Josh and Raul give their off-the-cuff thoughts on Duke's gritty 63-56 win over Wake Forest. What did Duke do well in the first half to take a 35-22 lead? What happened after halftime? Why did Duke only score six points for the next 12 minutes? Lastly, how was the team able to right the ship and go on a 14-2 run of their own to get Scheyer his first win as a head coach at Joel Coliseum? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul chat with Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast about Duke's evolution throughout the season. Topics discussed include: Duke's offensive improvements in recent weeks Strategies Duke has borrowed from the Boston Celtics Sion James in the dunker's spot Duke's 3pt volume and number of open looks generated Tyrese Proctor as a screener Flare screens for Isaiah Evans Cooper Flagg in the middle of the lane Mason Gillis as a small-ball 5 Changing pick-and-roll coverages depending on which big man is on the floor Gauging how good this Duke team given the competition level Then they preview the matchup tomorrow with Wake Forest. Why has Wake shot the ball so poorly this year? How can they still be dangerous to Duke despite their offensive struggles? How should Duke attack their hard hedges of the ball screen? Brian's work can be found at https://briangeisinger.substack.com/, including an article referenced in this podcast: https://briangeisinger.substack.com/p/the-maine-thing-duke-starts-to-work To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 72-46 victory over Incarnate Word. Topics discussed include: Duke's sluggish offense that saw the team score 28 first half points against the #350 ranked defense The unexpectedly poor 3pt shooting from the team so far this season Isaiah Evans as a bright spot as a shooter Whether Evans needs more minutes and where those minutes would come from Khaman Maluach's big performance Patrick Ngongba's difficult start Mason Gillis as a steadying presence The impact of Maliq Brown's absence To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss recent developments -- good and bad -- in the world of Duke Men's Basketball. Topics include: Kyle Filipowski's announcement of his return to Duke for a sophomore season Mackenzie Mgbako requesting out of his National Letter of Intent Kyle Filipowski's dual hip surgery The annual team banquet and end-of-year awards The possibility of adding another player in the transfer portal Duke players in the NBA playoffs To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss offseason developments with special guest Zion Olojede -- Sports Content Lead for Complex Networks and Social Media Coordinator for the Nigerian Men's Basketball Team. They get Zion's thoughts on Jon Scheyer's first season as coach before discussing a McDonald's All-American Game that saw standout performances from a few members of Duke's incoming recruiting class. They talk about Jared McCain's shooting, Sean Stewart's ability to play his role, and whether Mackenzie Mgbako's recent struggles are cause for concern. Lastly, they talk about Tyrese Proctor's and Mark Mitchell's decisions to return to Duke for a sophomore season and speculate about who else might decide to play another year in a Duke uniform. Note: this episode was recorded and uploaded before Dereck Lively, Kyle Filipowski, and Jeremy Roach had announced their plans for the 2023-24 season. Zion Olojede can be followed on Twitter at both https://twitter.com/DukeNBA and https://twitter.com/ZionOlojede. You can read his writing here: https://www.complex.com/search?q=zion%20olojede#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=zion%20olojede&gsc.page=1 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss Duke's all-too-brief run in the NCAA Tournament. They talk about the dominant first round win over Oral Roberts, which saw Duke jump out to a 15-0 lead on the strength of their defense. It looked like Duke's hot streak would continue, but an ill-timed Mark Mitchell injury and Kyle's Filipowski's stomach bug proved too much to overcome against a physical Tennessee team, and Duke fell 65-52 to end Jon Scheyer's first season as head coach. After breaking down these two games, Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss the season as whole. What were some of their favorite plays or moments? What were some of the most interesting story lines? Lastly, they discuss potential departures and returnees. How many of the freshmen will return? Or will this be another year of mass exodus? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast. Brian's expertise is on full display as he breaks down the ins and outs of Duke's evolving playbook. Topics include: Kyle Filipowski in the short roll, Mark Mitchell as a cutter, Jacob Grandison setting backscreens, and Jeremy Roach in Iverson actions. Eventually, they give the people what they really want: NCAA Tournament talk. Under duress, Brian reluctantly makes his Final Four predictions. They discuss possible Cinderella teams and Duke's 1st round matchup with Oral Roberts. How far can Duke go and what potential pitfalls exist along the way? You can read Brian's writing at https://247sports.com/user/Brian%20Geisinger/ or follow him on Twitter @bgeis_bird. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul recap Duke's run through the ACC Tournament. They talk about what it means for Coach Scheyer to have won the tournament in his first year. They discuss the All-Tournament teams. Were Tyrese Proctor or Mark Mitchell snubbed? Then they look ahead to the NCAA Tournament. How dangerous is Duke's first round opponent, Oral Roberts? What do they think of the rest of Duke's brackets? Lastly, they make their picks. They pick their Final Four, their eventual champions, and potential upsets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Dustin react to Duke's run through the ACC Tournament to win the ACC Championship. They talk about what it means for Jon Scheyer to hang a banner in his first season. They discuss the dominant play of Kyle Filipowski. They wax rhapsodic over Duke's defense, which held Virginia to 17 first half points. They shout out Jeremy Roach, the junior captain and closer, who once made big plays down the stretch. Note: This is a rapid reaction, recorded right after Duke's win. No editing was done, so what you're getting is a raw, unfiltered takes The Devil's Den Podcast will be back later in the week for a deep dive look at the ACCT as well as an NCAA Tournament preview. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul talk with JJ Jackson of the Locked On Blue Devils Podcast. They discuss the steady play of Mark Mitchell, the development of Tyrese Proctor, and the toughness of Kyle Filipowski. They survey Jon Scheyer's first season as a head coach. What does it mean to have swept UNC? Did this season meet or surpass expectations? After JJ takes off, Josh, Dustin, and Raul talk about the ACC Tournament. Then they take a look back at their preseason predictions. How accurate were they? What were the biggest surprises? Then they revisit the UNC game one more time, because they can't help themselves. [Note: This podcast was recorded Monday, before the ACC Tournament had started, so there is some discussion about games that have already happened at the time of release.] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Dustin react to Duke beating UNC 62-57 to complete the season sweep. Note: this podcast was recorded the night of the win. We wanted to get content out to you as soon as possible, so what you're listening to is their raw and unedited reaction right after the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul wind down the regular season with an extra-long episode. First they react to Duke's home victory over NC State. They talk about what it means for Scheyer to go undefeated at home in his first season as head coach. What made Cameron so special this year? Then Josh and Raul sit down with Brendan Marks of The Athletic to talk more generally about Jon Scheyer's first season. What has impressed Brendan about the way Scheyer has navigated injuries and the struggles of some of his key freshmen? They also discuss an article Brendan wrote about Coach K's life in retirement. Lastly, Josh, Dustin, and Raul look preview the rematch with UNC. What is at stake for both teams? Can Duke complete the sweep? Timestamps: NC State Reaction - 0:00 Brendan Marks - 17:45 UNC Preview - 55:26 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominant 81-65 win over Virginia Tech. They complain a little about some very questionable officiating, and debate whether it this is part of a larger pattern. Then they discuss Duke's defensive execution, highlighting Tyrese Proctor's defense on Hunter Catoor, before talking about Mark Mitchell's best all-around performance of the season. Lastly, they focus on Duke's player development from a season-long perspective. How does it compare to player development under Coach K? They wrap up the episode by turning their attention to tonight's rematch against NC State. Will Jon Scheyer go undefeated at home in his first year on the job? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 76-65 road win over the Louisville Cardinals. Topics discussed include: The repeated slow starts that lead to Duke playing from behind Louisville's early hot shooting Possible ways to clarify Foster's role Isaiah Evans' quiet follow-up to his explosion versus Auburn Maliq Brown's ranking in best Duke defenders ever Whether Brown should start over Khaman Maluach Kon Knueppel as a creator The poise Duke showed during their 26-10 run to close the game Taking care of the ball in back to back games Where Duke ranks currently among the best teams in the country To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul react to Duke's 79-62 win over Louisville this week. While Duke got off to a slow start, falling behind 18-9, a big run put them up for good midway through the first half. They discuss the key adjustments Jon Scheyer made, and highlight performances from Mark Mitchell, Jacob Grandison, and Tyrese Proctor, among others. They talk about Duke's improved shooting and decision making, which seem to have the team playing its best basketball heading into the final stretch. Next they preview the rematch with Virginia Tech, making their predictions for that one, before looking at possible ACC and NCAA Tournament seeding scenarios. What's the highest NCAA seed Duke can get? What is their floor? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 77-55 blowout win over Syracuse. They discuss how Duke was able to pick apart Syracuse's zone with their passing, resulting in their best shooting performance of the year. They talk about how the interior defense neutralized Jesse Edwards -- one of the best big men in the ACC. They also highlight how Tyrese Proctor made life difficult for Joe Girard. Then they turn their attention to Duke's next opponent, Louisville. Despite coming to Cameron as the last place team in the ACC, the Cardinals have been playing better as of late. What does Duke have to do to avoid a big upset? And what will the reception be for Nolan Smith in his first game back at Cameron? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's close win over Notre Dame. They talk about Coach K attending his first game as a spectator. They highlight some standout performances, including Filipowski's big bounce-back and Mitchell's clutch shot late. They touch briefly on Whitehead's excellent 3pt shooting and debate whether he can be more than just a spot-up shooter down the stretch. They talk about the floundering offense and the factors that allowed Notre Dame to get back in the game late. Lastly, they shout out thedevilsden.com for celebrating its 25th anniversary. They discuss their memories of the site over the years, including some of the major recruiting sagas they remember following. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to a week that saw Duke go 0-2 on the road. They start with the fresh wound of the Virginia game, which saw a last-second foul call overturned in a decision the ACC later said the refs got wrong. They discuss why the call was incorrect, and how Duke put themselves in a position to win in the first place. Then they touch briefly on the Miami game, a blowout loss that was predictable given the circumstances. Lastly, they look ahead to Notre Dame and Syracuse. What does Duke have to do to bounce back? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's hard-fought 63-57 win over their arch-rival. Josh and Dustin describe their experience attending their first Duke-UNC game in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Was the atmosphere everything they expected after decades of anticipation? Then they look at the game itself. How was Duke able to weather UNC's initial onslaught? How did Jeremy Roach's leadership and timely shot-making help stabilize the team? How did Duke's defense neutralize UNC's big three of Armando Bacot, Caleb Love, and RJ Davis? And just how profound was Dereck Lively's defensive impact, anyway? Lastly, they look ahead to this week's road games at Miami and Virginia -- as difficult a one-two punch as Duke will face this season. Can Duke carry their newfound momentum and improved play into these hostile arenas? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to a week that saw Duke blow out Georgia Tech on the road before getting a revenge win against Wake Forest in Cameron. They highlight several players, talked about the improved offense, and discuss the shifting dynamic in the backcourt. How have Proctor and Roach's roles changed, and why has it helped both of them? Then they preview the game everyone's been waiting for: Jon Scheyer's first home matchup versus UNC. What are the keys to a Duke victory? Who will guard who, and where might each team have an advantage? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to yet another tough road loss as Duke falls to Virginia Tech, 78-75. They discuss the resolve Duke showed fighting back from 13 down only to repeat a familiar pattern and fail to close strong. They speculate on the impact of Dariq Whitehead's latest injury. Who will start in his place? Can Duke replace his shooting? Then they preview Saturday's road game at Georgia Tech and a rematch in Cameron with Wake Forest. [Note: This episode was recorded before Duke had made any sort of official statement about Dariq Whitehead's injury.] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's gritty home win over Miami. They discuss Jeremy Roach's strong play in his return from injury, as well as a couple other standout players. They then debate what causes Duke's long scoring droughts at the end of games. Lastly, they look ahead to Duke's road matchup versus Virginia Tech tonight. Can Duke shake their road struggles in a building that hasn't been kind to them in recent years? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to a 1-1 week for Duke Men's Basketball. They discuss the thrilling come-from-behind victory versus Jeff Capel's veteran Pitt team. Then they break down Duke's late-game collapse versus Clemson before turning their attention to positives they've seen from certain players recently. Has Tyrese Proctor's development been fast-tracked by Jeremy Roach's absence? Is Derek Lively finally playing more instinctively? Lastly, they preview the crucial home matchup versus Miami this Saturday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's hard-fought victory over Boston College. They discuss what Duke did right for the first 25 minutes, including some new wrinkles in the offense. And then they talk about the 16-2 run that almost led to a BC victory. What went wrong? They also highlight the continued emergence of Dariq Whitehead before focusing on some players that aren't performing quite as well. Lastly, they preview upcoming matchups against two teams that unexpectedly find themselves at the top of the ACC. Jeff Capel's Pittsburgh team is doing it with offense and veteran guard play while Clemson is doing it with defense. Can Duke find a way to play better and win these games? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 84-78 win over #2 Auburn. They analyze what it means for Duke's season as a whole before dissecting the game in detail. Topics discussed include: Dustin's experience in Cameron for the game The change to Duke's starting lineup The 13-2 hole Duke found themselves in early Caleb Foster's offensive aggression off the bench Isaiah Evans' huge 1st half Maliq Brown's defensive impact Cooper Flagg's 2nd half offensive performance The cause of Khaman Maluach's struggles as of late Kon Knueppel's difficulty getting open looks versus good opponents Tyrese Proctor's timely 2nd half buckets Then they preview Duke's first ACC game of the season, at Louisville on Sunday. They talk about Louisville's improvements under new coach Pat Kelsey as well as the keys to a Duke victory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to a solid win over Florida State followed by yet another brutal road loss to NC State. They discuss a few bright spots, such as Jaylen Blakes' performance as a starter, Ryan Young's insane efficiency, and Dariq Whitehead's steady emergence. They debate whether Whitehead should be made the focus of the offense going forward and whether Roach needs to sit to properly heal from his toe injury. Then they look ahead to Boston College and assess what the team needs to do to get back on track in a must-win game. Lastly, they discuss the pressures on Jon Scheyer and what reasonable expectations for him right now should be. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger, writer for 247Sports, analyst at SportsChannel8, and co-host of the Buzz Beat Podcast. They talk about his background and experiences covering ACC basketball, as well as how he developed his unique writing style and ability to dissect the complex actions he sees on the court. Then they take a look at this year's Duke team. What differences is he seeing in the offense under Jon Scheyer versus Coach K? Are those differences systemic or the result of personnel? How can Duke improve going forward? To read more of Brian's content, follow him at https://twitter.com/bgeis_bird. You can also read his writing at https://247sports.com/mlb/white-sox/User/Brian%20Geisinger/. Thanks as always for listening, and we wish you a Happy New Year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Smith, Dustin Shoe, and Raul Clement are joined by longtime friend and fellow Duke fan Josh Evans to talk about Duke's 81-70 loss to Wake Forest. Josh Evans was in attendance for the game, so they talk about the atmosphere and what he thinks went wrong after seeing it in person. They discuss Duke's poor defense and rebounding. Was it a schematic issue, or was it simply lack of effort? They also spend some time on the game's lone bright spot, Jaylen Blakes, before assessing the implications of the loss going forward. Happy Holidays! Thanks as always for listening. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Steve Clark of thedevilsden.com to talk about how Duke performed in the non-conference and what they expect from the team in ACC play. Can Duke win the ACC? What will they have to do to earn a top 3 seed in the NCAA tournament? Who are the X-factor players for the reason of the season? Then they preview Wake Forest and make their predictions for Duke's first "true road game." [A note from the crew: We realized after recording that this is our 50th episode since rebooting the pod. We'd like to thank all our listeners for your continued engagement. Stayed tuned for more great content.] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's wins over Boston College and Iowa. They talk about Mark Mitchell's highly efficient week, Tyrese Proctor's improved play, and Jeremy Roach as the big shot taker. Then they assess Jon Scheyer's coaching so far. Has it met expectations? Surpassed them? What would they like to see going forward? Lastly, they talk for 10 minutes about Jose Alvarado for some reason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Jon Scheyer's first win versus a ranked opponent. Duke defeated Ohio State 81-72 in the final ACC/Big 10 Challenge. They talk about the key contributors, the big performance from the bench, and the poise Duke showed down the stretch. Dustin describes some of his experiences seeing the game in person in a vintage Cameron atmosphere. Then they look ahead to Boston College, which will be the first of many ACC games for Coach Scheyer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 2-1 performance in the Phil Knight Legacy Tournament, including a tough 75-56 loss to Purdue in the championship game. What went wrong with the offense? Does Duke need to make a lineup change to improve the spacing? How can Mark Mitchell and Jacob Grandison establish more consistency? Can Dariq Whitehead find his niche? Then they preview the ACC/Big 10 Challenge, where Duke looks to bounce back against Ohio State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul assess the team after a 2-0 week that moved Duke to 4-1 on the season. Which players have stood out? What issues need to be addressed? How are Dereck Lively and Dariq Whitehead handling their re-integration onto the team after injuries? Lastly, they look ahead to the Phil Knight Legacy Tournament. How does Duke match up against potential opponents? Will they come out on top and get some big resume wins in the process? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul recap an up-and-down week of Duke basketball. They talk about Duke's dominating defense against USC Upstate and the great play of the bench. Then they discuss the first big game of the season, which saw Duke lose 69-64 to Kansas after failing to execute down the stretch. They express their concerns with the halfcourt offense and the play of some of the upperclassmen before focusing on the bright spots: the performance of freshmen Kyle Filipowski, Tyrese Proctor, and Dereck Lively. What is there to build on going forward? Should the ball be in Proctor's hands more often? And why are college basketball refs so awful? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com as they react to Jon Scheyer's first official victory. The game was tight for 15 minutes, but Duke eventually put the clamps on Jacksonville to win 71-44. What adjustments were made? Which players stood out? What needs to be addressed? Then they give their predictions for the coming season. Who will lead the team in scoring? Rebounds? Blocks? Assists? How many games will Duke win? How will the return of Dereck Lively and Dariq Whitehead impact the way the team plays? They also talk about the feeling of excitement around the program as it begins a new chapter. At the end of it all, they've achieved the dubious milestone of "longest episode yet." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 70-48 win over Seattle. They talk about the team's #1 rated defense and what's made it successful. Then they talk about the team's offensive struggles. Why is this team, with so much shooting and talent, rated only 23rd on offense? Why are they not drawing free throws? How can the team generate more rim pressure? Next, they turn their attention to an important matchup against Auburn. Can Duke take down the best team in the country (per all important metrics)? How much will homecourt advantage factor in? How does Duke's #1 defense match up against Auburn's #1 offense? Do they have the personnel to slow down Johni Broome? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to the first exhibition game of the Jon Scheyer era, which saw Duke defeat Fayetteville State 82-45. Who were the standout players? What differences did they see in defensive and offensive scheme? What concerns were raised, if any? Then they preview Duke's first official game vs. Jacksonville. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are excited to have sharpshooter and 2010 National Champion Andre Dawkins on the podcast. In light of Tyrese Proctor's reclassification, they talk with Andre about his decision to enroll at Duke early and the challenges that came with that. They discuss the 2010 season and what made that team special. What are his memories of Jon Scheyer, and what will make him a good coach? Then they get into the back half of Andre's college career, which included first round exits to Lehigh and Mercer. Which one bothered him more? Lastly, they wrap up the episode by having Andre name his favorite shooters of all time. You can check out Andre's own podcast, Dawkins on Duke, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dawkins-on-duke/id1539709266 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Coach Scheyer's first Countdown to Craziness. They discuss the best player intros and break down the scrimmage. Which players stood out? Who was the biggest surprise? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Smith and Dustin Shoe recently attended ACC Media Day, where they got to ask Jon Scheyer, Jeremey Roach, and Jacob Grandison some questions about this year's team. Along with Raul Clement, they react to some of the clips they recorded and discuss the event as a whole. Then they look ahead to Countdown to Craziness and recount their favorite moments from CTCs past. On the next episode: Countdown to Craziness Reaction and Overanalysis To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul talk with Brendan Marks of The Athletic about covering Duke and UNC basketball. They discuss his experiences at last year's Final Four and his overall impressions of Coach K's final season. Then they talk about what to expect from the Jon Scheyer era. How will Scheyer put his personal stamp on the program? What will we see from this year's team? You can find Brendan's writing at https://theathletic.com/author/brendan-marks/. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss Coach K's fifth and final championship. They compare this freshman-centric squad with the senior-laden 2010 team. They talk about the emergence of Tyus Stones, Grayson Allen's heroics versus Wisconsin, and where Quinn Cook ranks among Duke leaders. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss Duke's unexpected run to the 2010 title. They recap the years of struggle leading up to the title, the unusual style the team employed, Brian Zoubek's emergence, and whether Kyle Singler should have his jersey retired. Next up: Championship Series: Part IV (2015) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raul and Dustin are joined by John Watson of 247Sports as they welcome newly hired Assistant Coach Jai Lucas to the pod. They discuss his deep ties to Durham and basketball, the factors that led to him joining the Duke staff, this year's Duke team, the impact of NIL and the portal, recruiting and roster philosophies, and his initial impressions of Coach Jon Scheyer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of 247Sports as they talk with Jeff Goodman about the recent TJ Power commitment, Duke's upcoming season, and the expectations Jon Scheyer faces. They also discuss the recent Twitter "controversy" surrounding Jeff's decision to rank Scheyer as the 10th best recruiter in college basketball. They wrap up with some hand-wringing about the state of college basketball as a whole. Jeff Goodman has covered basketball for the last two decades at all three levels – NBA, college, and high school. He has worked for ESPN, CBSSports, and FOXSports, and most recently spent five years at ESPN as a multi-platform basketball insider – on SportsCenter, doing sideline for games, features, one-on-one sit-downs, and also establishing himself as the preeminent news-breaker in college basketball. https://watchstadium.com/author/jeff-goodman/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Smith and Dustin Shoe are joined by Josh Cox and Jamie Holt of Duke Football Talk's Section 17 Podcast. They discuss the coaching changes in both the football and basketball programs. They talk about what they hope to see from Mike Elko in his first season, and make their predictions for tonight's game against Temple. They also discuss home crowds at Cameron and Wallace Wade, as well as how NIL impacts the various sports. If you like what you hear, make sure to follow them on Twitter @DukeFBTalk and subscribe to the Section 17 podcast on your podcast app of choice. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/duke-fb-talks-section-17-podcast/id1508427732 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 75-72 loss to Kansas in Las Vegas. Topics discussed include: Dustin's perspective from having been in the building live The slow start for Duke that had them down double digits Tyrese Proctor finding his ideal role in his junior season Needing more from Caleb Foster Lack of a point guard who can either set teammates up or create for himself The inability to capitalize on Hunter Dickinson's ejection Kon Knueppel's shooting struggles against high-end teams The success Duke found late with the Knueppel-Flagg pick and roll What went wrong on the final play Possible adjustments to the starting lineup and overall rotation Coach Scheyer can make How this loss positions Duke going forward To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Duke Men's Basketball having released two lengthy highlight videos from recent scrimmages, Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to what they saw. What kind of offense will Scheyer run? How will it differ from Coach K's? Who will be Duke's leading scorer? Who will the starters be? Up next week: Championship Series: Part III (2010) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss how the 2001 Duke Blue Devils won Coach K his third national championship. They break down the circumstances leading up to 2001, including the heartbreaking loss to UConn in the 1999 National Championship game and the subsequent early departures of Elton Brand, William Avery, and Corey Maggette. They debate which was the better comeback against rival Maryland -- down 10 points with less than a minute left at Cole Field House or down 22 in the Final Four. Then they make their picks for greatest recruiting class in Duke Men's Basketball history. Next up: Championship Series: Part III (2010) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first installment of a multipart series, Josh, Dustin, and Raul take a deeper look at Duke's 1991 and 1992 championship runs. They talk about the heartbreak leading up to 1991, how Duke finally got over the hump, the challenges of going back to back, and the 1992 team's place among the greatest teams in college basketball history. Next up: Championship Series: Part II (2001) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices