James Johnson April 10, 2022 After falling to North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2022 Men’s NCAA tournament Coach K retiring has been one of the most talked about topics in sports. Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski has been the coach for the Blue Devils for 42 seasons. Coach Mike
AAU: Friend or Foe to the game of Basketball?
What is AAU and its Origins? AAU, standing for Amateur Athletic Union, is a non-profit, multi-sport-event organization. It was founded in 1888, now existing for over 130 years. The original objective of AAU was to develop Olympic athletes. After the 1970s, the organization shifted focusing on youth sports and growing
Here One Day and Gone the Next: Is the One and Done Rule Helpful or Hurtful?
What is the One and Done Rule? Amongst other highly debated topics in NCAA sports sits how long athletes should stay in college before going to professional endeavors. Sports like: baseball, hockey, and football have simpler processes from nonprofessional play to professional play. Football players go to college and rarely
Javon Freeman-Liberty: Is he too good for DePaul?
Javon Freeman-Liberty is arguably the best player on DePaul’s men’s basketball team. He is currently in his senior year and he, despite being one of the oldest players on the team, has been the best player on the team since he joined in May of 2020. Throughout his career, most
Hoops and Fun: 5 SEC Basketball Teams to Watch
When people think of the Southern Conference, the first thing that may pop into their mind is college football. But the conference offers much more than Saturday tailgating and touchdowns. Many of the schools in the SEC also have lightly accomplished or growing men’s basketball teams. College Basketball comes alive in
Should the Big East be expanding?
Since November, there has been constant talk about whether or not the Big East conference will be expanding, but there is no clear answer. Currently, the Big East conference is made up of 11 teams, most of them being located amongst the east coast and midwest regions of the United
Two Duke Basketball Players arrested for DWI
Two Duke basketball players, Michael Savarino and Paolo Banchero, are facing DWI charges in Orange County, NC. Savarino, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson, was detained for DWI, while standout freshman Banchero was charged with aiding and abetting DWI, according to court documents. “We are reviewing a legal matter involving two
Preview of Duke Basketball’s 2021-2022 season
Duke Basketball has dominated the college basketball landscape with players that dominate on offense and defense helping players get ready to play professional basketball. What’s always unique about each Duke team is the ability to work together under coach Mike Krzyzewski, who is known as one of the greatest college
Every Team Should Have a Mascot
Mascots bring all the fun to a stadium when they come into the section you are sitting in. These goofy, big-headed personas that represent your team are always cheery and no one is ever excited to see the mascot on the big screen. Your team could be down
Sports Celebrations: Celebrating the Little Things Becoming a Big Problem?
With the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals wrapped up and the Milwaukee Bucks crowned NBA Champions, the team now celebrates their title-winning season with parades through Milwaukee, champagne showers in the locker room and fans reaching over barriers trying to get a fingertip on the Larry O’Brien Trophy. These