Five-star guard signee Rasheed Sulaimon was the first player to be kicked off the Duke basketball team during the Mike Krzyzewski era. In the 35 years of Coach K, Sulaimon, dismissed on January 29th, is the first and only player to get kicked out. Today, we found out why. And it's a more serious issue than the cliche corporatspeak phrase "violation of team rules" that every … [Read more...] about Duke basketball ignored Rasheed Sulaimon sexual assault allegations
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Cavs Kyrie Irving backs off earlier remarks about his, Coach K.’s Team USA future
Kyrie Irving had to clarify remarks he made Monday night on Mike Krzyzewski's future with the U.S. Olympic basketball program. The Cavaliers franchise point guard and #1 pick in the #NBA draft this past June, had to back off earlier made comments by saying he spoke prematurely in saying Krzyzewski would coach the 2016 U.S. Olympic team. "I spoke to Coach K (and) he did tell … [Read more...] about Cavs Kyrie Irving backs off earlier remarks about his, Coach K.’s Team USA future
Key Duke Blue Devils contributor Ryan Kelly to miss ACC Tournament
Duke junior forward Ryan Kelly may not get the headlines of the Plumlees, as he is no Plumlee brother. Or the big name recruits Austin Powers and Quinn Cook, but he is still extremely important to the Blue Devils. Kelly will miss this weekend’s ACC Tournament in Atlanta after suffering a right foot sprain on Tuesday during practice. Kelly is averaging 11.8 points, 5.4 … [Read more...] about Key Duke Blue Devils contributor Ryan Kelly to miss ACC Tournament
Duke super-recruit Rasheed Sulaimon named to Nike Hoop Summit
Rasheed Sulaimon, a 2012 Duke Blue Devils signee, is among the 10 elite high school seniors named by USA Basketball today to the roster for the 2012 USA Junior National Select Team, which will take on the World Select Team in the 2012 Nike Hoop Summit on Saturday, April 7 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore. Duke’s lone 2012 signee, Rasheed Sulaimon, will play on the West … [Read more...] about Duke super-recruit Rasheed Sulaimon named to Nike Hoop Summit
#6 Duke vs. Michigan State: Champions Classic Preview
Michigan State doesn't need to worry about the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Sure, Florida State will be a great team and they need to prepare for the Seminoles; but they're getting the challenge right off the bat. Who plays the ACC's big two back-to-back? The bitter rivals but traditional powers North Carolina and Duke in back to back games, and to start the season no less? Tom Izzo … [Read more...] about #6 Duke vs. Michigan State: Champions Classic Preview