DWB Notebook: December 14

DURHAM, N.C. - Keep up to date with the latest news from current and former Blue Devils with this week's notebook.

Lawson's Words of Wisdom…

"Preparation doesn't guarantee a result, it just guarantees growth."

- @karalawson20 ?? pic.twitter.com/zGkgEW8kuy
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) December 8, 2020

A word from former #WNBA standout @karalawson20 ?? https://t.co/3HCar0JkAb
— WNBA (@WNBA) December 8, 2020

The Recap…

Matchup against Miami Postponed

The Blue Devils were set to travel south to face Miami on Sunday, but that matchup has been postponed. The ACC announced the postponement Saturday evening after positive cases were detected on Louisville's team. Louisville traveled to Cameron Indoor to play Duke last Wednesday.

The team is working on contact tracing, and is following all outlined protocols given by the ACC Medical Advisory Group.

NEWS: Today's game at Miami has been postponed due to a positive COVID test within our previous opponent's program and precautionary contact tracing measures within our program. We did not travel to Miami.

Our next game is set for 12/20 at NC State (4 PM ET, ACC Network)
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) December 13, 2020

Wednesday, December 9

The Blue Devils dropped their first game of the season to Louisville, falling 73-49 in Cameron Indoor. Senior Jade Williams led the Blue Devils with a season-high 13 points, nine rebounds, and three blocks. Rookie Vanessa de Jesus also added 11 points, three rebounds, and two assists.

Coach talks about our game vs. Louisville: "I was proud of our group and how they competed." pic.twitter.com/H9nJgLSYts
— Duke Women's Basketball (@DukeWBB) December 10, 2020

Fan Cutouts

Although fans aren't allowed in Cameron, that doesn't mean you can't be part of the atmosphere! Fans are now able to purchase cutouts to be displayed during home games in the 2020-21 campaign. Cutouts are $75 each, but for an additional $25, fans can have the cutouts autographed by head coach Kara Lawson and shipped to them. Buy here!

Vanessa de Jesus Makes Tayo News' Hot List

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Coach Lawson Uses Her Platform to Speak Out

Kara Lawson stepped onto the stage in Durham at an unprecedented time in history, but used that platform to make her voice heard. Read more on Lawson and fellow coach Niele Ivey (Notre Dame) below.

Women's college basketball coaches are using their platform to speak out.

"I think we're in a time where it's not only acceptable, it's necessary."
https://t.co/VhEyfKdVt9
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) December 9, 2020

The Kara Lawson Radio Show

Catch last week's episode of the Kara Lawson Radio Show here. Her next show will air on Monday, December 28 from 6-7 p.m..

Alumni Update…

Lauren Rice Named Hall of Famer

Former Blue Devil and Indiana native, Lauren Rice, is now part of Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame's 2021 class. Rice was part of the 1996 Indiana All-Star team, and part of the squad that won Duke women's basketball's first ACC title.

Congratulations to Lauren Rice, regional director of development for Duke Law, for being named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame's 2021 Women's Silver Anniversary Team! https://t.co/Ci8Cqn6Spp pic.twitter.com/f2rukrzy7K
— Duke Law (@DukeLaw) December 11, 2020

Block Party for Elizabeth Williams

Issa ? BLOCK PARTY ? and @E_Williams_1 is hosting #BestOfWNBA @Mobil1 pic.twitter.com/5OnkSoR8Ky
— WNBA (@WNBA) December 10, 2019

Happy Birthday Blue Devils…

December 15 – Nazwarit Medhanie

December 19 – Katie Meier

Jaida Patrick

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#GoDuke

Players Mentioned

Vanessa de Jesus

Jaida Patrick

Jade Williams

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