Duke Basketball Report

TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Sion James (1) guard Tulane University Green Wave high fives a teammate during a non-conference game with the Florida State University (FSU) Seminoles, Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Donald L Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. | Photo by David Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

We discuss the new guard heading to Durham.

Jan 13, 2024; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor (5) talks to guard Caleb Foster (1) during the second half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 84-79.  | Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

The team that Jon Scheyer has put together for next season - so far, anyway, it won’t surprise us if he picks up one more player for depth/insurance - is going to be a tough out. Let’s look at it two ways for now.

Memphis’ Jahvon Quinerly (11) shoots the ball as Tulane’s Sion James (1) guards him during the game between Tulane University and the University of Memphis at  | Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK

A major addition for Duke, James solves a lot of problems

May 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) defends a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second quarter of game two of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. | Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

As the Brotherhood marches along

LOS ANGELES, CA - 1987: Mychal Thompson #43 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on with Larry Bird #33 of the Boston Celtics during a game circa 1987 at The Forum in Los Angeles, California. | Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images

That’s what happens when you pass on a legend

Oct 20, 2023; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Christian Reeves (21) pulls in a rebound during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium.  | Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

We’re sorry to see him go but what can you say but good luck?

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 22: Riley Kugel #2 of the Florida Gators goes to the basket during the first round of the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 22, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. | Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images

An interesting situation to say the least

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 7: Caleb Foster #1 of the Duke Blue Devils dribbles up court against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 7, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 71-53. | Photo by Lance King/Getty Images

That could be a good one and in a special place too.

Tommy Heinsohn about to shoot over an opponent

A brilliant but underappreciated star from the dawn of the Celtics dynasty and who extended it into the 1970’s.

DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 31: The Duke Blue Devils pep band performs during the second half against the NC State Wolfpack in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. | Photo by Lance King/Getty Images

And what of Sion James?