Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Josh Cox of the Section 17 Podcast and Duke Report. They preview Saturday's top 10 matchup between Duke and UNC in Chapel Hill. Topics include: Who guards RJ Davis How UNC defends Kyle Filipowski Keeping UNC out of transition and off the glass Mark Mitchell's role Mismatches Duke can hunt Then they reminisce about some of Duke's best performances in the Dean Dome before they each give their predictions for the game. To learn more about listener data and our p...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's impressive 77-67 road win over Virginia Tech. Topics include: Kyle Filipowski's rim protection The hot shooting from the guards The shallow rotation Tyrese Proctor's two-way play Jeremy Roach's exceptional senior season Duke's offense in conference play Crucial second half minutes from Ryan Young How this win positions Duke going forward To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...
Jan 30, 2024•25 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's wild 72-71 victory over Clemson. Topics include: Dustin's impressions from being at the game on press row The first half defense of Mark Mitchell, Tyrese Proctor, and Kyle Filipowski Duke's inability to create separation after going up 32-20 Clemson's 45-point second half Duke's struggles on the defensive glass The difficulties Duke faces when Filipowski is not on the floor The drawbacks of a Filipowski-centric offense The backcourt play from Tyrese Proctor...
Jan 29, 2024•51 min
Josh and Raul are joined by Russell Hainline of Crazie Cast to talk about Duke's recent stretch of games. They react to the disappointing home loss to Pittsburgh and the 83-69 win at Louisville. How concerning is it that Duke is struggling against weak teams? How much of this is a product of health, how much is schematic, and how much comes down to effort? They then preview the Clemson game and talk about what Duke has to do to finish the season strong. You can follow Russell on X at @DukeBetter...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com to answer some mailbag questions from members of site message board. Topics discussed include: Favorite Duke jerseys Grayson Allen's ranking among the best Duke players of all time Duke's status as a contender this year Which players from this year's team are expected to leave after the season The most important committed player in the 2024 class NOT named Cooper Flagg Why VJ Edgecombe chose Baylor over Duke The latest on the K...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Josh and Dustin react to Duke's come-from-behind win versus Georgia Tech. They talk about Mark Mitchell's last-minute absence, Kyle Filipowski's big night, and Tyrese Proctor picking up the slack after Jeremy Roach's injury. They break down how GT was able to score so easily. Was it a matter of ball screen coverage or just tough shot making? They also highlight some of the key plays in the 2nd half that allowed Duke to pull out the victory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract...
Jan 14, 2024•27 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominant 75-53 victory over Pittsburgh. They talk about the three-point shooting, Kyle Filipowski's nearly perfect night from the field, and Duke's switching defense, which prevented Pittsburgh from getting any kind of rhythm. They also discuss whether Caleb Foster should keep starting or if Proctor needs to re-enter the starting lineup. Then they preview Duke's rematch with Georgia Tech. Can Duke get revenge for their worst loss on the season? To learn mor...
Jan 11, 2024•40 min
Josh and Dustin react to Duke's ugly 67-59 win over Notre Dame. They talk about Mark Mitchell's career night, another slow start for Kyle Filipowski, Jeremy Roach's steady play, and whether it's time for Tyrese Proctor to re-enter the starting lineup. Then they turn their attention to Pittsburgh, another tough road test where Duke will have to play significantly better on offense. They highlight Pittsburgh's 3pt shooting, particularly from leading scorer Blake Hinson. What can Duke do to contain...
Jan 07, 2024•28 min
Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 86-66 win over Syracuse. They discuss Mark Mitchell's big first half, Kyle Filipowski's early foul trouble, and the lights-out second-half 3pt shooting that allowed Duke to finally pull away. Then they preview Duke's second ACC road test, against a very young Notre Dame team. Can Duke overcome their road woes? Will they cover the 13-point spread predicted by Kenpom? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...
Jan 04, 2024•37 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com to preview Duke's upcoming ACC schedule. John gives his thoughts on Duke's up-and-down start and what the team can improve on going forward. Then they break down the schedule and give their predictions on Duke's win-loss record in ACC play. They also discuss All-ACC teams before talking a bit about recruiting, the incoming 2024 class, and the look of the roster next season. [Note: This episode was recorded before Duke's game ag...
Jan 01, 2024•57 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul give their immediate reactions to Duke's big 78-70 win over Baylor. They talk about the play of the guards, the valuable late game minutes from Ryan Young, and what this win means for Duke 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
Dec 21, 2023•31 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul preview Duke's big matchup in Madison Square Garden with the Baylor Bears. They also take a look at what Duke did well against Charlotte and Hofstra and whether they can carry it forward versus a top 10 opponent. 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
Dec 18, 2023•37 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast for a deep dive on Duke's season so far. At 7-3, Duke has gotten off to a slower start than predicted. Brian gives his thoughts on the issues with the team so far and where they can improve. Topics include: Off-ball movement on Kyle Filipowski postups How to use Mark Mitchell creatively to offset the way teams are defending him Sean Stewart's potential to replace some of Dereck Lively's vertical spacing a...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul vent about Duke's 0-2 week on the road. They discuss the poor shooting, the bogged-down offense, and the costly late-game mistakes. Are players simply missing shots, or is the problem schematic? They also talk about the defense, and why it doesn't look as fundamentally sound as it did last year even before Dereck Lively's emergence. Then they turn their attention to what Duke should do going forward. With Tyrese Proctor possibly sidelined for multiple games, who should sta...
Dec 06, 2023•59 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul celebrate their 100th episode as hosts of the rebooted The Devil's Den Podcast. To commemorate the occasion, they are joined by the host of the original TDD podcast, Chris Bunn. Chris gives his thoughts on the Scheyer era so far. What did he think of the transition from Scheyer to K? How did he think Scheyer did in his first year as coach? Then they turn their attention to this year's team. They talk about the team's slow starts, and whether it's cause for concern. Later, ...
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 74-65 win over Michigan State. Topics include: Ugly 1st Half Offense Struggles shooting the ball to start the season Mark Mitchell's ability to draw fouls Team free throw shooting A breakout game from Caleb Foster Surviving runs from Michigan State Two-man actions between Kyle Filipowski and Ryan Young The short rotation Big man defense and rim protection Pace of play Tyrese Proctor's ability to take care of the ball Then they turn their attention to the ne...
Nov 17, 2023•46 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 78-73 loss to Arizona. They discuss what went wrong with the offense in the first half as well as Duke's issues rebounding the ball. Then they talk about how Duke made improvements in the 2nd half to take the lead and give themselves a chance to win, only to see it slip away at the last minute. Lastly, they each choose a player to spotlight for his strong performance in the loss. Then they look ahead to tonight's matchup versus Michigan State. They each giv...
Nov 14, 2023•54 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke beating Dartmouth 92-54 to get its first win of the season. Raul was in attendance on press row. He describes the atmosphere as well as his takeaways from the game. What did the team do well? What are some areas of concern? They talk about Kyle Filipowski's efficient 25 points, the steady play of Jeremy Roach, the passing wizardry of Tyrese Proctor, and the driving ability of Caleb Foster. They discuss the backup big man rotation. Who does this team turn to w...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominating exhibition win over UNC Pembroke. Dustin gives his insights from being on press row. They discuss Tyrese Proctor's hot shooting, Jared McCain getting named as the fifth starter, and positives from the game as well as areas for improvement. They play clips of questions Dustin asked the players in the locker room. Later, Josh and Raul are joined by Steve Clark of thedevilsden.com to break down recent recruiting developments. They talk about Cooper ...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul discuss Josh and Dustin's experience at this year's ACC Tipoff, where Jon Scheyer was in attendance along with Jeremy Roach, Tyrese Proctor, and Kyle Filipowski. They react to Scheyer's press conference and play some clips of questions they personally asked Roach and Filipowski. Then Raul leads roundtable predictions on season over/unders. How many points per game with Filipowski average? What 3pt percentage will the team shoot? Where will Duke finish in the conference ran...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Countdown to Craziness, Duke's annual kickoff to the basketball season. Dustin and Raul were on press row for CTC and recount their experiences sitting courtside. They give their impressions of the general atmosphere, player intros, and the Blue-White Scrimmage. Which players stood out, and what are some areas of concern? Then they recap Jon Scheyer's press conference, reacting to a few clips they recorded which stood out to them. Lastly, they play clips of interv...
Oct 27, 2023•58 min
Josh and Raul are joined by Brendan Marks of The Athletic to discuss the upcoming Duke Men's Basketball season as well as the ACC at large. Topics include: Which returning sophomore Brendan expects to take the biggest jump Proctor, Roach, and Young being named captains The question of the "fifth starter" Roach's new role in a loaded backcourt Possible stylistic changes Duke's place in the ACC and national landscape A bounceback year for UNC? Reasonable expectations for Coach Scheyer's second sea...
Oct 18, 2023•55 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul (over)react to an eight-minute scrimmage video released by Duke Men's Basketball last week, which shows the team playing five-on-five using ACC officials. They overanalyze the offensive sets and actions they see the team running. They discuss what they liked as well as some areas of concern. They highlight individual players who stood out to them and speculate about possible lineup combinations Scheyer may employ. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
Oct 09, 2023•38 min
Josh Smith and Adam Rowe of The Devil's Den are joined by Tim O'Malley of Irish Illustrated to preview Duke Football's upcoming matchup with Notre Dame. They discuss Duke's 4-0 start and what it means for Duke as a program to have College Game Day on campus for the first time ever. They also get Tim's take on Notre Dame's heartbreaking last-second 17-14 loss to Ohio State, which saw Notre Dame fall to 4-1 on the season. With Notre Dame coming into Durham as 5.5-point favorites, how do Tim and Ad...
Sep 28, 2023•49 min
Inspired by Duke Football's historic win over Clemson, Josh, Dustin, and Raul take a look at some of the biggest upset wins and comebacks in Duke Basketball history. They cover everything from Duke's biggest tournament win as an underdog to improbable comebacks at the Dean Dome. They talk about where they were when these monumental wins happened and what they remember. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about you...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Josh Smith is joined by Adam Rowe of thedevilsden.com and Bud Elliott of 247Sports and the Cover 3 Podcast to preview the 2023 Duke Football season. They begin by talking about general expectations for Mike Elko's second season. What would constitute a successful follow-up to Elko's impressive first year? Then they talk about conference realignment. What will become of the ACC and where does Duke land in all of this? Then they move into the real meat of the discussion. They talk about Duke's ove...
Sep 04, 2023•56 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com as they sit down with Jeff Goodman, Basketball Insider for Stadium. Topics include: The second annual edition of The Almanac, a comprehensive digital magazine previewing the upcoming college basketball season Jeff's general thoughts on the upcoming season His predictions for National Player of the Year Tyrese Proctor vs. Kyle Filipowski as potential award winners Whether CBB will get younger again as COVID eligibility expires T...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Josh Smith and Dustin Shoe sit down with the creative team behind the @DukeMBB social media empire: Senior Assistant Director of Creative Video, Nolan Elingburg; Associate Director of Player Branding, Nicholas Colosimo; and Creative Director, David Bradley. They talk about the evolution Duke's social media network, from its early days of Top 5 videos to its current iterations spanning everything from Tiktok to long-form player profiles. Other topics discussed include: How Duke's social media pre...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul sit down with Brian Horace of dukeblogger.com. They talk about the origins of his long-running blog and his history with Duke basketball. Then they get Brian's thoughts on Coach Scheyer's first season. What grade does he give to the first-year coach? They then discuss what reasonable expectations should be for year two before getting Brian's assessment of various incoming and returning players. Lastly, they talk about NIL and conference realignment. To read Brian Horace's ...
Aug 08, 2023•44 min
Josh, Dustin, and Raul sit down with Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast. They discuss several recent articles he wrote on the potential for Duke's offense in the 2023-24 season. How will Duke make use of their guard depth and improved shooting? Will they play five-out with Kyle Filipowski as the hub? They also discuss the defensive impact of Mark Mitchell, the off-ball movement of Tyrese Proctor, and the best role for Jeremy Roach on this deep Duke team. Later, they talk abou...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 22 min
