Ranked teams meet as No. 20 Virginia Tech hosts No. 19 Duke
Two ranked teams meet as No. 19 Duke visits No. 20 Virginia Tech in an ACC showdownJANUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
3DUKE BLUE DEVILS 15-2 · 1ST IN ACC
15-2 · 1ST IN ACC
Next Game at Boston College · Sun 1:00AM
Will travel for game Tuesday Coach Mike Krzyzewski said that Johnson (foot) will travel to Tuesday's game against Virginia Tech, but will likely be a game-time decision, Brendan Marks of The Athletic reports.
Impact Johnson was able to do individual work in practice on Sunday. Coach K said that Johnson will suit up, but it's still unclear whether or not he will actually take the court. If Johnson doesn't go on Tuesday he would have a full week to get back to shape before the team's next game against Pittsburgh.
JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stuffs stat sheet in win Steward notched 21 points (8-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 39 minutes in Saturday's 79-68 win over Wake Forest.
Impact Steward ended as Duke's second-highest scorer and has scored 13 or more points in four straight games, leaving behind a two-game stretch where he couldn't score more than six points last month. He has been productive, though, averaging 16.0 points and 5.8 rebounds per game over his last four appearances.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores season-high 26 points Hurt posted 26 points (10-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and three assists across 31 minutes in Saturday's 79-68 win over Wake Forest.
Impact Hurt has scored more than 20 points in three of his last six games and has registered 10 or more points in every game so far, so he's undoubtedly one of the go-to players for Duke offensively. He is averaging 19.6 points and 7.9 rebounds this season.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Duke's recipe for success means a heavy dose of Matthew Hurt Matthew Hurt scored a career-high 26 points against Wake Forest and made an early case for ACC player of the year.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Coach K condemns 'insurrection' at U.S. Capitol in blistering comments on riot fueled by Trump supporters Duke men's basketball coach wants prosecution of all rioters from Wednesday's attack on what he calls one of the sorriest days in nation's h...
JANUARY 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Duke's DJ Steward Puts On For The Blue Devils In Win Over Wake
JANUARY 9, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Duke's Matthew Hurt Has Career-High 26 Points Versus Wake Forest
JANUARY 9, 2021 • YOUTUBE
No. 21 Duke tops Wake Forest 79-68 in Krzyzewski’s return Matthew Hurt scored a career-high 26 points to help No. 21 Duke beat Wake Forest 79-68 on Saturday in Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski’s return from a one-game absence due to COV...
JANUARY 9, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
No. 21 Duke tops Wake Forest 79-68 in Krzyzewski's return
Matthew Hurt scored a career-high 26 points to help No. 21 Duke beat Wake Forest 79-68 in Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski’s return from a one-game absence due to COVID-19 protoc...JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duke's DJ Steward's Wild And-1
JANUARY 9, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Hurt's career high powers Duke past Wake Forest 79-68 Matthew Hurt, DJ Steward, and Jordan Goldwire combine to give the Blue Devils a third straight win over ACC opponents.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
The Latest: Duke's Coach K back on sideline for Wake Forest The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ___ Duke says Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski will retu...
JANUARY 9, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
The Latest: Tennessee, Vandy men's hoops to reschedule games
Southeastern Conference men's basketball games on Tuesday featuring Tennessee at South Carolina and Vanderbilt at No. 13 Missouri have been postponed due to a combination of positi...JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duke's Coach K returns from COVID-19 quarantine, will be on sideline for Wake Forest game Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will be available for the Blue Devils' game against Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Doesn't play Saturday Tape (back) did not play in Saturday's 79-68 win over Wake Forest.
Impact Tape has now missed two consecutive games with a back issue and there has been no report as to when he's expected back. The 6-9 senior had started a game before getting injured and so he could see some minutes off the bench once he's able to return.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still sidelined Saturday Johnson (foot) remains on the shelf for Saturday's game against Wake Forest, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Impact Johnson doesn't have a clear-cut return date attached at this point, so it's just a wait-and-see scenario regarding his status on a nightly basis. The Blue Devils don't quite have the depth they've had in years past this season, so getting Johnson back int eh mix sooner rather than later would certainly be beneficial.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wake Forest faces tough test vs No. 21 Duke
No. 21 Duke presents a tough challenge for Wake ForestJANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chips in a dozen Goldwire had 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists, three rebounds and three steals across 37 minutes in Wednesday's 83-82 victory over Boston College.
Impact While Goldwire's role seemed a bit uncertain early in the year, he's now seen 32 or more minutes in four consecutive contests. Wednesday matched his season-best assist total and also represented a season-high in scoring. The biggest takeaway, however, was that the senior saw more minutes than any other Blue Devils player. Goldwire will almost certainly continue to produce if given this type of run on a talented Duke team.
JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
All-around producer Steward had 14 points (5-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three steals, two assists and two blocks across 32 minutes in Wednesday's 83-82 victory over Boston College.
Impact While it wasn't the best shooting day for Steward, rotisserie players had to be pleased with the freshman's all-around production. He was one of four starters in double figures in a game that was too close for comfort and should continue to be an offensive focal point moving forward.
JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Held scoreless against BC Brakefield did not score a point in 18 minutes off the bench Wednesday against Boston College.
Impact With Jalen Johnson (foot) sidelined a few more weeks and Patrick Tape (back) out for Wednesday's contest, one would think the table was set for Brakefield to have a huge game in Duke's return to action. While the freshman saw the second-most minutes of any Duke reserve, he ultimately did not see the offensive touches he had grown accustom to during non-conference play. This inconsistency makes him a risky fantasy option moving forward, especially as Duke gets healthier.
JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matches career high Moore had 25 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, three steals and an assist across 30 minutes in Wednesday's 83-82 victory over Boston College.
Impact Moore was a dismal 1-for-21 from the field in the four games leading up to this contest, so to say this was a surprise would be an understatement. The 6-5 wing lost his starting job three games into the season and had seen single-digit minutes in his last two contests. A multi-week break due to COVID protocols appears to have done the sophomore well and allowed him to hit the reset button. The potential has always been there for the former five-star recruit, so perhaps Wednesday can represent a turning point in the season.
JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The stage is set for the breakout we've been waiting for from Wendell Moore Before Wednesday, folks were ready to write off Moore. But after saving the team time and again versus BC, that tune may be changing.
JANUARY 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Boston College vs. Duke Men's Basketball Highlights (2020-21)
JANUARY 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
No. 21 Duke edges Boston College 83-82 without Coach K Wendell Moore Jr. scored a season-high 25 points to help No. 21 Duke hold off Boston College 83-82 on Wednesday night while Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski was sidelined due to...
JANUARY 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
