Duquesne men’s basketball seeks strong start in Joyce’s 2nd year at helm

November 2, 2025 by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Duquesne Dukes forward Jakub Necas is one of only three returning players who saw significant playing time in the 2024-25 season.

Dru Joyce III is well aware of the struggles Duquesne faced in his first season as a Division I head basketball coach after the Dukes’ miraculous run to a long-awaited return to the NCAA Tournament a year earlier.