Duquesne MBB on track to take the next step

Adam Lindner | Staff Writer Nov. 14, 2019 During the 2016-17 college basketball season — my freshman year at Duquesne — the men’s basketball program was in shambles, save for the play of talented freshmen Mike Lewis II and Isiaha Mike. The Dukes would begin that season with an exhibition loss to Division II opponent Mansfield and finish with a 10-22 record, paired with a … Continue reading Duquesne MBB on track to take the next step

Sincere Carry to honor close friend with new jersey number

Adam Lindner | Staff Writer Oct. 10, 2019 Duquesne’s basketball history, dating back more than one century, has been graced with the likes of numerous great players. 2019 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Chuck Cooper was a Duke from 1946-1950, while Sihugo Green averaged a double-double in 1954-55, helping the program to a 1955 National Invitational Tournament championship title. Willie Somerset, a 5-foot-8 … Continue reading Sincere Carry to honor close friend with new jersey number

Season’s final stretch vital for Duquesne’s hopes

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Feb. 21, 2019 At long last, the Atlantic 10 men’s basketball standings are finally beginning to take shape. Surprises and disappointments abound, and Duquesne finds itself right in the middle of it all. With just over two weeks remaining in the regular season, Duquesne sits sixth in the conference’s standings and is tied at 8-5 with St. Bonaventure and Saint … Continue reading Season’s final stretch vital for Duquesne’s hopes

Three insights from Duquesne’s conference outset

Four games into Atlantic 10 play, DU sits near the top of the league’s crowded standings at 3-1. Wins over Fordham, Saint Joseph’s and Richmond should have fans excited for the coming months, but the Dukes look far from dominant. Here are a few things I’ve noticed thus far in watching the team. Adam Lindner | Sports Editor Jan. 17, 2019 Duquesne is four games … Continue reading Three insights from Duquesne’s conference outset

Dukes hit the ground hot, jump to 2-0

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 11/15/2018 Prior to Nov. 10’s season opener against William & Mary, the vast majority of observers were totally unsure of what to expect from the Duquesne men’s basketball team this season. With 11 newcomers on the team’s roster, there was certainly cause for excitement surrounding the program’s trajectory, as it’s clear that the team possesses talent — and a lot … Continue reading Dukes hit the ground hot, jump to 2-0

Duquesne basketball program looking toward next season

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 04/12/2018 With the end of the academic year in sight, Duquesne basketball continues to see changes. After a recent flurry of player movement within the men’s basketball program, Keith Dambrot’s roster continues to grow more and more divergent from the one that took to the court last season. On March 30, Sarah K. Spencer of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that … Continue reading Duquesne basketball program looking toward next season