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Duke brought athletes back later than everyone else in the ACC. Since Aug. 2, the team has been sequestered at the Washington Duke hotel, leaving only to attend class/practice/conditioning in the basketball facilities... https://twitter.com/BrendanRMarks/status/1337166105647984642
Duke brought athletes back later than everyone else in the ACC. Since Aug. 2, the team has been sequestered at the Washington Duke hotel, leaving only to attend class/practice/conditioning in the basketball facilities... https://twitter.com/BrendanRMarks/status/1337166105647984642
All their meals are in one of those two locations, and nowhere else. So for 4/4.5 months, they have literally only been in two buildings.
It's not unlike what some other schools have done protocol-wise, but it's the most rigorous I've heard of (and not super close).
It's not unlike what some other schools have done protocol-wise, but it's the most rigorous I've heard of (and not super close).
This is going to give kids an opportunity to go home and see their families -- or as a source told me, to combat some of the "mental fatigue" guys are feeling.
It's my understanding that had Charleston Southern not cancelled Saturday's game, Duke would have done so instead.
It's my understanding that had Charleston Southern not cancelled Saturday's game, Duke would have done so instead.
The plan is for guys to be allowed to go home immediately following that Notre Dame game on the 16, and then to be back in Durham on the 23rd for testing/to get back in game shape/potentially address any COVID-19 concerns that (hopefully don't) arise.
This isn't something that just happened willy-nilly all of a sudden. Throughout the summer, K has been among the biggest advocates for not even starting the season until Jan. 1 (or later). Conference-only play.
3 weeks ago, when GW opener was postponed, talks picked back up.
3 weeks ago, when GW opener was postponed, talks picked back up.
Official statement from Duke:
