5 Point Play Podcast

On the last Summer Series episode of the season, we talk about the 5 in 5 Rule an how it affects Duke. We also dive into Duke's current recruitment of the 2027 class and what it means for current and future players. And finally we get to the Mailbag! We got 2 great questions from DukeEmpire and BeardedBlueDevil! Let's Go Duke!

Summer Series episode 2 is up! We recap the draft, and go over recruiting updates, including Kager Knueppel's big time commitment! Duke Basketball never stops!

This week, we talk about the return of Dame Sarr and what it means for the Duke roster. We also talk about our NBA guys and the Duke accolades throughout the NBA. Cooper Flagg Rookie of the Year!!!

It's been an action packed week for Duke Basketball. A big portal pickup and some great retention for Duke Basketball dominated the news wire. Now we see what else Jon has up his sleeve.

Duke's offseason has begun and there will plenty of news to follow. As it is every season, this year's offseason if going to rumor filled and furiously changing from day to day. On this episode, we talk about what areas we see Duke trying to improve and what positions to expect an upgrade. Let's Go Duke!

Survive and advance! That's the name of the game in March. Duke rolls on and after struggling with Siena. Duke's defense showed up in a big way in the second half with Pat Ngongba's return. Now Duke get's ready for St. John's in the regional tournament. What does Duke need to do to suceed? Find out! Let's Go Duke!

It's time! The NCAA bracket has been officially announced; Duke is the #1 overall seed and headed to the East Region. What do the Devils have to do win Jon Scheyer his first title and Duke's quest for 6? Taylor King joins us to discuss what has made them so great and what can propel them to the championship. This is an episode you don't want to miss as we roll through March. Let's Go Duke!

Without Caleb Foster and Pat Ngongba, how does Duke navigate the tournament atmosphere? We celebrate the All-ACC Awards and recap the UNC beatdown. Also we rate where this regular season ranks in the annals of Duke history. It's tournament time! Let's Go Duke!

It's Carolina hate week part 2. Duke gets the rubber match in Cameron and it could be a blood bath. Can Duke continue to ride the high of an incredible end to the season? We'll find out on Saturday. Let's Go Duke!

After a battle against the #1 team in the nation, Duke retains the #1 spot in the rankings for the first time since 2021-2022. We recap the Michigan game with @dukeblogger Brian Horace. As we head down the home stretch, we preview Duke's next 3 upcoming games. DH gives Michigan's 13 Reasons Why and we give you some comment receipts. It's a good time to be a Duke fan! Let's Go Duke!

​ @itsAntWright joins us to talk about the biggest game in college this season. Matchups, tactics, greatness personified in this game. This a game worthy of primetime! Let's Go Duke!

TK and Jack discuss Duke's wins over Pittsburgh and Clemson and what fans can take away from these victories. They also preview the matchup with Syracuse on Presidents' Day and what to look for from Duke in that game.

Ben from Bull City Coordinators joins the guys to recap the Duke-UNC game, remind Duke fans that the sky is not falling, and discuss what's next for the Blue Devils. Thanks to Ben as always for joining us, and let's go Duke!

The guys discuss the upcoming matchup with North Carolina and what to expect. They also answer questions from the mailbag and recap the BC game. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment your thoughts! Let's go Duke!

Duke put on a masterclass of defense against a ranked Louisville squad. The guys discuss what Duke's best and worst case scenarios for the NCAA tournament. They also discuss a much improved ACC and preview the VT and BC games. Subscribe and comment and of course like the show! Let's Go Duke!

Duke went to the west coast and came back to Durham with 2 victories. What does that mean for the next set of games and the first Saturday/Monday turnaround? We'll find out. Let's Go Duke!

Duke handled two ranked opponents in Louisville and SMU this week. Now it's time to hit the road to California for the ACC west coast swing. We recap the two matchups and preview the next two. Who should be starting? Who is Duke's best 5? We discuss all of that and more. Let's Go Duke!

Duke escapes two hard fought games against Georgia Tech and Florida State. Now they prepare to 2 even tougher tests with Louisville and SMU. We also give a quick recruiting recap after Deron Rippey's commitment. Tough week coming up for Duke. How will they handle it? Let's Go Duke!

As we turn the calendar to 2026, we look back at the first half of the season and give the squad their grades. We also take a look at the second half schedule. What pit falls await? Plus we preview the Georgia Tech and FSU matchups. Big week for Duke! Let's Go Duke!

Duke fell to Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, and DH, TK, and Jack are here with reactions, discussion, and thoughts on the next steps for the Blue Devils after blowing a 17 point lead to the Red Raiders. As always, Let's go Duke!

Pablo, TK and AC discuss Duke's recruiting class, their upcoming games and what makes this team so great. We also take a look at the NCAA and who Duke's biggest competition may be.

Jack, DH, and DtheDukeFan recap Duke's win over Arkansas in Chicago and preview matchups against Florida and Michigan State this week. Let's go Duke!

Jack and DH recap the Kansas game and also talk about the Brotherhood Run and what it means for future MTE's like this. We also give you the scoop on what to expect in the Arkansas matchup! Happy Thanksgiving Duke Nation! Let's Go Duke!

Duke gears up for a big matchup against KU. We preview the game and the return of some Brotherhood legends to Cameron. We also dive into the mailbag with some really good questions sent in by the 5 Point Fam. Let's Go Duke!

Duke Basketball is back! After a strong victory over Texas, Duke took care of business against Western Carolina in Cameron. We break those 2 tilts down as well as giving you our thoughts on the Sebastian Wilkins redshirt situation. We also preview the upcoming contests with Army and Indiana State. Let's Go Duke!

It's time! There's college basketball on our screens and we give you the annual prediction show! It's time to get started. Who will do what for Duke this season? We go through it with you right now! Let's Go Duke!

Duke sweeps through the preseason. What does that mean for the season and the outlook of the team? @dukebluesamurai joins us to recap the exhibition slate and look forward to the season upcoming. Let's Go Duke!

We discuss the upcoming exhibitions with UCF and Tennessee and answer some of the awesome mailbag questions from the Discord. What do you think will happen in the 2 preseason matchups? Let us know in the comments! Like, comment and subscribe!

TK, D, and Jack discuss the first AP Poll of the season, provide updates on Duke players in the NBA, and discuss the upcoming Duke season! Let's go Duke!

We cover everything from CTC. What we liked, what we didn't. Shoutout to Coach C-Well!

In the last episode of the Summer Series, we let Jack (@duke.mbb Insta) explain his Top 25 for 25 Years list. He got a lot of flack from you guys, but we let him hash it out. Tell us what you think. Like, comment and subscribe! And Let's Go Duke!

The annual 'Hot Takes' show is back! After the always accurate and never fallible 5 on 5 footage gets released, it's time to formulate our best (and sometimes reasonable) hot takes for the upcoming season. This one always gets very entertaining. Don't miss out! Let's Go Duke!

It's summer time! Summer Series is back with a discussion about the upcoming roster. Is this a team good enough to reach the Final Four? Who will ascend as this year's surprise? We also answer the mailbag from Discord! We're back! Let's Go Duke!

Jack, Pablo and AC join you for a discussion on the upcoming closing of Duke's 2025 off season as they ramp up for the 2025-2026 season. We also take a look ahead at the 2026 recruiting class and who to expect Duke to make a run for. Stay tuned and subscribe to get the latest Duke info! Let's Go Duke!

The season didn't end the way most expected for Duke, but hats off to the team for a tremendous year. We break down what went wrong against Houston and give out our annual 5PPP Season Awards. Thank you all for a great season! We'll see you in the off season. Be sure to subscribe to stay up on all the Duke content. Let's Go Duke!

D and TK are joined by Daniel from the Gator Truth Podcast and Blane from Auburn's The Uptempo Podcast to discuss their teams and Final Four predictions and storylines. This podcast was made possible thanks to The College Huddle!

For the first time under Jon Scheyer, Duke is headed to the Final Four. After dispatching Arizona, Duke put on a master class against Alabama in a rout. Can Duke continue the trend into what is being called the toughest Final Four of all time? We talk about it. Let's Go Duke!

Brett from Wildcat Radio 2.0 joins us to dive into the Sweet 16 matchup between Duke and Arizona. There's a lot at stake in this one. Let's Go Duke!

Duke made it look easy through the first weekend of the tournament. Moving on the regional round, Duke gets one last shot at redemption against Caleb Love. How does Arizona stack up against the Devils? What does Duke need to avoid to deter an upset? We get into it on the show. Let's Go Duke! Survive and advance!

​ @DHtheComposer joins us to discuss the ACC Championship and the road to the National Championship. We pick some potential upsets and more as we break down the bracket. It's March Baby! Let's Go Duke!!!

Duke is #1 in the country for the first time under Jon Scheyer! The team is peaking at the right point in the season. Now headed into the ACC tournament, Duke has serious momentum. Chris Lea from WRAL Sports joins us to talk about the Duke Tax when it comes to All-ACC awards. We preview the upcoming ACC Tournament as well. Big show for a big week! Hit that subscribe button! Let's Go Duke!

It's been a wild week for Duke leading up to the Carolina game. We had a blowout win against Wake, but Caleb Foster was absent from the rotation. In his stead Isaiah Evans has been torching the nets. We then see Auburn go down. Does that elevate Duke to #1 status? What does that do for Coop's POY chances? And then today, we officially get word that Jai Lucas is taking the Miami HC job. So much leading to the season finale in Chapel Hill. How will Duke handle it? Find out next!

Duke gives Illinois the historic business at MSG and we talk all about it. We also give a 3 game preview through Wake Forest. And stay until the end, cause AC drops a pipe bomb for the haters. It's Duke vs. The World time. Let's Go Duke!

We are joined by Ryan Schroat from the Keepin It Orange and Blue Podcast to discuss the big non-conference matchup versus Illinois. This game will have a tournament feel and tournament implications so strap in!

Duke returned to form after the Clemson loss in a big way against Cal and Stanford with Dickie V in the house. We take a look at some key moments in both games that could show what is in store Duke fans and opponents alike. We are also joined by Jeff Lowe from The Cavalier Connection (@TalkUVASports on X) to discuss the move to step away by Tony Bennett, the state of UVA's program and the game preview. Don't miss the show as we get you ready for the Monday turnaround! Let's Go Duke!

Duke takes its first ACC loss in a tough road game against Clemson. What weaknesses were exposed? How can Jon work to fix those? We also preview the games against the conference newcomers Cal and Stanford (the return of J Blakes!). How will Duke recover? Find out what we think. Be sure to hit that subscribe button!

Duke cruised in a win against the Heels, but was everyone happy with the result? We have a spirited debate on the result of the game. We also answer some great questions from @davidnic33, @DukeFansZone and @TheJeremyDavid and give our predictions for the upcoming Syracuse and Clemson games. Let's Go Duke!

There's nothing Duke/UNC rivalry week, aka Carolina Hate Week. With no other conference games between now and Saturday, we can focus our time and attention on the losers next door. Will this be a close match up, or can our boys come into Cameron and dominate? We'll find out Saturday. Go to Hell, Carolina. Go to Hell!

Conor O'Neill joins the show! Miami and BC recap + Wake and NC State Preview by TK & AC

Duke beats up on Pitt with an iconic Cooper coast to coast dunk, drops 42 on ND, and has exceeded expectations. How does Duke respond after a lull in the second half against ND? What do we do defensively in Maliq Brown's absence and what is next for Caleb Foster. Find out this and our predictions for Miami and BC!