Duke Basketball

Duke basketball freshman Vernon Carey Jr. #1 takes a shot as Lars Thiemann #21 of the California Golden Bears guards him during the second half of their game at Madison Square Garden on November 21, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Duke basketball: Blue Devils feel the Vern, vanquish Golden Bears

Cal crashes Duke basketball’s top-ranked party if this happens

No. 1 Duke looking to live up to new ranking at Madison Square Garden

California already nearing win total from a season ago facing Duke

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Duke basketball: Cameron Indoor Stadium’s craziest voodoo power

Duke basketball 2015 NCAA Championship (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Accept it or not, Duke Basketball is the ‘Behemoth of Ball’

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 15: Jack White #41 of the Duke Blue Devils takes a free throw during the second half during their game against the Georgia State Panthers at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 15, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Duke needs to rectify 3-point and free throw shooting before it’s too late

Duke basketball freshman Matthew Hurt #21 of the Duke Blue Devils battles Hayden Koval #15 of the Central Arkansas Bears for a loose ball during the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 12, 2019, in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Duke basketball freshman Matthew Hurt impresses with unselfishness

Duke basketball center Vernon Carey Jr. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Duke Blue Devils take place atop college basketball with No. 1 Ranking

Duke basketball wing Joey Baker (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Stock up, stock down from the Duke basketball win over Georgia State

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Son of Duke basketball alum has perfect name, dad-like game

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 15: Tre Jones #3 of the Duke Blue Devils tries to get past Justin Roberts #2 of the Georgia State Panthers during the second half during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 15, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Tre Jones’ career night leads No. 2 Duke over Georgia State

Duke basketball freshman Cassius Stanley #2 drives between DeAndre Jones #55 and Rylan Bergersen #1 of the Central Arkansas Bears during the second half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 12, 2019, in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

No. 2 Duke on the cusp of No. 1 ranking with Georgia State awaiting

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 12: DeAndre Jones #55 of the Central Arkansas Bears takes a foul shot against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 12, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Georgia State with six players averaging double-figures entering Cameron

Duke basketball freshman Vernon Carey Jr. #1 dunks against the Central Arkansas Bears during the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 12, 2019, in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Stock up from the Duke basketball victory over Central Arkansas

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Duke basketball: Blue Devils need to buy the hype

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 12: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts to a mistake by his team in the first half of the 67-64 loss to the Evansville Aces at Rupp Arena on November 12, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

AP should release new poll immediately after Kentucky embarrassment

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 12: Tre Jones #3 of the Duke Blue Devils collides with Aaron Weidenaar #3 of the Central Arkansas Bears during the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 12, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

No. 2 Duke avoids potential injury disaster, cruises over Central Arkansas

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 08: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks with Jack White #41 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half of their game against the Colorado State Rams at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 08, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Consistency is the major element for No. 2 Duke against Central Arkansas

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Central Arkansas battle tested coming into Cameron Indoor Stadium

Duke basketball guard Cassius Stanley #2 dunks against the Colorado State Rams during the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 08, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Stock up, stock down from the Duke basketball win over Colorado State

Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Duke rises to No. 2 in first Associated Press Top-25 Poll of regular season

Duke basketball freshman center Vernon Carey Jr. #1 battles Kendle Moore #3 of the Colorado State Rams for a rebound during the first half of the game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 08, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Duke rolls CSU in home opener despite non-existent 3-point shooting

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 10: Samson George #24 of the Pittsburgh Panthers and Justin Robinson #50 of the Duke Blue Devils battle for a rebound at Petersen Events Center on January 10, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Justin Robinson named Duke Basketball captain for 2019-20 season

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: The Duke Blue Devils celebrate their 68-66 win over the Kansas Jayhawks at Madison Square Garden on November 05, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Duke looking to build off of season opening win facing Colorado State

Duke basketball guard Cassius Stanley (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Duke basketball success now depends on ‘Cash’ deposits

FORT COLLINS, CO - FEBRUARY 06: Head coach Niko Medved of the Colorado State Rams speaks with referee Mike Reed during the first half at Moby Arena on February 6, 2019 in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Photo by Timothy Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Colorado State with nothing to lose entering Cameron Indoor Stadium

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 05: Tre Jones #3 of the Duke Blue Devils takes the ball down court in the first half of their game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Madison Square Garden on November 05, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Vernon Carey Jr., Tre Jones named to Naismith Award Watch List