DURHAM, N.C. -- For all the remarkable success of Duke men’s basketball, the program has seen more than its share of bad breaks that handicapped or derailed superior squads. We don’t mean bad breaks in terms of luck — everyone has those. We’re talking about fractures suffered by key players, often during the heart of the season.
Last season was unfortunately a prime example.
Over the the years broken toes and feet were repeatedly an issue, as with Bobby Hurley in 1992, Chris Collins in 1995, Elton Brand in 1999, Carlos Boozer in 2001 and Brian Zoubek in 2008.