Blue Devil Lair Podcast

Blue Devil Lair Podcast

Listen to the Blue Devil Lair Podcast for all the latest news and notes surrounding Duke Basketball and Football.

  • 44 minutes 38 seconds
    Episode 339 - Lipscomb Reaction and Texas Tech Preview

    Josh and Raul talk about Duke's surprisingly difficult win over Lipscomb, which was much closer than the final 97-73 score indicates. Topics discussed include:

    • First half turnovers
    • The way Lipscomb was able to spread Duke out and attack mismatches in isolation
    • Darren Harris's best game of the season
    • Needing more from the wing position
    • Cayden Boozer's strong second half
    • The possibility of seeing more Cayden Boozer and Caleb Foster together

    Then they turn their attention to Texas Tech. They talk about how injuries have impacted Texas Tech's rotation, and whether TT having to play smaller will be a benefit or a hindrance against Duke. They also discuss how to contain Christian Anderson, one of the best point guards in the country.

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    18 December 2025, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Episode 338 - Brian Geisinger on Duke's Offense

    Josh and Raul are joined by Brian Geisinger of 247Sports and the Buzz Beat Podcast to dissect what Brian has seen out of Duke's offense this year. Topics discussed include:

    • The frontcourt passing
    • Inverted pick and rolls
    • Zipper cuts and Duke's L series
    • How to maximize the wing talent on this team (Evans, Sarr, Khamenia, and Harris)
    • Sarr's defense vs. Khamenia's ball handling and decision making
    • The dynamic between Caleb Foster and Cayden Boozer
    • The importance of Foster's defense and spot-up shooting
    • The success Duke has had in crunch time against their best opponents
    • Duke's steady increase in pace of play under Jon Scheyer
    • How Cam Boozer's outlet passing can unlock certain players

    Then they briefly touch on the early success Kon Knueppel has had in Charlotte and how the Hornets should build the team going forward.

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    14 December 2025, 9:20 pm
  • 1 hour 24 seconds
    Episode 337 - MSU Reaction

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul break down Duke's gusty 66-60 win over Michigan State in the Breslin Center. Topics discussed include:

    • Caleb Foster being the lead guard Duke needs in big games
    • How Foster has separated himself from Cayden Boozer right now
    • Cameron Boozer rallying to score 16 second-half points after hearing vulgar chants
    • Nik Khamenia's big contributions from 3pt range and as a rebounder
    • The defensive adjustments Duke made to slow down the two-man action between Jeremy Fears and Jaxson Kohler
    • The legitimacy of Cam Boozer's fourth and fifth fouls
    • Coach Scheyer's decision to switch to zone after Cam Boozer picked up his fourth foul
    • Fears being held to 0-10 shooting after egging on the crowd
    • What it means for this team to be sitting at 10-0 right now versus such a tough schedule
    • The late-game execution and resolve shown by this team vs. last year's
    • Possible concerns about free throw and 3pt shooting
    • What they want to see from Duke over this upcoming extended break

    Then they wrap up the pod with a brief discussion of Duke Football's huge win over Virginia to win the ACC Championship.



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    8 December 2025, 6:00 pm
  • 54 minutes 31 seconds
    Episode 336 - Florida Reaction and MSU Preview

    At the top of the pod, Josh and Dustin are joined by Josh Evans and his son Cameron to talk about the Evans' relationship with the McCain family. They describe how they met and befriended the McCains, how Cameron got to interview Jayce recently, and their experience getting an autographed 76ers jersey from Jared in his rookie season.


    Then Josh and Dustin break down the Florida game. Dustin was on press row for the game, and he describes the atmosphere for Cameron Indoor Stadium's first ever blackout. They talk about another big game from Cameron Boozer and debate whether this level of dependence on one player is sustainable. They analyze how Duke got out to a big halftime lead and what allowed Florida to get back in the game and eventually take the lead. They break down the final few possessions in detail, including Isaiah Evans' heroic three-point make, and how this is exactly the kind of play Duke should be running in crunch time.


    Lastly, they preview the big Michigan State matchup on Saturday.



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    4 December 2025, 5:00 pm
  • 51 minutes 22 seconds
    Episode 335 - Florida Preview and Thoughts on the Season So Far

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul spend some time on general topics before previewing Tuesday's big matchup with Florida. Topics discussed include:

    • More analysis of the Arkansas game
    • How Duke has looked relative to preseason expectations
    • Biggest positive surprises from the season so far
    • Players they'd like to see more from
    • Questions about Florida's backcourt
    • How Florida will guard Cam Boozer
    • Duke in the NBA

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    1 December 2025, 6:10 pm
  • 36 minutes 54 seconds
    Episode 334 - Arkansas Instant Reaction

    Josh and Raul give their immediate, unfiltered thoughts on Duke's roller coaster 80-71 win over Arkansas in Chicago on Thanksgiving day. They talk Cam Boozer's monster performance, Caleb Foster's offensive aggression, and Coach Scheyer's great in-game adjustments.



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    28 November 2025, 7:01 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Episode 333 - Brotherhood Run Reaction and Arkansas Preview

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's dominating wins over Niagara and Howard. Topics discussed include:

    • The atmosphere in Cameron Indoor Stadium (where Dustin was on press row for the Howard game)
    • Cam Boozer's outlet passing
    • Pat Ngongba's big weekend
    • Whether Isaiah Evans should shoot more
    • Jon Scheyer's experimentation with ultra-big and ultra-small lineups
    • Duke's increased offensive pace
    • Nikolas Khamenia as Duke's 3rd string point guard
    • Improved spot-up shooting from Khamenia and Cayden Boozer
    • How Duke's defense can be just as dominant as last year's

    Then they turn their attention to this week's big matchup vs. Arkansas. They give their predictions and keys to the game.

    Lastly, they decide which classic Thanksgiving dish best represents each player in Duke's main rotation.

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    26 November 2025, 1:00 am
  • 52 minutes 29 seconds
    Episode 332 - Kansas Reaction

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's workmanlike 78-66 victory over Kansas in Madison Square Garden. Topics discussed include:

    • How Isaiah Evans is impacting the game in more ways than just his shooting
    • Cam Boozer finding ways to be effective despite struggling with finishing
    • Cayden Boozer's big second half
    • Caleb Foster and Cayden Boozer closing the game together
    • The evolving wing minutes from Dame Sarr, Nik Khamenia, and Darren Harris
    • Pat Ngongba being productive despite foul trouble
    • Maliq Brown, the deflection monster
    • The impact Flory Bidunga's second foul had on the game
    • The upcoming game against Niagara, and random memories of Greg Paulus in a Duke uniform

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    20 November 2025, 11:27 pm
  • 54 minutes 13 seconds
    Episode 331 - Indiana State, Recruiting Updates, and Kansas Preview (with John Watson)

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com to react to Duke's 100-62 win over Indiana State. They talk about Duke's slow start, which saw the team down 14-4, and what allowed them to turn it around. They also discuss Cam Boozer's dominant 35-point performance, where the freshman stuffed the stat sheet while going 13-16 from the field.


    Next they turn their attention to recruiting. Duke just landed a commitment from Cameron Williams, the #1 power forward in the 2026 class and the #4 player overall. What will he bring to Duke and how does he fit in with the players Duke will likely have returning? Who else will Duke add to round out the 2026 class?


    Lastly, they preview the big matchup against Kansas? Will Darryn Peterson play? If he doesn't, is this game a must-win for Duke?


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    18 November 2025, 11:00 am
  • 46 minutes 33 seconds
    Episode 330 - Army Reaction

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 114-59 shellacking of the Army Black Knights on the road. Topics discussed include:

    • The atmosphere and pageantry around this special Veterans Day occasion
    • Coach K being honored
    • The way Coach Scheyer has married the old era with the new
    • A bounceback performance from wing players Isaiah Evans and Dame Sarr
    • Evans as a game-breaking force
    • Maliq Brown's defense
    • Cam Boozer's outlet passing
    • Duke's ability to create separation quickly
    • The versatility of the nine-man rotation
    • Experimenting with different frontcourt combinations
    • The value of playing Cayden Boozer and Caleb Foster together
    • The defensive and offensive ceiling of this team
    • What to look for in the upcoming Indiana State matchup


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    13 November 2025, 8:58 pm
  • 44 minutes 22 seconds
    Episode 329 - Western Carolina Reaction

    Josh, Dustin, and Raul react to Duke's 95-54 win over Western Carolina. Topics discussed include:

    • What you can take from games against lesser opponents
    • Duke's hustle diving for loose balls
    • Cam Boozer going 4-9 from three
    • Cayden Boozer's excellent performance
    • The keys to unlocking Cayden's strengths
    • Why Caleb Foster vs. Cayden Boozer might be a false dichotomy
    • The offensive struggles of Dame Sarr and Isaiah Evans
    • The ball movement of reserves like Darren Harris, Nikolas Khamenia, and Maliq Brown
    • The announcement that Sebastian Wilkins will be redshirting
    • Duke's upcoming game at Army (and whether Coach K will be honored in some way)


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    10 November 2025, 6:45 pm
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