Duke Wisdom: A Duke Basketball Podcast

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Host Ben McCormick created Duke Wisdom in 2013, and it has grown as a blog and social media presence dedicated to Duke men’s and women’s basketball. The podcast will expand on some of the big topics going on with Duke basketball.

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    Recruiting/Portal Outlook + Why you should love Cedric Coward

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 52:14


    Ben and Clinton return to talk about Duke's tough end to the season in San Antonio and to look ahead at the roster for the 2025-26 season.Go to dukewisdom.org for articlesFollow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram

    Duke is headed to the Final Four!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 36:02


    Ben and Clinton talk about Duke's upcoming Houston game on Saturday as well as the wins over Arizona and Alabama that bought them the trip to San Antonio.Go to dukewisdom.org for articlesFollow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / X

    Sweet 16 bound! Duke dominates Baylor, and now will face Caleb Love one final time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 41:35


    Ben and Clinton break down Duke's win over Baylor in the second round, the emotions of beating Jeremy Roach in his final game and the looming final showdown with former Tar Heel Caleb Love this Thursday.Go to dukewisdom.org for articlesFollow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter / X and Instagram

    NCAA Tournament Preview + ACC Tournament champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 47:53


    Ben and Clinton talk about Duke winning the ACC Tournament and the upcoming NCAA Tournament. UNC making it, Louisville dealt a bad hand, etc.Go to dukewisdom.org for articlesFollow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram

    A great weekend to be a Blue Devil

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 39:32


    Ben and Clinton talk about Duke's win at UNC, the ACC awards, the ACC Tournament and Duke women's basketball's ACC Tourney title.Go to dukewisdom.org for articlesFollow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X

    Last game in Cameron + No Caleb Foster? + UNC round two on Saturday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 43:41


    Ben and Clinton tackle a lot of roster questions for next year while breaking down Duke's dominant senior night win over Wake Forest.Go to dukewisdom.org for articlesFollow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / X

    Reactions to Jai Lucas to Miami + beat down of Illinois

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 30:36


    Ben and Clinton talk about the 43-point win over Illinois, Jai Lucas' departure to Miami and the unusual timing, plus they discuss Caleb Zuver's DW article about whether Duke is NCAA Tournament ready and "battle tested".Go to dukewisdom.org for articlesFollow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram, Twitter / X and BlueSky

    Who will win NPOY, Cooper Flagg or Johni Broome? + Can UNC rise from the dead? + Illinois preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 40:15


    Ben and Clinton recap Duke's wins over Virginia and Stanford. They look ahead to Illinois and UNC, plus some discussions about postseason awards.Go to dukewisdom.org for articlesFollow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X

    Court storming, tripping and more from Duke's loss at Clemson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 35:22


    Ben and Clinton discuss what the loss at Clemson means for Duke. What went wrong? Plus they talk about some hot button issues from the game like court storming and tripping.Go to dukewisdom.org for articlesFollow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram

    Duke sends UNC to the fiery pits of the NIT

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 37:18


    Ben and Clinton rejoice over Duke's win over UNC, discuss some of their favorite rivalry wins and look forward to a big game at Clemson on Saturday. Go to dukewisdom.org for articles Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram

    The Ultimate Duke-UNC Preview from two Duke fans and UNC graduates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 43:52


    Ben and Clinton dive into their own personal and complicated relationships with Duke, UNC and the rivalry. Plus, they preview Saturday's matchup, answer some hot questions about UNC's tournament status and predict who will win. Go to dukewisdom.org for articles Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X

    Should Duke be concerned about its rocky wins? + Breaking down NC State and Wake Forest games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 31:13


    Ben and Clinton talk about Duke's gritty wins over NC State and Wake. They talk Cooper Flagg's brilliance, Tyrese Proctor's struggles, and a few interesting episodes from Duke's Elite 8 rematch with the Wolfpack. Go to dukewisdom.org for articles Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X

    Should Cooper Flagg be able to get his jersey retired? + Maliq Brown injury discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 37:00


    Ben and Clinton talk about Cooper Flagg's 42-point game against Notre Dame, the Maliq Brown injury and the win over Miami Go to dukewisdom.org for articles Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / X

    Best Duke dunks of all-time + Duke wins big over SMU and Pitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 37:35


    Ben and Clinton discuss Duke's wins over SMU and Pitt, plus they talk about just how good Duke can be this year and the possibility of a rematch with Auburn come April. Go follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go follow @Duke-Wisdom.bsky.social on BlueSky

    Can Duke go undefeated in ACC play? + Will Isaiah Evans be a one-and-done?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 38:20


    Ben and Clinton talk about the win over Virginia Tech and some big picture questions for Duke basketball. Go to dukewisdom.org for articles Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Follow @duke-wisdom.bsky.social on BlueSky

    Duke on the path to a No. 1 seed + What to make of UNC this season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 44:50


    Ben and Clinton talk Duke's win over Georgia Tech, Caleb Foster's slump, UNC basketball, the state of the ACC, and football. Go to dukewisdom.org for articles Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Follow @Duke-Wisdom.bsky.social on BlueSky

    Maliq and Maalik — The Portal Gives and it Takes + Maluach needs more looks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 38:03


    Ben and Clinton give their takes on the Maalik Murphy transfer decision and on the state of Duke football in NIL. They also recap Duke basketball's wins over Louisville and Incarnate Word. Go to dukewisdom.org for articles and photos Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / X Follow @Duke-Wisdom.bsky.social on BlueSky

    What will Isaiah Evans' role be moving forward + Auburn reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 39:21


    Ben and Clinton react to Duke's win over Auburn and talk at length about Isaiah Evans and what his role will look like after his breakout game. Go to dukewisdom.org for articles and photos Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / X Follow @Duke-Wisdom.bsky.social on BlueSky

    How concerned should we be following Duke's loss to Kansas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 42:27


    Ben and Clinton go in depth on the Kansas game and its implications. Plus, how badly does Duke need a win over Auburn? Go to dukewisdom.org for article and photos Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter / X and Instagram Follow @Duke-Wisdom.bsky.social

    Big win at Arizona + Should Sion James start + Kansas preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 37:09


    Ben and Clinton talk about Duke's win at Arizona and how the Blue Devils match up with #1 Kansas. They also recap Duke football's win over Virginia Tech. Go to dukewisdom.org for article and photos Go follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / X Go follow @Duke-Wisdom.bsky.social on BlueSky

    Arizona preview + Duke dogs Wofford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 38:34


    Ben and Clinton discuss whether Caleb Love will have a big game or not against Duke. They discuss the implications of a win or loss to Arizona as well as recapping some big topics from the Wofford and Kentucky games. Go to dukewisdom.org for articles and photos Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / X Follow @Duke-Wisdom.bsky.social on BlueSky

    Duke vs. Kentucky preview + thoughts on Army win

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 38:30


    Ben and Clinton discuss Duke's 42-point win over Army and begin to preview some of the key storylines heading into the game with #19 Kentucky on Tuesday. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter / X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles, photos and more

    Cooper Flagg's debut versus Maine + Will Kon Knueppel lead Duke in scoring?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 31:50


    Ben and Clinton talk immediately following Duke's 34-point victory in its season opener against Maine. They talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the team and whether Kon Knueppel could really be a threat to Cooper Flagg's ACC ROY candidacy. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter / X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles and photos

    What will be the X-factor for Duke this year? + Duke destroys ASU + Football vs. SMU

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 46:03


    Ben and Clinton deep dive into the Arizona State exhibition and some of the bigger topics / trends for the season. They also discuss Duke football's one-point head scratching and heartbreaking loss.Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/XGo to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Predicting Duke's regular season record for 2024-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 40:12


    Ben and Clinton discuss Duke's schedule game-by-game and give their predictions for what games Duke will win and lose this season. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Is there too much hate for Tyrese Proctor?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 41:58


    Ben and Clinton break down their thoughts on the Lincoln (Pa.) exhibition game, and discuss the impact of Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. They discuss the unexpected starters, and the dialogue around Tyrese Proctor. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    The Boozer Twins are headed to Duke

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 40:31


    Ben and Clinton discuss the commitment of the Boozer Twins, what that means for Duke recruiting, and they look back at some of the most historically impactful recruits in Duke historyFollow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / XGo to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Cooper Flagg's debut at Countdown to Craziness + How deep will Duke's rotation go?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 49:20


    Ben and Clinton discuss Countdown to Craziness. They make some historical comparisons for some of this year's players, and wrap it up by discussing Duke football. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Countdown to Craziness preview + should Patrick Ngongba redshirt?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 27:39


    DWP creator Ben McCormick and co-host Clinton Weaver talk about Countdown to Craziness: what they are looking forward to, who will have a breakout performance, and why we need to #FreeStanleyBorden. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Duke football's historic win over UNC + a new co-host for the podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 32:03


    Host Ben McCormick welcomes brand new co-host and fellow Carolina graduate / undercover Duke fan, Clinton Weaver, to the podcast. McCormick and Weaver talk about their experience at the Duke / UNC game on Saturday from the press box / stands, and discuss what the rest of the season will look like for Duke football. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    My experience as a media member at Duke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 26:46


    Ben talks about Duke Wisdom's first time in the press box at Wallace Wade as well as a dwindling media landscape for college basketball, preseason magazines, and print media. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    The Duke Wisdom Podcast is back! + Predicting who will start and who will be left out of rotation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 35:37


    Excuse the audio, it's been two months and apparently I forgot to do something with the mic...Next week will be back to normal! I'm very excited to get back on the mic and bring more content to you guys! Excuse the audio, it's been two months and apparently I forgot to do something with the mic...Next week will be back to normal! I'm very excited to get back on the mic and bring more content to you guys! Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and X / Twitter Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Off-Season Banter, Pt. 2: Bacot could have gone to Duke? + Why Knueppel won't be a one-and-done

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 34:20


    Part two of the comeback episode. This time Ben is talking the 2024-25 squad, their drafted expectations and some rivalry banter from Armando Bacot. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Off-Season Banter, Pt. 1: NBA talk + Jayson Tatum wins chip, Kyle Filipowski drama, & Jared McCain drafted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 33:16


    After a three week hiatus, Ben is talking all NBA related off-season topics, from the Finals to the NBA Draft, to free agency to the Olympics Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    The Top 25 Duke players of the 2010s & why Kyrie isn't on the list

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 43:10


    Ben breaks down his picks for the Top 25 Duke men's basketball players of the 2010s article published on dukewisdom.org on Wednesday Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter / X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Who's the best Duke player of the 2020s? + Duke in the NBA Finals preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 39:07


    Paolo Banchero, Tre Jones, or Kyle Filipowski? Who is the best Blue Devil of the 2020s? Ben breaks down his Top 15 article and talks about K Academy and the Mavs/Celtics Finals Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Duke baseball wins ACC Tournament! Looks to end 63-year CWS drought

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 25:00


    A special baseball / softball episode of the Duke Wisdom Pod as the baseball team wins the ACC Tourney and heads into the NCAAT + softball makes it to WCWS for first time ever. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Recruiting outlook / What will the class of 2025 look like for Duke?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 24:37


    What top prospects in the class of 2025 will land in Durham? Ben discusses the outlook for the class of '25 on today's episode. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Who is on the Duke in the NBA Mount Rushmore? + Which Blue Devil is getting an NBA ring in 2024?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 37:48


    Who is the Duke in the NBA GOAT? Ben discusses this and many more Duke NBA topics on today's episode. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

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    What will Duke's rotation look like with Sion James?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 34:50


    Who will be the fifth starter next year for Duke? Could it be Sion James? Also, what happens with the rest of the rotation now? All that and more on today's episode. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Who else should Duke add in the portal? + What do Brown and Gillis bring

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 31:01


    Maliq Brown and Mason Gillis have committed to Duke. However, the Blue Devils still have three scholarships available. Ben talks about all that and more. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    The Portal Gives and It Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 30:52


    Sean Stewart became the seventh Blue Devil to enter the transfer portal since losing in the Elite 8 less than three weeks ago. The portal has taken its fair share from Duke, now its time for the Blue Devils to get something in return. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter / X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 32:02


    Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster are coming back to Durham, but Jaylen Blakes, Jared McCain and Kyle Filipowski are on their way out. What will Duke's roster look like next year + Nike Hoop Summit talk. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Mark Mitchell is in the portal, now what?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 31:44


    With Mark Mitchell's decision to transfer, where does Duke go now? Also, Ben talks about the unfair perception of Mitchell as a Blue Devil. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Who's staying, who's going + Duke's 2024 season comes to an end

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 46:14


    Duke dropped to NC State in the Elite 8, bringing the 2023-24 season to a close. But now, a potentially hectic offseason awaits the Blue Devils. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Duke's headed to the Sweet 16!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 34:21


    Ben discusses the eerie similarities between this Duke team and the 2015-16 squad. He also discusses the wins over Vermont and James Madison in the first two rounds Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Can Duke make a run in March? + My Experience at the ACC Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 29:46


    Ben talks about his time in Washington, D.C. at the ACC Tournament. Plus, what are Duke's chances to exceed expectations in the NCAA Tournament? Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Khaman Maluach headed to Duke + UNC preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 30:17


    Ben breaks down Maluach's role with Duke next year, plus what he thinks the 2024-25 roster will look like. Finally, a bit of a UNC preview. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    The Sean Stewart Breakout Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 31:49


    Stewart had a massive game for Duke in a rare win in PNC Arena over NC State. Recapping that game plus a few words on the UVA blowout too. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Everybody Hates Duke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 37:44


    From court stormings, to Twitter beef, to everything under the sun --- everybody else just hates Duke. Ben talks about why he thinks that is. He also talks about the Filipowski/Wake incident and the last two games for Duke. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

    Duke looks ready to hang banners

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 24:46


    Duke had perhaps its most impressive performance of the season in a 29-point blowout win at Miami on Wednesday. Finally, this team looks like a Final Four squad. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles

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