YouTube Gold: How To Beat Duke

A look at how you might attack Duke’s formidable offense and defense

On this video from the Field Of 68 podcast, Rob Dauster, former Clemson guard Terrence Oglesby and John Fanta talk about how to beat Duke.

They filmed this when it wasn’t clear that Tyrese Proctor would be back quickly, so bear that in mind.

Oglesby says that you have stay disciplined the entire clock because Duke’s talent is so good and points out that there were similarities between how Kentucky, Kansas and Clemson beat Duke. It’s worth mentioning though that Duke played Kentucky in the third game of the season and Kansas in Game 6 and that at Clemson, Cooper Flagg was sick (and still played 38 minutes with 18 points, five rebounds and three steals).

Fanta suggests that you have to control the perimeter and move the ball. Ogelsby says you have to get Khaman Maluach away from the basket.

Fanta also points out that Kon Knueppel, Isaiah Evans and Sion James make it very difficult to double team Flagg. He might have added Proctor, but he’s assuming that Proctor would be out of course.

There’s more but you can check it out and see if you think they’re right.