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REPORT: Duke Basketball Considering Game in Arthur Ashe Stadium

Duke basketball's all-time series against St. John's could get a fun reboot.

Matt Giles

Potential site of Duke basketball game, Arthur Ashe Stadium (Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports)
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Duke basketball and St. John's are "in very strong discussions to play" at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the 2024-25 season, Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino told College Hoops Today's Jon Rothstein on Friday afternoon.

There has never been a college basketball game in Arthur Ashe Stadium, a 23,771-seat tennis stadium — the world's largest tennis stadium — that hosts the US Open. However, the venue hosted a WNBA game between the New York Liberty and Indiana Fever in 2008.

"We're not definite," Pitino, a 71-year-old Hall of Famer entering his first season at St. John's, later told Forbes' Adam Zagoria about the potential matchup at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York, against what would be Jon Scheyer's third group of Blue Devils as head coach. "We're in negotiations with that...

"I know both teams are interested in doing it. I know we've been in negotiations, but I think the likelihood is more positive than negative."

The Duke basketball program boasts a 17-7 overall record against the St. John's Red Storm in a series that dates back to 1938.

It's worth noting the Blue Devils and Red Storm have played 17 times in the regular season since 1999, rotating between Durham and New York.

But their last meeting was over four years ago. That was a 91-61 win by Duke's Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, Tre Jones, and friends in Cameron Indoor Stadium in February 2019.

Duke Set to Play Team USA in Cameron Indoor Stadium

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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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