Duke basketball reveals starters at Syracuse

Duke basketball faces a crucial battle in front of a big crowd.

Matt Giles | Feb 18, 2023

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The Duke basketball program looks to notch its 700th all-time ACC regular-season win when the unranked Blue Devils (18-8, 9-6 ACC) square off against the unranked Syracuse Orange (16-10, 9-6 ACC) at JMA Wireless Dome at 6 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN).

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A win would propel Duke into a tie with NC State at No. 5 in the conference standings. But a loss could leave the team with a "bubble" tag in the NCAA Tournament discussion.

Prior to the matchup, which is expected to draw the largest on-campus crowd for a college basketball game this season, the official Duke basketball stats broadcast reported head coach Jon Scheyer's starting five for the outing:

Junior guard Jeremy Roach
Freshman guard Tyrese Proctor
Freshman forward Mark Mitchell
Freshman forward Kyle Filipowski
Freshman center Dereck Lively II

Duke is 11-3 in games this bunch has started.

The Blue Devils, winners of seven straight in the series against the Orange, are coming off Tuesday night's 68-64 home victory over unranked Notre Dame, a much-needed positive following two straight losses on the road, where the Duke basketball squad is 2-6 this season.

Meanwhile, Syracuse enters the bout on a three-game win streak, including Tuesday night's 75-72 home victory over No. 23 NC State.

After the game against the Orange, the Blue Devils (13-0 at home) have only one day off before hosting the unranked Louisville Cardinals at 7 p.m. ET Monday (ESPN).

Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country for daily Duke basketball content.

Published Feb 18, 2023

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.