The Duke Basketball Podcast

After Coach K announced the upcoming season would be his last, we sat down with the Hall of Famer to discuss the decision to make this his final year, his legacy at Duke, the challenges facing college basketball and why Jon Scheyer is ready to take over next spring. We also get Scheyer's take on the opportunities and expectations that come with being the next head coach at Duke, how the worst day of his playing career led to this moment, and the importance of the upcoming season.Perspective on the historic nature of the past week is provided through conversations with players past and present including Nolan Smith, Lance Thomas, Brian Zoubek, Gerald Henderson, Wendell Moore, Jr. and Michael Savarino.Then we close with insight into Coach K's impact at Duke from Deputy Athletics Director Jon Jackson and John Roth, who was at Coach's introductory press conference on March 18, 1980 and has spent the last four decades covering his legendary career.

With the team in the midst of their longest winning streak of the year we take stock of two weeks that have changed the course of the season. Complete with thoughts from Coach K, Jaemyn Brakefield, and Matthew Hurt, we'll have a detailed breakdown of the wins over Virginia and Syracuse - and Scheyer's thoughts on ball screen defense and Mark Williams' late season impact.Also featured this week is a conversation with senior Jordan Goldwire as he looks ahead to his final game in Cameron Indoor Stadium against Louisville on Saturday.

As the Blue Devils enter the final third of the ACC regular season we catch up with seven-footer Mark Williams who has turned into a dynamic shot blocker for Duke, with 11 in his last four games. We'll also be joined by ESPN Reporter Holly Rowe to discuss how she's still storytelling during the pandemic and why college basketball has played such an integral role in her career.

Ahead of the 254th meeting between Duke and Carolina, former Blue Devil standout Gerald Henderson joins the show to discuss the uniqueness of the rivarly and why this team should savor the opportunity they have on Saturday night. We'll also visit with Sophomore Wendell Moore Jr., about last year's heroics in Chapel Hill and see the return of #DukeMBBStats Trivia.

After the Blue Devils got back on track with a win over Georgia Tech we check in Jalen Johnson, Wendell Moore Jr. and Jordan Goldwire as Duke hits the midway point of ACC Play. Also featured is a deep dive on the last two weeks for the program with Director of Operations and Player Development Nolan Smith as he and Scheyer walk us through a difficult road stretch that ultimately led to a successful return to Cameron.

This week we take stock of the team's progression nearly a quarter of the way into league play as Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer examines strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities over the remainder of the regular season. We'll also hear from Coach K on the team's most recent outing in Blacksburg and what his group can take from a 2nd half rally that came up just short.

After a 20-day gap between games we're back to break down the ACC home opener, touch on a surreal start to 2021, catch up with Coach K from quarantine, and visit with an import trio in the Duke backcourt as the Blue Devils ramp up conference play.

As the team heads home for a few days over the holidays, we look back at a dominant start to ACC play in South Bend and visit with Wendell Moore Jr. - getting his thoughts on the uniqueness of the start to the season and what it means to the sophomore to have a chance to go home for a few days. Also featured is a conversation with former Blue Devil Baseball standout Marcus Stroman as he prepares for his first full season on the hill for the New York Mets.

With the season underway we sit down with Sophomore Matthew Hurt - catching up on his offseason transformation and how the extra weight has added a new dimension to his game in the paint. Also this week, Chris Carrawell joins the pod as he and Scheyer break down the first week of the new year, and take us through the opportunites and challenges facing the team at the outset of non-conference play.

Ahead of the season opener we visit with the first graduate transfer in program history in Patrick Tape, while also checking in with the guys running the point this year in Jeremy Roach and Jordan Goldwire. We'll also get you caught up on the NBA Draft and free agency - and let Scheyer construct the perfect Thanksgiving meal.

Less than a week from the opener at Cameron Indoor Stadium against Gardner Webb, we kick off a new season with a look at seven newcomers to the roster, including sophomore Wendell Moore sitting down with freshman Henry Coleman. Then we check in with Tyus Jones, prepping for his 6th year in the league, as he and Scheyer detail what it takes to run the point.

After declaring for the NBA Draft Cassius Stanley joins the show to discuss why this was the right time to go pro, what he'll remember most about his time at Duke, and reveal his favorite dunk of the season. Also featured is a conversation with Ginny Ramirez-DelToro, the academic coordinator for the Men's Basketball program, including her thoughts on how the team is adjusting to online classes and their new normal academically.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate catch up with Tre Jones, with a guest appearance by his older brother Tyus, on his decision to go pro and lasting impressions of Duke and Coach K. Also included in this week's episode is a conversation with Amile Jefferson, another member of the 2015 National Championship squad. Jefferson recounts the night the NBA suspended the season and takes on Scheyer in chess and DukeMBB Stats Trivia.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate are joined by Justin Robinson to discuss how the team processed the early end to the season, Robinson's remarkable Senior Night, and how he's staying busy back in San Antonio.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate look back at a memorable Senior Night in Cameron, discuss the ACC Awards, and preview the upcoming ACC Tournament in Greensboro.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate discuss Monday night's bounce back win over NC State, and look ahead to Saturday's regular season finale on Senior Day against Carolina. Also in this episode, Deputy Director of Athletics Jon Jackson stops by to discuss scheduling, Coach K, and take part in some #DukeMBBStats trivia.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate look ahead to the final few games of the regular season, while taking stock of the progression of the team heading into the postseason, and reflecting on what Duke needs to learn from their recent road losses.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate break down a wild 10-day stretch that included Coach K's 500th ACC win, three consecutive ACC road wins, an emergency appendectomy, and a comeback for the ages.

Associate Head Coaches Nate James and Jon Scheyer, and Assistant Coach Chris Carrawell reflect on the life and career of Kobe Bryant, whom James and Carrawell had the opportunity to play with before coming to Duke.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate break down how the Blue Devils snapped their two game skid with an 89-59 win over Miami on Tuesday night. Plus, a look back at Coach K's early years in Durham with former Duke standout and current Harvard Head Coach Tommy Amaker and one of his assistant coaches at Harvard, Mike Sotsky, a 2015 Duke graduate who served as both a manager and staff assistant for the program after graduation.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate are joined by Director of Basketball Operations Nolan Smith to discuss his 2nd year in the role, reflect on the 2010 title run, and dig into his passion for service in the community. Also in this episode, Scheyer gives his thoughts on the lessons the team needs to take from the the loss to Clemson, the upcoming game with Louisville, and Mike DeGeorge stops by for the latest edition of DukeMBBStats Trivia.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate break down Duke's 12-1 start to the season, with an eye on ACC play and how the depth on this year's squad could help them in the league.

With the team spending some time with family over the holidays, Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate take the extra time to get caught up on topics from around the country - including the new 20-game ACC schedule, the revolving door at the top of the AP Poll, and the candidates for an All-Decade Team at Duke.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate break down an impressive two game road trip through East Lansing and Blacksburg as Duke improved to 9-1 on the season. Will Avery joins the podcast as well this week to discuss his playing days in Durham, and what it means to be back on campus and back in the classroom. We'll also sit down with Mike DeGeorge, the Director of Sports Information for the team, and get some perspective on the media attention garnered by the program and how that's evolved over the last few years.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate discuss Duke's tremendous start to the season, including Scheyer's breakdown of a defensive masterpiece in the Garden. The Blue Devils' Creative Director Dave Bradley also joins the show to discuss all things social media, and how his team tells the story of The Brotherhood.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate discuss the depth Duke showed in their two exhibition games and set the stage for the season opener at Madison Square Garden against Kansas.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate look ahead to the start of the 2019-20 season, catching up on the squad's preseason work, and Coach Scheyer's take on a deep roster heading into the new year.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate discuss a big night for the Blue Devils in Brooklyn at the NBA Draft, K Academy, new rules, and Duke's roster heading into the 2019-20 season.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate look back on the 2018-19 season, including conversations with Zion Williamson and Coach K.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate look back at a thriller in Columbia, SC against UCF in the 2nd Round of the NCAA Tournament - and set the stage for the Sweet 16 this Friday in Washington, D.C.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate recap Duke's 21st ACC Tournament title, including Zion Williamson's historic performance en route to claiming MVP honors, and look ahead to the start of the NCAA Tournament this weekend in Columbia, SC.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate look ahead to the start of the ACC Tournament - discussing the potential return of Zion Williamson, Duke's history in the event, and what it will take for Coach K to claim a 15th ACC Title.  

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate break down the final week of the regular season - including a sit down with Antonio Vrankovic and Brennan Besser - Duke's two Seniors, and an early preview of the ACC finale at North Carolina. Bill Raftery, lead College Basketball analyst for CBS Sports, also joins the show to give his thoughts on the upcoming NCAA Tournament while revealing the origins of some of his signature calls.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate discuss the "Louisville Larceny" - Duke's epic 23-point comeback against the Cardinals, touch on some great moments in the Duke - North Carolina rivalry, and hear from legendary NBA Coach Hubie Brown as he reflects on Zion Williamson's potential at the next level and Coach K's impact on the game of basketball.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate discuss the start of ACC Play for Duke – including an update on Tre Jones’ injury and the impact his absence has had on the team, a breakdown of Duke’s 72-70 win over previously unbeaten Virginia, and Scheyer’s 3-Point Shot - highlighting buzzer beaters, familiar opponents, and a look at a week in the life of a Coach at Duke.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate discuss Duke's 11-1 start to the season - and visit with the Blue Devils' point guard Tre Jones breaking down his passion for Duke and the mindset that has allowed him to become a leader for his team on the floor. Then, Dansby Swanson - the starting shortstop for the Atlanta Braves, and a life-long Duke fan, joins the show to discuss his breakthrough season and his love for the game of Basketball.

Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and David Shumate recap Duke’s 3-0 start to the season, including how they handle all the hype surrounding the team.  Also discussed are Scheyer family Thanksgiving traditions, and what life is like with his daughter Noa crawling around the house. Then, Dan Shulman joins the show - sharing his Canadian roots, the impact of Duke’s foreign tour in Toronto, and breaking down this week's field in Maui.

Ahead of the season opener Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer previews the match-up with Kentucky - plus, newly selected captains for the ’18-19 season, Javin DeLaurier and Jack White discuss what being a leader means to them, off-season shooting work, kickboxing with The Admiral, and the Australian delicacy that is vegemite. Then, Grant Hill joins the podcast to discuss his recent induction to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, life after his playing career, and what it’s like to cover Duke for CBS.

Our first episode features Associate Head Coach Jon Scheyer and new Assistant Coach Chris Carrawell discussing the team’s offseason work, what makes this freshman class unique, and changes to the recruiting calendar.  Then Shelden Williams, recently inducted into the Duke Hall of Fame, joins the show to look back at his time at Duke and what's next for him as he transitions to coaching in the G League.

Jon's guest this week is sophomore big man Marques Bolden

Jon is joined by Justin Robinson, the newest scholarship member of the Duke basketball team. Plus, a visit with freshman Wendell Carter

Jon visits with Jayson Tatum, star from last year's Duke team and current member of the Boston Celtics. Plus, a conversation with fellow coach and three-time national champion Nate James.

Former coach and player at Duke and current Northwestern head coach Chris Collins joins the show

Military man and former Duke basketball "sharpshooter" Marshall Plumlee joins the show