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+0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3535,h_1988,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kxg5xwr95psepxeed3.jpg" caption="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dan Hurley&#39;s latest comments will have Duke fans even more eager for UConn rematch</title><link>https://balldurham.com/dan-hurley-s-latest-comments-will-have-duke-fans-even-more-eager-for-uconn-rematch?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Cameron Sensenig</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kxfg2bmz9h</guid><description>Hurley&#39;s recent remarks didn&#39;t mention Duke by name, but Blue Devils fans will know exactly who he is talking about.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail 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How many are there? When could this list shrink?</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5861,h_3296,x_0,y_160/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kwz45f9r0h9q9fnvtt.jpg" caption="Manny Diaz, Duke Blue Devils | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Buhler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Isaiah Evans&#39; ugly Summer League debut no cause for concern for obvious reason</title><link>https://balldurham.com/isaiah-evans-ugly-summer-league-debut-no-cause-for-concern-for-obvious-reason-minnesota-timberwolves?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kxa3n4ee92</guid><description>It was an ugly debut in the Summer League for Isaiah Evans, but that was no cause for concern for Timberwolves fans. </description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2936,h_1651,x_0,y_6/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kxa3qkmywrpmg194m5.jpg" caption="USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former Duke guard keeps NBA dream alive with Summer League explosion</title><link>https://balldurham.com/former-duke-guard-keeps-nba-dream-alive-with-summer-league-explosion-trevor-keels?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kxa1dx18qc</guid><description>Summer League isn&#39;t just for rookies to make first impressions; it&#39;s for guys who are clinging to an NBA dream. </description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4680,h_2632,x_0,y_10/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kxa1eva1dkr2j74dqq.jpg" caption="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Khaman Maluach&#39;s 2nd Summer League may have unlocked a terrifying evolution of his game</title><link>https://balldurham.com/khaman-maluach-s-2nd-summer-league-may-have-unlocked-a-terrifying-evolution-of-his-game-suns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kx8n5zq716</guid><description>If former Duke star Khaman Maluach can do this now, the NBA might be in deep, deep trouble. </description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4618,h_2597,x_0,y_283/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kx8nbscpqfvr2xm58s.jpg" caption="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kon Knueppel roasts Jon Scheyer with hilarious shade toward Duke&#39;s 2010 title team</title><link>https://balldurham.com/kon-knueppel-roasts-jon-scheyer-with-hilarious-shade-toward-duke-s-2010-title-team?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Cameron Sensenig</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kx7cr67dhz</guid><description>While discussing Duke&#39;s greatest teams of all time, Jon Scheyer&#39;s former star didn&#39;t hesitate to throw some shade at his 2010 championship team.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1944,h_1093,x_0,y_133/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kx7txqxbd57r4dhfxc.jpg" caption="Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer talks to Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Cameron Sensenig"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jon Scheyer&#39;s recruiting eye validated by Summer League debut of player Duke never landed</title><link>https://balldurham.com/jon-scheyer-s-recruiting-eye-validated-by-summer-league-debut-of-player-duke-never-landed-allen-graves?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kx8kd98z67</guid><description>Two years in a row, Jon Scheyer&#39;s eye or talent has been validated by a player who never made it to Duke. </description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6752,h_3798,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kx8kmbp4e922nwxpxp.jpg" caption="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Cameron Boozer&#39;s Summer League brilliance summed up perfectly by one Cedric Coward quote</title><link>https://balldurham.com/cameron-boozer-s-summer-league-brilliance-summed-up-perfectly-by-one-cedric-coward-quote-grizzlies?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kx8hv461b5</guid><description>Cameron Boozer looks the part already, and it&#39;s only Summer League. </description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:38:26 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5472,h_3078,x_0,y_299/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kx8j1g6xn21ngygd3v.jpg" caption="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Cameron Boozer gave Caleb Wilson a brutal Welcome to the NBA moment in Summer League</title><link>https://balldurham.com/cameron-boozer-gave-caleb-wilson-a-brutal-welcome-to-the-nba-moment-in-summer-league-grizzlies-bulls?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kx7968xaav</guid><description>Cameron Boozer took Caleb Wilson&#39;s lunch money in the first quarter of their highly anticipated Summer League matchup. </description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:45:13 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7382,h_4152,x_0,y_452/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kx79dzzyf9ty8h3ssb.jpg" caption="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jon Scheyer&#39;s proven track record shows he will get the most out of Cameron Williams</title><link>https://balldurham.com/jon-scheyer-s-proven-track-record-shows-he-will-get-the-most-out-of-cameron-williams?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kx61ch500n</guid><description>Cameron Williams comes to Duke with so much promise and upside. While he was a fast riser up the high school recruiting ranks, he picked Duke for a reason. Under Jon Scheyer&#39;s watch, he can realize all his untapped potential starring for the Blue Devils.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4338,h_2440,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kx6dn1sg082da5md8v.jpg" caption="Jon Scheyer, Duke Blue Devils | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Buhler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Duke fans get unsettling Jon Scheyer NBA prediction after Mavericks interest</title><link>https://balldurham.com/duke-fans-get-unsettling-jon-scheyer-nba-prediction-after-mavericks-interest?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kx67h8k82s</guid><description>Duke avoided the doomsday scenario of Jon Scheyer making the NBA leap this offseason, but it might just be a matter of time. </description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kx67mhbm04k69s0yrz.jpg" caption="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Spurs fans are getting the full Maliq Brown experience in Summer League already</title><link>https://balldurham.com/spurs-fans-are-getting-the-full-maliq-brown-experience-in-summer-league-already-duke?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kx642zy636</guid><description>Maliq Brown&#39;s Las Vegas Summer League debut on Thursday night went exactly how Duke fans would expect. </description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kx643tzbz0ayp6da0j.jpg" caption="USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>How to watch Grizzlies vs Bulls: Cam Boozer looks to make Caleb Wilson eat his words</title><link>https://balldurham.com/how-to-watch-grizzlies-vs-bulls-cam-boozer-looks-to-make-caleb-wilson-eat-his-words-duke-unc?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kx62476jj6</guid><description>Cameron Boozer will face a familiar foe in his Las Vegas Summer League debut on Friday night. </description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7871,h_4427,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kx62cmqf8hen2z3vgb.jpg" caption="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Isaiah Evans’ Timberwolves debut delayed by one of the NBA’s strangest rules</title><link>https://balldurham.com/isaiah-evans-timberwolves-debut-delayed-by-one-of-the-nba-s-strangest-rules-summer-league?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kx5ygjae9t</guid><description>Duke - and Timberwolves - fans didn&#39;t get to see Isaiah Evans play in Minnesota&#39;s first Summer League game on Thursday. </description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:33:19 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5150,h_2896,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kx5yhwaj6xxxnn4rct.jpg" caption="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5 losses that will have Duke Blue Devils fans questioning everything about Manny Diaz</title><link>https://balldurham.com/5-losses-that-will-have-duke-blue-devils-fans-questioning-everything-about-manny-diaz?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kx3v8g64wf</guid><description>Manny Diaz is building up quite the reputation as a head coach. 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Despite winning the ACC a year ago, he is being overlooked by a few head coaches of note who are living on past successes. 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The latest bowl game projection could be a reason Diaz&#39;s coaching ascension could come to a screeching halt.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5148,h_2895,x_0,y_122/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kwyr32rra1v56ymckd.jpg" caption="Manny Diaz, Duke Blue Devils | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Buhler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Darryn Peterson&#39;s Cameron Boozer comments might have ignited a heated NBA rivalry</title><link>https://balldurham.com/darryn-peterson-s-cameron-boozer-comments-might-have-ignited-a-heated-nba-rivalry?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwyhy1xrbw</guid><description>In the aftermath of their first NBA matchup in the Summer League, Darryn Peterson had some pointed remarks about former Duke star Cameron Boozer. </description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:32:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4874,h_2741,x_0,y_149/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kwyj3c993kktr9px1r.jpg" caption="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5 crucial games that will define Manny Diaz&#39;s third year leading the Duke Blue Devils</title><link>https://balldurham.com/5-crucial-games-that-will-define-manny-diaz-third-year-leading-the-duke-blue-devils?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwwa3wqwzd</guid><description>Manny Diaz is riding high entering year three at Duke. Although he does lead the reigning ACC champs, the Blue Devils face a challenging regular-season schedule. There will be more, but there are at least five games of consequence hanging in the balances.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3256,h_1831,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kwwcre32vjxxs645kb.jpg" caption="Manny Diaz, Duke Blue Devils | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Buhler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>5 pivotal transfer additions who could shape the season for Manny Diaz and Duke</title><link>https://balldurham.com/5-pivotal-transfer-additions-who-could-shape-the-season-for-manny-diaz-and-duke?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwwe4y79my</guid><description>Manny Diaz brought in 19 transfers for Duke this offseason, and many of them will be tasked with playing pivotal roles right away. </description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6223,h_3500,x_0,y_122/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kwwe6gkj7e5a6jcfjp.jpg" caption="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Duke projected to have same record as Florida State offers a Manny Diaz silver lining</title><link>https://balldurham.com/duke-projected-to-have-same-record-as-florida-state-offers-a-manny-diaz-silver-lining-?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kww0ed0pc5</guid><description>CBS Sports&#39; Brad Crawford predicted the entire 2026 ACC football season ahead of Fourth of July weekend. 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Heading into the 2026 season, here is who they have not played in FBS.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1568,h_882,x_0,y_42/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kwd95ke754xqjw2c3v.jpg" caption="Manny Diaz, Duke Blue Devils | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Buhler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Maliq Brown&#39;s Summer League debut showcased the swing skill that could keep him in the NBA</title><link>https://balldurham.com/maliq-brown-s-summer-league-debut-showcased-the-swing-skill-that-could-keep-him-in-the-nba-spurs?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwph7cwsjt</guid><description>In his NBA Summer League debut, former Duke forward Maliq Brown was impressive. </description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:49:29 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3585,h_2016,x_0,y_31/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kwphgrfhh6t70a4e1k.jpg" caption="USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje&#39;s latest masterpiece has Duke fans unable to contain themselves</title><link>https://balldurham.com/joaquim-boumtje-boumtje-s-latest-masterpiece-has-duke-fans-unable-to-contain-themselves-u17-world-cup?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwmf7xh2eg</guid><description>Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje has made it impossible for Duke fans to temper their expectations. </description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:26:44 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4621,h_2599,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kwmferv74tvt8x7h4b.jpg" caption="USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Nina King has transformed Duke into a power player across all major revenue sports</title><link>https://balldurham.com/nina-king-has-transformed-duke-into-a-power-player-across-all-major-revenue-sports?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwfh23v80j</guid><description>While the Duke Blue Devils have been a power on the men&#39;s basketball court for decades, they have become a well-rounded athletic department under the guidance of Nina King. How Duke performed a season ago shows how lucky the Blue Devils are to have her.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_717,h_403,x_0,y_39/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kwfh77vpxtbvsa65dw.jpg" caption="Nina King, Duke Blue Devils | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Buhler"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Duke&#39;s next elite rim protector might be this recently offered 2027 5-star</title><link>https://balldurham.com/duke-s-next-elite-rim-protector-might-be-this-recently-offered-2027-5-star-lewis-uvwo?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwg2f3xb5z</guid><description>Jon Scheyer and Duke just extended an offer to one of the best rim defenders in the 2027 high school class. </description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kwg2hjqe7wngdagvek.jpg" caption="USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kager Knueppel&#39;s commitment quote validates Duke&#39;s biggest recruiting superpower</title><link>https://balldurham.com/kager-knueppel-s-commitment-quote-validates-duke-s-biggest-recruiting-superpower?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwfd1f9afz</guid><description>A Kager Knueppel quote shortly after his commitment shows what makes Duke so appealing to recruits. </description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:14 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_79/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kwfd7r75a998bmb5hw.jpg" caption="USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>John Blackwell is poised to deliver an unprecedented achievement for Duke</title><link>https://balldurham.com/john-blackwell-is-poised-to-deliver-an-unprecedented-achievement-for-duke-wooden-award?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Mitchell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwfadqtyy8</guid><description>John Blackwell could achieve something historic for Duke in 2026-27. </description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5521,h_3105,x_0,y_49/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/175/01kwfanm5bb12qr6c8t9.jpg" caption="USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="John Mitchell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mike Elko’s rapid coaching ascension with Texas A&amp;M bodes well for Manny Diaz at Duke</title><link>https://balldurham.com/mike-elko-rapid-coaching-ascension-with-texas-a-m-bodes-well-for-manny-diaz-at-duke?utm_source=RSS</link><author>John Buhler</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwf89kv44f</guid><description>By following in Mike Elko&#39;s footsteps at Duke, Manny Diaz seems to be well on his way toward shooting up college football coaching rankings. He may be lying in the tall grass now, but his day in the sun is surely coming. 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