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By JAMES MADDEN Duke has signed Rice transfer Ifeanyi Ufochukwu, a source confirmed to ZAGSBLOG. Ufochukwu — the 6-foot-11, 240-pound center originally from Benin City, Nigeria — played two seasons at Rice before redshirting this season. He will have two years of eligibility remaining as he leaves for Duke. Ufochukwu spent his high school career at the Covenant Day School … [Read more...] about Duke signs Rice transfer Ifeanyi Ufochukwu

Duke on Thursday announced the hiring of Evan Bradds as an assistant coach.Bradds joins Duke after serving as an assistant coach with the Utah Jazz, where he was hired in 2022 by head coach Will Hardy. During his time in Utah, Bradds was instrumental in player development and also led the Jazz’s Summer League team in 2023.“I’m excited to welcome Evan and his wife, MacKenzie, to … [Read more...] about Duke adds assistant with NBA coaching experience

By ADAM ZAGORIA Washington State transfer Cedric Coward committed to Duke on Monday following a visit, he announced. The 6-foot-6 senior also considered Alabama along with the NBA Draft. He is the first incoming or outgoing transfer of this cycle. “ I witnessed Cedric Coward’s best game before his injury,” ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla told ZAGSBLOG via text. “He is an … [Read more...] about Washington State transfer Cedric Coward commits to Duke