Episodes

  • DBR Bites #160: No News Means…No News?

    DBR Bites #160: No News Means…No News?
    Apr 15 2026
    We haven’t heard a lot of news on the status of the Duke Men’s Basketball roster for next season…and we know everyone trying to figure out what it all means! We update everyone on what we’ve heard and speculate on the portal on DBR Bites #160. After Nik Khamenia and Darren Harris entered the transfer portal, the news cycle has gone quiet. Sure, Duke has been rumored to be considering several players from the portal, but no one on the squad has made any decisions public yet. We start by going through the roster and giving what we think is the status of those players who may have decisions to make, whether it’s to stay at Duke, enter the NBA Draft, or to transfer. Some guys are likely very torn on their decision, but we also try to reassure folks who might be getting antsy that no news means bad news for next year’s roster. We also dive into some of the players that we are reportedly considering in the transfer portal and discuss the news that Flory Bidunga has committed to Louisville just hours before he was scheduled to visit Duke. Duke will still have a great roster, but we shall have to wait and see who fills out next year’s roster as everyone makes their decisions. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • DBR Bites #159 - Silent K Hits The Portal Too

    DBR Bites #159 - Silent K Hits The Portal Too
    Apr 8 2026
    Another day, another portal decision for a Dukie. Nik Khamenia has decided to check out what else college basketball has to offer. The Duke Basketball Roundup crew says this one stings a bit more than losing Darren Harris. Jason and Donald say they could see glimpses of what Nik could become during his freshman campaign and they are bummed that we won't get to watch that at Duke, but they also understand why Nik made this decision. And the podcast guys have a warning for worried Duke fans... do not judge the portal until you know both who is going out and who is coming in.After the break, the guys dive into a proposed NCAA rules change that could be a seismic shift in eligibility... and could open the door for another season from Maliq Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • DBR Bites #158 - Farewell to Darren and more roster speculation

    DBR Bites #158 - Farewell to Darren and more roster speculation
    Apr 7 2026
    On the latest edition of DBR Bites, the podcast crew dive into a flurry of topics, starting with Darren Harris announcing his intention to enter the transfer portal. Jason and Scott are sad to lose a kid who clearly gave his all and loved the program, but they also acknowledge that Darren just didn't perform in a way that indicated he had a big future for the Blue Devils. After the break, the guys dive into a flurry of other news. Michigan won the national title, and Scott has some thoughts on that; Duke has been connected to a big-time scoring wing who would be probably the most significant portal addition for the Blue Devils in the Scheyer era; and then there is the situation down the road, where UNC has added a head coach that no one expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • #816 - Stats Game Results Show

    #816 - Stats Game Results Show
    Apr 5 2026
    While the end of the Duke basketball season is always a terribly sad time, it at least allowed the Duke Basketball Roundup to bring our old friend Sam Klein back on the show for the season recap via the Stats Game. Every year, the DBR Podcast team all guess at various statistical measures of success in the preseason and then, when all is said and done, we look back on it to see how foolish (and how insightful) we all were. Even though the season ended short of the promised land, the Stats Game is always a fun way to wrap up the season. And it is even more challenging now that we have added Scott Rich to the mix as one more stat picker. Jason has a 6-4 lead on Donald (Sam has only won once) in the history of the game. Listen in to find out who wins this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • DBR Bites #157 - Silly season begins

    DBR Bites #157 - Silly season begins
    Apr 3 2026
    The Duke Blue Devils are in the offseason, and there are a few stories and nuggets to discuss on DBR Bites #157. Jason and Donald review some of the news stories and events that have taken place since the weekend, starting with Cameron Boozer, Jon Scheyer, and Maliq Brown. The most prestigious of the national awards come this weekend, and the trio hope to hear their name called even more as those awards are announced. We also recap the McDonald’s All-American Game, where Deron Rippey Jr. and Cameron Williams played in the Boys’ game and Autumn Fleary and Bella Flemings participated in the Girls’ game. We also address some of the horrid online abuse that Duke guard Cayden Boozer received after the UConn game and a recent article where coaches overwhelmingly think the best job in college basketball is held by Jon Scheyer. After the break, we get into some of things we’re hearing about roster construction for next season. Who stays? Who goes? Who comes via the portal? We’ve reached the beginning of silly season, so we discuss just the bit of speculation we’ve heard about what next year’s roster could look like. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • #815 - Stunned! A Miracle Ends The Season

    #815 - Stunned! A Miracle Ends The Season
    Mar 30 2026
    Pain. Duke’s season ends on a final second miracle 3 pointer to UConn, and unfortunately we have to talk about it. Jason and Donald gather to recap the game that ends the 2025-26 season on Episode 815. The Blue Devils had it all going in the first half. The second half saw them let a 19 point lead slip through the cracks, and a last second turnover that lead to a miraculous 3 pointer knocks Duke out of the tournament. We talk about the good and the great performances and what gave Duke that big lead. We also talk about the stuff that fueled UConn’s comeback, all leading up to the final play. It’s a sad one to get through, but it’s necessary as we close out the final game of the season. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • DBR Bites #156 - E8 Preview: How to con UConn

    DBR Bites #156 - E8 Preview: How to con UConn
    Mar 28 2026
    It is two for the price of one today as the Duke Basketball Roundup gives you back-to-back episodes. After the recap of the St. John's win, the major focus of this episode is looking ahead to Sunday's Elite Eight opponent, the UConn Huskies. Jason and Donald welcome Scott Rich to the pod to help with the preview because Scott is a UConn professor who is living amidst Husky nation. Get ready to learn all about Tarris Reed, the big man who has become the focal point of UConn's attack. The podcast gang also dive into the stirring victory by the Duke women over LSU. Ashlon Jackson's outrageous buzzer-beater goes down as one of the legendary shots in Duke women's history! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • #814 - Legend Is Spelled C-A-L-E-B!

    #814 - Legend Is Spelled C-A-L-E-B!
    Mar 28 2026
    The Duke Blue Devils are in the Elite Eight! They win 80-75 over St. John’s sparked in part by a legendary performance from Caleb Foster in his return to the floor 20 days after surgery for a fractured foot. We recap the Sweet 16 win on Episode 814. Jason and Donald reflect on the win and how incredible it was, beginning with Caleb Foster’s unimaginable heroics. We discuss a lot of the other reasons why Duke is still dancing, including their toughness, the play of Isaiah Evans, and rebounding. We also get into what to work on from this game as St. John’s forced us to dig deep to win with their aggressive physicality. Donald also brings us some sound from the locker room from some of the players as they recap a memorable night in DC and the attention turns to Sunday. Make sure you’re following us! Head to our Linktree to get all our available social media and links to follow and subscribe to the show. That includes our affiliate partnerships, from SLAM (use the code DBR15 to save 15%), Homefield Apparel (use the code DBRPODCAST to save 15% off your first order) and Fanatics to the NBA Store, NFL Shop, and even Fubo TV. And...we have some more coming! Save some cash on the latest gear or follow the Blue Devils on the go by hitting those affiliate links and it helps support the show as well. We are now on YouTube and Instagram! Subscribe there, rate, and review our episodes on there and everywhere you get your podcasts. Also, follow us on Bluesky ⁠@DukeRoundup⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins