You’ve probably noticed that Duke’s basketball teams are staying off the court this week, taking care of exams and papers, the kind of things that student-athletes do when they’re not being athletes.
Therefore, a good time to take a snapshot of where Duke’s women’s team is at and where they’re headed.
It’s no secret that embattled Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie needs a big season. This is her 13th at Duke. She has one more year left on her contract and would like an extension. But she’s already had one extension and it’s not clear if anything other than a home run can get her another.