Blue Devil 360 - May 2026

With Duke set to participate in its sixth straight NCAA Softball Championship and host the Durham Regional (May 15-17), we visit with one of the most potent bats in the Blue Devils’ explosive offensive attack - shortstop Jessica Oakland. The former Big Ten Player of the Year at Minnesota made a seamless transition back on to the field after sitting out last season as a midyear transfer and is one of the key reasons Duke is one of the top 10 hitting teams in the nation. We also have a conversation with former Duke football offensive lineman Brian Parker, selected in the recent NFL Draft by his hometown Cincinnati Bengals, with his perspective on the Blue Devils’ 2025 ACC championship and the long process of getting ready to launch a pro career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.