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Pair of Injuries Impact Duke Basketball Game at Miami

It's possible Duke basketball and Miami will each be down a starter in their only meeting of the regular season.
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During Monday's ACC teleconference, Jon Scheyer didn't rule out Duke basketball sophomore guard Tyrese Proctor for 7 p.m. ET Wednesday (ESPN) when his No. 8 Blue Devils (20-5, 11-3 ACC), riding a four-game winning streak, play their second of three straight road outings by facing unranked Miami (15-11, 6-9 ACC).

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Proctor is a starter when healthy. But the 19-year-old Australian remained in Durham for Saturday's win at Florida State after suffering a concussion in Duke's home victory over Wake Forest on Feb. 12.

Scheyer relayed to the media that Proctor "said he's feeling better." However, the second-year Duke basketball head coach explained there are "steps that need to be made" before he can play.

In other words, they are in "step by step" mode and, as of the latest update, uncertain if he'll be in action against Miami.

Meanwhile, Miami head coach Jim Larranaga told the ACC media on Monday that his team will be without the services of senior guard Nijel Pack. The veteran starter sat out Saturday's road defeat at the hands of Boston College — the Hurricanes' fourth straight loss — while recovering from a lingering knee injury.

Proctor is averaging 10.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and only 1.3 turnovers for the Blue Devils while shooting 35.5 percent from three. Pack has a similarly productive role for the Hurricanes, tallying 13.7 points, 2.6 boards, 3.6 dimes, and 1.9 turnovers per game while shooting 36.4 percent beyond the arc.

Wednesday night's matchup is the first and only one of the regular season between Duke and Miami.

Following the trip, the Blue Devils have two days off before battling Wake Forest in Winston-Salem at 2 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN).

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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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