REACTION: Was the Loss to Texas Tech the WAKE-UP Call Duke Basketball Needed?

Duke Basketball suffers first loss of the season after blowing a 17-point lead to Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden — can Jon Scheyer’s squad bounce back as ACC play looms?JJ Jackson and Brendan Marks break down the late-game collapse, highlighting Cam Boozer’s struggles at the free-throw line, questions around Duke’s closing lineup, and the search for a reliable “Robin” alongside Boozer. The conversation spotlights inconsistent contributions from Isaiah Evans and Patrick Ngongba, Duke football’s ACC championship, and recruiting wins that keep the Blue Devils among college basketball’s elite. Key topics include Duke’s offensive ceiling, role definition issues, the impact of missed free throws, and what to expect from freshmen Nik Khamenia and Dame Sarr as Duke eyes the conference crown. Will Duke solve its rotation questions and reach its national championship potential? Don’t miss sharp analysis on how the Blue Devils can regroup and dominate in ACC play.Twitter: @LO_BlueDevils | @_JJ_Jackson_The Locked On Blue Devils Podcast with host JJ Jackson is a daily show that brings you the latest news & headlines from Duke Blue Devils Athletics. Every day, we will discuss the biggest stories from Duke Basketball and Football and feature special guests including athletes, coaches and insiders for an in-depth look. Locked On Blue Devils is a part of the Locked On Podcast Network.Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community:https://lockedonbluedevils.supercast.com/Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.