Don't let the chiseled frame fool you. According to the tests administered in Chicago, Henderson isn't close to the athlete he appears to be on the court. He showed up with huge expectations and simply didn't deliver. His maximum vertical of 35 didn't come to close to what was forecast, and he benched 185 pounds just eight times. Stephen Curry bested him in both categories. Henderson's showing perpetuates the theory that Duke players arrive in the NBA as unfinished products, Shelden Williams and J.J. Redick being the most recent examples. Henderson was a player some believed could lock himself into the lottery with a strong showing in Chicago. Now, he'll have to fight in individual workouts to hold his ground in the mid-teens.

Two giants -- a petroleum company and an NFL linebacker -- say they are owed millions of dollars from a development team including two former Duke University basketball stars.

Chevron filed suit in federal court alleging that Christian Laettner, Brian Davis and Durham investor Thomas Niemann have not repaid a $1.5 million loan made in April 2007 to redevelop the Chesterfield Building in downtown Durham.

In a separate suit, a Maryland company led by Shawne Merriman, a Pro Bowl linebacker for the San Diego Chargers, accuses Laettner and Davis of failing to abide by terms of a $3 million loan.

Krzyzewski was largely complimentary of the president during his interview this morning, insisting that he "loved" what Obama had done to date but urging him to reach higher.

"I would like to see him inspire even more and not get beaten down by the day to day negativity that's involved," said Krzyzewski. "Let's charge man, let's get the country back going."

There has been speculation for years about Coach K's political leaning with most people convinced he is a Republican, particularly after he hosted a fundraiser for North Carolina Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-N.C.) in 2002.

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You mean Paulus actually have a chance to succeed in a sport? The quote that bothers me is the following:

"Paulus averaged 9.9 points and 4.1 assists as a three-year starter for the Blue Devils. But coach Mike Krzyzewski shuffled his lineup and Paulus, with a history of injuries, was replaced by Nolan Smith at the point. Paulus played just 16.1 minutes a game this season, averaging 4.9 points and 1.3 assists."

Yeah, that's it. Injuries caused him to be benched. If so, was it from all the flopping? Was it from falling down after being dunked on? I mean, c'mon.

Richard from Hickory, NC: Can Duke contend for a national championship next year if Henderson stays?

Pat Forde: Richard: I don't know. I've seen the Blue Devils go down early so many years in a row now that I'm beginning to doubt their ability to win another title -- at least until they get some big guys who can really play.