By Paul Gotham Kyle Singler committed five turnovers. Jon Scheyer had three. The Clemson Tigers had almost as many turnovers as field goals. Just in case anyone forgot, the Blue Devils and Tigers reminded everyone that style points do not win a basketball game. Nolan Smith led the way as Duke outscored Clemson, 37-24 in the second stanza. The Blue Devils improved to 16-3 … [Read more...] about Duke Outlasts Clemson
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Duke-Georgia Tech: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: It's an ACC throw down at Alexander Memorial Coliseum as Mike Krzyzewski's No. 5 Duke Blue Devils (13-1,1-0) pay a visit to Paul Hewitt's No.20 Georgia Tech Yellowjackets (11-3, 0-1). Plot: The Yellowjackets seek to keep pace in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Besides Duke, Florida State, Wake Forest and Boston College have all won their first … [Read more...] about Duke-Georgia Tech: Tale Of The Tape
Duke – UConn: Tale of the Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: The corner of 7th Avenue and 32nd Street will be hopping this evening when the Duke Blue Devils (5-0) take on the University of Connecticut Huskies (4-0) in the finals of the NIT Season Tip-Off. Plot: For the first time in NCAA history coaches with 800 or more victories do battle when Mike Krzyzewski (838) and Jim Calhoun (809) square … [Read more...] about Duke – UConn: Tale of the Tape
College Hoops Countdown | #8 Duke
Leading up to the 2009 NIT Season Tip Off on November 16th, Pickin' Splinters will be counting down the top 25 of the college hardwood nation. '08 - '09 Results: 30 -7 (11 - 5 ACC) Lost to Villanova in the third round of the NCAA Tournament, 77 - 54. Coach: Mike Krzyzewski 760 - 215 (29 seasons at Duke) 833 - 274 (34 seasons) Key Returners: Brian Zoubek - 4.1ppg, … [Read more...] about College Hoops Countdown | #8 Duke
Geez…that shook the bushes
NCAA Men’s hoops served up a feast on Saturday including two match-ups pitting top ten teams. On the surface these contests could appear as nothing more than games in December, but don’t be mistaken these battles will serve as a gauge of things to come. For now though the weekend’s events shook up the rankings. Then #6 Duke proved to be less than gracious in their home away … [Read more...] about Geez…that shook the bushes