Brandon Rincon

Joined: Jan 12, 2026

Brandon J. Rincon brings a deep appreciation and a gift of storytelling to his role as a college sports writer On SI. A graduate of Albion College with a degree in communications, Rincon brings extensive experience as both a former college athlete and a Daily Telegram employee.

Feb 24, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer claps against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Feb 16, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans (3) reacts after scoring against the Syracuse Orange during the during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer yells in the first half as his team fell behind by 10 points in the first half. The Duke Blue Devils rallied from being down nine points at the half to beat Louisville 84-73 Tuesday night at KFC Yum Center January 6, 2026.

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils mascot cheers during overtime against the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Feb, 8, 2012; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Austin Rivers (0) with the ball in the first half at the Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Remembering 2012 classic between top-10 teams

Dec 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer coaches against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Duke-UNC rivalry renews Saturday.

Nov 29, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz looks on against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the fourth quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

In-state defensive powerhouse King Kalama has given Duke football an electrifying head start on the Class of 2027

Jan 31, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer watches his team against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the second half against Virginia Tech Hokies at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

As the Crazies prepare to rock Cameron Indoor Stadium, three Duke standouts are poised to steal the spotlight in showdown against Boston College.

Oct 4, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (3) scrambles away from pressure by Duke Blue Devils defensive end Wesley Williams (97) during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches in late April, one of the more intriguing under-the-radar edge rushers entering the conversation is Wesley Williams from Duke University.

Sep 30, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Nana Osafo-Mensah (31) against Duke Blue Devils offensive lineman Brian Parker II (53) during the second half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Brian Parker II, the former Duke Blue Devils offensive lineman, has been turning heads in the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft.

Dec 31, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) reacts during the second half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 85-79. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Cameron Boozer has quickly turned 'when he's hooping' into the unofficial slogan for Duke's dominance in the 2025-2026 season.

One of the most sought-after prospects in the Class of 2027, a 6-foot-4 dual-threat quarterback out of Lombard, Illinois

Jun 20, 2019; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Cam Reddish (Duke) reacts after being selected as the number ten overall pick to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

In a notable development for one of the NBA's former high-profile prospects, Cam Reddish is back in the United States and gearing up for a potential NBA comeback through the developmental league.

A future five-star point guard out of Bellflower, California, could be on his way to Durham next season.

Mar 4, 2006; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski and (4) J.J. Redick talk in the North Carolina Tar Heels 83-76 victory against the Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Copyright © 2006 Bob Donnan

Few programs in college basketball can match Duke’s tradition of elite shooting, a legacy built on players who thrived under the brightest lights at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Jan 17, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans (3) celebrates his basket against the Stanford Cardinal in the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Duke finding its stride at the right time, with streak marked by consistency on both ends of the floor.

Brandon Rincon

Joined: Jan 12, 2026

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3 Thoughts on Shot That Silenced Chapel Hill

Blue Devils Eye Historic 4-Peat in Tobacco Road Showdown

Blue Devils Nab Explosive In-State Pass Rusher

3 Duke Stars Set to Take Center Stage Tuesday

Duke's Disruptive Edge Rusher Eyes NFL Draft

Duke Lineman Making Transition From Tackle to NFL Center

Why Duke Can't Lose When Boozer Enters This Zone

Meet Duke QB Prospect, Including Elite Arm, Unbeaten Record

Former Duke Forward Returns to NBA with Clippers' G League Affiliate

Why 5-Star Point Guard Could be Eyeing Durham

Greatest Shooters in Duke History Include Langdon, Redick

On-Fire Blue Devils Riding Big Winning Streak Entering Quiet Week