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In the 1991 Elite Eight, Duke avenged its 1990 UNLV loss by dismantling #4 St. John’s 84-67. Freshman Grant Hill, Bobby Hurley (20 points, 7 rebounds) and Christian Laettner (19) led the Blue Devils, who forced 26 turnovers and built a 40-27 halftime lead. St. John’s, fresh from a 91-74 Sweet Sixteen win over Ohio State, couldn’t recover as Duke’s “buzzsaw” defense dominated the game.
Duke storms into Allen Fieldhouse and beats No. 17 Kansas 90‑84 in an exhibition on Oct. 25, 2026. Junior forward Patrick Ngongba dominates with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jon Blackwell adds 23 points and Dame Sarr converts 8 of 11 free throws. Freshmen JoJo Boumtje Boumtje and Deron Rippey struggle, but depth from Caleb Foster, Cayden Boozer and bench spark Sebastian Wilkins keep the Blue Devils ahead. Kansas briefly leads 68‑64 before a decisive 9‑0 run. Coach Bill Self cites Ngongba’s pivot as the key difference, and Duke coach Jon Scheyer praises the team’s road toughness.
No. 2 Duke pushed past No. 17 Kansas, 90-84, in a road exhibition game at Allen Fieldhouse on Sunday, Oct. 25.
On Sunday, Duke freshman JoJo Boumtje Boumtje (7‑2, 250 lb) will face Kansas rookie Tyran Stokes (6‑7, ~230 lb) in a high‑profile exhibition that could showcase two future first‑round NBA draft picks. Both players display rare versatility—Boumtje blends big‑man shooting and passing, while Stokes mixes forward strength with guard‑like vision and passing. The matchup promises intense play and a glimpse of their potential, with additional rookie standouts like Duke’s Deron Rippey and Kansas guard Taylor Kinney also in the mix.
The Duke Basketball Report recaps Louisville’s exhibition win over Kansas on Oct. 21 at Allen Fieldhouse, highlighting freshman Tyran Stokes' impact for KU and Louisville standouts like former Blue Devil Christian Reeves. The piece notes the relevance of the game as Duke prepares to visit Kansas and points out rising prospect JoJo Boumtje Boumtje, who drew limited resistance from Belmont and Tennessee but will face a sterner test against the Jayhawks. Readers get a quick look at the Cardinals' performance and how it stacks up against conference rivals ahead of upcoming matchups.
No. 2 Duke visits No. 17 Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse for the Blue Devils' final preseason game on Sunday, Oct. 25, with tipoff at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Revisit 10 unforgettable regular-season college basketball upsets, including Chaminade over Virginia, Evansville over Kentucky and Stephen F. Austin over Duke.
Duke snaps a 5‑2 start with a 19‑16 comeback win over Virginia in Charlottesville on Oct. 23, 2026. Quarterback Walker Eget throws for 211 yards, including a 35‑yard strike to Jonah Burton and a 31‑yard pass to Jared Richardson that survives video review. The Blue Devils score on a four‑play, 78‑yard drive and later on a trick play where Nate Sheppard tosses a backward pass to Brody Keefe for the decisive touchdown. Duke’s defense forces a fumble, secures a key interception by Patrick Smith‑Young, and finishes the turnover battle 2‑1.
No UW game this weekend, but the Week 8 open thread highlights the top matchups across all windows. Friday night features Duke at Virginia and Stanford vs NC State. Saturday’s early slate includes Indiana at Michigan, #1 Miami vs Pitt, Cal at SMU, Rutgers at Northwestern, and LSU at Auburn. Midday brings BYU vs UCF, Oregon at Illinois, Alabama vs Texas A&M, Iowa vs Minnesota for the Floyd of Rosedale, and Michigan State at undefeated UCLA. Evening action offers the only ranked clash: #7 Ole Miss at #19 Texas, plus Utah vs Houston, with Wisconsin vs USC and Virginia Tech at Clemson also on tap.
The State Farm Blue Blood Classic pits Duke against Kansas on Sunday, a much‑anticipated showdown after Kansas’ narrow loss to Louisville. Kansas struggled from three‑point range (7‑29) but stayed competitive, led by starters Paul Mbiya, Taylen Kinney, Tre White, Melvin Council and freshman phenom Tyran Stokes, who posted 15 points, nine rebounds and four assists. New addition Trey Kaufman‑Renn may also impact the rotation. Duke will rely on freshman guard Taylen Kinney, veteran Council and potential NBA‑first‑pick Stokes, while coach Jon Scheyer decides how to use Dame Sarr and other talents like JoJo Boumtje Boumtje and Deron Rippey. The game promises a test of depth, coaching and rookie composure.
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Duke dismantles Top‑10 Tennessee 40‑point in an exhibition, sparking rare excitement among fans. Six Duke scorers outpace Tennessee’s six total points, with the Blue Devils shooting 20% better and hitting 87.5% of free throws across two preseason games. Despite missing Caleb Foster and Drew Scharnowski, newcomers John Blackwell, 17‑year‑old Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje, and freshman guard Derron Rippey Jr. shine, while returnees Dame Sarr and Patrick Ngongba II show big leaps. The author argues this result is an exception to the “don’t overreact to exhibitions” rule and a promising sign for the upcoming season.
Duke demolished Tennessee basketball in a preseason exhibition on Tuesday. The post No. 2 Duke blows out Tennessee in preseason exhibition appeared first on Saturday Down South .
The Duke Basketball Report revisits Allen Iverson’s prime, highlighting his 1996 Reebok shoot and reminding fans of his legendary impact after his 2013 retirement. The piece then pivots to freshman phenom Deron Rippey, whose dominant performance against Tennessee sparks early comparisons to Iverson’s tight‑space maneuvering and deceptive strength. While acknowledging Rippey’s unique build, the article posits he could echo Iverson’s style, offering a glimpse of his considerable potential.
No. 2 Duke steamrolled No. 8 Tennessee, earning a resounding 103-64 win at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Tuesday in an exhibition matchup ahead of the 2026-27 college basketball season. The Blue Devils took control early, opening the contest with a 17-2 run. Duke kept the Volunteers without a field goal for the opening 5 minutes […] The post Duke’s demolition of Tennessee in exhibition will only pour gas on Final Four hype appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Duke trounces top‑10 Tennessee 103‑64 in an October 20 exhibition at Cameron Indoor Stadium, turning a 74‑40 lead into a dominant win. Deron Rippey leads with 21 points on 9‑12 shooting, while John Blackwell adds 18 and Dame Sarr 15. Freshmen JoJo Boumtje Boumtje contributes 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Tennessee, missing key players after early injuries to Terrence Hill and Troy Henderson, fails to score a basket until midway through the first half and never recovers, attempting their first three‑pointer after 9½ minutes. Duke scores 46 paint points and 28 on fast breaks despite missing Caleb Foster and Drew Scharnowski. Coach Rick Barnes acknowledges his squad’s lack of competitiveness while praising the exposure these games provide.
After helping lead Duke to its fifth consecutive win over a ranked opponent this season with a 1-0 win at then-No. 16 Louisville this past weekend, junior Kaiya Chepow was tabbed the ACC Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced Tuesday afternoon.
College basketball exhibition schedule for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, including Tennessee vs. Duke, UConn vs. Michigan State, TV channels, tipoff times and radio coverage.
Tuesday night's top-10 exhibition contest between No. 2 Duke and No. 8 Tennessee features the only two programs to play in the Elite Eight in each of the last three NCAA Tournaments.
The Duke Blue Devils are entering the 2026-27 college basketball season without Cameron Boozer, but expectations in Durham remain high. Despite losing their star freshman to the NBA, Jon Scheyer’s squad has earned the No. 2 spot in the preseason AP Top 25 poll. Duke trails only Florida, which received 47 of 59 first-place votes […] The post Where Duke ranks in Preseason AP Top 25 Poll after losing Cameron Boozer appeared first on ClutchPoints .
UNC edges Duke 24-20 in a roller‑coaster rivalry showdown on Oct. 17, 2026. After jumping to a 17‑0 lead, the Tar Heels fumbled and allowed Duke back, but a late surge—highlighted by Jaylen McGill’s fourth‑and‑4 rush and a 24‑yard go‑ahead TD—sealed the win and returned the Victory Bell to Chapel Hill. Jordan Shipp recorded his first touchdown of the season, finishing with 75 yards despite an early fumble, while the UNC defense limited Duke to two field goals and forced the decisive turnover on the final play. Turnovers proved the game‑changer, with Duke’s costly fumbles and UNC’s late defensive stand shaping the outcome.
In DBR Podcast #861, hosts Jason and Donald recap Duke basketball’s gritty 17‑0 comeback loss to UNC before previewing the upcoming exhibition against Tennessee at Thompson‑Boling Arena on Oct. 26, 2025. They discuss Coach Rick Barnes’ influx of high‑profile transfer portal players and question whether his signature defense will click. The episode also teases the podcast’s usual affiliate deals and social links.
Duke rallied from 17 points down to go ahead 20-17, but a late fourth-quarter touchdown dashed the Blue Devils comeback hopes as the Tar Heels escaped Durham with a 24-20 victory.
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