Duke Basketball: First 2024-25 Blue Devil Scrimmage Highlights

With new faces galore on the scene, Duke basketball intrasquad play is now under way.

Matt Giles | Jun 21, 2024

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Just a few days after all of the 2024-25 Duke basketball players arrived in Durham for summer workouts, the program is already posting highlights from intrasquad scrimmage action in the Blue Devils' practice facility.

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One at a time on Wednesday, clips of each player doing various drills in their Duke basketball practice jerseys surfaced on social media. Then, on Thursday afternoon, the official account of the Blue Devils teased scrimmage footage via this question to its followers: "Post any scrimmage or highlights or no?"

Yes, indeed. A day later, this six-minute reel appeared:

It's not a lot to go on in terms of envisioning potential lineups, except that Duke has countless combinations. But with still four-plus months to go until the team tips off its regular season at home against Maine on Nov. 4, any evidence of hoops in Durham is welcomed by Duke basketball fanatics right now.

The 2024-25 Blue Devils, Jon Scheyer's third squad since assuming the reins following Duke basketball legend Mike Krzyzewski's retirement, feature the nation's No. 1 recruiting class, a six-deep collection highlighted by the No. 1 overall incoming college rookie in five-star forward Cooper Flagg.

Plus, the group enjoys a pair of returning guards with starting experience in Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster, along with four transfer additions, including three who figure to earn a spot in the regular rotation.

Most national analysts project next season's Duke team, arguably Scheyer's most deeply talented bunch as head coach, to begin the season among the top 10 in the AP Top 25 Poll.

Published Jun 21, 2024

MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.