Duke Wisdom: A Duke Basketball Podcast

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What's Duke Wisdom: A Duke Basketball Podcast about?

Host Ben McCormick created Duke Wisdom in 2013, and it has grown as a blog and social media presence dedicated to Duke men’s and women’s basketball. The podcast will expand on some of the big topics going on with Duke basketball.

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Duke Wisdom: A Duke Basketball Podcast episodes:

05.28.2024
Duke baseball wins ACC Tournament! Looks to end 63-year CWS drought
A special baseball / softball episode of the Duke Wisdom Pod as the baseball team wins the ACC Tourney and heads into the NCAAT + softball makes it to WCWS for first time ever. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go...
05.23.2024
Recruiting outlook / What will the class of 2025 look like for Duke?
What top prospects in the class of 2025 will land in Durham? Ben discusses the outlook for the class of '25 on today's episode. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles
05.21.2024
Who is on the Duke in the NBA Mount Rushmore? + Which Blue Devil is getting an NBA ring in 2024?
Who is the Duke in the NBA GOAT? Ben discusses this and many more Duke NBA topics on today's episode. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles
05.10.2024
What will Duke's rotation look like with Sion James?
Who will be the fifth starter next year for Duke? Could it be Sion James? Also, what happens with the rest of the rotation now? All that and more on today's episode. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for...
04.29.2024
Who else should Duke add in the portal? + What do Brown and Gillis bring
Maliq Brown and Mason Gillis have committed to Duke. However, the Blue Devils still have three scholarships available. Ben talks about all that and more. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles
04.19.2024
The Portal Gives and It Takes
Sean Stewart became the seventh Blue Devil to enter the transfer portal since losing in the Elite 8 less than three weeks ago. The portal has taken its fair share from Duke, now its time for the Blue Devils to...
04.15.2024
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster are coming back to Durham, but Jaylen Blakes, Jared McCain and Kyle Filipowski are on their way out. What will Duke's roster look like next year + Nike Hoop Summit talk. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and...
04.09.2024
Mark Mitchell is in the portal, now what?
With Mark Mitchell's decision to transfer, where does Duke go now? Also, Ben talks about the unfair perception of Mitchell as a Blue Devil. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles
04.05.2024
Who's staying, who's going + Duke's 2024 season comes to an end
Duke dropped to NC State in the Elite 8, bringing the 2023-24 season to a close. But now, a potentially hectic offseason awaits the Blue Devils. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles
03.26.2024
Duke's headed to the Sweet 16!
Ben discusses the eerie similarities between this Duke team and the 2015-16 squad. He also discusses the wins over Vermont and James Madison in the first two rounds Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles
03.21.2024
Can Duke make a run in March? + My Experience at the ACC Tournament
Ben talks about his time in Washington, D.C. at the ACC Tournament. Plus, what are Duke's chances to exceed expectations in the NCAA Tournament? Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Instagram and Twitter/X Go to dukewisdom.org for articles
03.08.2024
Khaman Maluach headed to Duke + UNC preview
Ben breaks down Maluach's role with Duke next year, plus what he thinks the 2024-25 roster will look like. Finally, a bit of a UNC preview. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles
03.05.2024
The Sean Stewart Breakout Game
Stewart had a massive game for Duke in a rare win in PNC Arena over NC State. Recapping that game plus a few words on the UVA blowout too. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles
03.01.2024
Everybody Hates Duke
From court stormings, to Twitter beef, to everything under the sun --- everybody else just hates Duke. Ben talks about why he thinks that is. He also talks about the Filipowski/Wake incident and the last two games for Duke. Follow @Duke_Wisdom...
02.22.2024
Duke looks ready to hang banners
Duke had perhaps its most impressive performance of the season in a 29-point blowout win at Miami on Wednesday. Finally, this team looks like a Final Four squad. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles
02.20.2024
Four straight wins after McCain's unconscious night at FSU + Being more mindful of the players
Since losing to UNC, Duke as rattled off four wins, including a win at FSU backed by Jared McCain's record breaking 35 points. But other players have been getting heavy doses of hate from some fans, and it's time to...
02.06.2024
My unique viewpoint of the Duke/Carolina rivalry
Ben talks about his unique experiences with the rivalry and breaks down the first round of Duke/UNC of 2024. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles
01.30.2024
Let Ryan Young cook!! Tyrese Proctor is a difference maker for Duke
Duke headed into Blacksburg on the heels of a one point win against Clemson, and now they're heading to the Heels with a three game winning streak on their belt. Follow @duke_wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles
01.24.2024
The two different versions of Tyrese Proctor versus Pitt and Louisville
Duke dropped a tough game at home against Pitt without Roach or Mitchell, and Proctor wasn't able to step up in big moments. But when Roach went down again at Louisville, the sophomore guard picked his team up in a...
01.18.2024
Who is the mid-season ACC POY? Also, who is the third best team in the ACC?
Duke scraped by GT behind a career night from Filipowski. But Proctor may have been the hero of the night. Also, Ben dives into his mid-season ACC awards, as well as the fight for third place in the ACC. Follow @Duke_Wisdom...
01.10.2024
It's raining threes! Hallelujah, it's raining threes!
Duke assumed its best form in a dominant win over Pitt on Tuesday night. Flip looked like himself, and Duke seems to be headed in the right direction Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Read articles at dukewisdom.org
01.03.2024
Mark Mitchell's dad needs to keep talking smack!
Behind a massive second half from the whole team and a phenomenal first half from Mark Mitchell, Duke beat Syracuse by 20 to get their first conference win of the season. Plus, Duke knocked off Queens before New Year's Follow...
12.21.2023
Biggest win of the season over Baylor
Duke picked up a potentially momentum building win over No. 10 Baylor at Madison Square Garden that should leave fans happy for the holidays. Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram Go to dukewisdom.org for articles
12.15.2023
Scheyer humbled Flip after Duke humbled Hofstra + Baylor up next
Duke put up its best performance of the season --- by far --- on Tuesday night versus Hofstra. They'll have to keep that going as they look toward No. 6 Baylor in MSG on Dec. 20 Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and...
12.12.2023
Back to winning vs Charlotte + Hofstra trap game
Ben is back with the Duke Wisdom Podcast and Duke is back in the winning column --- but how long will that last? Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter/X and Instagram
12.05.2023
What does Duke need to do to turn things around?
Duke dropped to Georgia Tech Saturday in its second straight road loss. There have been a lot of early season issues, so what does Duke need to do to fix them? Follow @Duke_Wisdom on Twitter and Instagram Read articles at dukewisdom.org
11.30.2023
Post Arkansas loss therapy session
It was a long night for Duke on Wednesday at Arkansas. Join Ben for a Duke fan therapy vent.
11.28.2023
Elko Era is over + Duke struggles against Southern Indiana
Mike Elko gets away in the middle of the night, leaving Duke football high and dry. Duke basketball struggles against a 1-5 Southern Indiana team at home. Looking forward to first road game at Arkansas on Wednesday.
11.21.2023
When will we get to see Duke in Maui again? + Bucknell breakdown
Duke won big over Bucknell on Friday, plus Ben talks about the Blue Devil Challenge and why Duke should start playing in more big in-season tournaments again.
11.16.2023
Caleb Foster breakout game + will the rotation really be seven guys?
Breaking down the win over No. 18 Michigan State and Caleb Foster's big night. Plus, looking forward to the Bucknell game on Friday.
11.14.2023
What does loss to Arizona means for Duke? + a must win vs. MSU
There's a lot we can learn from Saturday's loss to Arizona. All in all though, this team is nowhere near its full potential. Duke played badly, and still could have won --- that should scare other teams. Plus, the Michigan...
11.09.2023
Arizona game provides crucial early season test for Duke
Duke has a big game versus No. 12 Arizona on Friday, and although I won't be able to watch it, I'll give you guys the keys to the game to watch out for yourselves.
11.07.2023
What we learned from opener versus Dartmouth + Schutt scenario
Breaking down Duke's 92-54 win to open the season vs. Dartmouth. What's going on with Jaden Schutt? Plus some talk about my in-person experience at Duke WBB's opener versus Richmond
11.02.2023
Who runs the world? Guards + Duke beats UNCP by 45 in exhibition
Jon Scheyer ushered in his system of three guard lineups as the Blue Devils took care of business in their exhibition against Division 2 foe UNCP.
10.31.2023
Cooper Flagg commits to Duke + The Very Secret Scrimmage
Cooper Flagg dropped his commitment on the cover of SLAM in the wee hours of the morning. Ngongba's decision is on the horizon. Plus, we still don't know what happened versus Villanova, but there will be a very public exhibition...
10.26.2023
My preseason top 25 + ACC standings + Previewing secret scrimmage
It's a busy time for Duke basketball as the season gets underway. I break down my preseason top 25 ballots for both men's and women's basketball for the Student Media Poll. I give my official 1-15 ACC standings predictions. Plus,...
10.24.2023
CTC Takeaways + Recruiting decisions imminent
The pod is back to its Tuesday/Thursday weekly release, and I'm breaking down what went down at Countdown to Craziness as well as giving thoughts on Cooper Flagg and Duke recruiting
09.28.2023
Ranking the last 10 Duke teams
What's the best team of the last 10 years at Duke? The worst? How does last year's squad match up? Plus, something big happened in the recruiting world last week that I did not see coming
09.22.2023
Ranking the 15 best Blue Devils of the 2020s so far
In this episode, I break down my article ranking the top 15 Duke MBB players of the past four seasons. Where do some of the current players fall on the list?
09.07.2023
Thoughts on ACC expansion / Duke football's electric win over Clemson
Over the long weekend, Duke football earned its first top 10 win since 1989. In this episode I digress into football territory a bit, but reel it back in for some talk about the ACC's recent additions of Stanford, California...
08.31.2023
Ranking all 23 current Duke players in the NBA
There are currently 23 players on guaranteed NBA contracts. In this episode I rank all of them based on how I think they will play next season.
08.22.2023
ACC Preview and Awards - August Edition. Will Filipowski win ACC POY?
How does Duke stack up against the other teams in the ACC? Who are the other teams to look out for. Plus, Bacot vs. Filipowski for POY.
08.15.2023
Q&A: Who will be the next retired jersey? Will Sean Stewart be a one-and-done? Plus more!
A shorter episode today. I'm going on vacation, so I thought I'd answer some listener questions. Sorry for the abrupt cutoff at the end, had a audio malfunction, but I'll be back with a full episode on Thursday!
08.10.2023
Non-conference schedule preview. Who will be Duke's first loss?
Breaking down each of Duke's 11 non-conference games, including the four major matchups against Arizona, Michigan State, Arkansas, and Baylor.
08.08.2023
Who will be the fifth starter? Scheyer has a lot of options
It seems like a given that Filipowski, Proctor, Roach and Mitchell will start, but who will be the final starter? McCain or Foster could be the solution in a three guard lineup. Power works positionally. Or Stewart, Young or Reeves...
08.03.2023
Recruiting predictions and predicting Duke's roster for the next two seasons
When/will Cooper Flagg be a Blue Devil? Who will stay and go at the end of 2023-24? We're making predictions on whether players who aren't even committed will stay for a sophomore year. It's college basketball in August just the...

What's Duke Wisdom: A Duke Basketball Podcast about?

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Duke Wisdom: A Duke Basketball Podcast episodes:

Duke baseball wins ACC Tournament! Looks to end 63-year CWS drought

Recruiting outlook / What will the class of 2025 look like for Duke?

Who is on the Duke in the NBA Mount Rushmore? + Which Blue Devil is getting an NBA ring in 2024?

What will Duke's rotation look like with Sion James?

Who else should Duke add in the portal? + What do Brown and Gillis bring

The Portal Gives and It Takes

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

Mark Mitchell is in the portal, now what?

Who's staying, who's going + Duke's 2024 season comes to an end

Duke's headed to the Sweet 16!

Can Duke make a run in March? + My Experience at the ACC Tournament

Khaman Maluach headed to Duke + UNC preview

The Sean Stewart Breakout Game

Everybody Hates Duke

Duke looks ready to hang banners

Four straight wins after McCain's unconscious night at FSU + Being more mindful of the players

My unique viewpoint of the Duke/Carolina rivalry

Let Ryan Young cook!! Tyrese Proctor is a difference maker for Duke

The two different versions of Tyrese Proctor versus Pitt and Louisville

Who is the mid-season ACC POY? Also, who is the third best team in the ACC?

It's raining threes! Hallelujah, it's raining threes!

Mark Mitchell's dad needs to keep talking smack!

Biggest win of the season over Baylor

Scheyer humbled Flip after Duke humbled Hofstra + Baylor up next

Back to winning vs Charlotte + Hofstra trap game

What does Duke need to do to turn things around?

Post Arkansas loss therapy session

Elko Era is over + Duke struggles against Southern Indiana

When will we get to see Duke in Maui again? + Bucknell breakdown

Caleb Foster breakout game + will the rotation really be seven guys?

What does loss to Arizona means for Duke? + a must win vs. MSU

Arizona game provides crucial early season test for Duke

What we learned from opener versus Dartmouth + Schutt scenario

Who runs the world? Guards + Duke beats UNCP by 45 in exhibition

Cooper Flagg commits to Duke + The Very Secret Scrimmage

My preseason top 25 + ACC standings + Previewing secret scrimmage

CTC Takeaways + Recruiting decisions imminent

Ranking the last 10 Duke teams

Ranking the 15 best Blue Devils of the 2020s so far

Thoughts on ACC expansion / Duke football's electric win over Clemson

Ranking all 23 current Duke players in the NBA

ACC Preview and Awards - August Edition. Will Filipowski win ACC POY?

Q&A: Who will be the next retired jersey? Will Sean Stewart be a one-and-done? Plus more!

Non-conference schedule preview. Who will be Duke's first loss?

Who will be the fifth starter? Scheyer has a lot of options

Recruiting predictions and predicting Duke's roster for the next two seasons