Lindsay Cowher has a new ring. Credit: RYAN KELLY'S TWITTER

Here at Duke Now, we're into hard news and analysis. But we (and by that, I really mean me) have a softer side, too.

So when we (that just sounds better) saw on Twitter that longtime pair Ryan Kelly and Lindsay Cowher were engaged, we decided to share the good news. Above is a picture of Ms. Cowher's new hardware. Below is the reaction of some of Kelly's teammates.

Mike Krzyzewski isn't planning on leaving the Duke sideline anytime soon. Credit: CHUCK LIDDY

Flanked by Duke president Richard Brodhead and athletic director Kevin White, Mike Krzyzewski announced that he would return at USA Basketball’s head coach for a third Olympics.

He also talked about his long-term commitment to Duke.

Amile Jefferson will be Duke's main protector of the paint next season. Credit: CHUCK LIDDY

The last outstanding piece of Duke’s 2013-14 roster was settled Monday, when Memphis transfer Tarik Black chose to take his services to Kansas next year instead of Duke and Oregon. Black’s choice was first reported by CBS Sports.

The Blue Devils’ coaching staff had recruited him hard—Mike Krzyzewski, Nate James and Steve Wojciechowski all visited him at home, and he came to Duke’s campus on May 13—but he went to Kansas the next day, the same day the Jayhawks landed No. 1 recruit Andrew Wiggins, and Black made his decision one week later (one person at Duke who did benefit from Black’s decision is Todd Zafirovski , who gets to remain on scholarship for his graduate year).

Gerald Henderson is back in school this summer. Credit: DUKE BLUE PLANET

Summer classes started at Duke on Wednesday, and one notable former star was back in the classroom, continuing toward his degree.

That would be Gerald Henderson.

Henderson, working on his psychology major and certificate in markets and management studies, played at Duke from 2006-2009, forgoing his senior year to enter the NBA Draft. He was selected 12th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2009 NBA Draft.

As a junior, Henderson earned first-team all-ACC honors after averaging a team-best 16.5 points per game. He finished his career with 1,262 points.

Henderson, a Bobcats' team captain who averaged 15.5 points per game last year, is a restricted free agent.

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Josh Hairston, who averaged 2.6 points and 2.1 rebounds per game, underwent surgery Tuesday. Credit: STEVE CANNON/AP

Duke reserve forward Josh Hairston underwent successful surgery to repair ligaments in his right thumb, the school announced in a release Tuesday. He is expected to be sidelined 6-8 weeks.

Hairston tore the ligaments leading up to Duke's Feb. 16, 83-81 loss at Maryland. He posted 11 points, tied for his season-high (he had 11 in the Blue Devils' next game, at Virginia Tech). He didn't miss any games as a result of the injury.

Mason Plumlee is one of several local players who will participate in the NBA Combine. Credit: CHUCK LIDDY

All three Duke players eligible for this year's draft—seniors Mason Plumlee , Seth Curry and Ryan Kelly —have received invitations to the NBA Combine, the league announced Thursday night. Curry and Kelly, both recovering from offseason surgeries, will not participate in workouts.

Here is a list of all the ACC alumni headed to the May 15-19 workout in Chicago:

Rasheed Sulaimon came up big in last year's ACC/Big 10 challenge win. Credit: CHUCK LIDDY

Duke will host Michigan in next year's ACC-Big 10 challenge, according to multiple sources. The official announcement will come at 2 p.m.

The Blue Devils are the first ACC team to have two sets of back-to-back home games in the series, which began in 1999. Duke hosted and beat Indiana 54-51 in 2006 and defeated Wisconsin at Cameron Indoor Stadium, 82-58, in 2007. Last year, Duke hosted and defeated Ohio State 73-68, thanks in large part to 17-second half points from Rasheed Sulaimon.

Grayson Allen is the first commit of what could be a pretty full 2014 class. Credit: SCOTT WHEELER — THE LAKELAND LEDGER

It's not too often that a high-level basketball recruit publicly identifies his dream school from the start of his recruiting process.

But that's exactly what Grayson Allen, a shooting guard from Jacksonville Providence High, did. He told everyone that would listen that he wanted to go to Duke, and he became Duke's first 2014 commit shortly after Jeff Capel, Steve Wojciechowski and Mike Krzyzewski visited him at home and extended him an offer. You can read the full story on Allen here.

Jabari Parker, seen here in December, has sent his letter of intent to Duke. Credit: CHARLES REX ARBOGAST/AP

It's official: Jabari Parker is coming to Duke.

Parker, the No. 2 overall prospect in the class of 2013, committed to the Blue Devils on December 20th during a special ESPNU broadcast of his decision. But he couldn't sign until the spring, and he signed his binding letter of intent Wednesday at Chicago high school, Simeon Career Academy.

The NCAA found no wrongdoing in the Lance Thomas jewelry case. Credit: CHUCK LIDDY

The NCAA has finished its inquiry into a 2009 jewelry purchase totaling nearly $100,000 by former Duke basketball player Lance Thomas and found no wrongdoing. There will be no disciplinary action against the school.

“The NCAA has found no evidence of a rules violation in this situation based on the information available, and both the NCAA and Duke consider the matter closed,” said a university statement released by associate athletic director Jon Jackson.