NOVEMBER 27, 2021•DEADSPIN.COM
Welcome to the Paolo Banchero ShowDuke freshman dominates against Zags with 20 points in first half
Thanksgiving Hoopfest: Top-five prospect Mookie Cook discusses his recruitmentTop-five prospect Mookie Cook recaps his Kentucky official visit and discusses the heavy-hitting programs involved in his recruitment.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021•247SPORTS.COM
Coach K goes in-depth on Wendell Moore and Mark Williams' improvement following win over GonzagaThe Duke head coach cited the offseason work his captain and his starting big man put in as reasons his team is playing at the level it is c...
NOVEMBER 27, 2021•247SPORTS.COM
Wendell Moore, Paolo Banchero, and Mark Williams Recap Win Over GonzagaThe Duke frontcourt was the difference as the Blue Devils beat No. 1 Gonzaga.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021•247SPORTS.COM
Wendell Moore Jr., Mark Williams and Duke's supporting cast stuff Gonzaga, prove who's still bossNo. 5 Duke beat No. 1 Gonzaga 84-81 in one of the most thrilling games of the season so far.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Mark Williams - Solid on both endsWilliams contributed 17 points (8-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, five blocks and two steals across 29 minutes during Friday's 84-81 victory over Gonzaga.
ImpactWilliams appears to be rounding into the same form that saw him finish last season strong, as he's averaging 14.5 points and 8.5 rebounds over his last four contests. Arguably the most impressive has been his defensive prowess, as he's posting 4.3 rejections over that stretch following Friday's five-block effort. Gonzaga's strength is in the paint with the likes of Chet Holmgren and Drew Timme, but Williams' efforts were a major reason both options were held under 20 points. Foul trouble can still be a concern if teams make a concentrated effort to attack him, but Williams churned out a season-high 29 minutes Friday despite a few bad-luck calls, showing he can be a key cog in the undefeated Duke machine even when the going gets tough.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Paolo Banchero - Tallies 21 despite crampingBanchero provided 21 points (8-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 84-81 win over Gonzaga.
ImpactWhile Duke was ultimately able to pull out the victory and remain unbeaten, Banchero's lack of second-half contributions is starting to become a bit of a valid concern. He took over the game in the first period, scoring 20 of his points, but again missed long stretches in the second half while dealing with cramping. This was the case as well in the season opener against Kentucky despite him putting up 22 points. Hydration has seemingly been the only significant obstacle for the future lottery pick so far this season, but it still hasn't prevented him from posting 18.3 points and 7.6 rebounds through seven contests.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021•ROTOWIRE
