The Duke Blue Devils are making waves, both on and off the court. Former Blue Devils are dominating the Las Vegas Summer League, with standout performances from Kyle Filipowski, Cooper Flagg, and Tyrese Proctor. Filipowski is leading the league in scoring, averaging 29.3 points per game to go along with 7.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists on a fantastic 56.1% shooting from the field and 39.1% shooting from three-point range.
Filipowski’s play has been highlighted by two 30-point performances, most recently a 35-point and 11-rebound effort on July 14th against the San Antonio Spurs. Proctor, the 49th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, put together a stellar outing on July 16th against the Sacramento Kings, going for a game-high 35 points to go along with four assists and two steals on 11-of-24 (45.8%) shooting from the field.
Meanwhile, the men’s basketball team is gearing up for the new season with two marquee exhibition games. They’ll face off against UCF, coached by former Blue Devil Johnny Dawkins, and Tennessee, featuring star freshman Nate Ament. These games will be crucial in preparing the team for a challenging non-conference schedule.
Five-star recruit Cameron Boozer is ready to prove doubters wrong, believing the Blue Devils are “very overlooked” this offseason. With a talented roster and high aspirations, Duke aims to reach the Final Four for the second straight year. Boozer’s confidence in his team is evident, as he told ESPN, “I think we have a special group… I think we’re very overlooked right now, but once the season starts, that’ll change for sure.”
The Blue Devils are ranked No. 12 in ESPN’s preseason top 25 rankings. While they’re considered a top contender, there are serious questions and concerns surrounding this group. Duke is extremely young and inexperienced, and although Jon Scheyer is bringing in the No. 1 overall 2025 recruiting class, it’s impossible to definitively say how the rookies’ games will translate.
Returners like Caleb Foster, Isaiah Evans, and Darren Harris all can be key contributors for a championship-caliber squad, but it hasn’t shown yet. It will be up to Boozer and the rest of the guys to prove Duke belongs in national championship contender talks. With their sights set on the Final Four, the Blue Devils are ready to make a statement.
As the season approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to see this talented lineup in action. Will Duke live up to expectations and make a deep run in the NCAA tournament? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the Blue Devils are ready to put on a show.
