Duke Basketball Roundup

We got a flurry of news on Wednesday about Duke 2025-26 season. First of all, the roster is expanding. Duke is getting 6-11 big man Ifeanyi Ufochukwu from Rice. He doesn't figure to be a regular part of the rotation, but as 3rd string backup centers go, he's a very nice fit and will be an important practice player. After the break, Jason and Donald dive into everything we know about Duke's schedule, starting with the news that the ACC is cutting the sked back to 18 total games and then going through each of the non-conference opponents who have been revealed. There is plenty to know about these teams and about how Jon Scheyer will use this schedule to build another national title contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

A new name has been added to the Duke coaching staff as Jon Scheyer has brought Celtic/Jazz assistant coach Evan Bradds on board. On the latest edition of the DBR Podcast, Donald and Jason (back from vacation) have nothing but praise for Duke hiring one of the best young minds in the game to join the bench. After the break, the guys get into a conversation about where Duke goes next in terms of building the 2025-26 roster. And yes, we get into what could... could happen if Isaiah Evans or Cedric Coward decide to stay in the NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

We’re back with Episode 725, as Scott Rich joins Donald and we get a brief report from Jason live from Japan! Cedric Coward has committed to the Duke Blue Devils [https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/] via the transfer portal, and we’re very excited about all the possibilities. We give a rundown of some of his game and what he could bring to the Blue Devils. He’s still navigating a shoulder injury and the NBA Draft [https://www.sbnation.com/nba-draft] process, but should he come back to college, it could be as a 2nd or 3rd scoring option for Duke. We then get into Khaman Maluach declaring for the NBA Draft, and Scott and Donald take the time to discuss how much fun it was to watch him develop this year. He brought some exciting moments and he will be someone that can do very well at the next level. We cloes out with a report that the ACC has decided to go from 20 conference games to 18 in order to give teams more opportunities to schedule marquee non-conference schedules. We think that the ACC is not addressing the issues it faced this season in the right way. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree [https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_24108459__t_w__r_dukebasketballreport.com&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://linktr.ee/dbrpodcast&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2023/6/22/23767604/duke-basketball-roundup-nba-draft-preview-jay-bilas-dereck-lively-zion-williamson-wembanyama] to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel [https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_24108459__t_w__r_sbnation.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http://homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7381995.fc3c46&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2025/1/15/24344418/podcast-683-duke-blue-devils-win-miami-hurricanes-recap-beatdown] (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics [https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/MmX4EK] to the NBA Store [https://nbastore.vwz6.net/g1BPVO], NFL Shop [https://nflshop.k77v.net/Or0BJz?subId2=%5B%5Dsb%5Bp%5D24108459%5Bt%5Dw%5Br%5Dsbnation.com%5Bd%5DD], and even Fubo TV [https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_24108459__t_w__r_sbnation.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=343747&irmp=4159361&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2025/1/15/24344418/podcast-683-duke-blue-devils-win-miami-hurricanes-recap-beatdown]. 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@DBRPodcast]! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠ [https://twitter.com/dukeroundup]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

We’re back with Episode 724, and Scott Rich is back to join Donald as they discuss the close of the transfer portal entry deadline! The portal is closed to new entrants, and Jon Scheyer has successfully kept some continuity on the roster. Isaiah Evans, Maliq Brown, Darren Harris, and Patrick Ngongba will all be back with the Duke Blue Devils [https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/] next season, and we discuss how welcome a sight that is. In a world where the portal affects everyone, Duke is one of the few power conference teams to not lose any of their main rotation players to the portal. While Duke could look to add a final piece or two, the certain thing is that Scheyer wanted continuity...and he got it. After the break, the two men from Michigan discuss the report that Duke could be playing Michigan in February 2026 in DC. Of course, Donald is happy about the Blue Devils being down the street from him, but we look at the potential matchup and how Jon Scheyer is trying to test his guys with these marquee games. We close with a salute to the life of Mike Patrick, who passed away at age 80 a few days ago. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree [https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_24108459__t_w__r_dukebasketballreport.com&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://linktr.ee/dbrpodcast&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2023/6/22/23767604/duke-basketball-roundup-nba-draft-preview-jay-bilas-dereck-lively-zion-williamson-wembanyama] to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel [https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_24108459__t_w__r_sbnation.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http://homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7381995.fc3c46&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2025/1/15/24344418/podcast-683-duke-blue-devils-win-miami-hurricanes-recap-beatdown] (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics [https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/MmX4EK] to the NBA Store [https://nbastore.vwz6.net/g1BPVO], NFL Shop [https://nflshop.k77v.net/Or0BJz?subId2=%5B%5Dsb%5Bp%5D24108459%5Bt%5Dw%5Br%5Dsbnation.com%5Bd%5DD], and even Fubo TV [https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_24108459__t_w__r_sbnation.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=343747&irmp=4159361&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2025/1/15/24344418/podcast-683-duke-blue-devils-win-miami-hurricanes-recap-beatdown]. 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@DBRPodcast]! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠ [https://twitter.com/dukeroundup]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 723 is a sad one as we say goodbye to three Duke Blue Devils [https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/] who are either headed to the NBA or entering the transfer portal as a grad transfer. Jordan Brenner from the Underdogs Podcast joins Donald with Jason still out on international duty. The big story is Cooper Flagg officially announcing that he is leaving Duke for the NBA, where he will presumably be the #1 pick in the NBA Draft [https://www.sbnation.com/nba-draft] in June. We look back at his historic year where he was the best player in college basketball and was just a ton of fun to watch. Jordan and Donald discuss which teams could be a good or intriguing fit for Cooper as he heads to the next level. We also touch on Tyrese Proctor declaring for the NBA Draft. He had a monster year for Duke, a redemption year for the Aussie assassin. He is a player who NBA teams really do need and we look forward to seeing who decides to take him. The 3 and D attributes only tell some of the tale about how he can impact a franchise. Finally, Stanley Borden will graduate from Duke next month, and he has decided to take a graduate year somewhere else. Despite not scoring a point for Duke, he was a fan favorite, and we show him some love as he departs the program to try and get some playing time in his final year of eligibility. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree [https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_24108459__t_w__r_dukebasketballreport.com&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://linktr.ee/dbrpodcast&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2023/6/22/23767604/duke-basketball-roundup-nba-draft-preview-jay-bilas-dereck-lively-zion-williamson-wembanyama] to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Homefield Apparel [https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_24108459__t_w__r_sbnation.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http://homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7381995.fc3c46&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2025/1/15/24344418/podcast-683-duke-blue-devils-win-miami-hurricanes-recap-beatdown] (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics [https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/MmX4EK] to the NBA Store [https://nbastore.vwz6.net/g1BPVO], NFL Shop [https://nflshop.k77v.net/Or0BJz?subId2=%5B%5Dsb%5Bp%5D24108459%5Bt%5Dw%5Br%5Dsbnation.com%5Bd%5DD], and even Fubo TV [https://go.redirectingat.com/?xcust=___sb__p_24108459__t_w__r_sbnation.com__d_D&id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=343747&irmp=4159361&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https://www.dukebasketballreport.com/2025/1/15/24344418/podcast-683-duke-blue-devils-win-miami-hurricanes-recap-beatdown]. 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 [https://www.youtube.com/@DBRPodcast]! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠ [https://twitter.com/dukeroundup]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]