Most interesting five-star recruitments in Class of 2018
Duke appears to be the front-runner for Brentwood Academy's Darius Garland, but Vanderbilt is gaining ground on keeping the point guard in Nashville.
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The rivalry games college basketball needs right now: Maryland-Duke
Maryland's move to the Big Ten in 2014 ended one of college basketball's best rivalries. But in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge, Duke and Maryland should play. Every year.
Hot Board: No. 1 R.J. Barrett visits Duke, Kentucky hosts five-stars
Official visits are beginning to heat up around the country, with No. 1 R.J. Barrett heading to Duke and two five-star prospects visiting Kentucky.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Recruiting update: Darius Garland tells ESPN his official visit schedule. Vanderbilt Sept 23-25, Kentucky Oct 13-15, Indiana 20-22, Duke Oct 27-29. Vanderbilt did a home visit last Saturday. UCLA is scheduled for an in-home visit tonight. He plans to officially visit the Bruins in the fall. Garland is currently ranked no.11 overall in the senior class and the no.2 point guard in the country.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Recruiting update: Zion Williamson will be on an unofficial visit to Clemson on Saturday. He will be in attendance for the Auburn at Clemson football game tomorrow night. Zion's mother Sharonda Sampson told ESPN. Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, UCLA and many others are pursuing the nation's no.2 prospect.
What has happened so far in the 2018 class?
Exactly half of the 2018 ESPN 100 is already committed, and Duke is already headed for another top group. It's time to reset the 2018 landscape.
Scout's Take: ESPN 100 SF Cam Reddish to Duke
Five-star small forward Cam Reddish, who is ranked No. 3 in the 2018 class, chose the Blue Devils over Kentucky, Villanova, UCLA and UConn.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Via ESPN Stats and Info: Duke has landed 12 of the 60 (20%) top-five recruits in the ESPN 100 era, and 11 of 45 (24%) since the 2010 class.
Duke reels in another big recruit with Reddish
No. 3-ranked high school basketball recruit Cameron Reddish has chosen Duke, he said Friday.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Cameron Reddish makes it official as he is heading to Duke. He is the no.3 ranked prospect in the ESPN 100. Reddish will join PG no.10 Tre Jones. That's two top 10 commitments in the class of 2018 for the Blue Devils.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Duke has now landed six top-10 prospects in the last two classes, nine top-10 prospects in the last three classes.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Elite prospect Cameron Reddish has committed to Duke. No. 3 senior in the country.
Duke extends AD's contract through 2021-22
Duke has given athletic director Kevin White a one-year contract extension through the 2021-22 academic year.
The biggest questions that need answers as college hoops practices approach
Mike Krzyzewski and Duke might not want to hear it, but his sixth surgery in 17 months adds a few question marks to the coming season. Coach K and the Blue Devils aren't the only ones who need some answers with the start of practices a month away.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
In the latest player rankings Jalen Johnson now sits at no.6 in the class of 2020. He tells ESPN that he took an unofficial visit to Duke in early August. Plans one to North Carolina in September and Kentucky in October.
Top 25 players in college basketball: Beware of Duke
OK, we'll take out the suspense: Marvin Bagley is the new No. 1. But he isn't the only Blue Devil on the list. In fact, he isn't even the only Blue Devil in the top two. Fear not: There are plenty of non-Duke surprises in our latest list.
Ferry OK with Bagley III wearing retired No. 35
Duke legend Danny Ferry said he has no issue with highly touted incoming freshman Marvin Bagley III wearing his retired No. 35 this season.
Duke leads Dickie V's super seven
Like most everyone else, Dick Vitale thinks the college landscape has tilted toward Duke now that Marvin Bagley has announced he will join the Blue Devils this coming season.
Bracketology: Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Arizona get No. 1 seeds
Marvin Bagley III's commitment puts Duke in the driver's seat as the top overall seed in this offseason addition of Bracketology. Arizona, Kansas and Kentucky snag the other three No. 1s.
How Marvin Bagley shook up the college hoops Way-Too-Early Top 25
You knew this was coming the moment top recruit Marvin Bagley picked Duke, right? The Blue Devils have vaulted ahead of Kentucky, Michigan State, Kansas and ex-No. 1 Arizona. But actually, the decision to make Duke No. 1 was harder than you might think.
Behind the bracket: Duke is the favorite ... but it won't be as easy as you think
Duke took over the top line in the entire bracket, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a given that the Blue Devils win at all. In fact, history shows it might be pretty hard to cut down the nets.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
The no.2 prospect in the ESPN 100 R.J. Barrett just released his final five schools. Arizona, Duke, Kentucky, Michigan and Oregon.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
No. 2 senior R.J. Barrett announces he is down to five schools: Arizona, Duke, Kentucky, Michigan and Oregon.
Courtside: Marvin Bagley Heading To Duke, Bill Self Joins
Before a conversation with Kansas coach Bill Self, Seth Greenberg and Dan Dakich discuss Marvin Bagley's decision to reclassify and head to Duke and much more.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
My Marvin Bagley III player comparisons at the same stage. More offensive minded but less of a defensive presence than Anthony Davis. Displays the same scoring punch as Chris Bosh but a better rebounder. Go back to the 80's and think of a more talented Sam Perkins. With all that said Bagley has a lot of work to do but he has so much to work with.
2016-17 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14-4 | - | 33-7 |
| Florida State | 12-6 | 2 | 26-9 |
| Louisville | 12-6 | 2 | 25-9 |
| Notre Dame | 12-6 | 2 | 26-10 |
| Duke | 11-7 | 3 | 28-9 |
| Virginia | 11-7 | 3 | 23-11 |
| Virginia Tech | 10-8 | 4 | 22-11 |
| Miami | 10-8 | 4 | 21-12 |
| Syracuse | 10-8 | 4 | 19-15 |
| Wake Forest | 9-9 | 5 | 19-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 8-10 | 6 | 21-16 |
| Clemson | 6-12 | 8 | 17-16 |
| Pittsburgh | 4-14 | 10 | 16-17 |
| NC State | 4-14 | 10 | 15-17 |
| Boston College | 2-16 | 12 | 9-23 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game80.827th
Rebounds Per Game36.2145th
Assists Per Game13.1Tied-204th
Points Allowed70.2119th
2018 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Reddish | SF | Committed | 95 |
| Tre Jones | PG | Committed | 93 |
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| Final Fours | 16 |
| Tournament Record | 107-35 |
| Championship Seasons | 1991, 1992, 2001, 2010, 2015 |
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