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Duke Basketball Reveals Starters for Home Game Against Hofstra

Duke basketball's full-time starting floor general is sidelined for the second straight game.

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Duke basketball hosts the unranked Hofstra Pride (6-3, 0-0 CAA) in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). The No. 21 Blue Devils (6-3, 0-1 ACC) look to win their second straight home game after dropping two in a row on the road, including the ACC opener at Georgia Tech. 

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In the first half of the defeat in Atlanta, sophomore guard Tyrese Proctor sustained a sprained ankle. He hasn't played since and remains out of commission on Tuesday night.

Sophomore center Christian Reeves, a seldom-used reserve, also remains out with an ankle injury.

Thirty minutes before tipoff, the game's official stats broadcast revealed the Blue Devils' starting five. Second-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer is rolling out the same starters he employed in Saturday's 80-56 victory in Cameron against Charlotte:

  • Senior guard Jeremy Roach
  • Freshman guard Caleb Foster
  • Freshman guard Jared McCain
  • Sophomore forward Mark Mitchell
  • Sophomore forward Kyle Filipowski

After facing the Pride, the Blue Devils will have a week off to handle exams and prepare for their primetime showdown against the No. 6 Baylor Bears in New York City's Madison Square Garden on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. (ESPN). Then, Duke has the longest break on its schedule before welcoming Queens to Durham for the team's final regular season non-conference bout on Dec. 30.

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Matt Giles
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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