DEFENSE: Duke Basketball’s Stacked Lineup Will DOMINATE Behind Patrick Ngongba II & Dame Sarr

DEFENSE: Duke Basketball’s Stacked Lineup Will DOMINATE Behind Patrick Ngongba II & Dame Sarr

September 4, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 1377

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The episode discusses Duke Basketball's defensive capabilities and player performances, focusing on Patrick Ngongba II and the team's overall strategy.

Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball look poised to dominate defensively—even without the sport’s best player on the floor. Can Jon Scheyer’s team leverage elite length and switch-ability to become the nation’s toughest defense for a third straight year? JJ Jackson and Hugh Straine discuss the impressive size across the roster, the evolution of analytics like average two-point attempt distance, and why Patrick Ngongba II’s return could launch him to ACC Defensive Player of the Year contention.

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