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Duke Blue Devils men's basketball
NameDuke Blue Devils
UniversityDuke University
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
ArenaCameron Indoor Stadium
Capacity9,314
CityDurham, North Carolina
Head coachJon Scheyer
Tenure2022–present
NCAA Tournament championships1991, 1992, 2001, 2010, 2015
NCAA Tournament runner-up1964, 1978, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1999
NCAA Tournament Final Fours17
NCAA Tournament appearances45
Conference tournament titles22
Conference regular season titles20

Duke Blue Devils men's basketball is the intercollegiate program representing Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), the team is one of the most successful and storied in NCAA Division I history, having won five national championships. The program is renowned for its intense rivalries, a pipeline of future National Basketball Association (NBA) stars, and the fervent support of its student section, the Cameron Crazies.

History

The program's early history was marked by moderate success under coaches like Eddie Cameron, for whom the home arena is named. The modern era of prominence began with the hiring of head coach Vic Bubas in 1959, who led the team to its first NCAA Tournament Final Four in 1963. The program achieved its greatest sustained success under the leadership of Mike Krzyzewski, who was hired in 1980. Under Krzyzewski, Duke became a perennial national powerhouse, making 12 Final Four appearances and winning five national titles. Key moments in this era include the back-to-back championships in 1991 and 1992, led by players like Christian Laettner and Grant Hill, and the dramatic 1992 East Regional Final victory over Kentucky. The program transitioned to head coach Jon Scheyer following Mike Krzyzewski's retirement after the 2021–22 season.

Championships and awards

Duke has won five NCAA national championships (1991, 1992, 2001, 2010, 2015) and has been runner-up six times. The team has captured 22 ACC Tournament championships, the most of any conference school, and 20 ACC regular season titles. Individual honors are numerous, including three Naismith College Player of the Year winners (Art Heyman, Elton Brand, and Shane Battier), multiple recipients of the John R. Wooden Award, the Adolph F. Rupp Trophy, and the ACC Player of the Year award. Mike Krzyzewski is the all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division I men's basketball history.

Rivalries

The program's most famous rivalry is with the North Carolina Tar Heels, considered one of the greatest rivalries in all of American sports; the campuses are separated by only 11 miles along U.S. 15-501. Games against the NC State Wolfpack also constitute a fierce intrastate rivalry within the Research Triangle. Nationally, matchups against other elite programs like the Kentucky Wildcats and, during the 1990s, the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, have produced iconic moments in tournament history.

Players

Duke has produced a vast number of NBA draft selections, including over 30 lottery picks. Notable alumni include Hall of Famers Art Heyman, Grant Hill, and Elvin Hayes (who transferred from Duke). Program legends such as Johnny Dawkins, Danny Ferry, Christian Laettner, Bobby Hurley, Shane Battier, Jason Williams, J. J. Redick, and Zion Williamson have all earned national player of the year or All-American honors. Many have had extended professional careers, with Kyrie Irving winning an NBA championship and MVP award.

Coaches

Mike Krzyzewski is the defining figure in program history, serving as head coach from 1980 to 2022 and amassing over 1,200 victories. His predecessors include Vic Bubas, who built the program's first nationally competitive teams, and Bill Foster, who coached the 1978 team to the NCAA final. The current head coach is Jon Scheyer, a former Duke player and longtime assistant under Krzyzewski, who took over prior to the 2022–23 season.

Home court

The team plays its home games at Cameron Indoor Stadium, an intimate and notoriously loud venue opened in 1940 and known for its elevated court and close proximity of fans to the action. The student section, known as the Cameron Crazies, is famous for its creative, relentless, and often deafening support. The building is consistently ranked among the most difficult road environments in college basketball and is a central part of the program's identity.

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