Category Archives: Duke

Classic Air Jordans available at discount prices in Cary off Marketplace

Numerous shoes, many made famous by Nike and Michael Jordan, are available on Facebook Marketplace and available for purchase at discount prices at the Swap Spot in Cary. The athletic shoes come in various styles on colors including Purple (ECU?), Dark Blue (Duke?), Light Blue (Carolina?) and Red (NC State). Sizes vary but most range from youth and men’s sizes 6 to 8 to women’s 7.5 to 9.5. To see a sampling or to inquire about others not listed, please click here.

Former Duke player AJ Griffin exits $17M contract to follow Jesus: ‘The Lord was calling me’

Third-year NBA player AJ Griffin, who played at Duke, is giving up professional basketball to serve in ministry full-time. Just ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season, Griffin announced on his YouTube page that he would be stepping away from basketball after reaching an agreement to be waived by the Houston Rockets. “I gave up basketball to follow Jesus,” Griffin said. He was an honorable mention All-ACC selection and member of the ACC All-Freshman Team in 2022. Please click here for more.

Jordan Brand Launches Jayson Tatum’s 3rd Signature Shoe

Building on the former Duke player Jayson Tatum’s successs with the Boston Celtics, Jordan Brand is officially launching Tatum’s third signature basketball shoe. The Jordan Tatum 3 has all the features fit for a champion while delivering unmatched style and continuing the Tatum series’ reign as the lightest in the Jordan Brand basketball collection. Please click here for more.

North Carolina at Duke odds: Early point spread released, How to Watch

Bragging rights will be at stake in Week 5 as North Carolina and Duke are set to face off in a rivalry game in Durham. These are two schools typically known for their basketball prowess, but the football matchup has proven equally exciting in recent years. According to FanDuel, the Blue Devils enter as 3.5-point favorites in the contest. Please click here for more.