Best Hoop Stats Podcasts (2025)

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Agenda-Pushing and LaCroix-Drinking | The Press Break 41:23

4d ago41:23

41:23

The Press Break crew takes a deep dive into the Transfer Portal world. What are Chelsea, Jamie, and Tyler's favorite moves? What changes have made them curious? And what to make of the players yet to decide on a new home? Check out this episode for all of those answers and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…

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#724 - Continuity Confirmed: Duke Fends Off The Transfer Portal 51:28

2d ago51:28

51:28

We’re back with Episode 724, and Scott Rich is back to join Donald as they discuss the close of the transfer portal entry deadline! The portal is closed to new entrants, and Jon Scheyer has successfully kept some continuity on the roster. Isaiah Evans, Maliq Brown, Darren Harris, and Patrick Ngongba will all be back with the Duke Blue Devils next s…

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#723 - Cooper Flagg and Tyrese Proctor depart for the NBA 42:27

5d ago42:27

42:27

Episode 723 is a sad one as we say goodbye to three Duke Blue Devils who are either headed to the NBA or entering the transfer portal as a grad transfer. Jordan Brenner from the Underdogs Podcast joins Donald with Jason still out on international duty. The big story is Cooper Flagg officially announcing that he is leaving Duke for the NBA, where he…

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#722 - CFos Is Back! But Shelton Decommits 46:51

8d ago46:51

46:51

We’re back with Episode 722 as we learned the other day that Caleb Foster will be back with the Duke Blue Devils next season! Caleb Foster announcement that he is coming back for his junior season at Duke has everyone excited. Donald is once again joined by Scott Rich to discuss what it means for next year’s team, and we hear from Jason as he’s on …

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#721 - Kon Departs and Sion Earns Academic All-American Honors 37:11

10d ago37:11

37:11

We return with Episode 721 as we discuss Kon Knueppel declaring for the NBA Draft and Sion James’ academic honors. With Jason flying the friendly skies, Scott Rich is back to join Donald as they take a look back at Kon II’s incredible season in a Duke uniform. The kid that was very much overlooked by many is set to be a likely top 10 pick when the …

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2025 WNBA Draft Recap | The Press Break 45:51

11d ago45:51

45:51

The Press Break crew recaps the 2025 WNBA Draft. Which team nailed it? Were there any surprise picks? Check it out as Chelsea, Jamie, and Tyler break it down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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DBR Bites #103 - WHAT IF Cooper and Kon come back??!?! 42:10

11d ago42:10

42:10

The Duke Basketball Roundup wants to be very, very clear -- we do not have any inside intel to think this is real but... What if Cooper and Kon decided the loss to Houston just left such a bad taste in their mouth that they wanted to come back for another year? The Athletic's Jordan Brenner joins us for a chat about the kind of thought process that…

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#720 - Duke On Display At Nike Hoops Summit 1:00:37

13d ago1:00:37

1:00:37

We are back with Episode 720 as we recap the Nike Hoops Summit that took place this weekend in Portland! Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, and Nik Khamenia (last name pronounced with a silent K) played on Team USA in the men’s game, and each of them shined thoughout the week. The biggest star was Cameron Boozer, who lit up the stat sheet and dominated…

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#719 - Stats game season recap 50:19

17d ago50:19

50:19

Longtime podcast friend Sam Klein once again joins Jason and Donald on the Duke Basketball Roundup for the annual stats game recap. Listen in as the guys reflect on the predictions they made at the start of the year to find out who was best at figuring out how the season would go. It all starts with some stunning reveals about how little we all tru…

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The Portal is Portaling | The Press Break 47:30

18d ago47:30

47:30

With two-thirds of The Press Break squad holding it down, Chelsea and Tyler take the mic to break down the Final Four, dive into the madness of the transfer portal, and serve up takes hotter than Tampa in March. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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P.S.A: UConn wins it all | Gauer Hour 1:00:16

19d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

UConn wins its 12th national championship in historic fashion, beating #1 overall seed UCLA by 34 in the national semis and defending champ South Carolina by 23 in the title game. Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce break down the Huskies' run to a championship, putting the capper on a historic collegiate career for Paige Bueckers (and bring on a special gue…

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#718 - It had to end... but not like this! 1:06:26

20d ago1:06:26

1:06:26

It is with a heavy heart that the Duke Basketball Roundup bids farewell to the 2024-25 Blue Devil team. A stunning 70-67 loss to Houston has all of us in a funk it not outright depressed. A team that seemed fated to cut down the nets on Monday instead finds itself wondering what went wrong in the fateful final few minutes where a sizeable lead evap…

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2025 Women's Basketball National Championship Review 13:23

20d ago13:23

13:23

Megan Gauer and Calvin Wetzel share their thoughts on the 2025 Women’s Basketball National Championship game, where the UConn Huskies captured a record 12th national title with an 82–59 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my…

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2025 Women's National Championship Game Preview 49:24

21d ago49:24

49:24

Jamie Steyer-Johnson of The Press Break was joined by Aaron Barzilai, founder of Her Hoop Stats, to preview Monday's National Championship game, as the South Carolina Gamecocks look to repeat and the Connecticut Huskies aim to add to their storied legacy — hoping to give Paige Bueckers a winning sendoff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…

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2025 Women's Final Four Recap 16:16

22d ago16:16

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Megan Gauer and Calvin Wetzel immediately recap the first night in Tampa! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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DBR Bites #102 - Kon Knueppel's Mom Chats with the Pod 29:43

22d ago29:43

29:43

Well, we didn't expect this to happen on the evening of the eve of the Final Four! Kon Knueppel's mother, Chari Nordgaard Knueppel, took a moment away from packing her bags to chat with Jason and Donald about the amazing ride her family is taking as they join Duke at the Final Four in San Antonio. Chari talks about the strong bond that has formed a…

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#717 - How To Handle Houston 51:51

23d ago51:51

51:51

It's finally time. Our Duke Blue Devils play tomorrow in the national semifinal. Donald and Jason give their full preview of the Houston Cougars on Episode 717. This Houston team is strong, with lot of returning guys, a ton of experience, and an elite defense. They have played a schedule of tough teams and emerged as one of the top teams in the cou…

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#716 - The Athletic's Jordan Brenner talks Duke vs. Houston 36:02

23d ago36:02

36:02

As "Firehose Week" (because trying to keep up with all the DBR podcast content is like drinking from a firehose) marches on, the Duke Basketball Roundup welcomes back one of our favorite guests of the season, sportswriter Jordan Brenner who is also the host of The Underdogs podcast. Jordan was with the team in Newark last weekend and we get his ref…

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In the Paint with Christy Winters Scott | Ann Meyers Drysdale 1:00:30

24d ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Basketball legend Ann Meyers Drysdale joined Christy Winters Scott to chat about UCLA historic first Women's NCAA Final Four appearance, her incredible journey on and off the court, and so much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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#715 - Know Your Enemy, a conversation with Houston's play-by-play announcer 35:37

24d ago35:37

35:37

The Duke Basketball Roundup wants you to understand the very challenging foe Duke will face in the Final Four this weekend, so we went to someone who knows the Houston Cougars as well as anyone around. He is Jeremy Branham, the play-by-play announcer for Houston radio and the guy who has been up-close watching Kelvin Sampson teams for almost a deca…

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Taking the Portal to Tampa | The Press Break 47:56

25d ago47:56

47:56

The Press Break crew kicks off the show with the big news that Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles is forgoing the WNBA Draft and entering the transfer portal. They also preview the upcoming Women’s Basketball Final Four in Tampa, featuring UCLA vs. UConn and defending champion South Carolina vs. Texas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

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#714 - David Shumate Speaks On Our Final Four Bound Blue Devils 41:51

25d ago41:51

41:51

The content keeps coming on Episode 714 as we welcome back Duke Blue Devils play-by-play announcer David Shumate to the show! In the midst of a busy week for Duke, David speaks with us about how this magical season has been through his eyes and, most especially, his voice. We ask some questions about how he manages to stay in the moment despite som…

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Let's crown a champion | Gauer Hour 1:07:21

26d ago1:07:21

1:07:21

The Final Four is here! UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and UConn will play for a national championship this weekend. Megan and Rob recap the Elite 8/Sweet 16 weekend, give final notes on the seasons of those who didn't make it to Tampa, and react to all of the portal additions, highlighted by Olivia Miles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva…

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#713 - Jay Bilas previews the Final Four 44:23

26d ago44:23

44:23

A week full of great content on the Duke Basketball Roundup begins with one of the smartest college basketball analysts around, who also happens to be a beloved Dukie, Jay Bilas. Jay sits down with Jason and Donald for a chat that begins with some thoughts on how damn good these Final Four teams are. After the break, they do a deep dive on the curr…

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#712 - Duke Rolls Tide To Book Final Four Berth 1:06:01

27d ago1:06:01

1:06:01

The Duke Blue Devils are in the Final Four! After the emergency pod from last night, we bring you a full recap of the Elite 8 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Episode 712! Donald and Jason start with the numerous great headlines we received, and then get into everything from this game. From Kon and Khaman’s great games to the excellent defense …

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EMERGENCY POD!! San Antonio, here we come!! 15:30

28d ago15:30

15:30

Three years in, Jon Scheyer has a Final Four to his name as Duke dismantled the feared Alabama offense to the tune of 85-65. The final score may have been 20 points, but this was a tense game between two outstanding ballclubs that Duke really broke open late. The Duke Basketball Roundup gives you a quick "vibes" reaction podcast in which Jason and …

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#711 - Duke Tames the ‘Cats, Prepares For The Tide 1:13:25

29d ago1:13:25

1:13:25

The Duke Blue Devils are in the Elite 8 after beating the Arizona Wildcats in the Sweet 16! We recap the victory and prepare for the Alabama Crimson Tide on Episode 711! The Arizona game was a tough game, but Duke was able to get through with some key plays on both offense and defense. Donald and Jason take you through it all, highlighting where Du…

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EMERGENCY POD! We LOVE beating Arizona!! 18:31

30d ago18:31

18:31

Well, that wasn't stressful!! Let the sirens ring as Jason and Donald hop on for a super quick emergency pod reaction to the Blue Devil's nailbiter win over Arizona. You may want to cover your children's ears as there are a few naught words spoken on this edition of the DBR Podcast. We fondly bid farewell to Caleb Love... eager to never see that Du…

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On to the Sweet 16 | The Press Break 48:39

1M ago48:39

48:39

The 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament has been ELECTRIC! Incredible performances by phenomenal athletes and so many more to come! The Press Break crew breaks down the wild opening weekend, they discuss the impact on the court and off the court with JuJu Watkins ACL injury, they preview the Sweet 16, and give an update to the Bracket Challenge group, on …

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DBR Bites #101 - A Second Dance With Arizona 50:50

1M ago50:50

50:50

The Duke Blue Devils are in the Sweet 16, and a second date looms with the Arizona Wildcats. We preview that game on DBR Bites #101. We get started with our episode by paying tribute to a dear member of Jason's family and a beloved regular guest of the pod, Cameron. Jason shares some incredible words on the loss of his best buddy. Cameron will be m…

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JuJu's injury & everything else since Friday & Sweet 16/Elite 8 preview | Gauer Hour 1:14:17

1M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

Rob and Megan recap everything from the opening two rounds of the tournament, starting with the JuJu Watkins' devastating ACL tear and its impact in the immediate term for USC. Plus, wild overtime games in Lexington and College Park, giving hat tips to some teams who saw their seasons end, and a complete Sweet 16 preview heading into the weekends i…

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#710 - Duke's Chances to go all the way 46:07

1M ago46:07

46:07

The Duke Basketball Roundup is thrilled to once again welcome Jordan Brenner of The Athletic to the podcast. This time, we are talking about how Duke has done thus far in the tournament and what Jordan thinks it will take for them to go all the way. Our conversation also gets into Duke's next opponent, the Arizona Wildcats, and the final meeting be…

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#709 - Sweet Survival as Duke Blows By Baylor 1:16:26

1M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

The Duke Blue Devils have booked their ticket to the Sweet 16 after beating Baylor 89-66, and we’re excited! Donald and Jason recap everything on Episode 709. After some great headlines, we get into the game, starting with Tyrese Proctor’s incredible day shooting and a terrific team defensive effort. There were a lot of players and moments that hel…

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#708 - Climbing the Mount 1:03:33

1M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

With almost everyone on the team contributing in big ways, Duke easily handled its R64 game in the NCAA tournament, beating Mt. Saint Mary's 93-49. The Duke Basketball Roundup breaks down everything that happened in this contest from blocked shots to thunder dunk, from silky smooth threes to hard-nose D. Jason and Donald were especially impressed w…

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DBR Bites #100 - Bring on the Mountaineers! 53:14

1M ago53:14

53:14

Duke now knows who they will face in the first round of the NCAA tournament. It will be Mount St. Mary's, a small MAAC school in Maryland. The Mountaineers won their play-in game on the back of a great performance by both of their big men after American's best big got hurt. The Duke Basketball Roundup watched the game and also dug into their deep a…

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Who's Going to Tampa? | The Press Break 43:43

1M ago43:43

43:43

The Press Break crew discusses the possibilities of Cinderella stories in this year's tournament. What about some players to watch? Is any team on upset watch? Who's going to Tampa? Join The Press Break ESPN Women's Basketball Bracket Challenge--> https://bit.ly/43F9wQx See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…

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TOURNEY TIIIIIIIIIME | Gauer Hour 49:47

1M ago49:47

49:47

Consider this your NCAA Tournament fast pass. Thirty-two games. Under 45 minutes. We hit on each one (okay, we largely ignored the 1/16 and 2/15 matchups), breakdown who is going to advance, who is primed for a Cinderella run, and at whose expense, and we make our official Final Four and national championship selections. Plus, thoughts on the field…

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#707 - Bracket Breakdown 1:07:11

1M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

The 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket has been revealed and the DBR Podcast gang has spent hours pouring over it in search of everything you need to know. On this latest edition of the pod, Jason and Donald welcome frequent guest host Scott Rich to help them break down Duke's path to Final Four glory out of the East Region as well as the teams to pay ex…

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#706 - ACC Tournament Champions! 1:10:50

1M ago1:10:50

1:10:50

The Duke Blue Devils are ACC champions! For the first time since 2005-2006, Duke wins the ACC Tournament after claiming the outright regular season title, defeating the Louisville Cardinals 73-62. Donald and Jason recap everything on Episode 706. It was a tough win for the Blue Devils, who didn’t have a great first half but surged in the second hal…

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#705 - Duke Hangs On Against UNC, Prepares for ACC Tournament Title Game 1:14:19

1M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

The Duke Blue Devils survive another one in the ACC Tournament after a 74-71 win over the UNC. We recap everything and preview the ACC Tournament Final on Episode 705. It was a tale of two halves in Charlotte, as Donald and Jason recap what was an amazing first half from the Blue Devils. Lots of great play by some unsung heroes, from Pat Ngongba an…

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50 Hours Till a Bracket + George Mason's Vanessa Blair-Lewis | Gauer Hour 1:06:02

1M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

The countdown to a bracket is on! Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce recap Championship Weekend across the sport at the power conference level, talking about the highs of Duke, UCLA, South Carolina and TCU's tourney victories. And our dreams will be realized as the A-10 should get two bids to the dance after George Mason secured its first-ever NCAA Tourname…

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#704 - Duke advances, but Flagg & Brown injured in process 1:09:33

1M ago1:09:33

1:09:33

The Duke Blue Devils advance in the ACC Tournament after a win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, but Cooper Flagg and Maliq Brown picked up injuries that could keep both out for differing lengths of time. We discuss it on Episode 704. Jason is in Charlotte for the ACC Tournament and gives his take from his vantage point on press row at the Spec…

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DBR Bites #99 - ACC Tourney Quarterfinal Preview vs Ga Tech 53:07

2M ago53:07

53:07

Duke's quests for an ACC tournament banner begins on Thursday at noon and the Duke Basketball Roundup is your go-to spot for a preview. Only minutes after Georgia Tech finished knocking off Virginia, Jason and Donald hopped on to pod about what they have seen from the Yellowjackets and what Duke should be concerned about in this matchup. Jason says…

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Teams with Championship Aspirations Do Not Crash Out Over Losses | The Press Break 1:00:17

2M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

The Press Break Crew breaks down the power four conference tournaments. Who helped their NCAA Tournament seeding? Who hurt it? Embrace the madness…March is HERE! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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#703 - Jordan Brenner talks Duke, NCAA Tournament 42:54

2M ago42:54

42:54

We’re back with Episode 703 and we welcome Jordan Brenner back to the show! The regular season is done, so Donald and Jason think it’s a perfect time to catch up with Jordan Brenner of the Underdogs Podcast and The Athletic. Duke just hit #1 in the rankings, and we get into a lot of how Duke arrived at this point. We even look at some of the concer…

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#702 - Nothing could be finer than beating Carolina and winning an ACC title 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

Get ready for a fun edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup as Jason and Donald celebrate a season sweep of the hated Tarheels and also a record-setting ACC regular season title for Duke. The podcast team has plenty of praise for two unexpected heroes in Maliq Brown and Caleb Foster, while also tipping their cap to Kon, Sion, Coop, and Reese. This e…

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Putting the finishes touches on those resumes | Gauer Hour 48:03

2M ago48:03

48:03

This is it. For the major conference teams it's one last weekend to polish that resume before turning it in to the Selection Committee. Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce go conference-by-conference and talk about the last weekend of the regular season, and what's at stake at each tournament this weekend. Who's locked up a 1-seed? What needs to be done for …

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#701 - A Big Game In Chapel Hill Before Jai Heads To Coral Gables 47:15

2M ago47:15

47:15

The Duke Blue Devils head down to Chapel Hill for a big showdown with the North Carolina Tar Heels, and we preview that and all the other news that is swirling around the team on Episode 701. UNC enters The Game on a 6 game winning streak and has changed around their lineup to be more successful against bigger teams. Duke’s on a streak of their own…

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In the Paint with Christy Winters Scott | Liatu King 31:01

2M ago31:01

31:01

Notre Dame Women's Basketball forward, Liatu King, joined Christy Winters Scott to talk about her basketball beginnings, journey to become a Fighting Irish, Niele Ivey, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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#700 - Dawg helps us to preview the UNC game 53:27

2M ago53:27

53:27

The Duke Basketball Roundup has reached another major milestone, episode #700. And just like we do every time we hit a big round number, we welcome former Blue Devil great Kenny Dennard to the podcast for an expert opinion on the current team as well as a trip down memory lane. Kenny talks about the important and intensity of the Carolina game (wai…

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