What many are thinking, but won't say publicly

College basketball is an interesting clique. There are some dysfunctional elements to the game (like the path some travel to recruit players through i...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Coach K wants national and world title

Mike Krzyzewski isn't far away from collecting a Social Security check, but good luck getting him to slow down. The Team USA coach enters his 30th season at Duke with the same high expectations.

This group shows the value of versatility

...players who have played in the ACC, that's an impressive accomplishment. Kyle Singler, 6-9, Jr., Duke Singler, the fifth Duke player in history to break the 1,000-point mark by the end...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Bzdelik's work cut out for him at Colorado

Jeff Bzdelik likely would have gone to Minnesota had the offer come earlier in the summer. He met with Timberwolves executive David Kahn in Las Vegas...

...defeated the Hornets 108-93 2- : GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 19: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils directs his team against the Binghamton Bearcats during the first round of the NCAA Division I...

ACC ShootAround: UNC still the king, but plenty aiming for defending champ

...com 1. Duke's unexpected scramble: Elliot Williams asked to transfer closer to his home in Memphis because of a family illness. The transfer request was honored, and suddenly the Blue Devils were down...

Greece Slayed the U.S. Dragon

...Would, say, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Greek national team? What about the Atlanta Hawks? The Duke Blue Devils? No one really knows the answer to that, but a lot of this is about cohesion...

Team preview: Duke

Blue Ribbon Illustrated previews the 2003-04 college basketball season, exclusively on Insider.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2003

Mike Krzyzewski uses the 2008 team to inspire players at Team USA minicamp

Mike Krzyzewski uses the gold medal-winning 2008 Olympic team's selflessness as an example to inspire players at the Team USA minicamp in Las Vegas.

Cronin all smiles after Stephenson commitment

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin can't seem to wipe the grin off his face. He knows he has a good thing going after adding Lance...

Coach Krzyzewski putting legacy at risk

Mike Krzyzewski is putting his legacy on the line by coming back to coach Team USA, Chris Sheridan writes.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009

Top-10 recruit attempts early enrollment to Duke

...When guard Elliot Williams abruptly left Duke last month to transfer to the University of Memphis and closer to home to deal with a family illness, the Blue Devils' staff and the father of Class...

Coach K plans to spend career at Duke

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski made it clear: He's not going to ever be the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

O'Neill to keep USC staff intact

The only difference you'll see at USC as far as the coaching staff is concerned is Kevin O'Neill standing where Tim Floyd used to in front of the benc...

Stock watch for 2009-10 draft crop

Some tantalizing stars are returning to the college basketball galaxy next season. Which ones will shine the brightest and improve their stock for next year's NBA draft?