#829 - NBA Draft Preview: Isaiah Evans (w/ Jay Bilas)

#829 - NBA Draft Preview: Isaiah Evans (w/ Jay Bilas)

We're back with Episode 829 as we continue our NBA Draft Preview series with Isaiah Evans! One again, we hear from Jay Bilas as he gives us the skinny on what Slim can do at the next level. What are teams most excited about? Where can he improve? What's his floor/ceiling? We discuss all of it with Jay. Then, Donald and Scott are back to recap it and offer our predictions on where Evans will be picked. Look out for the final episode in our NBA Draft Preview series later this week as we discuss Maliq Brown's prospects. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree [https://linktr.ee/dbrpodcast] to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Fanatics [https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/MmX4EK] and SLAM [https://slammediainc.pxf.io/APLZWJ] (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel [https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7381995.fc3c46] (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order), 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://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=343747&irmp=4159361]. 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] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dukeroundup]! 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]

#828 - NBA Draft Preview: Cam Boozer (w/ Jay Bilas)

It's almost that time! The 2026 NBA Draft is almost upon us, so it's time to jumpstart our NBA Draft Preview series with Episode 828.. And once again, we're honored to have Jay Bilas join us! Donald and Jason were able to sit down recently with Jay Bilas to discuss each of the three Duke players who are eligible to be picked in the NBA Draft: Cameron Boozer, Isaiah Evans, and Maliq Brown. On this episode, we focus on Cam Boozer, widely presumed to be among the first three players to hear their names called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver. Jay provides his analysis of what makes Cam such a great player, how his game will translate to the NBA level, and what he can work on moving forward. We then hear his over/under on where he thinks Boozer will go in the draft. We then hear from Donald and Scott Rich, who react to Jay's analysis and discuss what they think Cam can do at the next level. They then offer their over/under takes on where we will hear Cam Boozer's name called and to which team. Next up in the NBA Draft Preview series: Isaiah Evans! That episode along with the Maliq Brown episode will come later this week. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree [https://linktr.ee/dbrpodcast] to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Fanatics [https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/MmX4EK] and SLAM [https://slammediainc.pxf.io/APLZWJ] (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel [https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7381995.fc3c46] (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order), 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://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=343747&irmp=4159361]. 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] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dukeroundup]! 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]

#827 - Discussing the ACC-SEC Challenge matchups

The ACC-SEC Challenge matchups have been announced, and Donald and Scott Rich combine to discuss it all on Episode 827! Before we discuss the challenge, we give our takes on the report that the Duke-Michigan game is going to be shifted to LoanDepot Park, the home of the Miami Marlins. A baseball field?! We go through the ins and outs of keeping the game but adding the spectable of it being in a retractable roof non-basketball stadium. We then get into the ACC-SEC Challenge, first on the men’s side. Duke will head to Gainesville to take on Florida in a matchup that we all expected. Still, it’s a potential top 5 matchup and we’re pretty excited that it’s another high profile non-conference game for Duke. We also discuss the other matchups in the ACC-SEC Challenge and which ones we’re looking forward to seeing. We finally end on the women’s side with Duke drawing South Carolina, one of the two best programs in women’s basketball, and having that game in Cameron. For Kara Lawson’s bunch to take the next step in the program’s desire to ascend to the top of college basketball, they have to defeat teams like Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks. We’re excited about the opportunity the matchup presents for Duke to take that next step and show they should be considered a title contender. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree [https://linktr.ee/dbrpodcast] to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Fanatics [https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/MmX4EK] and SLAM [https://slammediainc.pxf.io/APLZWJ] (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel [https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7381995.fc3c46] (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order), 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://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=343747&irmp=4159361]. 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] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dukeroundup]! 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]

#826 - KJ Conklin, Alexander Powell join Duke staff

We’re back with Episode 826. As Jason is in the early days of his vacation, Donald is joined by Scott Rich to discuss a couple of new additions to the Duke Men’s Basketball program. First, Duke has added KJ Conklin as a new assistant coach to replace Evan Bradds, who left this offseason to become the new head coach at his alma mater, Belmont. Conklin, like Bradds, has G League coaching experience and is one of the bright young basketball minds who continues Scheyer’s desire to remain ahead of the times. We discuss his addition to the coaching staff and what he brings to the table. We then discuss the addition of Alexander Powell, who will occupy a newly created role: executive director of basketball. More importantly, Powell is a NBA guy who has excelled in salary cap management as well as analytics…for the first time, you’ll hear Donald say the word “quantitative” on a podcast! Powell is here in this new role to help Duke continue to navigate the NIL universe and remain current while also figuring out how to maintain the rising NIL numbers and keep rosters together while the program continues to push forward. Scott also gets to discuss his favorite starting 5 that Donald and Jason covered on the previous episode. We close out the show with a tribute to Liddy Grantland, who graduated from her battle with cancer over the weekend. Her father, John Grantland, is a longtime emailer and supporter of the show and Donald, Scott, and Jason send our heartfelt condolences to John, his family, and everyone who knew Liddy well and supported her during her life and courageous fight. Liddy was very active with the Duke Chapel Board and the Duke Wesley Fellowship, and we encourage any donations in her memory to Duke Wesley [https://www.dukewesley.org/liddy] at https://www.dukewesley.org/liddy [https://www.dukewesley.org/liddy]. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree [https://linktr.ee/dbrpodcast] to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from Fanatics [https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/MmX4EK] and SLAM [https://slammediainc.pxf.io/APLZWJ] (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel [https://www.homefieldapparel.com/?rfsn=7381995.fc3c46] (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order), 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://www.fubo.tv/welcome?irad=343747&irmp=4159361]. 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] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dukeroundup]! 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]

DBR Bites #166 - Numbers Game and Scheduling Stuff

We are getting more little nuggets of news about the 2026-27 Duke Blue Devils. The team has released what numbers everyone will be wearing next season. And while numbers may seem less than exciting, the Duke Basketball Roundup crew is able to find something interesting to talk about in the digits each player chose.  Plus, there is scheduling news to talk about. Duke has lined up another power conference opponent for a date in MSG. And the ACC has unveiled who we will be playing and where the games will be played during conference season. It is a challenging slate for a Duke club that has only lost one conference game in each of the past two seasons. Bring it on!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]