{"id":436884,"date":"2015-03-16T17:27:22","date_gmt":"2015-03-16T21:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=436884"},"modified":"2019-01-05T17:24:40","modified_gmt":"2019-01-05T22:24:40","slug":"from-devils-to-darlings-the-sneaker-rise-of-duke-basketball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/from-devils-to-darlings-the-sneaker-rise-of-duke-basketball\/","title":{"rendered":"From Devils to Darlings: The Sneaker Rise of Duke Basketball"},"content":{"rendered":"
words \/\/ Pierce Simpson:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Anytime Duke Basketball is spoken about, you either have one of two reactions: sheer hatred or complete adoration. Much like the New York Yankees or the Dallas Cowboys, the Duke Blue Devils Men’s Basketball program will forever draw a polarizing reaction from hoops enthusiasts as their storied legacy has kept them in the headlines for decades.<\/span><\/p>\n Now whatever reaction you may evoked whenever the Blue Devils are mentioned, there is one particular thing that can’t be ignored\u00a0and that’s their sneaker history<\/em>. From nostalgic adidas models to a plethora of Nike PEs, the history of Duke Basketball is dripping with iconic sneakers that have been a part of some iconic moments.<\/span><\/p>\n So, with that in mind, flip through the pages below to get a detailed account of Duke’s sneaker history as we present the latest NK Original feature.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s safe to say that the Duke Men’s Basketball program during the 1980s, was widely viewed as a perennial power that ultimately came up short whenever it mattered. Now, while plenty of North Carolina residents are enviously approaching the comments section, hear me out. <\/span><\/p>\n First off, the Duke Blue Devils had to reach\u00a0the Final Four eight times before winning their first title and were runner-ups in four NCAA tournaments until their first title in ’91. Nonetheless, while those facts may sting Dukies, the years to follow would further ascend the Blue Devils’ status, as their stellar play in some of the most iconic adidas silhouettes is a part of ACC lore.<\/span><\/p>\nGetting Over The Hump<\/h2>\n