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Hugh Straine

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.

Duke v North Carolina

ACC hoping to avoid repeat of demolition that took place through 2024 ACC/SEC Challenge

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Duke v NC State

Duke football secondary rated as top unit in the nation ahead of 2025 college football season

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Alabama v Duke

Predicting Duke basketball's record through its absolutely grueling non-conference slate

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Alabama v Duke

Duke might have toughest non-con slate in college hoops next season after ACC/SEC Challenge release

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Houston v Duke

'Positive momentum' reportedly occurring towards major college basketball rule change

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Duke v Georgia Tech

CBS Sports 2026 NFL mock draft has Duke football rising senior taken near first ten overall picks

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Houston v Duke

Duke basketball rookies receive special invitation ahead of 2025 NBA Draft

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Duke v Miami

Frontrunner emerges to replace Chris Pollard as Duke baseball head coach

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Alabama v Duke

Duke Blue Devils News: Dick Vitale Invitational, Reddish looking to keep career alive, football disrespect and more

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Alabama v Duke

Duke basketball set to play in inaugural honorary event for legendary broadcaster

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2025 NBA Draft Combine

Cooper Flagg was given the coolest NBA Draft player comparison coming out of Duke by ESPN

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Milwaukee Bucks v Los Angeles Lakers

Former Duke basketball star invited to free agent camp with hopes to revive NBA career

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NCAA Basketball Tournament - East Regional - Washington DC

Here are the Duke basketball players that deserve the most back pay from the NCAA settlement

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NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - Final Four Week - San Antonio

Duke basketball viewed as potential best team in nation based on 2026 national championship betting odds

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Duke v NC State

Why House vs. NCAA settlement approval just made the 2025 Duke football season astronomically more important

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NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - Final Four Week - San Antonio

House vs. NCAA settlement approved. What does this mean for Duke athletics?

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