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Sometimes, all it takes is a flash — one quick moment — to make the college basketball world hit pause. And that’s exactly what happened this week in Durham. A 15-second clip from Duke’s summer practice leaked online Monday morning. The footage? No audio. No slow motion. No special effects. Just Dame Sarr, catching a pass on the wing, taking one hard dribble, rising up, and hammering home a two-handed dunk over a fully committed contest. The bench went wild. Coaches jumped out of their chairs. And fans? They haven’t stopped talking about it since. “That didn’t look like a…
Duke’s summer practices are usually buzzing with hype around the freshmen, but this time, it’s a returner who’s stealing the spotlight — and making a serious All-ACC case before the season even tips off. According to multiple sources close to the program, Caleb Foster has taken his game to an entirely new level. The junior guard is reportedly running the show with poise, hitting shots with confidence, and defending like someone who knows exactly what it takes to win in March. “He’s the most consistent guy in the gym right now,” one insider shared. “Nothing flashy — just smart decisions,…
Kentucky’s Coaching Staff Is Quietly Scrambling to Adjust as Denzel Aberdeen Explodes in Summer Practice… They thought he’d be solid. Maybe a steady presence off the bench. A mature voice in the locker room. But what’s happening this summer? Nobody saw this coming from Denzel Aberdeen. Kentucky’s summer practices are buzzing with energy, intensity, and one very unexpected breakout. Coaches expected to be managing minutes — now they’re managing a problem they didn’t plan for. Because Aberdeen isn’t just contributing… He’s taking over. A Summer Surprise When Denzel Aberdeen transferred to Kentucky, most assumed he’d be a depth piece. A…
“He’s Making It Impossible to Ignore…” — A Forgotten Duke Player Is Forcing His Way Into the Rotation Every summer, there’s always one name that starts to buzz unexpectedly. This year at Duke? That name is Maliq Brown. While all eyes have been locked on the high-profile freshmen like Cameron Boozer and Dame Sarr, and returners like Isaiah Evans and Caleb Foster, it’s the veteran forward from Virginia who’s quietly been dominating practices—and the coaching staff is taking serious notice. “He’s not flashy, he’s not loud,” one source close to the program said. “But he’s outworking everybody.” Brown, known for…
If you talk to anyone close to Duke Basketball right now—coaches, insiders, former players—there’s one thing they’ll all say: this might be the most talent Jon Scheyer has ever had in one locker room. From returners like Isaiah Evans, who looks like a different player after pulling out of the NBA Draft, to the freshman trio of Dame Sarr, Cameron Boozer, and Darren Harris, the level of polish, skill, and athleticism showing up in summer workouts is drawing comparisons to some of the best Duke rosters of the last 15 years. “It’s not just talent,” one practice observer said. “It’s…
Veterans Are Stepping Up. Newcomers Are Dominating. And the Rotation? A Total Mystery Right Now. Mark Pope wanted competition this summer — and he’s got it. Every position is a battle. Every drill feels like March. And every day, someone new makes a case for a starting role. That’s the good news. The bad news? There might be too many guys worthy of one. Here’s what we’re hearing out of summer practice — and why Pope and his staff might be facing the best kind of dilemma this offseason. The Returnees: Leadership, Toughness, and a Whole New Motor Otega Oweh…
Kentucky’s summer practices are heating up — and not just because of the Kentucky heat. Head coach Mark Pope is facing the kind of problem every coach dreams of… and dreads. One freshman guard has been lighting up the practice court — and making it nearly impossible for Pope to keep him out of the starting five. That freshman? Denzel Aberdeen. Sources close to the program say Aberdeen has been “unreal” during summer workouts, showing off an elite combination of speed, poise, and defensive toughness. Teammates reportedly “can’t believe how far he’s come,” with one insider even saying, “He looks…
There’s a new buzz around Kentucky’s summer practices — and it’s not about flashy dunks or trash talk. It’s about one drill. A single, focused sequence that’s quickly becoming a defining piece of Mark Pope’s approach. At first glance, it looks simple. Controlled. Repetitive, even. But according to players and staff, this one drill is producing massive breakthroughs — especially for younger players. The goal? Discipline, decision-making, and dominance. Sources close to the program say Pope has been obsessively drilling live-action decision scenarios — a blend of short-clock offense, help-side rotations, and rapid transition defense. And the results? Wildly impressive.…
When Mark Pope was hired to lead the Kentucky Wildcats, one of the first questions buzzing around the college basketball world was simple: Can he recruit the guys who matter? Well… if you’ve been following summer practice, the answer is a loud YES — because one of Pope’s earliest signings is already causing waves inside the Joe Craft Center. Just 18 years old, this freshman isn’t just holding his own — he’s owning drills. From dominating on defense to finishing through contact, he’s making it very clear that he’s not here to wait his turn. Veterans are impressed. Coaches are…
When summer practice footage from the Wildcats’ camp leaked online this week, it didn’t take long for Big Blue Nation to erupt. The clip — just over a minute long — was packed with what fans didn’t want to see: light contact, no real defensive pressure, and what some called “country club basketball.” One particular sequence — showing a big man walking into four straight uncontested layups — ignited outrage across message boards and group chats. > “Where’s the intensity?” “Is this how we plan to win the SEC?” “This is not Kentucky basketball.” But amid all the noise, one…