DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The power of Duke basketball can not be understated. It turns out Jon Scheyer’s crew, with the help of the Cameron Crazies, made quite an impression on quarterback Darian Mensah when he was on his official visit to Duke. “I’d just say being in Cameron, it lives up to the hype,” said Mensah. “Cooper Flagg, he’s a stud, and as soon as I came on my visit I … [Read more...] about With the help of Duke basketball, QB Darian Mensah signs with the Blue Devils
UNC student-athletes to receive share of $20.5 million from NCAA settlement: Officials
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Student-athletes at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will begin to receive their share of $20.5 million from a federal settlement in July, officials said Monday. The $20.5 million was made available through the House v. NCAA settlement, which was approved on June 6. Through the settlement, schools are permitted to share revenue with … [Read more...] about UNC student-athletes to receive share of $20.5 million from NCAA settlement: Officials
Duke women’s basketball to kick off the season with an invitational in Paris
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — To start the 2025-26 women's basketball season, the Duke Blue Devils will tip off at a special event in Paris. According to an announcement Thursday, Duke will play Baylor on November 3 in the Paris invitational Oui-Play 2025 at the Adidas Arena. "Our team, our program and our university are so excited to be over in France and be able to showcase our … [Read more...] about Duke women’s basketball to kick off the season with an invitational in Paris
Duke hires new head baseball coach
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Duke’s next baseball coach won’t have to travel far to start his new position. Corey Muscara comes to Durham from Wake Forest, where he spent the last four seasons developing elite pitchers for a Demon Deacons team that made the College World Series just two years ago. In all, Muscara has been a college coach for 15 years, including stops at Maryland … [Read more...] about Duke hires new head baseball coach
Expectations high for NC State basketball with new head coach, roster
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — From the moment Will Wade became the head basketball coach at NC State, expectations soared among the Wolfpack faithful. “No one has higher expectations than ourself, we don’t listen to the outside noise,” said NC State assistant coach Brandon Chambers. “And I can promise you this there is no staff in the country that’s exhausting themselves more than … [Read more...] about Expectations high for NC State basketball with new head coach, roster