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Blue Devils Set to Open 2018-19 with First Official Practice

DURHAM, N.C. – The Duke women’s basketball team has been working hard during the summer and preseason on and off the court in preparation for the 2018-19 season. With the change of NCAA rules over the last few years, the Blue Devils are allowed to hold team practices throughout the summer and fall.

Duke head coach Joanne P. McCallie takes advantage of these practice opportunities, but doesn’t officially feel like she tips off practice until she goes all-in on defense, which will happen Wednesday, Oct. 10.

The Blue Devils have been preseason ranked in a couple of magazines – Street & Smith’s (No.