As New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson continues to struggle returning to the team, his value to the team seems to decrease. Amid a notable trade, there’s some ongoing buzz on social media. This morning there was a report that the New York Knicks are acquiring small forward Cam Reddish from the Atlanta Hawks in […]
Read MoreCollege Basketball World Reacts To The Coach K News
Duke will take on Wake Forest on the road tonight without the services of head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who will miss the game. Duke announced this afternoon that Coach K is out due to a non-COVID illness. Associate head coach Jon Scheyer, who has already been tabbed to succeed Krzyzewski after he retires at the […]
Read MoreCoach K, Georgia Tech Player Exchanged Words During Last Night’s Game
Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski led his No. 2 team to a win over Georgia Tech in what may be his final game against the Yellow Jackets. But not every Georgia Tech player was ready to see the coaching legend off with flowers. Late in the game, there was a tense moment between Coach K and Georgia Tech […]
Read MoreDuke Announces Decision On Saturday’s Notre Dame Game
As expected, Duke basketball’s road game at Notre Dame this Saturday has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. The Blue Devils already had their ACC road game against Clemson, scheduled for today, postponed because several members of the Duke program reportedly tested positive. With the ACC announcing a new quarantine timeline for positive cases in […]
Read MoreAnother Significant College Basketball Game Has Been Canceled
The recent wave of COVID-19 cases continues to affect sports scheduling at all levels — including college basketball. On Friday, the Duke men’s basketball program announced the cancelation of their Saturday matchup against Loyola. The schedule change came as a result of positive COVID-19 tests within the Loyola program. The Blue Devils are “actively pursuing” […]
Read More1 CFB Coach Reportedly Turned Down Duke Job
Former Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko is now the head man at Duke. But reportedly, another college football coach almost landed the gig first. Per Action Network’s Brett McMurphy, Marshall coach Charles Huff interviewed for the Blue Devils job last week. Marshall coach Charles Huff interviewed last week for Duke job – that ultimately […]
Read MoreDick Vitale Releases His New College Basketball Top 4
The start of the 2021-22 college basketball season has delivered from an entertainment standpoint. The top teams in the country have played hot potato with the No. 1 overall ranking in the AP poll, leaving many to wonder which program is the best of the best through 10 games. Dick Vitale is among those trying […]
Read MoreLook: Duke Officially Announces New Head Football Coach
Duke’s search for a new football coach is officially over. On Friday night, Duke hired Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko as its next coach. “The wait is over,” the Blue Devils said in their announcement. “We’re excited to announce Mike Elko as our new head coach!” Elko, 44, has been at Texas A&M for […]
Read MoreSuzy Kolber Is Hearing That Jason Garrett Is “Frontrunner” For Duke Job
Jason Garrett has now been fired twice in the last two calendar years, but he might have a big job lined up before the end of the year if Suzy Kolber is has the right info. Taking to Twitter on Friday, the Monday Night Countdown host said she’s hearing that Garrett is the “frontrunner” for […]
Read MoreTony Elliott Expected To Make Decision On Virginia, Duke Jobs This Morning
As one of the top assistant coaches in the country, Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott is highly sought after as a head coaching option in this year’s cycle. Elliott is currently weighing his options between head coaching jobs at Virginia and Duke, or staying on at Clemson under head coach Dabo Swinney. The Tigers’ OC […]
Read MoreAnother ACC School Is Targeting Clemson OC Tony Elliott For Its Head Coaching Vacancy
Earlier this week, it was announced that Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott is a candidate to become the next football coach for the Duke Blue Devils. Well, it turns out they’re not the only ACC team interested in Elliott. According to Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated, the Virginia Cavaliers are also making a run at Elliott for […]
Read MoreFootball World Reacts To Tuesday’s Jason Garrett News
Jason Garrett is only two weeks removed from being fired by the New York Giants, but he’s already in the running for a marquee job. However, the job that he’s being linked to may surprise football fans. Adam Rowe of 247Sports is reporting that Garrett has been “involved in conversations” for the head coaching vacancy […]
Read MoreReport: Jason Garrett In Contention For College Football Job
The Duke Blue Devils are on the hunt for a new head coach for the first time in 14 years after relieving head coach David Cutcliffe of his duties. Several names have been tossed around as potential replacements. According to a report from Steve Wiseman of the News & Observer, Clemson assistant coach Tony Elliott […]
Read MoreLongtime College Football Head Coach Is Stepping Down
It’s the end of an era for Duke’s football program. On Sunday, news came down that David Cutcliffe is stepping down as head coach of the Blue Devils. BREAKING NEWS: Cutcliffe era is over at Duke https://t.co/f8qUiXnc8j — Stephen Wiseman (@stevewisemanNC) November 28, 2021 Per Stephen Wiseman of the News & Observer, Cutcliffe will not return […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2021 College Football Staff Picks: Rivalry Week
The best weekend of the college football season is finally here. That’s right folks: it’s rivalry week. After fans are done celebrating Thanksgiving, the college football slate promises to entertain all weekend long. With games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the action on the field is sure to entertain throughout the holiday. Rivalry weekend is […]
Read MoreDuke’s Paolo Banchero Addresses What Happened Last Week
Last week, Steve Wiseman of The News & Observer reported that Duke guard Michael Savarino and freshman forward Paolo Banchero were arrested. Savarino, who happens to be coach Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson, was arrested for driving while impaired. Banchero, meanwhile, was charged with aiding and abetting DWI. On Monday night, Banchero addressed this incident in his postgame […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2021 College Football Staff Picks: Week 12
Only two weeks remain in the 2021 college football regular season, which means the most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner. It also means that we at The Spun are nearing the end of our weekly picks and the race for the top prize of bragging rights is heating up. The […]
Read MoreDuke Makes Decision On Paolo Banchero For Tonight Following Arrest
Despite his recent charges, Duke basketball’s freshman star Paolo Banchero will take the court for the Blue Devils’ matchup against Gardener-Webb tonight. On Sunday morning, 20-year-old Michael Savarino, the grandson of head coach Mike Krzyzewski, was arrested and charged with DWI. Banchero, 19, was in the back seat and charged with aiding and abetting DWI. […]
Read MoreCollege Basketball World Reacts To Tuesday’s Duke News
Troubling news came out of the Duke basketball program on Tuesday morning that two Blue Devils players were involved in an DWI incident over the weekend. According to The (Raleigh) News & Observer, Michael Savarino, who happens to be the grandson of head coach Mike Krzyzewski, and star freshman Paolo Banchero face DWI-related charges after […]
Read More2 Duke Basketball Players Reportedly Arrested Sunday Morning
Less than a week after its season opener, Duke’s basketball team received troubling news involving two of its players. According to Steve Wiseman of The News & Observer, Duke guard Michael Savarino, who happens to be coach Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson, was arrested for driving while impaired. Star freshman Paolo Banchero was also involved in this incident. He […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2021 College Football Staff Picks: Week 11
With the 2021 college football season rapidly coming to a close, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. However, plenty can happen in these next three weeks and with the upcoming slate, madness is likely to be on the menu. Georgia and Alabama held serve atop the latest edition at of the College Football […]
Read MoreLook: Jay Bilas Ranks His 10 Best College Basketball Freshmen
The 2021-22 college basketball season tipped off earlier this week with dozens of games taking place around the country. Notably, a handful of the sport’s newcomers showed out in their debuts, leading Jay Bilas to assess which freshman are must-watch players this year. The ESPN analyst shared his list of the Top 10 freshman in […]
Read MoreESPN Computer Predictions For Tonight’s Champions Classic
The college basketball season officially tips-off in grand fashion Tuesday night. Four blue bloods take the court in the State Farm Champions Classic. No. 10 Kentucky and No. 9 Duke headline the event in New York. The Wildcats are hoping to improve on a dismal 1-6 non-conference record last season. Meanwhile, the Champions Classic officially […]
Read MoreESPN Computer’s Preseason College Basketball Top 25
With the 2021-22 college basketball season set to tip off this Tuesday, ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index has ranked every Division I team in the country. Gonzaga is the top-ranked team in the AP poll coming into this season, but the Bulldogs are actually the third-ranked team when it comes to the College Basketball Power […]
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