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PG Williams to transfer from Duke to Memphis (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:22:51 PDT

Sophomore Elliot Williams, who started 11 of Duke's final 12 games last season, will leave Duke to be closer...

Duke's Henderson will begin NBA career close to home (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:22:51 PDT

Gerald Henderson won't have to move very far to play basketball next year. The Duke co-captain, who chose to...

Duke's Scheyer prepares for new role as point guard (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:22:31 PDT

With the ball in his hands, Jon Scheyer is both a fearless scorer-he once scored 21 points in 75 seconds in high...

Krzyzewski: 'I'm not going to the Lakers' (AP)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:16:46 PDT

Mike Krzyzewski made it clear: He's not ever going to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. During his annual summer meeting with reporters Tuesday, one of the first topics covered by the Duke coach was the simmering buzz that had him leaving the Blue Devils for the Lakers if Phil Jackson retires. "I'm not going to the Lakers.

Ex-Duke player says he'll transfer to Memphis (AP)

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:15:32 PDT

Ex-Duke basketball player Elliot Williams says he'll transfer to the University of Memphis. Williams, a rising sophomore guard, was granted his release Wednesday from Duke because his mom is sick. He told The Commercial-Appeal on Saturday that he's planning to transfer to Memphis, in his hometown, because being closer to his family is the most important thing.

Q&A: Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:22:28 PDT

Mike Krzyzewski talked June 15 about last year’s roster, incoming prospects Ryan Kelly and Mason Plumlee...

Duke's Henderson drafted 12th by Charlotte Bobcats (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:22:28 PDT

Gerald Henderson was selected by the Charlotte Bobcats with the 12th pick in Thursday night’s NBA Draft.

PG Williams cites family reasons in leaving Duke (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:22:45 PDT

Sophomore Elliot Williams, who started 11 of Duke’s final 12 games last season, will leave Duke to be...

Duke's highest-paid employee: Coach K (AP)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:25:57 PDT

Coach K remains Duke's highest-paid employee. The school's most recent IRS documents were obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. They show that Duke paid men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski (shuh-SHEFS'-kee) more than $3.6 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2008.

Williams leaving Duke for family reasons (Rivals.com)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:22:00 PDT

Rising sophomore Elliot Williams has decided to leave Duke University for family medical reasons, school...

Williams leaving Duke for family medical reasons (AP)

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:12:44 PDT

Elliot Williams, whose move into the starting lineup provided Duke with a late-season spark, is leaving the Blue Devils after one season because of unspecified family medical reasons. School officials said Wednesday that Williams plans to transfer closer to his hometown of Memphis, Tenn., to be near family.

Offseason hits leave Duke basketball fans reeling (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:22:30 PDT

I was sitting in the dimly lit hallway of an office building at my summer job when the buzz of my phone...

Duke Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:10:23 PDT

Incoming recruits such as 6-9 Ryan Kelly and 6-10 Mason Plumlee look to bolster Duke's inside game next season, but Gerald Henderson's decision to pass on his senior season and enter the NBA draft leaves a major void in the lineup.

Henderson not only was Duke's leading scorer last season (edging Kyle Singler by one point), he possessed great leadership skills and had the ability to take over the game in crucial situations.

Even with his premature departure, however, the Blue Devils still return a veteran corps and will be a prime contender in the ACC race.

Jon Scheyer, who took over at point guard at midseason, and Singler combined to start all but three games while averaging in double figures.

Could Duke be college version of Orlando Magic? (CBS Interactive U-WIRE)

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:22:32 PDT

If you're a Duke basketball fan keeping up with the NBA Finals, you've probably noticed some eerie...

Current and former Blue Devils build bond (Rivals.com)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PDT

When a player commits or signs with Duke, the world in which they know changes forever. The target on their back...