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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Walker Kessler will bring a 7-foot-1 presence and prolific shot-blocking ability to Minnesota, a welcome complement in the post to star Karl-Anthony Towns even if his playing time is limited during his debut NBA season.
Duke’s A.J. Griffin needed time to get comfortable again after missing most of the past two seasons, along with some of this year’s preseason, due to injuries.
BOSTON (AP) — A big second half capped off a very busy week with a victory for No. 7 Duke.
Paolo Banchero had 16 points and 14 rebounds as Duke pulled away midway into the second half for a 72-61 victory over Boston College on Saturday.
Paolo Banchero had 16 points and 14 rebounds as Duke pulled away midway into the second half for a 72-61 victory over Boston College on Saturday.
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson guard David Collins has been suspended one game by the Atlantic Coast Conference for a foul on Duke’s Wendell Moore Jr. that Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski said was a “dangerous” play.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Paolo Banchero had missed two straight shots when Clemson took a late lead over Duke.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — AJ Griffin attempted 10 shots Saturday, nine of them from behind the arc. If Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski had his way, Griffin would’ve put up even more.
RayQuan Evans made a pair of free throws with 12 seconds left in overtime, John Butler blocked Wendell Moore Jr.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Kameron McGusty hit a hanging layup in traffic with 22.8 seconds left and Miami survived a final-play shot for the win to stun No. 2 Duke 76-74 on Saturday night.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — After having two different opponents bow out due to COVID-19 issues, No. 2 Duke beat last-minute replacement Elon 87-56 on Saturday.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. scored 21 points as No. 2 Duke pulled away for a 92-67 victory over Appalachian State on Thursday night.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — AJ Griffin scored 19 points and No. 2 Duke cruised past South Carolina State 103-62 on Tuesday night.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — AJ Griffin scored 19 points as No. 2 Duke cruised past South Carolina State 103-62 on Tuesday night.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Zed Key scored a career-high 20 points and Ohio State held top-ranked Duke scoreless for the final 4 1/2 minutes, completing a rally from a 15-point second-half deficit to beat the Blue Devils 71-66 on Tuesday night.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 21 points to lead No. 5 Duke over No. 1 Gonzaga 84-81 on Saturday night.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 21 points to lead No. 5 Duke over No. 1 Gonzaga 84-81 on Saturday night.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 21 points to lead No. 5 Duke over No. 1 Gonzaga 84-81 on Friday night.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. scored 23 points and No. 7 Duke used a few smooth stretches in the second half to pull away for an 88-55 victory over Lafayette on Friday night.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. scored 23 points and No. 7 Duke used a few smooth stretches in the second half to pull away for an 88-55 victory over Lafayette on Friday night.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Four Blue Devils scored in double figures as No. 9 Duke held off Campbell 67-56 on Saturday night.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Wendell Moore Jr. looked comfortable and confident as a veteran captain in Duke’s home opener.
Duke (11-9, 9-7) vs. Georgia Tech (13-8, 9-6)
McCamish Pavilion, Atlanta; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Duke looks for its 11th straight win in the head-to-head series over Georgia Tech.
McCamish Pavilion, Atlanta; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Duke looks for its 11th straight win in the head-to-head series over Georgia Tech.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Carlik Jones scored seven of his 25 points in overtime, sophomore Quinn Slazinski opened the scoring in OT with a 3-pointer and Louisville fended off Duke 80-73 on Saturday night, halting the Blue Devils’ late-season win streak at four games.
Louisville (12-5, 7-4) vs. Duke (11-8, 9-6)
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Matthew Hurt scored 22 points on 8-of-9 shooting, DJ Steward added 16 points and Duke never trailed in its 84-60 win over Wake Forest on Wednesday night.
No. 5 seed North Carolina State (20-12, 11-10) vs. No. 4 seed Duke (25-6, 15-5)
Atlantic Coast Conference Tourney Quarterfinals, Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina; Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
Atlantic Coast Conference Tourney Quarterfinals, Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina; Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
North Carolina (13-17, 6-13) vs. No. 12 Duke (24-6, 14-5)
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST
North Carolina State (18-11, 9-9) vs. Duke (23-6, 13-5)
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
No. 7 Duke (23-4, 13-3) vs. Wake Forest (11-15, 4-12)
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
Virginia Tech (15-11, 6-9) vs. No. 6 Duke (22-4, 12-3)
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Tre Jones got Duke to overtime, and Wendell Moore Jr. finished off North Carolina.
No. 7 Duke (19-3, 9-2) vs. North Carolina (10-12, 3-8)
Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST
Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST
No. 11 Louisville (14-3, 5-1) vs. No. 3 Duke (15-2, 5-1)
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST