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.

Nov 21, 2024; Spokane, Washington, USA; Duke basketball transfer guard Cedric Coward (0) controls the ball against Eastern Washington Eagles guard Andrew Cook (9) in the first half at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.

NBA Draft analyst says Duke transfer is 'possible' first-round pick after workout

Feb 4, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) warms up with Duke basketball assistant coach Evan Bradds before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Delta Center.

Duke basketball fills assistant coach vacancy with rising NBA superstar

Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center.

Predicting who could be next player to commit to Duke after landing Cedric Coward

Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke basketball guard Isaiah Evans (3) goes to the basket against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Baye Ndongo (11) during the second half at Spectrum Center.

Isaiah Evans enters NBA Draft despite decision to return to Duke basketball

Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer talks to his team during the second half against the Arizona Wildcats during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center.

Duke basketball achieves near impossible feat amid chaos of transfer portal

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after a three point basket against the Houston Cougars during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

Cooper Flagg reveals much anticipated NBA Draft decision amid speculation

Mar 14, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer talks with guard Tyrese Proctor (5) during a free throw during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Spectrum Center.

Pressure mounting on Jon Scheyer after another Duke basketball player exits program

Mar 15, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer in the first half of the 2025 ACC Conference Championship game against the Louisville Cardinals at Spectrum Center.

Duke basketball offers high school recruit with likelihood of reclassification

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer directs players before a semifinal of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

Duke basketball recruiting class falls in rankings after Shelton Henderson's decision

Duke Countdown to Craziness; Duke basketball

Shelton Henderson scrubs Duke basketball from social media as Miami rumors continue

Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer calls to his team during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center.

SEC program takes lead away from Duke basketball in race for 5-star Nate Ament

Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke basketball guard Sion James (14) and forward Cooper Flagg (2) celebrates during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center.

Duke basketball starter calls playing for Blue Devils the experience of a lifetime

Apr 3, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer talks to the media at the Alamodome.

Duke basketball emerges as finalist for one of top remaining transfers in portal

Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke basketball guard Isaiah Evans (3) reacts after hitting a three point shot in the first half at Spectrum Center.

Isaiah Evans breaks silence with cryptic message as Duke basketball awaits decision

Mar 23, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Duke basketball guard Tyrese Proctor (5) and Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer react after a play during the first half against the Baylor Bears in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center.

Lack of movement surrounding Duke basketball roster could be good sign for retention

Duke v Arkansas; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and former forward TJ Power

Former Duke basketball 5-star forward drops to Ivy League after two struggling years