They called him "Tinkerbell," but his real name is Gene Banks.  He is one of the most cherished players in Duke Basketball history having helped get his team to the National Championship game as a freshman.  He threw roses to the Cameron Crazies after beating UNC on senior day.  All he did was put the game into overtime with a shot (that would be a three pointer now) over the outstretched arm of Sam Perkins.  We'll break it down for you later, until then enjoy this picture of the Banks family.

Ali Hausfeld is shown here during last seasons Meet the Blue Devils event.  She's a testament as to how the Duke Student Athletes Family support one another.  A salute to this graduating senior who was honored during the recent  Women's Volleyball Awards Banquet.  Ali leaves Duke with the all time assist record not only for her team but the ACC as well.

Congratulations Coach K who now has the 6th most wins in college basketball history!

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The Cutcliffe Clan

You hear the word family mentioned a lot when Duke Athletics comes up in conversations.  Be it Coach K and company or the Women's Golf  team's togetherness, Duke has always promoted family.  The new football coach David Cutcliffe, staff and family fits in quite well.  In a recent press conference almost all his assistants used the word "family."  The BDN would like to welcome the staff and their families to the Blue Devil Nation.