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Putting DiMichele on scholarship was top priority for Joyce

This offseason has brought a lot of change for the Duquesne basketball program. The largest piece to the puzzle was replacing the retiring coach Keith Dambrot with understudy Dru Joyce, a move that became evidently a priority for athletic director Dave Harper and his administration.

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Duquesne’s Jake DiMichele Receives Full Scholarship

Duquesne guard Jake DiMichele shared some positive news on Twitter on Saturday. DiMichele announced that he has been placed on full scholarship after one season with the Dukes.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / May 8

Duquesne Receives Commitment from St. Francis, PA Forward Eli Wilborn

The transformation of the 2024-25 Duquesne men’s basketball roster continued on Wednesday as the Dukes pick up their 6th commitment via the transfer portal.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / May 6

Saint Francis (PA) Transfer Takes Visit to Duquesne

Dru Joyce III and his Duquesne men’s basketball coaching staff continue to host recruit after recruit on visits to The Bluff. Most recently, it was Saint Francis (PA) transfer target, Eli Wilborn, on Sunday as he posted pictures from his time at Duquesne on his Instagram account.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / May 1

Duquesne to Host Two Transfers for Visits This Week

Dru Joyce III’s Duquesne basketball staff has been on a tear in the transfer portal this spring. Joyce has earned commitments from four transfers in the past couple of weeks alone — earning pledges from Tre Dinkins (Canisius transfer), Jahsean Corbett (Chicago State transfer), Alex Williams (Furman), and Cam Crawford (Marshall).

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / April 26

Duquesne Honors 2023-24 Men’s Basketball with Addition to Hall of Fame

The landmark Duquesne men’s basketball season has officially been enshrined in Duquesne Athletics history. On Thursday night, Duquesne Athletics announced that the 2023-2024 men’s basketball team, head coach Keith Dambrot, Jimmy Clark III and Dae Dae Grant have joined this year’s Merle Gillian Duquesne University Athletics Hall of Fame Class.

Bronny James News / Larry Brown Sports / April 25

Did college coach hint at landing Bronny James via transfer portal?

Bronny James recently entered the transfer portal, and one college coach has fans buzzing about a potential landing spot for the 19-year-old.

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Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / April 20

Duquesne Basketball Receiving Weekend Visit from Canisius Star Point Guard Tre Dinkins

A couple years ago, Keith Dambrot was able to bring in a couple of transfer guards, Dae Dae Grant and Tre Clark, who ultimately helped lead Duquesne to the NCAA Tournament.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / April 18

LeBron James, JJ Redick Host Keith Dambrot on ‘Mind the Game’ Podcast

Keith Dambrot recently joined the NBA’s LeBron James and JJ Redick on the pair’s “Mind the Game” podcast presented by Uninterrupted. The trio talked X’s and O’s, discussed coaching strategies used by Dambrot (and Redick for his son’s team), and much more.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / April 9

Watch: Duquesne Debuts in One Shining Moment

There’s nothing quite like March Madness. From the heightened anticipation of Selection Sunday to the nonstop action and drama of weekend one, Cinderella stories and unsung heroes, all the way the national title game, the NCAA Tournament provides everything you could want when watching.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / April 7

Watch: Duquesne Football Discusses Spring Game

It might have only been 50 minutes, but Duquesne football played a spring football game which featured a two-point conversion, multiple timeouts called in the final minute and even officials warned a bench but when the dust settled, it was Team Smith over Team Jacobs 15-14 Saturday afternoon at Rooney Field.

Bronny James News / 5 GOATs / April 5

ESPN: Bronny James still considering transfer to Duquesne after NBA Draft declaration

Huge news hit the basketball world on Friday, as Bronny James of USC, famously the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has officially declared for the 2024 NBA Draft, while also entering the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / April 4

Duquesne G Kailon Nicholls Set to Transfer From Program

Duquesne basketball will lose their first player from the program on transfer this offseason, as freshman guard Kailon Nicholls entered his name into the portal on Thursday.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / March 26

Inside the Dukes: Waterworks and Determination

All of Lauren Wasylson’s life she has been told no, even in her time with Duquesne Women’s Basketball through a torn ACL and sprained ankle to suffering from blood clots this year which not only could have ended her career, but life in general.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / March 26

Duquesne WBB Advances In WNIT Behind Wasylson’s Heroics

Duquesne, down eight points with 1:03 remaining in the fourth quarter, rallied to defeat Monmouth 69-65 Monday night to advance to the WNIT’s Super 16.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / March 25

Weiss: Personal Reflections Of A Special Season With Duquesne Basketball

OMAHA, Neb. — The task was simple, a self-starting treadmill, moving as fast as possible for 10 seconds with a large group of individuals all watching as breathing became optional.

Duquesne Dukes News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / March 24

Inside the Dukes: Mission Accomplished

OMAHA, Neb. — With just under a minute left at the CHI Health Center, Duquesne Men’s Basketball coach Keith Dambrot nodded his head, his first sign of acknowledgement that the end of his coaching career was fast approaching.

Duquesne Dukes News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / March 24

Ask me about comings, goings, and a hard exit for the Dukes

Jared Jones evidently's on the way, Evgeni Malkin's fading fast, the Dukes and Keith Dambrot are off the ride and ... yeah, that's not even touching on football.

Duquesne Dukes News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / March 24

Cartoon Canon: When the Dukes were kings!

RICHMOND, Va. -- How about a little love for the most exciting team in town over the last week, those Duquesne Dukes, experiencing a moment unlike anything they've seen in more than a quarter-century?

Duquesne Dukes News / Yardbarker / March 21

LeBron James gives Duquesne shoutout after upset win over BYU

It's the first time Duquesne will advance to the Round of 32 for the first time since 1969, per ESPN, and it caught the attention of one of the game's all-time greats.

NC State's Cinderella run extends into the NCAA Tournament

Illinois' Marcus Domask records 10th triple-double in tournament history

Dayton completes wild comeback over Nevada in NCAA Tournament

Jermaine Couisnard torches former team to send Oregon to round of 32

Arizona pulls away, ends LBSU head coach Dan Monson's tenure

Duquesne Dukes News / Hardwood Heroics / March 19

Dancing Dukes Shocking Run: A Recap of Duquesne’s Historic Atlantic 10 Tournament Championship

March Madness usually creates some of the best stories in sports that revolve around an underdog team’s climb to the mountain top. This is the case with the Duquesne Dukes who recently won the Atlantic 10 tournament in Brooklyn, New York.

Duquesne Dukes News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17