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Duke Basketball: A Look Back at Countdown to Craziness

Duke basketball fans are getting excited for the annual Countdown to Craziness event on October 18th. Here is a look back at some of the highlights of the Countdown to Craziness over the years.

Countdown to Craziness is the annual Duke Basketball event that kicks off the season. This isn’t your normal basketball scrimmage. As it’s grown, the event has included some fascinating introductions of the team.

Countdown to Craziness is Duke’s event for a midnight madness.

Midnight Madness started several years ago in 1971 when then-Maryland coach Lefty Driesell (a former Duke basketball player) invited fans out to a team run.