"Overall, [the Duke coaches] just told me I can come in there and be impactful like everyone else."But [they said] I can just be different. I can just be different than anybody who's gone there, come in and impact in many different ways.

No. 14 Duke women’s basketball is off to a strong start in its 2024-25 campaign. Before the Blue Devils kick off the rest of their ACC slate Jan. 2, The Chronicle’s beat writers are here to answer questions about the team’s performance thus far and keys to a successful second half.

Duke spent its first 12 games perfecting a defense that’s proven lethal, while working out the kinks of an offense that’s showing signs of being strong, as well.

Before we arrive in 2025, let's take a look at what Duke basketball did in the 2024 portion of its schedule and what's ahead for the Blue Devils.

Duke basketball junior guard Tyrese Proctor has joined three Blue Devil rookies among one expert's predicted top 30.