S8 Ep.7 | The Great Divide: Duke’s Top 5 Ascent & UNC’s California Nightmare

Two programs. Two trajectories. One massive gap.

We’re halfway through the season, and the landscape of Tobacco Road has shifted. On one side, the #5 Duke Blue Devils (17-1) are playing like the undisputed kings of the ACC. On the other hand, the #22 North Carolina Tar Heels (15-4) are licking their wounds after a defensive collapse in the Bay Area.

On today’s episode:

• The Elite Eight Miles: Duke is officially a Top 5 lock. We break down their 10-game win streak and why Jon Scheyer’s squad looks like a legitimate National Title favorite.
• California Screaming: Will Phelan takes the Hot Seat to answer for UNC’s losses to Stanford and Cal. With 170+ points allowed in one week, is the Heels' defense officially broken, or was this just a West Coast fluke?
• The Boozer Effect vs. The Veteran Struggle: Darryl breaks down why Duke’s freshmen are succeeding where UNC’s veterans are faltering.
• Countdown to February 7th: With the first rivalry matchup just weeks away, we ask: Is this the widest the "Great Divide" has ever been before a Duke-UNC tip-off?

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Keywords: Duke basketball, Carolina basketball, Louisville, Jason Williams, Hubert Davis, combo guards, transfer, Dean Dome, ACC

The ball is in the air, the pressure is at a boiling point, and the Blue Blood TV Podcast is officially LIVE.

We are broadcasting live at 3:00 PM EST as the #6 Duke Blue Devils take on the SMU Mustangs in Durham. After the Mustangs dismantled the Tar Heels in Dallas last week, all eyes are on Cameron Indoor to see if the "Five-Star Force" can do what "Portal Power" couldn't minus Boopie Miller.

On today’s high-stakes episode:

• The SMU Shadow: We provide live, mid-game reactions to the Duke-SMU clash. Will Phelan plays damage control after UNC’s defensive collapse in Texas, while Darryl Brunson breaks down how Duke’s defense is handling a depleted SMU squad minus "Boopie Miller".
• Duke’s Momentum: Coming off statement wins over Florida and Louisville, the Blue Devils have climbed to #6. Is this the most dominant Duke has looked in the Scheyer era, or is a "Live Wire" trap waiting for them?
• UNC’s Redemption Arc: The #17 Tar Heels are back at the Dean Dome tonight for a massive in-state showdown with Wake Forest. Is it a "must-win" for Hubert Davis? Will breaks down the scouting report and why tonight is a "Reality Check" for Caleb Wilson and the backcourt.

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Keywords: Duke basketball, Carolina basketball, Louisville, Jason Williams, Hubert Davis, combo guards, transfer, Dean Dome, ACC

Shadow Boxing: Chasing the Top 5 | S8 Ep 4

The ACC is officially on notice. After a midweek "Statement" performance from both sides of Tobacco Road, the Blue Blood TV Podcast is back to break down the dominance. No. 6 Duke and No. 12 UNC didn't just win their conference openers—they sent a message. But the real test comes tomorrow.

On today’s episode:

• The FSU Yardstick: UNC just dismantled Florida State 79-66 behind Caleb Wilson’s monster 22-point, 16-rebound performance. Now, Duke travels to Tallahassee. Darryl and Will debate: If Duke doesn't win by double digits, does the "Five-Star Force" officially lose the crown to "Portal Power"?
• Duke’s "Angry" Comeback: The Blue Devils fought off an upset bid by Georgia Tech, winning 85-79. We break down Cameron Boozer’s 26 & 12 double-double and Cayden Boozer’s first career start. Is the Brotherhood finally finding its defensive teeth?
• Pony Up: UNC welcomes ACC newcomer SMU to the Dean Dome tomorrow. Is this a classic trap game for Hubert Davis, or will the Heels continue their march toward the Top 10?
• The "Common Opponent" War: Will Phelan claims he’s provided the blueprint to beat FSU. Darryl Brunson claims Duke doesn't need a map. The trash talk reaches a fever pitch as we preview a massive Saturday of hoops.

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Keywords: Duke basketball, Carolina basketball, Louisville, Jason Williams, Hubert Davis, combo guards, transfer, Dean Dome, ACC