Duke Basketball Roundup

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 outburst from the star freshman. And there was much more to enjoy in this game beyond just the big performance by Cam. Duke showcased defensive disruption that will give migraines to opposing offenses. After the break, Jason and Donald dive into Cam Williams, yet another 5-star high schooler who has decided to come to Durham next year. They also discuss Kon Knueppel's homecoming and the wild women's game against West Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 conference team, but this is a step up from the past couple games against lower tier D1 programs. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down how Indiana State plays and who their dangerous players are in this contest. Plus, Friday will also bring some big recruiting news as the best PF in high school, 6-11 defensive whiz Cameron Williams will announce where he will play basketball next year. Duke, Arizona, and Texas are his finalists. The DBR lets you know what to expect from a kid who looks like a special talent. Finally, after the break the podcast gang looks ahead to Saturday's football contest against Virginia. This is a monster game that likely goes a long way toward determining who will make the ACC Championship game. Duke's path to glory is right there... and it begins with a victory over UVA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils went to West Point on Veterans Day and blasted Army by a 114-59 score. Jason and Donald recap the win on Episode 768. Duke got the shooting going and the defense was suffocating. But it was also a historic night at West Point as a record crowd witnessed the game, and both teams put on a show in the first half. We go through the headlines and all the good from this game, from Dame Sarr to Darren Harris to Cayden Boozer, and more! We also look at the things to improve from this game, and in a game where Duke puts up 114 points and wins by 55 points, there will be some nitpicking. But, as this team moves forward, this was a huge confidence boost. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return with DBR Bites 120 as we prepare for a special road trip to West Point! The Duke Blue Devils are on their way to West Point for a road game against Army. Jason and Donald bring you a quick preview of the Black Knights and what people should watch for on Tuesday night. West Point, Duke-Army, Veterans Day…it’s going to be a special night, but Duke should also do what it needs to do to get the win. We also discuss some of the ACC performances after the first week of the college basketball season. The conference collectively only has 1 loss, but there are still some tests coming up in the next week. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duke crushed Carolina on Saturday... no, not that Carolina, the Western variety. The Blue Devil defense overwhelmed the Catamounts, holding them scoreless for 7 minutes early in the first half to make it an easy afternoon of hoops watching for Duke fans. The Boozer brothers, both of them, were the stars of this one and the Duke Basketball Roundup podcast has a breakdown of all the things they did to help Duke to a convincing victory. Also on this episode, the podcast dudes talk about a tough loss for the football team at UConn. It was an exciting, back-and-forth game that wasn't decided until the final seconds. Perhaps more importantly for Duke football, a couple other top ACC teams lost on Saturday meaning the the door to the ACC championship game is wide open for the football Blue Devils. Just win baby and it will all happen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you know what a Catamount is or not, you always need to respect your opponent. That's why the Duke Basketball Roundup takes time before every single Duke basketball game to preview the team coming up next on the calendar. But, before Jason and Donald get to their lookahead at Western Carolina, they welcome longtime basketball writer and host of The Underdogs Podcast, Jordan Brenner to the show. You may recall a year ago that Jordan made regular appearances on the DBR Pod to talk about how he saw Duke progressing and growing. Once again this year he will come on the pod every now and then to provide expert commentary on the growth of Jon Scheyer's latest team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Blue Devils were able to surge in the second half to defeat the Texas Longhorns in the Dick Vitale Invitational, and we recap the first game of the season on Episode 765. Donald and Jason begin with the headlines from a game that was a tale of two halves in many respects. We then get into the good stuff, from the team defense to Cam Boozer’s second half to Isaiah Evans hitting a bushel of 3s to keep Duke moving forward. We love some of the things we saw and the fight we showed in once again overcoming a slower start. We then get into the things to improve, and there were plenty from the first official game of the season. The team will certainly look to get better as they dive head on into the season, with Western Carolina the next test this weekend. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Duke Basketball Roundup dives into one of the most thrilling college football games of the year as Duke took down Clemson 46-45. Manny Diaz needs to be nicknamed "stones" for the gutsy calls he made on 4th down and in going for 2 to win the game. Jason and Donald loved it and, because it all worked, he looks like a genius ;) After the break, the "basketball" part of the podcast kicks into high gear as the guys preview Duke's first game of the regular season, a tilt in Charlotte agains the Texas Longhorns. Listen in to hear what Texas brings back from last year's tourney team and what they added via the portal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the pre-season games done and the first match that counts just a few days away, it is time for the Duke Basketball Roundup's annual season preview via the Stats Game. As we do every year, we bring back former co-host Sam Klein to steer us through this discussion of how various players will do in all kinds of statistical categories. It is a great way of making bold predictions about what kind of season Duke will have. Wait until you hear some of the guesses about Cameron Boozer triple doubles?!?!?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with DBR Bites 119 to discuss Jon Scheyer landing his second recruit of the Class of 2026! Maxime Meyer made a surprise announcement this afternoon that he was committing to the Blue Devils, and Donald and Jason quickly discuss the addition of Meyer to next year’s roster. The 7’1” Canadian center has been moving up the ranks quickly, and there’s a lot to like about the upside he possesses. After the break, we touch on the disappointing news of Kyle Singler’s arrest for his alleged role in a dispute with his girlfriend. We’ve sadly had to discuss Kyle Singler’s mental struggles that have continued to persist for most of the year, and this news only adds to the hole that Singler needs to emerge from, and we’re hoping he starts with the help he needs to turn it around. Finally, a note: check your feeds on Friday. The 2025-26 Stats Game will be dropped then as we get ready for the start of the basketball season! Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DBR Podcast crew is back with DBR Bites 118 to preview Duke Football’s upcoming trip this weekend to Death Valley to take on Clemson! The Blue Devils are back on the football field this weekend after their final bye week of the season, and we’re headed down to take on the Clemson Tigers in a pivotal matchup. Donald and Jason have the things to watch for in that game, where Clemson is out of the ACC Championship Game race but Duke still has an outside chance to make it. Duke’s offense has been good, but the team needs to get off to a good start if they want to beat Clemson on the road for the first time in a long time. After the break, we get into some of The Brotherhood playing in the NBA. The Brotherhood is representing on the roster, coaching staff, or front office of 23 of 30 NBA teams, so as the season gets underway, there is probably a team near you with Duke representation! We go through how some of the guys are doing in their first week and who we’re excited to watch this season. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, that was fun! Duke went on the road to a raucous Tennessee and bested the Volunteers 83-76. The Duke Basketball Roundup has a full breakdown on one of the most impressive pre-season victories in the land as Duke's Cameron Boozer put up an outragous 20-20 with 24 points and 23 rebounds. But this wasn't just the Cam show. Duke got key contributions on both sides of the ball from all up and down the lineup and the DBR team are just the folks to guide you through it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return with DBR Bites 117 as we preview the second and final exhibition game for Duke when they take on Tennessee on the road this weekend. Duke has a big preseason test in the road trip to face the Volunteers, a team that is always tough to play. Donald and Jason break down what they’re looking for from this game, from the Tennessee players to what Duke needs to learn from this road trip. The hope is that the team continues to elevate their game as they have their final dress rehearsal before the season starts. After the break, we also get into the recent announcement of a couple of G-League players being allowed to play NCAA basketball. It’s a controversial move and once again, the NCAA has created another free-for-all in recruitment that they could have put strict requirements on to control it. It’s another weird rule that has a chance to spiral into something the NCAA may not necessarily want. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was just an exhibition, just his first game ever against fellow collegians, but Cameron Boozer looked like a truly special player as Duke pulled away in the second half to beat Central Florida 96-71. Just like they do with every game, the Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down all the good things to takeaway from this contest as well as the parts of the game that were sources of concern. Several of the Duke youngsters get singled out for major praise by Jason and Donald, but we know there is still plenty for Jon Scheyer to teach this squad. Up next is a big exhibition contest against Tennessee... more on that later! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know you are probably focused on Duke's first preseason game against Central Florida but the Duke Basketball Roundup could not let a huge recruiting win go by unmentioned. On Tuesday afternoon, Duke landed the first recruit of the class of 2026, 6-5 wing Bryson Howard. The son of former Wake Forest star Josh Howard was down to Duke, Kentucky, and UNC but he chose the right shade of blue in the end. Howard is an elite defender and a light-out long-range shooter. He shot up the recruiting rankings over the summer and now finds himself knocking on the door of the top 10. Jon Scheyer has landed a special player... one who seems to want to spend a couple seasons, at least, in Durham. Listen in as the DBR podcast gang (featuring Scott Rich in a guest role) breaks it all down for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back with Episode 760 as Donald and Jason recap some football and get us ready for some basketball! Duke Football suffered a loss over the weekend to Georgia Tech, and we begin the episode with our recap of that game. It was a game where mistakes were the difference and it was a game that was very much winnable for Duke. However, with the loss, they no longer control their own destiny in the race for the ACC championship game, despite some other teams taking a stumble this weekend. The team will definitely have some things to work on during the bye week before they travel to Clemson. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ACC writers have weighed in on how they think the ACC will turn out this season. The Duke Basketball Roundup crew chime in about what they like and disagree with when it comes to the ACC media picks for the standings as well as the top players in the conference. Also, this weekend is a huge, huge football game between ACC undefeated clubs Duke and Georgia Tech. This edition of the DBR Podcast breaks down what Duke needs to watch out for what facing the Yellow Jackets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a slew of preseason polls and rankings appearing in the past few days, the Duke Basketball Roundup brings on one of the top analytical gurus around, Evan Miyakawa, owner of EvanMiya.com. Evan is very high on Duke, his #3 team in the preseason, and especially loves Cam Boozer, Pat Ngongba, Maliq Brown, and Isaiah Evans. Tune in to hear him break down what it is about this Duke team that he thinks makes them one of the top contenders for the national title. Oh, and Duke fans are going to really love what he has to say about Jon Scheyer versus Hubert Davis. UNC fans... not so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just days after Jon Scheyer told the Countdown crowd that Jayson Tatum would be involved with this year's Duke team, it has been formally announced that the First Team All-NBA superstar will be Duke's first ever Chief Basketball Officer. This is huge news for the program and prompted the Duke Basketball Roundup team to hop on a pod to talk about it. Tatum makes it clear that he wants to take an active role in the lives and development of the Duke players. Who better to teach you how to reach the very top of the basketball world than a guy who is standing right there at this very moment?After the break, Jason (Evans) and Donald get into a couple other items of note... Jon Scheyer signing a new contract extension to stay in Durham and the train wreck that is Bill Belichick and UNC football. Grab your popcorn and enjoy the latest edition of DBR Bites.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have Duke Basketball to discuss! Donald and Jason are here on Episode 757 to recap Countdown to Craziness! It was a fun night for Duke Basketball - the men and the women - and we start by recapping all the intros and the surprises from the night…including Jayson Tatum’s appearance! We discuss how he will be “helping” Duke this season. We then get into the basketball, breaking down everyone’s game and how they did. Of course, there’s not a ton to take away from an improvement standpoint, but we definitely have some things to watch out for as the team prepares for their first preseason game in 10 days. We also discuss Duke Football’s comeback win against Cal on the road. The defense came up huge to help Duke storm back and remain undefeated in the ACC. They get some rest before arguably the toughest stretch of their schedule. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices