Fix today. Protect forever.
Secure your devices with the #1 malware removal and protection software
The 2022-23 Duke basketball squad, Jon Scheyer’s first as head coach, tied the 1970-71 Blue Devils for the third highest free throw percentage in program history at 76.6 percent. This year’s group isn’t quite on track to match that. But counting the effort in Tuesday night’s 88-65 home win over Virginia Tech, it seems within reach.
ALSO READ: Cooper Flagg Assesses Visiting Duke Signee Cameron Boozer
No. 4-ranked Duke’s 15-for-15 clip against the Hokies is the program’s highest number of makes without a miss since the 1977-78 Blue Devils finished 24-for-24 in a home win over Davidson.
Credit belongs to Cooper Flagg (4-for-4), Tyrese Proctor (4-for-4), Kon Knueppel (3-for-3), Caleb Foster (2-for-2), and Mason Gillis (2-for-2).
And it was only the third time a Duke team has been perfect at the foul line with at least 15 attempts in a contest.
Oddly enough, the program record of 29-for-29 came at home against the Hokies in December 1966. Even stranger, including the 10-for-10 at Virginia Tech in December 2019, three of the five times that a Duke basketball team has finished 10-for-10 or better have been against the Hokies in December.
Scheyer’s third batch of Blue Devils (11-2, 3-0 ACC) is now shooting 75.1 percent at the line.
Six Duke basketball players have attempted at least 20 free throws this season. Five of them are shooting 75 percent or better.
Knueppel leads the way at 95.8 percent, as he’s missed only one of his 24 attempts. Of course, it’s still early, but the freshman guard/forward is on pace to break the Blue Devil season record of 95.3 percent that legendary Duke basketball sharpshooter JJ Redick posted in 2003-04.
ALSO READ: Duke Head Coach Proposes New Rule for Mike Krzyzewski
Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more Duke basketball news.
Fix today. Protect forever.
Secure your devices with the #1 malware removal and protection software
In their latest victory, Duke Basketball achieved a feat that may have gone unnoticed by many fans. While the focus tends to be on the star players and highlight-reel plays, one aspect of their game that often goes overlooked is their exceptional team defense.
In their most recent game, Duke held their opponent to just 60 points, well below their season average. This defensive effort was a key factor in their victory and showcased the team’s ability to lock down on the defensive end when it matters most.
While Duke is known for their high-flying offense and talented scorers, it is their commitment to defense that sets them apart from other teams. Their ability to shut down opponents and make key stops in crunch time is a testament to their dedication and hard work on the defensive end.
As Duke continues their march towards the postseason, their strong team defense will be a crucial factor in their success. While it may not always make the highlight reel, their defensive prowess should not be overlooked as they strive for greatness on the basketball court.
Tags:
- Duke basketball
- Duke basketball victory
- Duke basketball feat
- Duke basketball win
- Duke basketball achievement
- Duke basketball game
- Duke basketball team
- Duke Blue Devils
- NCAA basketball
- College basketball
#Duke #Basketball #Achieves #Overlooked #Feat #Latest #Victory
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.