The Devil's Den: A Duke Athletics Podcast

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The Devil's Den Podcast breaks down all of the latest news surrounding Duke Basketball.

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 387 - Terrence Oglesby

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Terrence Oglesby of ESPN and The Field of 68. They talk about his playing days with the Clemson Tigers and his memorable head-to-head matchups with Jon Scheyer the player. They also get his thought on Scheyer's first four years as head coach and his expectations for this year's Duke team. (3:05) - Terrence's decision to play overseas after two years at Clemson (7:05) - Memories of playing against Duke (17:43) - Thoughts on Scheyer's first four years as head coach (21:35) - Handling tough tournament losses (25:45) - Expectations for this year's Duke team (35:40) - Biggest X-factors

  2. Aug 21

    Episode 386 - One-and-Done Draft

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul each draft five former one-and-done Duke players to try to assemble the best starting lineup they can. Afterward, they debate the strengths and weaknesses of each of their teams as well discussing notable snubs from the selection process. (2:30) - Laying out the ground rules (5:45) - Draft begins (18:43) - Notable omissions and potential 6th man picks(23:20) - Debating the merits of each team Thanks to House of Duke Highlights on Twitter for the suggestion.

  3. Aug 12

    Episode 385 - Isaac Trotter Talks Peach Jam

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by Isaac Trotter of CBS Sports to discuss several prospects Isaac saw last month at Peach Jam. Topics include: What makes Beckham Black the #1 player in the classHow Black might fit in on a Duke team with several returning guardsAJ Williams' decision to reclassifyWhether Williams fits a Duke system that prioritizes ball movement and feelLewis Uvwo's developmentUvwo vs. Yann KamagateKager Knueppel's potential for immediate impactSwing skills that will determine Knueppel's ceilingOther prospects for Duke fans to keep an eye on They finish by getting Isaac's thoughts on the potential of the 2026-27 Duke team. You can find Isaac's work at https://www.cbssports.com/writers/isaac-trotter/ as well as https://247sports.com/user/isaactrotter/.

  4. Aug 1

    Episode 384 - Assorted News and The Basketball Tournament Draft

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul address some of the latest happenings in Duke basketball. They talk about Javin DeLaurier joining the Duke staff, the Flagg family on Family Feud, and the Michigan game being replaced with Texas Tech. They also break down the latest practice footage released by the Duke Men's Basketball social media team.Then they work together to build a team of former Duke players to participate in The Basketball Tournament -- an event held every summer and made up of alumni teams from various colleges. Duke has never fielded a team in this tournament; who would be on this team if they did?

  5. Jul 20

    Episode 383 - Jeff Goodman

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com as well as Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 to discuss the state of the Duke program and college basketball as a whole. Topics discussed include: Duke's recent disappointing tournament exitsHow close Jon Scheyer really was to taking the Dallas Mavericks jobWho Duke might hire if Scheyer does ever leave for the NBAHow international players are reshaping the college gameWho will emerge as Duke's lead point guard in 2026-27John Blackwell as a different type of transfer portal player than Duke has brought in the pastHow Scheyer will manage playing time on this deep, versatile rosterUnder-the-radar college basketball story lines for the upcoming seasonFinal Four picks

  6. Jul 11

    Episode 382 - Recruiting News, Joaquium Boumtje-Boumtje, and NBA Summer League

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul cover a variety of Duke-related summer topics. First they talk about Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje emerging as a star on the international stage in the U17 World Cup. Does Boumtje-Boumtje's performance alter their expectations for him at Duke? Next they discuss the recent commitment of 2027 forward Kager Knueppel. What does it mean to have yet another Knueppel attending Duke? And which former players does he mostly closely compare to? Lastly, they discuss emerging targets for Duke in the 2027 and 2028 classes. They dig into the possibility of Colton Hiller reclassifying and attending college for two years. Could this become a trend for younger high school and international players?

  7. Jun 30

    Episode 381 - NBA Draft Reaction

    Josh and Raul discuss Jon Scheyer turning down the Dallas Mavericks job and just how close he was to accepting it. Does the buzz around Scheyer in NBA circles affect their view of how long he might stay at Duke? Then they react to the 2026 NBA Draft. Topics include: Whether Cam Boozer should have gone #1Boozer's fit in MemphisWhat Memphis might look like in a post-Ja Morant era. [Note: This episode was recorded before Ja Morant was traded from Memphis to Portland.]Whether Isaiah Evans falling to the 2nd round means he should have returned to DukeWhy Minnesota might be the ideal fit for his skillsetMaliq Brown being one of the "surprise" picks of the draft at #44How Brown's defensive versatility can help San Antonio when Wembanyama is off the floor

  8. Jun 22

    Episode 380 - Frontcourt Deep Dive

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul begin the episode with a little post-championship Knicks talk before taking a close look at Duke's stacked, versatile frontcourt for the 2026-27 season. Topics include: Patrick Ngongba as the most important player on next year's teamHow many minutes Ngongba can realistically be expected to playThe need for Ngongba to get more shot attemptsDrew Scharnowski playing the "Maliq Brown role" off the benchThe importance of the vertical gravity Scharnowski can provideWhether Cam Williams should be expected to startWhy Williams might actually be underratedJoaquim Boumtje-Boumtje's movement shootingThe battle for minutes between Boumtje-Boumtje and WilliamsThe incredible job Scheyer did to assemble this roster

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The Devil's Den Podcast breaks down all of the latest news surrounding Duke Basketball.

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    The Devils Den Podcast, Duke, Duke basketball, Duke athletics, Duke Blue Devils
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    282
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    Explicit
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