The Devil's Den: A Duke Athletics Podcast

Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 81-58 win over TCU. Topics include: Dustin's impressions from press row The return of Patrick Ngongba How Patrick Ngongba unlocks Cam Boozer Cam Boozer's big 2nd half The officiating "controversy" The press and zone that helped Duke to pull away in the 2nd half Uncharacteristically sloppy passing that led to 17 turnovers The benefits of having five days to rest and prep before the next game The possibility of a Caleb Foster return for the next round Whether St. John's or Kansas was the preferable opponent The Devil's Den Podcast will be back with a full St. John's preview later this week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's nail-biter win over the Siena Saints. They talk about the challenges Duke faces without Patrick Ngongba and Caleb Foster, and how that is impacting the offense and defense. Then they look ahead to a tough, physical TCU team and highlight the keys to winning with or without Ngongba. They also cover UNC's collapse against VCU, other notable tournament games, and the announcement that Evan Bradds will be Belmont's next head coach. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul deep-dive into the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket, giving their picks for the winners of each region as well as most intriguing matchups and possible sleepers. They also discuss the impact of Pat Ngongba's availability and how long Duke can survive without him. Lastly, they preview Duke's 1st round matchup with the Siena Saints. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul give their thoughts on Duke winning its third ACC Tournament in the last four years despite being down two starters. Topics discussed include: Dustin's impressions covering the event on press row Cayden Boozer's breakout performance Nik Khamenia's toughness The effectiveness of "small ball" lineups with Cam Boozer at the 5 Whether Cam Boozer deserved tournament MVP Late game execution The impact of being down two starters in Caleb Foster and Pat Ngongba How Duke wins in the margins Duke's rebounding dominance Favorite plays from the tournament Flowers for other members of the Duke staff Then they look briefly at the official NCAA Tournament Bracket and give their initial impressions on Duke's region. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton all the way to Indianapolis. Who do the guys have winning it all? Tune in to find out! (0:00) Intro + Norlander is doin' more stuff with brackets (1:00) This is the bracket preview … it's different from yesterday (7:00) East Region Picks & Predictions (24:00) South Region Picks & Predictions (37:45) West Region Picks & Predictions (53:00) Midwest Region Picks & Predictions (1:05:30) Who is the 12 seed or worse most likely to make a run? (1:10:00) Final Four Picks! Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Follow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul look back on a dominant regular season and preview this week's ACC Tournament. Topics discussed include: High points and low points of the season so far Favorite player to watch on the team All-ACC and national awards The impact of Caleb Foster's and Pat Ngongba's injuries on the upcoming ACC Tournament and beyond Most interesting potential tournament matchups Predictions [Note: this episode was recorded before All-ACC awards were announced and before Coach Scheyer's updates on the status of Caleb Foster and Pat Ngongba.] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul give their immediate postgame thoughts on Duke's 76-61 victory over UNC in Cameron. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul are joined by friend of the pod David Becker to preview a big senior night matchup with UNC. Topics discussed include: Becker's takeaways on the season as a whole His biggest surprises and favorite moments from the season so far Caleb Foster as this year's Sion James The offensive blueprint for Dame Sarr The impact of Caleb Wilson's health on the matchup How both teams have changed since the previous meeting The need for Duke to win the backcourt battle If Isaiah Evans can have more of an impact in the rivalry than in previous games Cam Boozer's mentality going into the game Then they do a round of Becker's Best Bets, picking over/unders for point spread, total points, player props, etc. Lastly, they discuss their favorite Duke-UNC games in Cameron Indoor Stadium over the years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 93-64 dismantling of NC State in Raleigh. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul give their immediate postgame thoughts on Duke's 77-51 trouncing of UVA to lock up the ACC regular season title. They also look ahead to Monday's matchup with NC State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 100-56 trouncing of Notre Dame before previewing Saturday's pivotal matchup with UVA. Topics include: Duke's ability to comfortably avoid a trap game The Duke Blue Planet video that showed Isaiah Evans, Dame Sarr, and Maliq Brown coaching their teammates at halftime vs. Michigan Darren Harris's career high vs. Notre Dame The importance of Duke's perimeter defense to the team's overall defensive success Why Cam Boozer has locked up NPOY Whether Jon Scheyer can win ACC or National Coach of the Year Where this two-year stretch ranks among the most successful stretches in Duke Basketball history Then they deep dive into the numbers behind UVA's impressive 25-3 season. What makes them so successful at protecting the paint? Who on Duke will defend their excellent freshman guard, Chance Mallory? Who matches up with Thijs De Ridder? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are back to break down more talking points from Duke's huge win over Michigan this weekend. Topics include: How Duke controlled key inflection points vs. Michigan The flawless offensive execution in the last 4 minutes of the game Whether this puts to bed the narrative that Duke can't close games The mental toughness of this roster Michigan fans' complaints about officiating Duke moving into #1 in the AP Poll The advantages to being the #1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament The most desirable 2-Seed for Duke to play Matchups to avoid Then they look ahead to Notre Dame on Tuesday. Is this a possible trap game? Are there any reasons for concern in this matchup? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Dustin give their immediate unfiltered thoughts on Duke's huge 68-63 win over #1 Michigan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 101-64 evisceration of Syracuse on Big Monday. Topics discussed include: Where this performance rates in Duke's best performances of the year Duke's "killshot" to end the 1st half The team's absurd 2nd half offensive efficiency Isaiah Evans continuing his hot streak Whether it's time for Cayden Boozer to start Nikolas Khamenia's production off the bench What Cameron Boozer needs to do the rest of the way to lock up NPOY Then they turn their attention to Saturday's big matchup vs. Michigan. Many metrics have this game as a clash of the two best teams in the country. How can Duke slow Michigan's transition attack? Who should guard Elliot Cadeau? Can Duke find ways to pull Aday Mara out of the paint? How important will Isaiah Evans' 3pt shooting be in this matchup? Will Patrick Ngongba manage to avoid foul trouble? What are the implications of a win for each team? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominant 67-54 win over Clemson in Cameron. Topics discussed include: Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, and Tyrese Proctor being in attendance How Clemson's defense led Duke to take more 3pt shots than usual Why Cam Boozer hasn't been getting to the line as much as he had been Isaiah Evans as a counterpunch to the clogged paint Some new sets Duke is running for Evans Patrick Ngongba's return to the court Cayden Boozer as a pick-and-roll operator Where Jon Scheyer ranks as a defensive coach nationally Then they look ahead to Syracuse. Does the quick turnaround and looming Michigan matchup make this a potential trap game? Lastly, they briefly discuss NBA All-Star weekend, which saw several Duke players participate in various events. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast to assess where Duke stands 12 games into conference play. Topics discussed include: A potential Pat Ngongba absence The importance of Ngongba to Duke on both ends of the court How Duke initiates offense through their trio of talented big men playmakers The way defenses have chosen to guard this attack Whether Duke might run more pick-and-roll with Caleb Foster or Cayden Boozer with Ngongba out Isaiah Evans' recent breakout game vs. Pitt How to get more consistency out of Evans The challenges Clemson might present for Duke in Cameron on Saturday Lastly, they delve into the Charlotte Hornets' current hot streak. What makes their starting lineup one of the best in the entire NBA? Why is Kon Knueppel the piece that unlocks it all? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 71-68 loss to UNC in Chapel Hill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com to react briefly to Duke's 67-49 win over Boston College and preview the big UNC matchup this weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's businesslike 72-58 win over Virginia Tech. Topics discussed include: Inclement weather in Blacksburg Changes to the starting lineup due to illness Caleb Foster's "flu game" Isaiah Evans' recent struggles shooting the three Maliq Brown's deflections and hustle plays The frontcourt outshooting the backcourt from the perimeter Cayden Boozer's touch in the paint Cam Boozer's passing and footwork They also touch on big performances in the NBA from Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg as the Hornets edged out the Mavericks a few nights earlier. Lastly, they preview Duke's Tuesday home game against Boston College. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 83-52 destruction of Louisville in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Topics discussed include: How after being down 25-24, Duke was able to outscore Louisville 59-27 the rest of the way The run to end the 1st half and start the 2nd half Best player comps for Patrick Ngongba Cameron Boozer's underrated craftiness on his drives Isaiah Evans diversifying his game Nikolas Khamenia's breakout second half Louisville being unable to match Duke's physicality Then they turn their attention to the game on the road at Virginia Tech. Blacksburg has traditionally been a tough place to play for Duke. Will that be the case this year or will Duke continue its recent stellar play? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's workmanlike 90-69 win over Wake Forest. Topics discussed include: A strong crowd despite inclement weather How Wake forced Duke into another slow start The 13-0 first half run that won the game Dame Sarr's first half defensive impact on Juke Harris Duke's domination in the paint and on the glass Wake's hot 3pt shooting Duke being able to hold onto the lead despite significant foul trouble Solid games from both lead guards Maliq Brown as a high post facilitator Cam Boozer's unprecedented consistency Then they look ahead to Duke's rematch with Louisville. How much will Mikel Brown change the look of this matchup? If Sarr guards Brown, who guards Conwell? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul are joined by Evan Miyakawa of evanmiya.com to delve into what his proprietary metrics can tell us about Duke Basketball and the college basketball landscape as a whole. Topics discussed include: The increasing embrace of analytics by college basketball coaches How to balance analytics with the eye test The value of analytics in portal scouting and roster construction Duke-specific lineup data How Jon Scheyer has been able to construct teams that maximize his star players The widening gap between the top teams in college basketball and the rest of the field The difficulty of developing stats to measure defense The stat most predictive of team success in March Whether it's easier or harder to win a championship in this current top-heavy era Evan's new podcast, The EvanMiya College Basketball Show To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Jordan Mann of Sleepers Media and the Big J and Little J show to discuss Duke's dominant 80-50 win over Stanford. Topics discussed include: Duke rediscovering its defensive identity on the West Coast How Dame Sarr impacts the team defense Whether Cam Boozer is under-appreciated nationally Isaiah Evans playing at an All-ACC level How Jon Scheyer's offense does the simple things well The ability of this Duke team to win playing multiple different styles Duke's status as a possible 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament They also revel in UNC's recent struggles and dissect why their defense has been so porous in ACC play. Then they turn their attention to this Saturday's upcoming Wake Forest game. Who will guard Juke Harris and how can Duke limit the tough shotmaking of Nate Calmese? You can find Jordan's full-game breakdowns on YouTube at youtube.com/@JMann_ and follow him on Twitter under @JMannsTakes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 71-56 win over the Cal Golden Bears. Topics discussed include: The return of Duke's defensive identity Cam Boozer's steady consistency Duke's 13-0 run to close the 1st half Isaiah Evans' best defensive performance The increased production in recent games from the wing rotation The team's struggles from the FT line Darren Harris's place in the rotation going forward Whether this team has been under-appreciated both by the media and the fanbase Then they look ahead to a tough test against Stanford. How can Duke contain Ebuka Okorie? Can Duke defend him without fouling? Will Chisom Okpara play? Will Duke's bigs be able to feast in the paint? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 82-75 win over SMU. Topics discussed include: Duke honoring the 2001 team Dustin's impressions from press row Another slow start Boopie Miller being ruled out for SMU at the last moment and how that may have thrown off Duke's game plan More defensive struggles Cam Boozer's difficulty with his individual defensive assignment, Jaden Toombs Caleb Foster's disappointing performance after a strong showing vs. Louisville Dame Sarr's huge defensive impact Sarr's improved offensive decision making Other standout performances including Nik Khamenia, Cayden Boozer, and Pat Ngongba Isaiah Evans' emergence as a consistent 2nd scorer Why this game is actually encouraging despite the score being closer than expected To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Dustin give their immediate post-game reaction to Duke's impressive 84-73 win over Louisville. They talk about Louisville's early hot shooting, Duke's halftime adjustments, big performances from Caleb Foster, Isaiah Evans, and Cam Boozer, and how Duke's defense held Louisville to a season-low 26 points in the second half. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to two close wins over Georgia Tech and Florida State. After starting the season as a top 5 defensive unit, Duke has seen significant defensive slippage over the last four games. What are the causes of this and how can they right the ship? The crew also talks about Cayden Boozer's recent increase in minutes, Isaiah Evans improved play, and how to get more from some of the other wing players. What lineups will give Duke the best balance between offense and defense? Lastly, they preview a tough matchup on the road vs. a ranked Louisville team. Will Duke be able to keep Louisville out of transition and limit their 3pt volume? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Duke poised to play its first conference game, Josh, Dustin, and Raul preview Duke's conference schedule. Topics discussed include: The improved state of the ACC this year How many Quad 1 wins Duke will finish with Whether Duke will drop a Quad 2 game Toughest stretches in conference Most likely upset Most impressive potential wins Cam Boozer's case for ACC Player of the Year and ACC Freshman of the Year How many ACC teams will make the NCAA Tournament The general state of college basketball with former NBA players potentially joining CBB rosters What to expect vs. Georgia Tech New Year's resolutions for the team To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul vent about Duke's collapse against Texas Tech. In a game where Duke led by as much as 17 and where Texas Tech was in significant foul trouble, how did the game get away from Duke? They talk about missed FTs, poor defensive coverage on Christian Anderson, and the need for a consistent second scoring option. They also discuss Cayden Boozer's recent positive play and whether he deserves a starting spot given the lack of consistent production at the wing position. Later, they turn their attention in a more positive direction. They talk about the upcoming Georgia Tech game, and how it gives Duke a chance to exorcise any linger demons. Then they reflect on a calendar year that has seen Coach Scheyer go 35-3. They each pick their favorite wins and memories from 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul talk about Duke's surprisingly difficult win over Lipscomb, which was much closer than the final 97-73 score indicates. Topics discussed include: First half turnovers The way Lipscomb was able to spread Duke out and attack mismatches in isolation Darren Harris's best game of the season Needing more from the wing position Cayden Boozer's strong second half The possibility of seeing more Cayden Boozer and Caleb Foster together Then they turn their attention to Texas Tech. They talk about how injuries have impacted Texas Tech's rotation, and whether TT having to play smaller will be a benefit or a hindrance against Duke. They also discuss how to contain Christian Anderson, one of the best point guards in the country. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast to dissect what Brian has seen out of Duke's offense this year. Topics discussed include: The frontcourt passing Inverted pick and rolls Zipper cuts and Duke's L series How to maximize the wing talent on this team (Evans, Sarr, Khamenia, and Harris) Sarr's defense vs. Khamenia's ball handling and decision making The dynamic between Caleb Foster and Cayden Boozer The importance of Foster's defense and spot-up shooting The success Duke has had in crunch time against their best opponents Duke's steady increase in pace of play under Jon Scheyer How Cam Boozer's outlet passing can unlock certain players Then they briefly touch on the early success Kon Knueppel has had in Charlotte and how the Hornets should build the team going forward. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul break down Duke's gusty 66-60 win over Michigan State in the Breslin Center. Topics discussed include: Caleb Foster being the lead guard Duke needs in big games How Foster has separated himself from Cayden Boozer right now Cameron Boozer rallying to score 16 second-half points after hearing vulgar chants Nik Khamenia's big contributions from 3pt range and as a rebounder The defensive adjustments Duke made to slow down the two-man action between Jeremy Fears and Jaxson Kohler The legitimacy of Cam Boozer's fourth and fifth fouls Coach Scheyer's decision to switch to zone after Cam Boozer picked up his fourth foul Fears being held to 0-10 shooting after egging on the crowd What it means for this team to be sitting at 10-0 right now versus such a tough schedule The late-game execution and resolve shown by this team vs. last year's Possible concerns about free throw and 3pt shooting What they want to see from Duke over this upcoming extended break Then they wrap up the pod with a brief discussion of Duke Football's huge win over Virginia to win the ACC Championship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At the top of the pod, Josh and Dustin are joined by Josh Evans and his son Cameron to talk about the Evans' relationship with the McCain family. They describe how they met and befriended the McCains, how Cameron got to interview Jayce recently, and their experience getting an autographed 76ers jersey from Jared in his rookie season. Then Josh and Dustin break down the Florida game. Dustin was on press row for the game, and he describes the atmosphere for Cameron Indoor Stadium's first ever blackout. They talk about another big game from Cameron Boozer and debate whether this level of dependence on one player is sustainable. They analyze how Duke got out to a big halftime lead and what allowed Florida to get back in the game and eventually take the lead. They break down the final few possessions in detail, including Isaiah Evans' heroic three-point make, and how this is exactly the kind of play Duke should be running in crunch time. Lastly, they preview the big Michigan State matchup on Saturday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul spend some time on general topics before previewing Tuesday's big matchup with Florida. Topics discussed include: More analysis of the Arkansas game How Duke has looked relative to preseason expectations Biggest positive surprises from the season so far Players they'd like to see more from Questions about Florida's backcourt How Florida will guard Cam Boozer Duke in the NBA To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul give their immediate, unfiltered thoughts on Duke's roller coaster 80-71 win over Arkansas in Chicago on Thanksgiving day. They talk Cam Boozer's monster performance, Caleb Foster's offensive aggression, and Coach Scheyer's great in-game adjustments. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominating wins over Niagara and Howard. Topics discussed include: The atmosphere in Cameron Indoor Stadium (where Dustin was on press row for the Howard game) Cam Boozer's outlet passing Pat Ngongba's big weekend Whether Isaiah Evans should shoot more Jon Scheyer's experimentation with ultra-big and ultra-small lineups Duke's increased offensive pace Nikolas Khamenia as Duke's 3rd string point guard Improved spot-up shooting from Khamenia and Cayden Boozer How Duke's defense can be just as dominant as last year's Then they turn their attention to this week's big matchup vs. Arkansas. They give their predictions and keys to the game. Lastly, they decide which classic Thanksgiving dish best represents each player in Duke's main rotation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's workmanlike 78-66 victory over Kansas in Madison Square Garden. Topics discussed include: How Isaiah Evans is impacting the game in more ways than just his shooting Cam Boozer finding ways to be effective despite struggling with finishing Cayden Boozer's big second half Caleb Foster and Cayden Boozer closing the game together The evolving wing minutes from Dame Sarr, Nik Khamenia, and Darren Harris Pat Ngongba being productive despite foul trouble Maliq Brown, the deflection monster The impact Flory Bidunga's second foul had on the game The upcoming game against Niagara, and random memories of Greg Paulus in a Duke uniform To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com to react to Duke's 100-62 win over Indiana State. They talk about Duke's slow start, which saw the team down 14-4, and what allowed them to turn it around. They also discuss Cam Boozer's dominant 35-point performance, where the freshman stuffed the stat sheet while going 13-16 from the field. Next they turn their attention to recruiting. Duke just landed a commitment from Cameron Williams, the #1 power forward in the 2026 class and the #4 player overall. What will he bring to Duke and how does he fit in with the players Duke will likely have returning? Who else will Duke add to round out the 2026 class? Lastly, they preview the big matchup against Kansas? Will Darryn Peterson play? If he doesn't, is this game a must-win for Duke? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 114-59 shellacking of the Army Black Knights on the road. Topics discussed include: The atmosphere and pageantry around this special Veterans Day occasion Coach K being honored The way Coach Scheyer has married the old era with the new A bounceback performance from wing players Isaiah Evans and Dame Sarr Evans as a game-breaking force Maliq Brown's defense Cam Boozer's outlet passing Duke's ability to create separation quickly The versatility of the nine-man rotation Experimenting with different frontcourt combinations The value of playing Cayden Boozer and Caleb Foster together The defensive and offensive ceiling of this team What to look for in the upcoming Indiana State matchup To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 95-54 win over Western Carolina. Topics discussed include: What you can take from games against lesser opponents Duke's hustle diving for loose balls Cam Boozer going 4-9 from three Cayden Boozer's excellent performance The keys to unlocking Cayden's strengths Why Caleb Foster vs. Cayden Boozer might be a false dichotomy The offensive struggles of Dame Sarr and Isaiah Evans The ball movement of reserves like Darren Harris, Nikolas Khamenia, and Maliq Brown The announcement that Sebastian Wilkins will be redshirting Duke's upcoming game at Army (and whether Coach K will be honored in some way) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's gritty 75-60 win over Texas in the first ever Dickie V Invitational. Topics discussed include: Dustin's experience watching the game from press row Isaiah Evans' diverse offensive attack Cameron Boozer's strong 2nd half after a scoreless 1st half Duke's excellent team defense Dame Sarr getting the start over Nik Khamenia Maliq Brown's return from injury Foul trouble from Brown and Patrick Ngongba Difficulties with defensive rebounding Darren Harris as part of the nine-man rotation What Caleb Foster brings defensively vs. Cayden Boozer as a passer Areas to improve on in the next game vs. Western Carolina To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul preview the 2025-26 Duke Men's Basketball season. Topics discussed include: The Texas game to open the season Toughest non-conference matchup Predicted non-conference record Which game, if any, we wish was being played in a different location Predicted ACC finish Whether Duke can win the ACCT for the third time in four years Predicted NCAA Tournament seeding Whether Duke can make it back to the Final Four Random grab bag questions To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 83-76 exhibition win over Tennessee. Topics discussed include: Cameron Boozer's dominant 24 pt and 23 rebound performance Isaiah Evans' diverse offensive attack First impressions of Dame Sarr Patrick Ngongba and Cam Boozer figuring out how to play together Caleb Foster's defense vs. Cayden Boozer's Whether Cam Boozer's playmaking mitigates the need for a point guard Halftime adjustments General takeaways after two exhibition games To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of The Devil's Den to react to Duke's 96-71 exhibition win over University of Central Florida in The Brotherhood Run. They discuss Cam Boozer's dominant performance, Isaiah Evans' shot diet, Nikolas Khamenia's fearlessness, Darren Harris as a "program guy," and whether playing Boozer and Ngongba together will work longterm. Then they get John's insight on the developing 2026-27 recruiting class. Duke just landed a commitment from #12 ranked wing, Bryson Howard. What can he add to the team and who else might join him? How is this impacted by potential returning players from this year's team? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh and Raul are joined by Brendan Marks of The Athletic to talk about what to expect from the 2025-26 Duke Blue Devils. Topics discussed include: Why Duke can get back to the Final Four Biggest areas of concern for the team Possible surprise "leaps" from returning players The importance of Darren Harris as an off-ball shooter The battle for minutes at the 3 position Jon Scheyer's evolution as an offensive coach How Scheyer will approach the difficult early season schedule The need to be better than last year in clutch situations Duke's position in the ACC hierarchy You can find Brendan's writing, including articles mentioned in this podcast, here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/brendan-marks/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to this year's Countdown to Craziness. Topics discussed include: Jayson Tatum being in attendance and what Coach Scheyer means when he says Tatum is going to be "helping out" with the team this season Best player intros The inclusion of a 3pt contest The move to an Elam ending in the scrimmage Overall takeaways in terms of pace and style of play The potential to space the floor from all five positions Caleb Foster as lead guard Darren Harris as high level rotation player The quiet production of Cameron Boozer The passing of the frontcourt Dame Sarr's best role on offense Nikolas Khamenia's intensity Recruits in attendance To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul ramp up for this year's Countdown to Craziness, Duke's annual variety event that kicks off the season. They discuss who will have the best player intro, who will be the scrimmage's leading scorer, and who will be this year's surprise performer. After that, they answer some questions about the 2025-26 regular season. Topics include: Reasons why Duke will win the national championship The team's biggest weakness or need Duke's most consistent eight-man rotation Weirdo lineup you'd like to see Biggest X-factor One off-the-wall prediction Player most likely to overachieve relative to expectations, a la Jared McCain or Kon Knueppel in previous seasons [Closing music courtesy of Leo Moracchioli ] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul cover the second half of the tough marquee games on Duke's non-conference schedule. Will Duke be able to protect homecourt against the defending national champions, the Florida Gators? Will they be able to add to Duke's 15-3 winning margin over the Michigan State Spartans, or will a hostile road environment be too much to overcome? Does Texas Tech have the best roster to threaten Duke? How will Cameron Boozer match up with NPOY candidate J.T. Toppin? Will Elliott Cadeau, now of the Michigan Wolverines, continue his beef with Patrick Ngongba? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of two episodes, Josh, Dustin, and Raul review Duke's loaded slate of non-conference games. They start by looking at the exhibition matchup at Tennessee before discussing Duke's first game of the season vs. Texas, a tough battle vs. Kansas, and a Thanksgiving game against Arkansas in Scheyer's home area of Chicago. Can Duke go 4-0 across these games? How much will Scheyer use the exhibition game to test out lineups and tinker? Who guards Nate Ament? How will Duke's backcourt fare against a tough slate of guards? Can Scheyer get his first win over Bill Self? How does Duke contain Darryn Peterson? Can Duke get revenge for the loss at Arkansas in Scheyer's first season? Does playing on the friendly neutral courts of Charlotte, NYC, and Chicago help Duke? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by legendary referee Jamie Luckie to discuss the ins and outs of officiating DI college basketball. While Luckie has retired as a referee, he still maintains an active role in college officiating through his position of Director of Training & Development for the ACC MBB Officiating Alliance. Topics discussed include: How an aspiring referee can rise up the ranks to officiate DI games How referees are graded internally on their performance Whether "makeup calls" really exist How much officiating differs from game to game The impact of crowd noise on officiating Managing the flow of the game How much social media has changed the discussion around officiating The personality types and skillsets that make a good ref Coming rule changes to the sport The possible impact of AI on officiating Luckie's most memorable games as a ref To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices