Kevin Connelly

Kevin Connelly

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Cooper Flagg says he will 'always remember' Duke basketball loss in Final Four

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

Duke basketball players excited for historic moment at NBA Draft

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2025 NBA Draft - Content Circuit, Media Availability and Portraits; Former Duke basketball commit Cedric Coward

Ex-Duke basketball commit says Jon Scheyer is 'the next Coach K' after recruitment

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Apr 1, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke basketball forward Cameron Boozer (12) dribbles the ball against McDonald's All American West forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the second half of the game at Barclays Center.

Cameron Boozer flashes improved aspect of game that will have Duke opponents worried

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Jun 25, 2023; Glendale, AZ, USA; Duke basketball players Cameron Boozer (12) and Nikolas Khamenia during the Section 7 high school boys tournament at State Farm Stadium.

Duke basketball could have major problem with playing time at specific positions

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Southern Indiana v Duke; Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer sitting on the bench

Duke basketball schedule could have been much tougher if not for major mistake

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Duke Blue Devils v Virginia Cavaliers; Duke basketball coaching staff

Duke basketball bench will look much different after continued drastic changes

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Arizona State v Duke

Chris Pollard departure should signal bigger issue for Nina King, Duke athletics

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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.

Duke basketball roster construction could lead to uncomfortable moments this season

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Duke Countdown to Craziness; Former Duke basketball associate head coach Jai Lucas

Jai Lucas did not watch Duke basketball run in NCAA Tournament after abrupt departure

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