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Forgotten but Foundational: How Gene Banks Risked It All to Ignite the Duke Dynasty When the history of Duke basketball is recounted, the narrative usually begins with Mike Krzyzewski’s hiring and crescendos through Christian Laettner’s buzzer-beaters, Grant Hill’s elegance, J.J. Redick’s long-range heroics, and Zion Williamson’s explosive stardom. But before the championships, before “Cameron Crazies” became a brand, and before Duke was synonymous with… readmore 👉

When basketball fans reflect on Duke University’s illustrious hoops history, names like Mike Krzyzewski, Christian…

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In a powerful display of enduring loyalty and vision, Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski…

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Before the Banners:”He Built the Brotherhood, But Was Left Behind: The Forgotten Legend Who Made Duke Great” In the halls of Cameron Indoor Stadium, the jerseys of Christian Laettner, Grant Hill, and J.J. Redick are celebrated like sacred relics. But one name — a name that helped shape the foundation of Duke basketball’s golden era — is too often left out of the conversation: Phil Henderson… Henderson didn’t just play for Duke. He bled blue for four unforgettable years. He wasn’t a one-and-done star. He wasn’t an NBA sensation. But without Phil Henderson, Duke’s dynasty might never have been born and… readmore 👉

In the storied halls of Cameron Indoor Stadium, the legacy of Duke basketball is enshrined…