DURHAM — Duke guard Elliott Williams made a freshman mistake in the first half in the win over Rhode Island on Sunday but it's something everyone should keep an eye on. It was small but it's important that he fix it if he wants to contribute this season.

With about 8 minutes left the first half, Duke trailed 24-14 and was trying to right itself with some pressure defense on the Rams. The player Williams was guarding got caught with his back to the basket at the top of the key and picked up his dribble.

DURHAM — Duke’s three freshmen didn’t register in the game but each had a moment in front of soldout, nearly full, Cameron Indoor Stadium crowd late in the win over Presbyterian on Monday that could boost their confidence for future games. Like today's 9 p.m.game against Georgia Southern

Miles Plumlee, who started but played 13 minutes, made a noisy block with 2:12 left. Olek Czyz put down a power dunk on a baseline drive off of a Greg Paulus pass. And Elliott Williams executed a 360-degree spin and dunk at game’s end.

Listen to Williams and Czyz talk about why it was important to end strong after suffering from nerves all night.