Kevin Connelly

Kevin Connelly

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

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

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Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome.

Ranking the most important offseason priorities Duke basketball must accomplish

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Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts after a play during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center.

Analyst compares Cooper Flagg to polarizing NFL Draft prospect Travis Hunter

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

Potential concerning signs in Duke basketball chances of retaining freshman standout

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Mar 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA;  Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg (2) with the ball as UNC basketball guard Elliot Cadeau (3) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center.

UNC basketball program valued to be worth millions more than Duke

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Feb 1, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA;  Duke basketball forward Kon Knueppel (7) pivots inside of the three-point line around UNC basketball guard Ian Jackson (11) at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Duke basketball legend thinks 5-star is trying to 'leverage' UNC with transfer portal

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer looks on during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

Final Four debacle is first time Jon Scheyer did not maximize Duke basketball roster

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke basketball guard Tyrese Proctor (5), forward Cooper Flagg (2), and guard Kon Knueppel (7) console each other late in the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

Duke basketball season must be viewed as a failure after Final Four collapse

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Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg (2) walks off the court after losing to the Houston Cougars in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

Duke basketball epic collapse stuns nation as Houston advances to National Title

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Feb 1, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA;  Duke basketball former head coach coach Mike Krzyzewski before a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Coach K will attend Duke basketball Final Four matchup against Houston

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Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke basketball guard Tyrese Proctor (5) and guard Cooper Flagg (2) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome.

Ranking the most important Duke basketball players to beat Houston in Final Four

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Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) and guard Cooper Flagg (2) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome.

Duke basketball freshman expects 'war' in Final Four matchup against Houston

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Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke basketball guard Cooper Flagg (2) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome.

Coach K says Cooper Flagg is best freshman to ever play in Duke basketball program

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Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke basketball forward Mason Gillis (18) and guard Tyrese Proctor (5) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome.

Duke hoping veteran's presence in Final Four is better than a good luck charm

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Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke basketball guard Cooper Flagg (2) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome.

NBA analysts favor Cooper Flagg over Zion Williamson as NBA Draft prospect

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Apr 2, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski and associate head coach Jon Scheyer instruct their team against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half during the 2022 NCAA men's basketball tournament Final Four semifinals at Caesars Superdome.

Jon Scheyer hopes Mike Krzyzewski attends Duke basketball games at Final Four

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