Duke has added Texas Tech to its non-conference schedule, with the game set to take place on December 20 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This matchup was first reported by Jeff Goodman of Stadium.
Current Non-Conference Schedule
Duke’s non-conference schedule already includes games against:
- Kansas
- Arkansas
- Texas
- Michigan
Historical Matchup
This will be the third meeting between Duke and Texas Tech in men’s basketball history, with each team having one win in their previous encounters:
- Texas Tech defeated Duke 75-69 at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Dec. 17, 2016.
- Duke won the rematch 69-65 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock on Jan. 3, 2018.
Recent Performance
Duke Blue Devils
- Record: 32-7 overall
- Postseason: Advanced to the Elite Eight, losing to North Carolina State in overtime.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Record: 27-10 overall
- Postseason: Advanced to the Sweet Sixteen, losing to Gonzaga by three points as time expired.
Coaching Changes and Player Departures
Texas Tech’s head coach, Chris Beard, left for Alabama after last season but was later fired due to allegations of an improper relationship with a former assistant coach. Reports from ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Adrian Wojnarowski have confirmed this information, although it has not been officially verified.
Additionally, there are reports that several players may leave early for professional leagues, such as:
- NBA G League Ignite
- Overseas teams like Olympiacos Piraeus F.C.
Notable Returning Players
While it remains unclear how many players will return next season, some notable names include:
- Davion Shaka Mitchell (guard) – Averaged over seven points per game last year.
- Jaylon Tyson (forward) – Started all nine games played.
- Bryson Williams (forward) – Started eight of nine contests.
- Kevin McCullar Jr. (forward)
- Moussa Diabate (center) – Played just five minutes per contest.
- Terrence Shannon Jr. (guard)
- Max Adams (guard) – Son of head coach Mark Adams.
- Marcus Santos-Silva (point guard)
- Kevin McCullar Jr. (power forward)
- Davion Shaka Mitchell (small forward)
- Bryson Williams & Jaylon Tyson (shooting guards)
Stay tuned for further updates regarding these storylines as more information becomes available!
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