With a blend of returning veterans and young talent, the Blue Devils enter the 2017-18 season ranked No. 1 in the USA Today Coaches' poll.
Few teams garner the same expectations the Duke men's basketball program does year after year, and the 2017-18 season will be no different.
After a second-round exit in the NCAA tournament last season, the Blue Devils return experienced veterans blended with young talent as they are once again expected to be one of the top teams in the nation this season as coach Mike Krzyewski enters his 38th season with the program.
Duke hosted its annual Countdown to Craziness Friday night, the Blue Devils' version of Midnight Madness at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
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Check out some highlights from Countdown to Craziness:
Our Bre Bradham was out in front of Cameron Indoor Stadium as students entered for countdown to craziness. Take a look: pic.twitter.com/8315H6d5ac
— The (Duke) Chronicle (@DukeChronicle) October 20, 2017
Second dance performance of the evening features Duke’s Dancing Devils. Just about 35 minutes to National Anthem and introductions. pic.twitter.com/5rHCbCGsO4
— Duke Basketball (@dukebasketball) October 20, 2017
Duke coming out on the court to start Countdown to Craziness pic.twitter.com/TinvPxVVLG
— Duke Basketball (@dukebasketball) October 21, 2017
Check out some videos from the Cameron Indoor:
Marvin Bagley III shows off some dance moves pic.twitter.com/Z82tHCeExU
— Duke Basketball (@dukebasketball) October 21, 2017
The captain is back on the court at Cameron pic.twitter.com/rfe5Z3nMaT
— Duke Basketball (@dukebasketball) October 21, 2017
Intros were lit. Time to hoop.
— Duke Basketball (@DukeMBB) October 21, 2017
Winning team: bragging rights
Losing squad: laundry duty for 2 weeks!#CountdownToCraziness pic.twitter.com/bSDvXRhyz1
#Facts
Duke Basketball 2017-18. Season 38 for The. It’s live. #CountdownToCraziness #HereComesDuke pic.twitter.com/CGfR3dHRaj
— Duke Basketball (@DukeMBB) October 20, 2017
There were some impressive dunks for the evening:
@GraysonJAllen
— Duke Basketball (@DukeMBB) October 21, 2017
@DatGuy_Trey #CountdownToCraziness pic.twitter.com/oYRvpmdzuQ
Everyone remembers their first Cameron experience right?
Gary on his 1st Cameron experience: “Words can’t explain it.” pic.twitter.com/i1sLmb2z5x
— Duke Basketball (@DukeMBB) October 21, 2017
Here's to another college basketball season!
Cameron was electric! Thanks, Crazies!#CountdownToCraziness pic.twitter.com/RTKwqjs4dP
— Duke Basketball (@DukeMBB) October 21, 2017
