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Major regression of Duke basketball defense could prevent National Championship run

The Blue Devils must find its defensive groove again or it season will not as long as it hopes

Jan 10, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs guard B.J. Edwards (0) drives to the basket as Duke basketball guard Cayden Boozer (2) defends during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. | Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

The startling change in the Duke basketball season has been the team’s defensive plummet over the last month.

After beginning the year as a stout unit, opponents have scored at will against the Blue Devils and head coach Jon Scheyer knows it has to change in order for his program to reach its goals.