Ethan NovakEthan Novak

Ethan is a senior at California State University, Fullerton who is pursuing a career as an elementary school teacher. He was the Lead Editor at RamblinFan.com from July 2009 to January 2010 and a Featured Columnist at Bleacher Report from February 2011 to September 2011, all while contributing to numerous other sites along the way. He took over the Lead Editor position at Ball Durham in October 2012 and plans on sticking around for awhile (yeah, you're stuck with me, Duke fans). If you need to reach Ethan, you can do so via email at [email protected] or via twitter (@Ball_Durham).

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Duke in the NBA: JJ Redick’s Season In Review

This is the first part in a series of post where we’ll review the 2012-13 NBA season of Duke alumni. First up is my personal favorite: JJ Redick. Read | Share

2013 NFL Draft: Atlanta Falcons Select Duke QB Sean Renfree

With the 43rd pick in the 7th round of the 2013 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected QB Sean Renfree out of Duke. The 6’3″, 220 lb gunslinger will likely compete with Dominique Davis for…Read More

NFL Free Agency: Conner Vernon Signs With Oakland Raiders

Conner Vernon didn’t get his name called in the NFL Draft this weekend, but the former Duke receiver was quick to find a home in free agency, signing on with the Oakland Raiders.   Read |…Read More

2013 NFL Draft: Conner Vernon Scouting Report

With the NFL Draft entering the fourth round this morning, Duke wide receiver Conner Vernon could get drafted any second now. The nifty wide receiver would be a solid selection for any team looking to…Read More

Duke Basketball: On Marshall Plumlee’s Foot Surgery

In case you haven’t heard by now, Duke’s redshirt-freshman center Marshall Plumlee, the youngest of the Plumlee trio, underwent surgery on his injured left foot and is expected to be out 12-16…Read More

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Duke Football Recruiting: DB Alonzo Saxton Verbally Commits

Duke football received their fifth verbal commitment of the 2014 recruiting class, adding 3-star defensive…Read More

Duke in the MLB: Catching Up With Former Blue Devils In the Show

With the 2013 MLB regular season already two and a half weeks old, it is time to check in on your former…Read More

Duke Spring Football 2013: What We Learned About The Offense

Following the conclusion of the 2013 Spring Game, Duke football has received a few answers about the…Read More

Video Games: We Need a New NCAA Basketball Game

It has been awhile since Duke Basketball, along with every other team in the nation, has been represented…Read More

Duke Basketball: A Way Too Early Look at the 2013-14 Starting Lineup

Wondering what the Blue Devils starting-five will look like next year? So do we. Let’s explore…Read More

Duke Football: Cutcliffe Working With the Mannings, Welker

In some fun football news, head coach David Cutcliffe and Duke University played host to some pretty…Read More

Duke Women’s Basketball: Chelsea Gray Is An All-American

The 2013 NCAA Division I Coaches’ All-America Team was announced last week, and Duke’s Chelsea…Read More

Duke Basketball: A Farewell to Mason Plumlee

Mason Plumlee put together an impressive four-year career at Duke University, and the senior All-American…Read More

Duke in the MLB: Nate Freiman Impresses in MLB Debut

The Oakland Athletics’ first baseman Nate Freiman, a former Duke Blue Devil, made his MLB debut…Read More

Duke Women’s Basketball: Diggins, Notre Dame End Duke’s Season in Elite Eight

Skylar Diggins showed why she is one of women’s college basketball’s premiere players, scoring…Read More

NCAA Tournament 2013: Duke Brings It All Together In Victory over Michigan State

Seth Curry scored 29 points, knocking down six of his nine three-pointers, lifting Duke to a 71-61 victory…Read More

Duke Basketball: Chris Collins Named Northwestern Head Coach, Faces Challenges

Duke Associate Head Coach Chris Collins has verbally agreed to take over as Head Coach of the Northwestern…Read More

NCAA Tournament 2013: Duke WBB Rallies Past OKST, Reaches Sweet-Sixteen

The Duke Blue Devils’ women’s basketball team overcame a 13-point halftime deficit, outscoring…Read More

NCAA Tournament 2013: A Glance at Michigan State’s Resume

The Duke Blue Devils have cruised through the NCAA Tournament so far, but the Michigan State Spartans…Read More

NCAA Tournament 2013: Duke Cruises By Albany, Will Face Creighton Next

The Duke Blue Devils jumped out to a double-digit lead before setting themselves on cruise control in…Read More