Blue Devil Country

Duke Basketball Game Gets 'Crazy' Seal From Former NFL WR Dez Bryant

Two celebrities sat together on the baseline for the Duke basketball home victory over Florida State.
Matt Giles|
Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg
Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg | Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

In this story:

Duke Blue Devils

Former All-Pro NFL wide receiver Dez Bryant and top Blue Devil celebrity fan Ken Jeong showed up courtside in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday night, sitting next to one another on the baseline and watching the Duke basketball squad record a 100-65 win over the Florida State Seminoles.

ALSO READ: Three Duke Rookies Among Top 10 on Draft Big Board

Jeong, a Duke grad who rose to fame in The Hangover film series, is no stranger to Cameron. He exhibited his comfort on Coach K Court via this long-drawn-out halftime comedy routine at the charity stripe:

But prior to Saturday night, Bryant wasn't quite so familiar with the Cameron Crazies-fueled electric atmosphere inside the famed 9,314-seat college hoops venue in Durham.

It's safe to say Bryant was impressed by the scene, including the combined 63 points from Duke freshmen Isaiah Evans, Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and Khaman Maluach.

"Duke games are crazy," Bryant exclaimed to his 3.4 million X followers.

And that's not to mention undersized deep reserve Spencer Hubbard's finishing touch on the Blue Devils' third 100-point in their past five matchups. His effort boosted Bryant's comfort level to the tune of him hilariously picking up the 5-foot-8, 157-pounder afterward as if celebrating a touchdown:

Yes, chances are Dez Bryant will be back in Cameron Indoor Stadium before too long. It wouldn't be a surprise if he picks a game that Ken Jeong plans to attend.

The No. 2-ranked Blue Devils (26-3, 17-1 ACC) have one home outing left this season: versus the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (20-9, 12-6 ACC) at 7 p.m. ET Monday (ESPN).

Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more Duke basketball news.

Published
Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

Share on XFollow MattGilesBD
Home/Basketball