Duke Dominates Syracuse, Blue Devils Gear Up for No. 1 Michigan + Jon Scheyer Doubles Down On UNC Court-Storming Controversy

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Duke Dominates Syracuse, Blue Devils Gear Up for No. 1 Michigan + Jon Scheyer Doubles Down On UNC Court-Storming Controversy

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Published on Feb 17, 2026, 10:11:47 AM
Total time: 00:19:27

Episode Description

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's blowout win over Syracuse last night, the impact of Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans, how the Blue Devils will prepare for the upcoming matchup against No. 1 Michigan and they debate and analyze Jon Scheyer’s comments about the court-storming incident at UNC and whether his account of staff being injured was accurate. 

The No. 3 Duke Blue Devils dominated the Syracuse Orange last night, winning 101-64 in a lopsided matchup. Duke jumped out early and never looked back, closing the first half strong and extending their lead through superior shooting and defensive pressure. Freshman Cameron Boozer led the team with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Isaiah Evans added 21 points, including multiple three‑pointers. Duke shot very efficiently as a team (over 60 % overall), and their bench production was a big factor. Duke’s next focus is a high‑profile upcoming game against No. 1 Michigan.

On February 7, 2026, the North Carolina Tar Heels upset the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils 71‑68 at the Dean Smith Center, capped by a game‑winning three-pointer from Seth Trimble with 0.4 seconds left. The excitement led to fans storming the court twice, first prematurely, and again after the game officially ended. Duke coach Jon Scheyer stated that some of his staff members were injured during the second storming, including one staffer who sustained a bloody lip, though he later confirmed that the individual is now fine. The Orange County district attorney disputed Scheyer’s claim that anyone had been punched, citing no evidence from video or other sources, while Scheyer maintained that he stood by his account. Recently WRAL reporter Chris Lea asked Scheyer about the court-storming and Scheyer doubled down stating, "I know what I saw." What do Reese and Kmac think about Scheyer's comments?

Tonight, the North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the NC State Wolfpack at 7:00 p.m. ET in Raleigh’s PNC Arena in their only ACC matchup of the season. UNC will likely be without both Henri Veesaar and Caleb Wilson. Who will win the game?

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