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Duke Basketball Learns Opponent for ACC/SEC Challenge

Duke basketball will travel to Arkansas for the ACC/SEC Challenge.
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Duke Basketball Learns Opponent for ACC/SEC Challenge
Duke Basketball Learns Opponent for ACC/SEC Challenge

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The 2023-24 Duke basketball squad will face Arkansas on the road as part of the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge next season. Tipoff is at 9:15 p.m. ET on Nov. 29 (ESPN).

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Here are the 13 other matchups for the much-anticipated clash of two powerhouse conferences that week:

  • Florida at Wake Forest
  • Miami at Kentucky
  • Missouri at Pitt
  • Notre Dame at South Carolina
  • Virginia Tech at Auburn
  • Tennessee at UNC
  • Boston College at Vanderbilt
  • Texas A&M at Virginia
  • Mississippi State at Georgia Tech
  • NC State at Ole Miss
  • LSU at Syracuse
  • Clemson at Alabama
  • Georgia at Florida State

The series between Duke and Arkansas is tied at 2-2. Their most recent meeting came in the Elite Eight two seasons ago, resulting in a 78-69 Duke win, the last of Mike Krzyzewski's career.

All four previous meetings between the programs have occurred on a neutral court.

Duke, entering its second season with Jon Scheyer on the throne, returns eight scholarship players from a team that captured the ACC Tournament crown and finished with a 27-9 overall record. Four returnees are starters, including ACC Rookie of the Year Kyle Filipowski. And the Blue Devils welcome four five-stars into the mix.

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Arkansas also figures to have a ranking by its name when it welcomes Duke to Fayetteville.

Thus far, the earliest reported matchup on next season's Duke basketball schedule is a home bout against the Arizona Wildcats on Nov. 10.

Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country for daily Duke basketball news.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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