Duke basketball has a nonconference schedule that features video games towards Arizona, Auburn, Illinois, Kansas and Kentucky.
The Blue Devils finalized their non-ACC slate on Thursday morning. Duke coach Jon Scheyer added 4 gamers from the switch portal and a six-player freshman class, which incorporates Cooper Flagg, to affix returning starters Caleb Foster and Tyrese Proctor this season.
The Blue Devils are scheduled to host Countdown to Craziness on Oct. 4 earlier than opening the season a month later towards Maine at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Right here’s a breakdown of Duke’s high nonconference video games and a have a look at the total checklist of nonconference opponents.
Duke basketball, Kentucky meet once more at Champions Traditional in Atlanta
After a pair of residence video games towards Maine (Nov. 4) and Military (Nov. 8), Duke heads to Atlanta for a matchup with Kentucky on Nov. 12 as a part of the Champions Traditional. The Blue Devils are 8-5 within the occasion, together with three wins towards the Wildcats. Duke has received 5 of its final six video games towards Kentucky, which is starting a brand new period underneath first-year coach Mark Pope.
Blue Devils journey to Arizona for rematch with Caleb Love, Wildcats
One of many marquee matchups in 2024, Duke and Arizona placed on a present for followers inside Cameron Indoor Stadium final season. The Wildcats prevailed in an 80-73 victory, with former UNC guard Caleb Love pulling down free throws within the closing minute to place the sport on ice. Love is again to welcome Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils to the McKale Middle on Nov. 22. Duke hasn’t performed at Arizona since 1991 and the Devils have misplaced three in a row to the Wildcats.
Cooper Flagg, Duke meet Hunter Dickinson, Kansas in Las Vegas
Following its journey to Tucson, the Blue Devils will doubtless keep out west earlier than making the journey over to Las Vegas for a Thanksgiving week showdown with Kansas on Nov. 26. Flagg and Kansas massive man Hunter Dickinson can be among the many stars within the highlight on that night time in Vegas. Duke is 8-6 towards the Jayhawks.
Auburn involves Cameron Indoor Stadium for ACC/SEC Problem
On the identical night time (Dec. 4) UNC hosts Alabama, Duke can be taking part in Auburn at Cameron Indoor Stadium as a part of the ACC/SEC Problem. The Blue Devils are 4-0 towards the Tigers, however the groups haven’t performed in Durham since 1981. Within the inaugural ACC/SEC Problem final season, Duke misplaced at Arkansas.
Blue Devils again at Madison Sq. Backyard to face Illinois
In its remaining nonconference sport of the season, Duke will head to Madison Sq. Backyard to play Illinois on Feb. 22. Scheduled in the midst of ACC play, this would be the Blue Devils first nonconference sport in February since internet hosting St. John’s in 2019. A pair of Elite Eight squads final season, Duke and Illinois haven’t performed because the Combating Illini earned a 15-point win at Cameron in 2020. The Devils have received 5 of their eight video games towards Illinois.
Duke basketball nonconference schedule 2024-25
- Oct. 4 Countdown to Craziness
- Oct. 19 vs. Lincoln (Pa.) (Exhibition)
- Nov. 4 vs. Maine
- Nov. 8 vs. Military
- Nov. 12 vs. Kentucky (Champions Traditional in Atlanta)
- Nov. 18 vs. Wofford
- Nov. 22 at Arizona
- Nov. 26 vs. Kansas (Las Vegas)
- Nov. 29 vs. Seattle
- Dec. 4 vs. Auburn (ACC/SEC Problem)
- Dec. 10 vs. Incarnate Phrase
- Dec. 17 vs. George Mason
- Feb. 22 vs. Illinois (New York)
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