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HUSKER HOMECOMING: Legendary quarterback Turner Gill makes a surprising return to Nebraska as an assistant coach, shaking up the college football world. A bold move aimed at restoring former glory.

June 24, 2025 - by Christi - Leave a Comment

The world of college football was set abuzz recently with an unexpected and thrilling announcement: Turner Gill, the legendary quarterback who once dazzled crowds and led Nebraska’s football team with …

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CBS Drops Controversial Duke Freshman Rankings — But Did They Just Snub Grant Hill, Tyus Jones, and JJ Redick?

June 23, 2025 - by Christi - Leave a Comment

CBS recently made a notable decision to discontinue their controversial freshman basketball player rankings, a move that has sparked widespread discussion in the sports community. For years, CBS’s rankings on …

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Cooper Flagg’s Heartbreak Deepens as Unreal Mavericks Preview Highlights What Duke Blue Devils and Hornets May Have Missed Out On

June 23, 2025 - by Christi - Leave a Comment

Cooper Flagg’s early journey toward the NBA has been nothing short of a whirlwind, with each new development adding urgency to a story already rich with promise, potential, and heartbreak—particularly …

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You won’t believe who’s rising to the occasion in Chapel Hill — and why this could be UNC’s most dangerous team in years.

June 23, 2025 - by Christi - Leave a Comment

Since the departure of key talents like Armando Bacot, Harrison Ingram, and others following the 2023–24 Sweet Sixteen exit, the Tar Heels were left with a roster in need of …

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Duke’s Top Freshmen Zion Williamson and Cooper Flagg Shine Bright as Coach K’s Picks Match Our Best Players List

June 20, 2025 - by Christi - Leave a Comment

Duke University’s basketball program has long been synonymous with excellence, a proving ground where some of the most talented young athletes in the country develop into NBA superstars. Among the …

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Two Elite Programs. Countless NBA Legends. One Fierce Debate: Which School Reigns Supreme in Producing NBA Stars — Duke or Kentucky?

June 20, 2025 - by Christi - Leave a Comment

Two elite programs, countless NBA legends, one fierce debate: which school truly reigns supreme in producing NBA stars — Duke or Kentucky? Both claim storied traditions, legendary coaches, and pro …

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Kyrie Irving Says Cooper Flagg Is Ready to Handle the Spotlight, Expresses Excitement to Watch the Duke Star Shine.

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 - by Christi - Leave a Comment

Kyrie Irving, one of the most electrifying and skilled players in the NBA, recently shared his thoughts on Cooper Flagg, the highly talented Duke Blue Devils star who has been …

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Five-Star SG Selects Duke Basketball Over Kentucky and Kansas, Signing a Historic Commitment

June 12, 2025 - by Christi - Leave a Comment

The college basketball world is abuzz with excitement and anticipation following the historic commitment of a five-star shooting guard who has chosen to join the Duke Blue Devils over perennial …

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Scheyer’s Recruiting Empire: 11 Five-Star Phenoms, 6 Four-Star Standouts Signal a New Dynasty Era for Duke Basketball.

June 9, 2025 - by Christi - Leave a Comment

Under the stewardship of Jon Scheyer, Duke Basketball has long been synonymous with elite recruiting and championship aspirations. The 2025 recruiting class, however, marks a monumental leap forward, not just …

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“The Shot”—Christian Laettner’s historic 1992 game-winning basket—that forever altered Duke athletics and solidified an illustrious NCAA history.

June 9, 2025 - by Christi - Leave a Comment

In the annals of college basketball, few moments resonate as profoundly as Christian Laettner’s game-winning shot against Kentucky in the 1992 NCAA East Regional Final. This iconic play, often referred …