Duke Basketball

After scoreless game in controversial loss at Virginia, Blue Devils freshman responded with 22 points in win over Notre Dame.

Grandison, in particular, is starting to make key contributions at just the right time. [The Blue Devils (18-8, 9-6 ACC) seethed over seeing a misapplication of the rule book](https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article272459953.html) rob them of a chance to upset a top-10 team. The Blue Devils played better at Virginia, albeit far from perfect since they committed a season-worst 22 turnovers. But he made sure that kind of performance was a one-game anomaly. “He’s taken coaching every step of the way. That mental state, Scheyer said, can be the toughest thing to manage. In the days following the Virginia loss, he received medical treatment on his ankle and tried to stay strong mentally. “I was (ticked) off from the things that have been happening lately,” Filipowski said. “He’s such a difference maker for us with the attention that he gets. [Virginia won 69-62](https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article272169773.html), and the [ACC later admitted its officials](https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article272426948.html#storylink=mainstage_card) should have awarded Filipowski two free throws that would have all but sealed a Duke win. “He looked great to start the game,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer said. Just 14 seconds into the team’s home game against Notre Dame on Tuesday night, Filipowski scored on a layup.

Kyle Filipowski, in particular, played like he was still angry. Good. He should have been. Dariq Whitehead appears to be the most reliable three point shooter ...

However, there is a problem with officiating, and it’s not just with Duke games. But there has been a real drumbeat of criticism about ACC officiating this season, and it’s not just on the men’s side. All you can do is to push through and for all the criticism, Duke certainly has pushed through. He took the ball to the basket with 4:15 left for a key basket and ran the team very well. Duke has work to do, but this is probably not a team you want to see in March. He can upgrade his three point shooting and needs to be more confident on the road, but he was thrown in to basketball at this level fairly late. It would have been cool if Proctor could have been at Duke during the summer. - Dariq Whitehead appears to be the most reliable three point shooter on the team and cannot be ignored when he is on the perimeter. It was huge, and not just for this game. A young team buckled down and finished the job. The Irish worked hard to control the lane defensively and did it very well. That could have been demoralizing, but in the end it wasn’t.

Mike Krzyzewski made his return to Cameron Indoor Stadium for the first time since his retirement and the Duke basketball team made sure his Valentine's Day was ...

[Mark Mitchell](https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/mark-mitchell/18360) would hit a dagger corner 3-pointer with 12.2 remaining to put the Blue Devils up by four. Duke will now finish its stretch of three road games in four contest on Saturday (6:00p.m. [Tyrese Proctor](https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/tyrese-proctor/18366) would finish off the game at the free throw line as Duke (18-8, 9-6 ACC) escaped with the victory, 68-64.

Fortunately, we have a solution for that: Blue Healer auctions are back and the tickets for Louisville's visit to Cameron are still available! You might think ...

All auctions end at 11:00 pm and all proceeds go to a very worthy cause. Mike Lee has run Blue Healers for several years and we’ve been happy to help promote it. You might think this won’t be a great game and certainly Louisville has had a tough year.

After a pair of down games, Kyle Filipowski turned in a leading performance that made all the difference in a close win for the Blue Devils.

As one of the most prolific freshmen in the nation, he is connecting it to this new era led by Scheyer. Filipowski shot 9-of-16 from the floor Tuesday, including a 4-of-6 performance in the first half, while showing off his improving execution down the stretch. The switch did not just “flip”—it was the whole breaker box. While he has been one of the team’s most consistent sources of offense, with the ability to shoot from anywhere, he is also a capable defender. At 7-foot, Filipowski is one of Duke’s most imposing players on either side of the court. That end of the ball did not show on paper Tuesday—Filipowski had just one block and no steals against the Fighting Irish. After two games in which he struggled, Filipowski’s production against the Fighting Irish proved, among other things, how much he cares. Since the start of the season, Filipowski has been head coach Jon Scheyer’s go-to man. “Definitely going into the beginning of the game, I had this edge, this chip on my shoulder,” Filipowski said after the game. Before the Blue Devils flew out to Miami after their thrilling win against North Carolina, Filipowski was averaging 18.7 points per game since the new year. Against the Hurricanes, Filipowski was limited to just nine points in the 81-59 loss. Despite the numbers pointing to a Blue Devil blowout, Notre Dame put up a fight, bringing the game down to the wire.

Duke legend Mike Krzyzewski came back to Cameron for his first game as a spectator Wednesday night to see his protegés Jon Scheyer and Mike Brey do battle.

Earlier in the season, Krzyzewski said he wasn’t planning on attending game because he thought he’d be a distraction. You noticed him, but it wasn’t like he was a distraction or anything. I just wanted to make sure we got the win while he was here.” When he came out, he did the bowing thing to the Cameron Crazies before taking his seat. That wasn’t really the case. I don’t know how he felt sitting over there instead of on the bench.

Duke freshman Kyle Filipowski scored 22 points, pulled down six rebounds and dished out three assists to help the Blue Devils hold off Notre Dame for a ...

Mark Mitchell’s 3-pointer in the game’s final minute gave the Blue Devils a two-score advantage and helped ensure that the coaching legend’s visit was a happy occasion. After the game, [Jon Scheyer](//247sports.com/Coach/Jon-Scheyer-2178) acknowledged his mentor. “One, we have talked about it (Krzyzewski coming back) even in the preseason.

Mike Krzyzewski attending his first Duke Blue Devils game since retiring last year despite saying he would not attend games this year.

While Krzyzewski might not have wanted to be a distraction this year, it’s clear that his return was very much welcomed by the Duke community. [Mike Krzyzewski](https://thecomeback.com/tag/mike-krzyzewski) decided to attend Tuesday night’s game between Duke and the [Notre Dame Fighting Irish](https://thecomeback.com/tag/notre-dame-fighing-irish), marking his first time at a Blue Devils basketball game since retiring last spring. [Duke Blue Devils](https://thecomeback.com/tag/duke-blue-devils) men’s basketball team following the conclusion of last season, the legendary Mike Krzyzewski made it clear that he [did not plan to attend any of the team’s basketball games](https://thecomeback.com/ncaa/mike-krzyzewski-coach-k-duke-cameron-distraction.html) in Cameron Indoor Arena this season because he did not want to be a distraction.

For the first time since retiring from college basketball, coach Mike Krzyzewski attended a Duke basketball game. Coach K was in attendance Tuesday night at ...

“Upon the officials’ review of the play, it was determined that the foul committed occurred after the clock reached 0.0. “For him to be here tonight, you know it’s special for me,” Scheyer said after the game. I just wanted to make sure we got the win while he was here.” [two Cavaliers defenders](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/ncaa/virginia-cavaliers), and officials called a foul as time expired. I don’t know how he felt sitting over there instead of on the bench. [five national ](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/ncaa-bk/march-madness) [championships ](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/ncaa-bk/march-madness)after 47 years of coaching. [referees blew a call](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/acc-admits-blown-call-end-regulation-virginias-overtime-win-over-duke) at the end of regulation that would have given Duke two shots at a top-10 win. [CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM](https://www.foxnews.com/sports) With him right next to me. [Notre Dame Fighting Irish](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/ncaa/notre-dame-fighting-irish), 68-64. [Duke player Jon Scheyer](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/ncaa/duke-blue-devils) has coached his first season of college basketball. [retiring from college basketball](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/ncaa-bk), coach Mike Krzyzewski attended a Duke basketball game.