Kevin Connelly

Kevin Connelly

Joined: Jan 25, 2018

Site Expert of Ball Durham and Storm The Paint, which covers Duke and St. John's, respectively.

Jan 18, 2025; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Duke basketball guard Cooper Flagg (2) looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Conte Forum.

Coach K calls Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg 'the best player in the country'

Notre Dame v Duke; Duke basketball forward Maliq Brown

Lowly ACC allows Duke basketball to not rush Maliq Brown back from injury

Jan 11, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Duke basketball hoping Cooper Flagg has encore performance after 42-point effort

Jan 11, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg (2) drives to the basket as Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Markus Burton (3) defends during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Cooper Flagg's role on Duke basketball team will not change amid injury to center

Nov 16, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke basketball center Khaman Maluach (9) welcomes center Patrick Ngongba II (21) to the court in the first half against the Wofford Terriers at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Maliq Brown injury allows Duke basketball to gauge ability of prized freshman

Jan 11, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; A game ball during a break in the second half of a Duke basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Duke basketball tipoff gets significantly delayed due to NFL Playoffs on ESPN

Jan 7, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg (2) shoots over Pitt Panthers forward Cameron Corhen (2) during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Cooper Flagg's improvement in important statistic gives Duke basketball a major boost

Jan 4, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Duke basketball guard Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Moody Coliseum.

Jon Scheyer makes strong assertion about Cooper Flagg, sends message to country

Jan 4, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Duke basketball guard Cooper Flagg (2) celebrates with teammates on the bench during the second half against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Moody Coliseum.

Duke basketball overtakes Auburn for No. 1 spot in KenPom Ratings

Jan 7, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts during the second half against the Pitt Panthers at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Cooper Flagg recements himself as No. 1 pick in NBA Draft after challengers arise

Jan 7, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke basketball forward Kon Knueppel (7) is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-pointer during the second half against the Pitt Panthers at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Duke basketball players give incredible reactions to Cooper Flagg poster

Jan 7, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg (2) dunks during the second half against the Pitt Panthers at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Cooper Flagg dunk of the year candidate seals Duke basketball blowout victory

Dec 21, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer on the court against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at McCamish Pavilion.

Jon Scheyer returns to Duke basketball practice with major game looming

Jan 4, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Duke basketball associate head coach Chris Carrawell reacts during the second half against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Moody Coliseum.

Duke basketball drenches acting head coach following stunning result

Seattle v Duke; Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg and head coach Jon Scheyer

Duke basketball missing major piece in critical road matchup against SMU

Dec 31, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after dunking during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Duke basketball could face ACC Championship preview with latest road challenge