The Devil's Den: A Duke Athletics Podcast

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February 27, 2026Episode 358 - Virginia Preview
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 100-56 trouncing of Notre Dame before previewing Saturday's pivotal matchup with UVA. Topics include:
Duke's ability to comfortably avoid a trap game

The Duke Blue Planet video that showed Isaiah Evans, Dame Sarr, and Maliq Brown coaching their teammates at halftime vs. Michigan

Darren Harris's career high vs. Notre Dame

The importance of Duke's perimeter defense to the team's overall defensive success

Why Cam Boozer has locked up NPOY

Whether Jon Scheyer can win ACC or National Coach of the Year

Where this two-year stretch ranks among the most successful stretches in Duke Basketball history

Then they deep dive into the numbers behind UVA's impressive 25-3 season. What makes them so successful at protecting the paint? Who on Duke will defend their excellent freshman guard, Chance Mallory? Who matches up with Thijs De Ridder?

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49min
February 24, 2026Episode 357 - Bonus Pod: More Michigan Thoughts and Bracket Talk
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are back to break down more talking points from Duke's huge win over Michigan this weekend. Topics include:
How Duke controlled key inflection points vs. Michigan

The flawless offensive execution in the last 4 minutes of the game

Whether this puts to bed the narrative that Duke can't close games

The mental toughness of this roster

Michigan fans' complaints about officiating

Duke moving into #1 in the AP Poll

The advantages to being the #1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament

The most desirable 2-Seed for Duke to play

Matchups to avoid

Then they look ahead to Notre Dame on Tuesday. Is this a possible trap game? Are there any reasons for concern in this matchup?

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42min
February 22, 2026 Episode 356 - Michigan Instant Reaction
Josh and Dustin give their immediate unfiltered thoughts on Duke's huge 68-63 win over #1 Michigan.

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34min
February 19, 2026Episode 355 - Syracuse Reaction and Michigan Preview
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 101-64 evisceration of Syracuse on Big Monday. Topics discussed include:
Where this performance rates in Duke's best performances of the year

Duke's "killshot" to end the 1st half

The team's absurd 2nd half offensive efficiency

Isaiah Evans continuing his hot streak

Whether it's time for Cayden Boozer to start

Nikolas Khamenia's production off the bench

What Cameron Boozer needs to do the rest of the way to lock up NPOY

Then they turn their attention to Saturday's big matchup vs. Michigan. Many metrics have this game as a clash of the two best teams in the country. How can Duke slow Michigan's transition attack? Who should guard Elliot Cadeau? Can Duke find ways to pull Aday Mara out of the paint? How important will Isaiah Evans' 3pt shooting be in this matchup? Will Patrick Ngongba manage to avoid foul trouble? What are the implications of a win for each team?

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55min
February 16, 2026Episode 354 - Clemson Reaction and Syracuse Preview
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominant 67-54 win over Clemson in Cameron. Topics discussed include:
Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, and Tyrese Proctor being in attendance

How Clemson's defense led Duke to take more 3pt shots than usual

Why Cam Boozer hasn't been getting to the line as much as he had been

Isaiah Evans as a counterpunch to the clogged paint

Some new sets Duke is running for Evans

Patrick Ngongba's return to the court

Cayden Boozer as a pick-and-roll operator

Where Jon Scheyer ranks as a defensive coach nationally

Then they look ahead to Syracuse. Does the quick turnaround and looming Michigan matchup make this a potential trap game?
Lastly, they briefly discuss NBA All-Star weekend, which saw several Duke players participate in various events.

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43min
February 13, 2026Episode 353 - Brian Geisinger
Josh and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast to assess where Duke stands 12 games into conference play. Topics discussed include:
A potential Pat Ngongba absence

The importance of Ngongba to Duke on both ends of the court

How Duke initiates offense through their trio of talented big men playmakers

The way defenses have chosen to guard this attack

Whether Duke might run more pick-and-roll with Caleb Foster or Cayden Boozer with Ngongba out

Isaiah Evans' recent breakout game vs. Pitt

How to get more consistency out of Evans

The challenges Clemson might present for Duke in Cameron on Saturday
Lastly, they delve into the Charlotte Hornets' current hot streak. What makes their starting lineup one of the best in the entire NBA? Why is Kon Knueppel the piece that unlocks it all?

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1h 22min
February 09, 2026 Episode 352 - UNC Reaction
Josh and Dustin react to Duke's 71-68 loss to UNC in Chapel Hill.

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52min
February 06, 2026Episode 351 - UNC Preview (with John Watson)
Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com to react briefly to Duke's 67-49 win over Boston College and preview the big UNC matchup this weekend. Topics discussed include:
Duke’s fast start vs. BC

Second half offensive issues

Why Scheyer still doesn’t get enough credit in Coach of the Year discussions

Cam Boozer vs. Cooper Flagg

The lineup changes that have led to UNC's improved play

Frontcourt matchups

X factors that could lead to a Duke win

Predictions

Some NBA trade deadline talk

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1h 12min
February 01, 2026Episode 350 - Virginia Tech Reaction
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's businesslike 72-58 win over Virginia Tech. Topics discussed include:
Inclement weather in Blacksburg

Changes to the starting lineup due to illness

Caleb Foster's "flu game"

Isaiah Evans' recent struggles shooting the three

Maliq Brown's deflections and hustle plays

The frontcourt outshooting the backcourt from the perimeter

Cayden Boozer's touch in the paint

Cam Boozer's passing and footwork
They also touch on big performances in the NBA from Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg as the Hornets edged out the Mavericks a few nights earlier. Lastly, they preview Duke's Tuesday home game against Boston College.

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48min
January 28, 2026Episode 349 - Louisville, Pt. II Reaction
Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 83-52 destruction of Louisville in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Topics discussed include:
How after being down 25-24, Duke was able to outscore Louisville 59-27 the rest of the way

The run to end the 1st half and start the 2nd half

Best player comps for Patrick Ngongba

Cameron Boozer's underrated craftiness on his drives

Isaiah Evans diversifying his game

Nikolas Khamenia's breakout second half

Louisville being unable to match Duke's physicality
Then they turn their attention to the game on the road at Virginia Tech. Blacksburg has traditionally been a tough place to play for Duke. Will that be the case this year or will Duke continue its recent stellar play?

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46min

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