Cameron Chronicles

Hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley are back for the final episode of the season. We recap all of the action in the transfer portal and take a look at Duke's prospective 2025-26 roster. Then, we also have an ACC and national college basketball discussion. 

On this episode, co-hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal welcome on men's basketball beats Rodrigo Amare and Rachael Kaplan to recap Duke's wins over Arizona and Alabama in Newark, N.J. We also welcome on Camryn Alberigo, sports editor of The Cougar, to preview the Blue Devils' Final Four matchup with Houston this weekend. The pair of hosts also give their predictions for San Antonio as a whole to wrap up the season. 

In this episode, hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal welcome on women's basketball beat Martin Heintzelman and men's beats Abby DiSalvo and Andrew Long to recap Duke's successful first weekend of March Madness on both sides. We also preview the remainder of the region for both squads, including upcoming matchups with North Carolina and Arizona. 

On this episode, co-hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal, along with sports managing editor Dom Fenoglio and women's basketball beat Martin Heintzelman, recap Duke's excellent two weeks at the ACC Tournament. After diving into what allowed both Duke teams to cut down the nets, we preview each squad's respective region for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Finally, we all give our Final Four picks for each bracket in addition to adding some sleeper teams to watch out for in the coming weeks. 

In this episode, hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal briefly recap Duke's last four blowout victories and the state of the squad heading into the regular-season finale. Then, we welcome Caroline Wills, Emma Moon and Matthew Maynard of The Daily Tar Heel to preview that road matchup at North Carolina. Finally, we look forward to the ACC Tournament in Charlotte and give our picks for end-of-season awards. 

In this episode, hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal recap Duke's offensive outburst against Stanford and convincing win at Virginia before previewing Saturday's matchup with Illinois at Madison Square Garden. To help learn about the Illini, we welcome on Ben Fader, sports editor of the Daily Illini. With March rapidly approaching, we also discuss some teams we see rising and slipping as the season winds down.

In this episode, hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley recap Duke's 77-71 loss to Clemson and 78-57 defeat of Cal. We also discuss the Blue Devils' upcoming matchup with Stanford, and talk about the ACC and national college basketball landscape ahead of the top 16 seeds reveal. 

In this episode, hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal are joined by managing editor Dom Fenoglio to recap Duke's last two contests against North Carolina and Syracuse. We also welcome Griffin Barfield, sports editor of The Tiger, to help us preview the Blue Devils' upcoming matchup with Clemson. 

In this special rivalry episode, hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley recap the week in Duke basketball, with two close wins against Wake Forest and N.C. State. Then, we preview the matchup with North Carolina as the Blue Devils look to win their 15th straight game. 

In this episode, hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley are joined by Sean Kennedy, sports editor of the Old Gold and Black, to preview Duke's road matchup with Wake Forest. The Blue Devils' win against Boston College and Monday matchup against N.C. State is also covered. 

In this episode, hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal take a look back at Duke's current 11-game win streak and point out some key moments and developments. Then, the pair takes a look at the ACC at large and its potential contenders before previewing the Blue Devils' road matchup at Boston College.

Hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley recap Duke's trip out west, where it defeated Arizona and lost to Kansas. Then, the pair previews the Blue Devils' matchup with No. 2 Auburn in Cameron Indoor Stadium, along with Duke women's basketball's marquee road contest with No. 3 South Carolina. 

In this episode, hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal recap Duke's first loss of the season at the Champions Classic against Kentucky, while also taking a look at a blowout victory over Wofford. Then, the duo previews Duke's next two contests at Arizona and against Kansas in Las Vegas. To get a more in-depth feel of the Jayhawks, Ben Hooke, co-sports editor of the University Daily Kansan, joins the podcast. 

Welcome back to another season of Cameron Chronicles. Hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal recap Duke's exhibition wins over Lincoln and Arizona State, as well as previewing some big early games for the Blue Devils. The pair also makes some predictions for Duke and the entire ACC. 

In this episode, hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley, along with guest Dom Fenoglio, recaps the second weekend of March Madness for Duke. In addition, the trio previews the 2024-25 season, with recruiting and transfer portal talk. 

It has been a successful week for Duke men's and women's basketball, both advancing to the Sweet 16. Hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley, along with guests Sophie Levenson and Mackenzie Sheehy, analyze the March Madness action and preview the upcoming matches. Plus, check out their revised (or unchanged) Final Four picks. 

March Madness starts this week! Join hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley and guests Andrew Long and Rachael Kaplan for some bracket analysis. The group analyzes Duke's loss to N.C. State in the ACC tournament quarterfinals and previews its path in the NCAA tournament. Also, listen for everyone's Final Four and sleeper picks. 

In this episode, hosts Ranjan Jindal and Caleb Dudley discuss Duke men's basketball's last couple of weeks and preview the final week of the regular season with former Cameron Chronicles host Max Rego and beat Jonathan Levitan. In addition, with the ACC women's basketball tournament on the horizon, women's basketball beat Martin Heintzelman joins the show to discuss Duke's prospects.

In this episode, co-hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal look back at Duke's consecutive wins over Boston College, Wake Forest and Florida State. Then, along with beats Andrew Long and Dom Fenoglio, the pair looks at the ACC and discusses the conference standing as March Madness approaches.   

In this episode, co-hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal and along with beats Jonathan Levitan and Micah Hurewitz reflect on the Blue Devils' loss in Chapel Hill this past weekend and the recent win at home against Notre Dame, while gleaning some important takeaways from both contests. Then, the quartet examines the current landscape of the ACC before previewing  matchups with Boston College and Wake Forest this week.   

In this episode, co-hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal, along with guests Mackenzie Sheehy and Sophie Levenson, look back at Duke's victories against Clemson and Virginia Tech before previewing Saturday's primetime matchup against North Carolina. 

In this inaugural episode of the season, co-hosts Caleb Dudley and Ranjan Jindal recap the Blue Devils' season up to this point while also highlighting some areas of improvement and pleasant surprises. Then, the duo reflects on the recent loss against Pittsburgh before previewing upcoming matchups with Louisville and Clemson and examining the ACC as a whole.     

It has been over a month since Duke's season ended. That means it is time to take stock of what went down in Jon Scheyer's first year at the helm, and look ahead to the future. Max Rego and Alex Jackson recap the season as a whole, predict whether Jeremy Roach will return for his senior season and preview the possible lineups Scheyer could send out in 2023-24. Recorded April 19, 2023 Producer: Max Rego

It's ACC tournament time in Greensboro, and we are back to recap Duke's impressive end to the regular season and preview the week ahead. Alex Jackson and Max Rego discuss takeaways from the Blue Devils' six-game win streak, thoughts on the season as a whole and Duke's chances of taking home the tournament crown in the Gate City. Recorded March 8, 2023 Producer: Alex Jackson

Well, that happened. The last 1.2 seconds of regulation in Duke-Virginia was utter mayhem, and Alex Jackson, Max Rego, Andrew Long and Rachael Kaplan are here to break down it all down. They discuss the ACC deeming the overturned foul call on Kyle Filipowski's shot attempt an "incorrect adjudication" of the rulebook, what went wrong (and right) for the Blue Devils the rest of the night and the immediate future for Jon Scheyer and company. Recorded February 13, 2023 Producer: Max Rego

Get ready, it's time for Duke-Carolina. With the Blue Devils and Tar Heels facing off Saturday at 6:30, Max Rego, Alex Jackson and Jonathan Levitan are joined by Daily Tar Heel sports editor Hunter Nelson to preview the contest. They go through their keys to the game, the future of the rivalry with Jon Scheyer and Hubert Davis at the helm and some predictions. Be sure to check out dukechronicle.com or dailytarheel.com for this years' Rivalry Fundraising Challenge! Recorded February 2, 2023 Producer: Max Rego

Heading into a critical five-game stretch against Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Miami and Virginia, can Duke build any momentum? Alex Jackson and Max Rego are joined by former Chronicle sports editor Jake Piazza to discuss the Blue Devils' loss to Virginia Tech earlier this week, the implications of Dariq Whitehead's lower leg injury and the near-term future for the program. Recorded January 26, 2023 Producer: Max Rego

Five games into ACC play, No. 24 Duke is at a crossroads. During a Tuesday media availability, head coach Jon Scheyer said that while he's impressed with his team's attitude, "we need to take a step forward" at this point in the season. Max Rego and Jonathan Levitan evaluate whether Duke will take that crucial step forward, and how that could occur, heading into two pivotal matchups against Pittsburgh and Clemson—two of the top three teams in the conference standings. Recorded January 10, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

With nonconference play behind it, Duke enters a 19-game ACC gauntlet, starting with Tuesday's road clash against Wake Forest. Max Rego and Alex Jackson discuss the Blue Devils' strengths going into conference play, where they need to improve and their top competition for the regular season title, particularly Virginia, North Carolina, Miami and Virginia Tech.   Recorded December 19, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

With the No. 17 Blue Devils back from their three-game showcase at the Phil Knight Legacy event, Max Rego, Alex Jackson and Em Adler recap Duke's week in Portland, Ore., and look ahead to Wednesday's ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup against No. 25 Ohio State. They talk the Blue Devils' wins against Oregon State and Xavier, their loss to No. 5 Purdue and what Dereck Lively II, Dariq Whitehead and company need to do to improve over the coming weeks and months. Recorded November 28, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

Happy Thanksgiving! With No. 8 Duke set to kick off the Phil Knight Legacy tournament against Oregon State Thursday afternoon, men's basketball beat writers Max Rego and Andrew Long preview the action in Oregon. They talk expectations for Kyle Filipowski, Dereck Lively II and Tyrese Proctor, the Blue Devils' unselfishness offensively and predictions for the week ahead.  Recorded November 23, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

The Blue Devils are back in action, and so is Cameron Chronicles. With No. 7 Duke sitting at 2-0 heading into Tuesday night's Champions Classic showdown with No. 6 Kansas, Alex Jackson, Max Rego and Jake Piazza recap the program's wins against Jacksonville and USC Upstate and preview the impending date with the Jayhawks. They discuss Jeremy Roach's steadying presence, Jaylen Blakes' improved jumper and the return of Dereck Lively II from a calf injury. Recorded November 13, 2022 Producer: Alex Jackson

We are back! Coming off an NBA Draft that featured five Blue Devils hearing their names called, Alex Jackson, Jonathan Levitan and Max Rego react to everything that went down in the Barclays Center Thursday. Plus, they talk about Jon Scheyer's first staff taking shape, recent additions to Duke's non conference schedule and more.  Recorded June 25, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

Duke's season, and Coach K's career, came to a close in the Final Four against North Carolina. With that, Max Rego, Sasha Richie and Micah Hurewitz break down the 81-77 loss to the Tar Heels, recap the season as a whole and look ahead to what is in store for Jon Scheyer and company. Thanks to everyone who tuned in this season!

It's Final Four week. Max Rego, Jake Piazza, Sasha Richie and Jonathan Levitan break down Duke's run through the West region, the significance of Coach K's 13th Final Four appearance and what is on the horizon: a date with North Carolina in New Orleans. Recorded March 28, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

March Madness is off and running. Max Rego checks in with Alex Jackson, who is down in Greenville for the first weekend of NCAA Tournament action. They talk Duke's first-round win against Cal State Fullerton, and preview the Blue Devils' Sunday date with Tom Izzo and Michigan State. Recorded March 19, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

It hasn't been easy, but Duke is in the ACC tournament final. Host Max Rego and Jake Piazza recap the Blue Devils' semifinal win against Miami, and preview Saturday's title game between Duke and Virginia Tech. They talk AJ Griffin's scorching run Friday, Paolo Banchero's aggressive mindset and Wendell Moore Jr.'s all-around brilliance. Plus, they discuss the merits of having the conference tournament in Brooklyn, as opposed to Greensboro. Recorded March 12, 2022 Producer: Max Rego 

This is (officially) March. With the entire top six of the AP Poll falling Saturday, Duke is an early beneficiary of some pre-tournament chaos. Max Rego, Sasha Richie and Jonathan Levitan break down a wild weekend in the sport, the Blue Devils' recent road wins against Virginia and Syracuse and whether Duke can snag a No. 1 seed. Recorded February 28, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

Well, it's sure been an interesting week for the Blue Devils. Max Rego and Micah Hurewitz discuss Duke's chaotic 76-74 win against Wake Forest and Coach K's absence in the second half. They also break down a couple newly-released excerpts from New York Post sports columnist Ian O'Connor's upcoming book 'Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski', particularly some revelations about the search process for Coach K's successor and Krzyzewski's relationship with Bobby Knight. Recorded February 16, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Coach K vs. Hubert Davis. Wendell Moore Jr. vs. Leaky Black. Mark Williams vs. Armando Bacot. The storylines are aplenty for this one, and Max Rego, Jake Piazza, Sasha Richie, Micah Hurewitz and Jonathan Levitan have you covered with a preview of Saturday's bout between the Blue Devils and Tar Heels.  Recorded February 3, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

Through 18 games, what do we know about these Blue Devils? Host Max Rego, along with Alex Jackson and Sasha Richie, go through listener questions and the current rotation to break down where Duke stands after a loss to Florida State and win over Syracuse. Recorded January 23, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

After Duke fell 76-74 to Miami Saturday night, there's a lot to discuss. Host Max Rego and Jonathan Levitan talk the final 44.9 seconds, Paolo Banchero's performance and how Trevor Keels can get back on track. Recorded January 10, 2022 Producer: Max Rego

We've got another guest podcast! Patrick Felts, founder and director of the Student Media Poll, joins host Max Rego to talk about the general state of college basketball. They go through some surprise teams, disappointing teams and their current favorites to make a run at a national title. Thanks to Patrick for coming on the show. Recorded December 30, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Happy New Year! With 2022 upon us, we figured it was time for a special podcast. We talked with 14 current and former Chronicle editors in chief, sports editors and sports managing editors about their respective times covering the program. Each gave their insight into Coach K, the teams that they each covered, the star players they covered and a whole lot more. In chronological order, today's guests are Jon Scher (1:22-11:03), Charley Scher (11:15-17:54), Ben Cohen (18:08-30:15), Andrew Beaton (30:25-38:55), Amrith Ramkumar (39:08-44:26), Hank Tucker (44:42-52:30), Mitchell Gladstone (52:42-1:05:23), Michael Model (1:05:37-1:11:16), Winston Lindqwister (1:11:40-1:17:08), Derek Saul (1:17:24-1:28:35), Conner McLeod (1:28:55-1:34:07), Evan Kolin (1:34:20-1:37:39), Shane Smith (1:37:51-1:41:48) and Jake Piazza (1:42:00-1:47:30). Thanks to everyone for taking the time to sit down.  Recorded October 7, 2021-December 27, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Host Max Rego, along with Jake Piazza and Alex Jackson, get you ready for ACC play. They go through five over/unders, including Duke's total number of conference wins and the number of ACC teams that will end up in March Madness.  Recorded December 21, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Host Max Rego, along with Vol. 116 Sports Editor Evan Kolin, react to 2022 five-star Mark Mitchell committing to the Blue Devils. They talk Mitchell's fit on next season's roster, Jon Scheyer's credentials as a recruiting ace and more. Recorded December 10, 2021 Producer: Max Rego  

Host Max Rego, along with Alex Jackson, discuss a hectic week for the Blue Devils. They talk the thrilling win over Gonzaga followed by the tight loss to Ohio State. They finish with some rapid fire questions, where they talk Banchero, Moore and AJ Griffin. Recorded December 2, 2021 Producer: Max Rego  

Host Max Rego is joined by sports editor Jake Piazza for this week's episode. They first report on the recent DWI-related charges for Michael Savarino and Paolo Banchero, and Savarino subsequently being away from the team.  After that, they talk about the week on the court for Duke. It has not been the most difficult slate for the Blue Devils besides the Kentucky matchup, but Duke is 5-0 nonetheless. Lots to talk about, including AJ Griffin's Friday night breakout and the impressive performances on the defensive end.  Recorded November 21, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Host Max Rego, along with fellow men's basketball beats Jonathan Levitan and Micah Hurewitz, break down the Blue Devils' 3-0 start to the season. They talk the usage of a small-ball lineup (5:53) against Campbell due to Mark Williams' struggles, the season-opening Kentucky win (24:57), Wendell Moore Jr.'s triple double (39:27) and of course, a whole lot of Paolo Banchero. Long podcast today, but make sure to stay tuned until the end.  Recorded November 14, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

At long last, college basketball is on the horizon. Host Max Rego is joined by features editor and men's basketball beat Alex Jackson to preview Duke's matchup with Kentucky on Tuesday night. Tune in for key players to look out for, score predictions and some general college basketball picks near the end.  Recorded November 7, 2021 Producer: Max Rego

Guest podcast! Host Max Rego chats with ESPN college basketball analyst and SiriusXM host Chris Spatola about a bunch of topics on another preseason edition of the pod. Chris talks about his relationship with Coach K, joining Duke's staff in the late 2000s and the Blue Devils' upcoming campaign. Many thanks to Chris for joining. Recorded October 19, 2021 Producer: Max Rego