Hugh Straine

Hugh Straine

Joined: Jan 3, 2026

Hugh Straine is an accomplished writer and proud Bucknell University alumnus, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing. He has served as editor of The Bucknellian, worked as an analyst for ESPN+ and Hulu, and currently reports on college sports as a general reporter for On SI.

Mar 13, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer signals to his team late during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Mar 13, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer reacts in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 13, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) comes to the bench in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 13, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer signals to his team late during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Feb 28, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Caleb Foster (1) gestures to head coach Jon Scheyer during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Duke won 77-51. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

The Blue Devils are still short-handed heading into the ACC Tournament Semifinals.

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) shoots as Florida State Seminoles forward Alex Steen (25) defends in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Here's everything to know for Duke's ACC Tournament Semifinals contest against 5-seed Clemson.

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer during the second half against the Florida State Seminoles at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Duke is fighting for a spot in the ACC Tournament Championship.

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

The Blue Devils begin their ACC Tournament Championship hunt on Thursday.

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

The Blue Devils kick off ACC Tournament action on Thursday against Florida State.

Mar 2, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Isaiah Evans (3) reacts after scoring against the NC State Wolfpack during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Here's how to watch the Blue Devils in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals.

Mar 2, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Matt Able (3) drives the ball around Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Duke's ACC Tournament Quarterfinal opponent shouldn't be taken lightly.

Mar 2, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer looks on during the first half against the NC State Wolfpack at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Duke's current projected NCAA Tournament opponents pave the way for a deep run.

Feb 24, 2026; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Maliq Brown (6) drives as Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Ryder Frost (7) defends during the second half at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

This Duke senior can turn NBA heads in an extended role.

Feb 28, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA;Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer (left) reacts during the first half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

On today's episode of the Duke Blue Devils Insider Podcast, we broke down the ACC regular season awards.

Mar 2, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) drives the ball around NC State Wolfpack forward Darrion Williams (1) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Cameron Boozer is just the latest elite rookie to come out of Durham.

Feb 16, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cayden Boozer (2) reacts during the second half against the Syracuse Orange at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

These rotational pieces will be thrust into bigger roles heading into the postseason.