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.

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke basketball guard Caleb Foster (1) dribbles the ball against Houston Cougars guard Mylik Wilson (8) during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

Most important takeaways following Duke basketball's first 5-on-5 scrimmage

Mount St. Mary's v Duke; Duke basketball forward Isaiah Evans and center Patrick Ngongba

Duke basketball sophomore trusting Jon Scheyer with helping achieve successful life

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Duke basketball center Patrick Ngongba II (21) looks to shoot the ball against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center.

Duke basketball starting five could already be set after first intrasquad scrimmage

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - Elite Eight Press Conferences - Newark; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and forward Cooper Flagg

Jon Scheyer explains why he 'doubled down' on Duke after Cooper Flagg's departure

Houston v Duke; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer at the Final Four

Jon Scheyer explains why it took 'months' to get over Duke's loss at Final Four

Duke basketball forward Nikolas Khamenia reaches up for a rebound during the first quarter of their game in the Desert Holiday Classic in Rancho Mirage, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024.

Duke basketball prized freshman sits during 4-on-4 scrimmage

Mar 26, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke basketball guard Caleb Foster (1) during a practice session in preparation for an East Regional semifinal game against the Arizona Wildcats at Prudential Center.

Duke basketball gives exclusive look at new strength and conditioning program

Notre Dame v Duke; Duke basketball players Darren Harris, Maliq Brown, and Isaiah Evans

Jon Scheyer says key Duke basketball player is months away from full return to court

Alabama v Duke; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer

Potential replacements for Justin Robinson on Duke basketball coaching staff

Duke basketball freshman Nikolas Khamenia looks to shoot as Bellevue's Bryce Kageyama defends during the second quarter of their game in the Desert Holiday Classic in Rancho Mirage, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024.

Duke basketball could use secret weapon at point guard for major roster flexibility

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - Final Four Week - San Antonio; Duke basketball guard Sion James

Sion James wasted no time celebrating being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke basketball guard Sion James (14) in action against the Houston Cougars in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

Sion James must fill specific role with Charlotte Hornets in order to make NBA roster

Mar 26, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg (2) and guard Tyrese Proctor (5) during a practice session in preparation for an East Regional semifinal game against the Arizona Wildcats at Prudential Center.

Cooper Flagg campaigns for Tyrese Proctor, Sion James to be picked early in 2nd round

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Khaman Maluach stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the tenth pick by the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

Duke basketball puts two centers on Suns in minutes after stunning draft trade

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Cooper Flagg arrives before the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

ESPN pundit puts massive pressure on Cooper Flagg after becoming No. 1 overall pick

2025 NBA Draft - Content Circuit, Media Availability and Portraits; Duke basketball superstar Cooper Flagg

Duke basketball trio giving great advice to future recruits ahead of NBA Draft