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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

By ADAM ZAGORIA Cooper Flagg has made it official. The 6-foot-9 freshman forward from Duke has declared for the NBA Draft and is expected to be the No. 1 pick this summer. “Really proud of Cooper or the special season that he had this year,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer said. “I think the accolades speak for itself with what he did, winning every National Player of the Year … [Read more...] about Projected No. 1 NBA Draft Pick Cooper Flagg announces future plans

By ADAM ZAGORIA Five-star prospect Shelton Henderson has decommitted from Duke, sources confirmed. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound wing from Bellaire (TX) and the JL3 Elite Nike EYBL AAU program initially chose Duke over his other finalists Louisville and Texas in November. Jai Lucas, now the head coach at Miami, was his primary recruiter at Duke. “Coach Scheyer believed in … [Read more...] about Five-star Shelton Henderson decommits from Duke