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Evans a constant statement-maker

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

One of the nation's top players -- and second-leading scorer -- faces one of the nation's top teams Friday when Dawn Evans and James Madison play at Duke.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Changes leave Blue Devils seeking new identity

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Duke returns plenty of talent and depth. But a new coach and a new system mean the Blue Devils must develop a new identity this season, as well.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2007

Duke subs know role -- and excel in it

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

They are faceless for now, settling for 15 minutes of playing time instead of 15 minutes of fame. They are the full-time understudies for the five stars who have guided Duke to the Sweet 16.

Story | Conversation | March 21, 2007

Duke's unofficial foe on the road to a title? Doubt

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Never mind what the bracket says. Doubt is Duke's biggest opponent on the road to a championship. The trick is ensuring that the question marks remain in print and in the stands, not in the heads of the Blue Devils or their coach.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 2007

Wolfpack come together to down nation's No. 1 team

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Bad luck and bad execution did in Duke on Saturday. But NC State's relentless effort on defense -- and the way the team has come together for coach Kay Yow -- had a lot to do with it.

Story | Conversation | March 03, 2007

Harding makes statement as Duke improves to 28-0

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

By sweeping the defending NCAA champ and clinching the ACC, undefeated Duke made quite a statement Sunday. So did Lindsey Harding -- as the national player of the year.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2007

When going gets tough, Duke defense delivers

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

In scoring 19 unanswered points, Duke offered a glimpse of perfection in the first five minutes of Monday's game. But it beat Tennessee with something far more reliable and far less flashy: defense.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2007

Other Waner sister making plenty of impact at Duke

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Emily Waner would probably be starting every game if she hadn't transferred. But even coming off the bench at Duke and moving far from home are worth it for the chance to win a national title.

Story | Conversation | January 19, 2007

Harding steps up, leads Duke past No. 1 Terps

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

After a career-high 28 points in Saturday's win over No. 1 Maryland, Lindsey Harding certainly looks like Duke's go-to player. Just don't call her the team's go-to scorer -- no matter what the box score said.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2007

A truly crazy home crowd in Cameron Indoor

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

As a rule, it seems very little happens on college campuses before noon on Saturdays. But that's not the case when there's a basketball game to be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2007

Superstars are gone, but Duke remains a contender

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Despite the lack of a superstar (for now), Duke is out to prove it's always a contender. • Waner's time?

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2006

After tough summer, Waner steps into spotlight at Duke

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

After a sometimes agonizing summer trying to recover from Duke's NCAA title game collapse, coach Gail Goestenkors and sophomore Abby Waner discovered they're a lot more similar than they realized.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2006

Not perfect, but guards come through in crunch time

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

A trio of guards that took a back seat all season to Maryland's posts rescued the Terrapins with big shot after big shot Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2006

Will Duke's balance in post offset Terps' quickness?

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Duke and Maryland have their fair share of common bonds, from energetic point guards to poised freshman standouts. But it's their distinctly different assets in the post that most clearly set them apart on the court.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2006

Defense carries Duke back to NCAA title game

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

After wowing fans this season with the nation's highest-scoring offense, Duke advanced to its first national title game since 1999 on another defensive gem.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2006