The Devil's Den: A Duke Athletics Podcast

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December 20, 2024 Episode 273 - Holiday Wish List and George Mason Reaction
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 68-47 win over George Mason. They talk about the continued slow offensive starts and poor 3pt shooting. Are these trends cause for concern? They also discuss Isaiah Evans' impact off the bench and how big a role he can realistically have.
Next, they run through their holiday wish list for the team and individual players. They pick skills they'd like to give to each starter as well as a global improvement they'd like to see the team make. They also award the team its "lump of coal" -- their biggest criticism or complaint about the team's performance to date.
Lastly, they briefly preview Duke's second ACC game of the season, at Georgia Tech on Saturday.

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41min
December 11, 2024Episode 272 - Incarnate Word Quick Reaction
Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 72-46 victory over Incarnate Word. Topics discussed include:
Duke's sluggish offense that saw the team score 28 first half points against the #350 ranked defense
The unexpectedly poor 3pt shooting from the team so far this season
Isaiah Evans as a bright spot as a shooter
Whether Evans needs more minutes and where those minutes would come from
Khaman Maluach's big performance
Patrick Ngongba's difficult start
Mason Gillis as a steadying presence
The impact of Maliq Brown's absence

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21min
December 09, 2024Episode 271 - Louisville Reaction
Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 76-65 road win over the Louisville Cardinals. Topics discussed include:
The repeated slow starts that lead to Duke playing from behind
Louisville's early hot shooting
Possible ways to clarify Foster's role
Isaiah Evans' quiet follow-up to his explosion versus Auburn
Maliq Brown's ranking in best Duke defenders ever
Whether Brown should start over Khaman Maluach
Kon Knueppel as a creator
The poise Duke showed during their 26-10 run to close the game
Taking care of the ball in back to back games
Where Duke ranks currently among the best teams in the country

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33min
December 06, 2024Episode 270 - Auburn Reaction and Louisville Preview
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 84-78 win over #2 Auburn. They analyze what it means for Duke's season as a whole before dissecting the game in detail. Topics discussed include:
Dustin's experience in Cameron for the game
The change to Duke's starting lineup
The 13-2 hole Duke found themselves in early
Caleb Foster's offensive aggression off the bench
Isaiah Evans' huge 1st half
Maliq Brown's defensive impact
Cooper Flagg's 2nd half offensive performance
The cause of Khaman Maluach's struggles as of late
Kon Knueppel's difficulty getting open looks versus good opponents
Tyrese Proctor's timely 2nd half buckets

Then they preview Duke's first ACC game of the season, at Louisville on Sunday. They talk about Louisville's improvements under new coach Pat Kelsey as well as the keys to a Duke victory.

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52min
December 02, 2024 Episode 269 - Seattle Reaction, Auburn Preview, and General Team Thoughts
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 70-48 win over Seattle. They talk about the team's #1 rated defense and what's made it successful. Then they talk about the team's offensive struggles. Why is this team, with so much shooting and talent, rated only 23rd on offense? Why are they not drawing free throws? How can the team generate more rim pressure?

Next, they turn their attention to an important matchup against Auburn. Can Duke take down the best team in the country (per all important metrics)? How much will homecourt advantage factor in? How does Duke's #1 defense match up against Auburn's #1 offense? Do they have the personnel to slow down Johni Broome?

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36min
November 28, 2024Episode 268 - Kansas Reaction
Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 75-72 loss to Kansas in Las Vegas. Topics discussed include:
Dustin's perspective from having been in the building live
The slow start for Duke that had them down double digits
Tyrese Proctor finding his ideal role in his junior season
Needing more from Caleb Foster
Lack of a point guard who can either set teammates up or create for himself
The inability to capitalize on Hunter Dickinson's ejection
Kon Knueppel's shooting struggles against high-end teams
The success Duke found late with the Knueppel-Flagg pick and roll
What went wrong on the final play
Possible adjustments to the starting lineup and overall rotation Coach Scheyer can make
How this loss positions Duke going forward

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37min
November 25, 2024Episode 267 - Arizona Reaction and Kansas Preview
Josh and Raul react to Duke's impressive 69-55 road win over Arizona. Topics discussed include:
Duke's suffocating defense, now ranked #1 in the country
How Duke was able to take away Arizona's offensive rebounding, rim scoring, and transition game
Whether this was Cooper Flagg's best defensive performance
Why Cooper Flagg's shooting splits are a poor way of evaluating his impact
The differences in style of play on both ends when Maliq Brown is in the game versus Khaman Maluach
Maluach's inability to stay on the court for long periods of time
Defensive rebounding from the guards
The tendency of the team to fall back on Flagg isolations against tough opponents
Why the offense in this game was more encouraging than the Kentucky game
Duke's ability to weather multiple Arizona runs
Kon Knueppel's difficulty finishing in the lane
Knueppel's passing up open threes in the first half but letting it fly in the second half
Caleb Foster's shooting struggles and overall hesitancy
How to generate more off-ball movement on Foster drives
Tyrese Proctor's hot first halves, and why he seems to fade in the second half
Whether Sion James would be a better choice as a starter over Foster
Mason Gillis's disappointing lack of impact

Then they talk about the Kansas matchup. What would a win mean for Duke going forward? What are some keys to getting that win? How does Duke handle Kansas's interior attack? Which frontcourt player will be the most effective at stopping Hunter Dickinson? Why may guard play actually decide the game?

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59min
November 18, 2024Episode 266 - Wofford Reaction and Arizona Preview
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 86-35 blowout win over Wofford. Topics discussed include:
The debut of Patrick Ngongba
What he can bring to the team going forward
Improved backcourt play from Caleb Foster and Tyrese Proctor
Proctor's 3pt shooting and off-ball movement
Sion James's positive impact
A return to high 3pt volume
Cooper Flagg's struggles shooting from behind the arc
Ways for the team to generate more free throw attempts
Whether Isaiah Evans has earned more minutes

Then they preview Friday's big matchup against Arizona. They talk about the most interesting player matchups, such as Tyrese Proctor vs. Caleb Foster and Khaman Maluach vs. Tobe Awaka. They discuss the key factors to a Duke win (defensive rebounding, 3pt shooting, and keeping Arizona off the free throw line). How confident are they heading into this matchup?

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55min
November 14, 2024Episode 265 - Kentucky Reaction
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 77-72 loss to Kentucky in their first big test of the season. Topics discussed include:
What Duke did right to have a 46-37 lead at halftime
What went wrong in the 2nd half that led to Duke being outscored by 14 and shooting only 29%
Defensive miscommunications
The impact of the injuries to Sion James and Khaman Maluach
Whether Duke should have played Isaiah Evans or Darren Harris to help offset the injuries
Concerns about the play of the backcourt
The need to maintain good offensive process even in close games
What this loss means for Duke going forward
The importance of this season for Coach Scheyer

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52min
November 11, 2024Episode 264 - Army Reaction and Kentucky Preview
Josh, Dustin, and Raul recap Duke's win over Army. Topics discussed include:
The cold 3pt shooting start
Army's multiple defensive looks
Cooper Flagg's cramping issues
The sustainability of Kon Knueppel's scoring
The unselfishness of Duke's elite recruits (particularly Flagg and Maluach)
Khaman Maluach's touch and rebounding
Tyrese Proctor's off-ball impact
Duke's stifling 1st half defense
The steadiness of Sion James

Then they preview Duke's matchup against Kentucky, and discuss key factors to the game. Who will win the 3pt shooting battle? How does Duke guard Kentucky's transition attack? They also look at the history of the Duke-Kentucky rivalry and discuss what this game would mean as a measuring stick for Duke going forward.

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57min

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