2019-20 Michigan State men's basketball preview
By Benjamin Chen | October 30, 2019
Although Duke was playing far from daunting competition, the Blue Devils showcased a physical offense with weapons up and down the roster before they play Kansas in the season opener.
Duke has fared much better in its second exhibition game, up 67-28 against Fort Valley State at the half.
The Blue Zone breaks down three key factors as Duke looks to end the preseason on a high note.
Here are three questions to be answered in this weekend’s matchup between the Blue Devils and the Wildcats.
If the team is looking to lock-up with a backcourt of Tre Jones and Jordan Goldwire in late game scenarios, Wendell Moore not only adds to that defensive front, but also allows Duke to still have a capable scorer on the court.
DeLaurier's size and athleticism give him all the tools to be a solid defensive anchor, and his experience should make him a useful option late in games.
For senior captain Jack White to get a shot at a title, he'll have to fill his leadership and on-court roles.
The bright lights at Cameron Indoor Stadium dimmed the starlight of Duke's highly-touted freshman class.
Duke looked shaky in its opening exhibition game.
Duke's offense looked subpar in its first half of basketball for the year.