Hugh Straine

Joined: Sep 1, 2024

Hugh began his role as Site Expert for FanSided's BallDurham.com in September 2024. Hugh is the color commentator for Bucknell University men's and women's Basketball on ESPN+ and the sports editor for the university's student newspaper, The Bucknellian. Hugh also spent time as a writer and on-air talent for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League during the summer of 2024. A college basketball super fan, Hugh has watched every Duke men's basketball game since 2016. His favorite player to ever put on a Blue Devil uniform is Zion Williamson.

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Hornets given phenomenal NBA Draft grade after selecting two former Duke Blue Devils

Duke Blue Devils News: Flagg ROTY favorite, CFB ratings released, Sion James draft moment stained by ESPN mistake

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