Duke is embracing chaos with one of the toughest non-conference slates in the country for the 2025–26 season. Jon Scheyer has assembled a brutal set of matchups that will test the Blue Devils well before ACC play begins.
Key Non-Conference Matchups
Nov. 4: Duke vs. Texas (Charlotte, NC)
Duke opens the season at the Spectrum Center against a retooled Texas team led by new head coach Sean Miller. The Longhorns boast the No. 2 transfer class in the country and return key contributors like Tramon Mark and Jordan Pope.
Nov. 11: Duke at Army (West Point, NY)
A rare true road buy-game, Duke heads to Christl Arena to face a veteran Army team fresh off a CBI win and returning its top scorers.
Nov. 18: Duke vs. Kansas (New York, NY – Champions Classic)
In a marquee clash at Madison Square Garden, Duke meets Bill Self’s Jayhawks, who reloaded with top recruit Darryn Peterson and several impact transfers.
Nov. 27: Duke vs. Arkansas (Chicago, IL)
Jon Scheyer meets John Calipari’s Razorbacks at the United Center. Arkansas returns key players and brings in a top-5 recruiting class, including five-star stars Meleek Thomas and Darius Acuff Jr.
December (Date TBD): Duke at Michigan State (East Lansing, MI)
The Blue Devils will visit Tom Izzo’s Spartans, a projected top Big Ten team with strong returning talent and key portal additions.
February (Date TBD): Duke vs. Michigan (Washington, DC)
A high-stakes matchup at Capital One Arena pits Duke against a loaded Michigan squad led by Dusty May and a top-three portal class. This could be one of the premier games of the season
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