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam, Jason, and Donald are frustrated and confused. How did the Duke team that hammered Clemson fall just 48 hours later to an undermanned Miami? The ...
#275 - Clemson Clobbered!
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy days are here again as the Blue Devils take Clemson to the woodshed for a good old fashioned spanking. This one was never in doubt. Donald, Jaso...
#274 - Duke takes down Ga Tech
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Duke gets back in the win column with a hard fought victory over Georgia Tech. Even the optimists, the podcast crew saw plenty to like in this one wit...
#273 - Three Losses in a Row for Duke
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the DBR Podcast, Jason, Donald, and Sam are back to break down Duke's third consecutive loss. We try to keep things hopeful as we w...
#272 - Duke loses to Pitt, Louisville preview, NCAA Tourney dates
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Inauguration Day, but the DBR Podcast crew is here to talk Duke Blue Devils Basketball on Episode 272. Duke takes a loss to the Pitt Panthers P...
#271 - Special Announcement: Honoring the 2001 title team!
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode begins with some major Duke news as Athletic Director Kevin White plans to retire. We reflect on his legacy and speculate a bit about who...
#270 - Hokies hold off Duke
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Duke fell behind early and never fought out of that hole against Virginia Tech. It was a game where we struggled early on D and then struggled late on...
#269 - Duke Hurts Wake!
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After some words of praise for the fabulous analytics of Ken Pomerory, the podcast crew breaks down the the headlines from the Wake Forest game and th...
#268 - Welcome back, Wendell Moore!
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Duke Blue Devils are back on the basketball court after 3 weeks, and Wendell Moore was the star! We recap the close victory over the Boston Colleg...
#267 - The NET ain’t nothing
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jason, Sam, and Donald are here to tell you everything you need to know about Duke's upcoming matchup with Boston College, including some predictions ...
#266 - When will Duke play basketball again
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the DBR Podcast, we discuss Duke's second consecutive postponed conference game, as tonight's scheduled matchup against FSU in Tall...
#265 - What is up with Wendell Moore?
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wendell Moore answered questions from the media today and the DBR Podcast was there to get all the details. Find out why Wendell thinks his game has s...
#264 - Duke Women Shut It Down
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of the shocking announcement that the Duke Women don't think it is safe to continue playing basketball, the podcast crew sits down to talk...
#263 - ACC preview, Duke Christmas gifts!
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the Christmas edition of the DBR Podcast, and on Episode 263, we finally bring you the ACC preview! For the ACC preview, the crew each picks a ...
#262 - Duke wins away from home
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Blue Devil fans nervous about the beginning of ACC season after a tricky, truncated non-conference slate, Duke went into South Bend last night an...
#261 - Jalen Johnson down, Chase Brice out, Jim Phillips in
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we're diving into the news that Jalen Johnson is out indefinitely for the Blue Devils. We specu...
#260 - The ACC battle begins with Notre Dame
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you always wondered how much sleep Jason, Donald, and Sam get? Then this is the Duke Basketball Report Podcast episode for you! After a brief dis...
#259 - Emergency pod! Duke cancels rest of nonconference games
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The news keeps coming for Duke Basketball, so we come to you less than 24 hours later for an emergency Episode 259 of the DBR Podcast. Duke Basketball...
#258 - Illinois Struggles and K on Covid
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well, that game against Illinois was no fun at all. The DBR Podcast crew takes a look at the headlines coming out of the contest, the good news, and t...
#257 - Breaking Bellarmine and ACC-Big Ten Preview
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Jaemyn Brakefield and Matthew Hurt leading the way from the perimeter, Duke beats up on Bellarmine. The podcast gang -- Jason, Sam, and Donald --...
#256 - Breaking down the loss to MSU
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We try to figure out what happened against Michigan State on Episode 256 of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast. On this episode, we spend a lot of tim...
#255 - The season has started!
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You can hear the excitement in our voices as Duke basketball returns to the court for the crazy, wild, unpredictable 2020-2021 season. Jason, Sam, and...
#254 - Postponements throughout college basketball
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this pre-Thanksgiving episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, the guys talk about the fallout from Duke's opening game against Gardner Webb ...
#253 - Countdown: The Movie, Stats Game!!
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Duke Basketball season is upon us, so we get to an annual tradition on Episode 253 of the DBR Podcast! First, the gang opens up by reviewing “Co...
#252 - NBA Draft recap and chatting with Coach CWell
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Congrats to Vernon Carey, Tre Jones, and Cassius Stanley on being NBA draft picks -- numbers 98, 99, and 100 in Duke history. The DBR Podcast crew loo...
#251 - Reggie Love brings a presidential vibe
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report podcast, we have former Duke Basketball and Duke Football standout Reggie Love, whose journey has taken ...
#250 - The schedule is out!
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, the crew dives into the recently released Duke Basketball schedule. We know when ACC play start...
#249 - NBA Draft Preview - Tre Jones
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guy wrap up their week of draft previews with a look at the beloved Tre Jones, the man who will forever own the North Carolina Tar Heels. But, it ...
#248 - NBA Draft Preview - Cassius Stanley
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of their series on the NBA draft prospects of the three Dukies headed into the draft, the guys dissect the game of Cassius Stanley. Will h...
#247 - NBA Draft Preview - Vernon Carey
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason, Sam, and Donald begin a series of episodes on the three Dukies headed to the NBA draft. They bring in a special guest who trains NBA players an...
#246 - More scrimmage footage to dissect
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We start this episode with a thorough breakdown of the scrimmage footage that Duke MBB released this week, including some surprise performances. Follo...
#245 - ACC-Big Ten Challenge set and some football stuff
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason, Donald, and Sam take an early look at Duke's Big Ten Challenge opponent, a very impressive Illinois ballclub. Plus, you may not have head about...
#244 - Coach K talks about the upcoming season
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach K sat down with the media (via Zoom) to talk about the state of the Duke team and all of college basketball and the DBR Podcast was there! First...
#243 - Jeremy Roach interview, Orlando tournaments canceled
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Roach takes questions from the media on Episode 243 of the DBR Podcast! Sam, Jason, and Donald begin the episode by hearing some of the answers...
#242 - Jon Scheyer talks about the team
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Duke basketball assistant coach Jon Scheyer took questions from the media this week and the Duke Basketball Report was there to listen in and ask a fe...
#241 - Matthew Hurt interview, Best Duke player of all time
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have a nice discussion on a popular debate on this 241st episode of the DBR Podcast! We start off with excerpts from the media availability with Ma...
#240 - DJ Steward conversation and the NCAA gives JGold another year at Duke
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another interview with a current Duke player. This time is the DJ Steward who tells us about how the team is shaping up and reveals whic...
#239 - Trivia Time and Duke Football wins a game
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, the guys break down Duke's first football victory of the season, following a brief interruption...
#238 - Joey Baker conversation and the nicest player in the NBA bubble
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast crew got a chance to chat with junior forward Joey Baker this week and they have many thoughts on playing in an empty Cameron, how this ye...
#237 - Virtual Countdown to Craziness will probably be awesome
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Duke MBB put out a video of Coach K teasing a virtual Countdown to Craziness. It will not have the live energy of the usual, but you can be...
#236 - Duke vs. Elon/Bellarmine, NBA Finals preview
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we discuss a little nonconference schedule, the NBA Finals, and a clip from JJ Redick on why he's the most hated o...
#235 - K speaks and lets talk cookies
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Donald, Jason, and Sam are here to dissect every tea leave and clue they can find about what is going on in Duke Basketball. This week, they have a pi...
#234 - Duke 5v5 analysis, Howard commits to Duke showcase
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have some "game" tape to review, and because of that we get off to a hurry on Episode 234! We begin with our over-analysis and excessive speculatio...
#233 - Duke looking to host their own tournament
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sam, Donald, and Jason sit down for a potpourri of topics. The conversation begins with a discussion about Duke hosting its own tournament over Thanks...
#232 - NCAA announces 2020-21 season start date
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The NCAA announced Wednesday the new start date for the 2020-2021 college basketball season, and we jump on to react to it all! The new season will st...
#231 - Nolan turns down Penny Hardaway and Tatum is balling out
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we are back to basketball. First up, we talking about Nolan Smith's flirtation with an assistant coaching position...
#230 - Football battles Notre Dame and almost pulls the upset
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Losing always sucks, but the podcast crew is really encouraged by what they saw as the Blue Devils took on top ten Notre Dame in South Bend. We break ...
#229 - Notre Dame preview!
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Duke Football is set to begin their season this weekend, so we preview it all on this 229th episode of the DBR Podcast! First, we react to the ACC sta...
#228 - The Voice of the Blue Devils joins us
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast crew sits down with David Shumate, the play-by-play guy for Duke football and basketball, to find out what he is hearing about the teams s...
#227 - Chatting with Coleman and mourning some legends
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We got a chance to speak with Duke freshman Henry Coleman this week and to say we were blown away doesn't even do justice to the poise and maturity of...
#226 - NBA players stop sports to protest social injustice, Duke holds protest
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We look back at the historic day in sports that was August 26, 2020, when the NBA players refused to play their playoffs games to protest the shooting...
#225 - Paolo Banchero commits, Wendell Moore interview
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have some basketball to discuss on this 225th episode! First, we get into the huge and surprising commitment of Paolo Banchero (PAUL-oh Bahn-CARE-o...
#224 - NBA Playoffs Begin
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast crew is ready for some playoff basketball action as the NBA's post-season finally starts (almost a year after the season began). Plus, we ...
#223 - Football falters, but The Doctor is in!
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Big Ten and Pac 12 have decided not to play any sports, even football, this fall. Jason and Sam dissect how that decision will impact other confer...
#222 - Athletes Return to Campuses
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the DBR Podcast, we start in the NBA bubble, where Duke alumni such as Gary Trent, Jr., Grayson Allen, Jayson Tatum, and Brandon In...
#221 - The ACC’s Football Plan
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason, Donald, and Sam react to the ACC announcement that they have a plan to play football this fall. Will it work and how does it impact the future ...
#220 - NBA Restart Week
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the DBR Podcast, Jason, Donald, and Sam are back to talk about the NBA's long awaited return to the regular season, but not before ...
#219 - Chatting with Jack White and the future of college football
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We got a chance to talk with Jack White about the end of his Duke career and what happens next, for him and for the team. Plus, we discuss the best un...
#218 - Kara Lawson gets love, the NBA bubble, Josh Hairston’s sports agent goals
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The DBR Podcast picks up where it left off with Episode 218! On this show, the gang discusses all the love being shown for new Duke Women's Basketball...
#217 - Kara Lawson hired, Zion allegations get fraudulent
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have a new women's basketball coach! Rob Clough of DWHoops.com joins us to discuss Duke's hiring of Kara Lawson, and we react to the hire and what ...
#216 - Dominoes Begin to Fall on Football
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this emergency episode of the Duke Basketball Report podcast, the guys discuss a variety of coronavirus news relating to college sports that is com...
#215 - A Duke coaching search and social justice episode
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach P is gone, who will replace her and what does the coaching search tell us about how Duke may someday replace Coach K? Plus, we talk about a form...
#214 - John Swofford Retires and More Coronavirus Updates
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The ACC will get a new commissioner for the first time in nearly 25 years next summer, so the DBR Podcast crew is back to talk about the legacy of Joh...
#213 - Zion and Kyrie make headlines and the best dunks ever!
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Donald, Sam, and Jason are back with the latest on Zion's lawsuit and Kyrie Irving's plea for NBA players to sit out. Plus, they each have strong opin...
#212 - The NBA Will Return
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, we're coming to you at the end of another week of pandemic to talk a lot of NBA news. First, we...
#211 - Running out of Content
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Duke Basketball Report Podcast, Jason, Donald, and Sam discuss the value of potential endorsements for college basketball playe...
#210 - Jay Bilas goes All In!!
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Donald, Jason, and Sam have an incredible conversation with ESPN college basketball analyst and former Duke great Jay Bilas! We discu...
#209 - Did Zion get paid and when will the NCAA get back to sports?
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We begin with Sam saying goodbye to Durham and Fuqua, then Jason and Donald have some thoughts on the allegations that Zion Williamson was paid to com...
#208 - The best of Duke social media
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There may not be any games, but there is plenty of Duke content out there. The four scholarship returnees sat down for an interview with Nolan Smith a...
#207 - ACC coaching changes, the best hoops programs, and pay the players!
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wake Forest needs a new coach and we have a few names to suggest. The NCAA is ready to finally pay the players, we talk about what it will mean. And w...
#206 - Dipping into the mailbag!!
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we turn to you, the fans, to answer some of your questions! First, we dive into Wendell Moore and Matthew Hurt returning for their so...
#205 - Chatting with Carlos Boozer
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The parade of Duke legends making a guest appearance on the podcast continues with Carlos Boozer. He gives us some great insight into his time at Duke...
#204 - Interview With The Landlord!
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The DBR Podcast gang begins this episode by reviewing the roster changes that have come about in the past few days: Patrick Tapé's recommitment to Du...
#203 - Roster news & a chat with Chris Duhon and Andy Means
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A couple special guest Dukies from the early 2000s give us some amazing stories about Coach K's motivational tactics, winning a national title, and me...