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Photos: Duke’s Countdown To Craziness

The Duke Blue Devil men’s basketball team is introduced to the fans during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
The Duke Blue Devil men’s basketball team is introduced to the fans during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. ehyman@newsobserver.com

See photos from the Duke basketball team’s annual Countdown to Craziness preseason event at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. It is the first season with Jon Scheyer as the head basketball coach.

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer laughs with the players after dancing after being introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer laughs with the players after dancing after being introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach, center, Jaylen Blakes, right, and teammates jump onto the press row tables after being introduced to celebrate with the Cameron Crazies during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach, center, Jaylen Blakes, right, and teammates jump onto the press row tables after being introduced to celebrate with the Cameron Crazies during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach, Dariq Whitehead and Jacob Grandison dance during Whitehead’s introduction during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach, Dariq Whitehead and Jacob Grandison dance during Whitehead’s introduction during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
The Cameron Crazies dance during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
The Cameron Crazies dance during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s head coach Jon Scheyer acknowledges the crowd after being introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s head coach Jon Scheyer acknowledges the crowd after being introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dereck Lively II greets the Cameron Crazies after being introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Dereck Lively II greets the Cameron Crazies after being introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
From left, Duke’s Dariq Whitehead, Mark Mitchell, Christian Reeves, Dereck Lively II and Tyrese Proctor cheer on Spencer Hubbard as he is introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
From left, Duke’s Dariq Whitehead, Mark Mitchell, Christian Reeves, Dereck Lively II and Tyrese Proctor cheer on Spencer Hubbard as he is introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor dances after being introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor dances after being introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach and teammates jump onto the press row tables after being introduced to celebrate with the Cameron Crazies during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach and teammates jump onto the press row tables after being introduced to celebrate with the Cameron Crazies during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dereck Lively II is introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Dereck Lively II is introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Christian Reeves pulls off his mask after being introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Christian Reeves pulls off his mask after being introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Jeremy Roach (3) celebrates after hitting a three-pointer during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Stanley Borden plays the saxophone after being introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Stanley Borden plays the saxophone after being introduced during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jacob Grandison (13) drives by Mark Mitchell (25) during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Jacob Grandison (13) drives by Mark Mitchell (25) during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer greets the Cameron Crazies after Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer greets the Cameron Crazies after Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) works around Ryan Young (15) during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Kyle Filipowski (30) works around Ryan Young (15) during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) keeps the ball from Jacob Grandison (13) and Jaylen Blakes (2) during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Mark Mitchell (25) keeps the ball from Jacob Grandison (13) and Jaylen Blakes (2) during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Christian Reeves (21) defends Ryan Young (15) during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Christian Reeves (21) defends Ryan Young (15) during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) shoots after being fouled by Kyle Filipowski (30) during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Tyrese Proctor (5) shoots after being fouled by Kyle Filipowski (30) during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Christian Reeves (21) drives to the basket past Ryan Young (15) during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.
Duke’s Christian Reeves (21) drives to the basket past Ryan Young (15) during the Blue-White scrimmage during Duke’s Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published October 21, 2022 at 10:35 PM with the headline "Photos: Duke’s Countdown To Craziness."

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