Duke basketball reveals starting lineup for season opener

The first starters of Duke basketball's Jon Scheyer era are officially set.

Matt Giles | Nov 7, 2022

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The 2022-23 Duke basketball squad tips off the Jon Scheyer era at 7 p.m. ET Monday when the AP Top 25 preseason No. 7 Blue Devils host the unranked Jacksonville Dolphins, who finished with a 21-10 overall record last season and an 11-5 mark in the ASUN Conference.

Remarkably, Duke hasn't lost a season opener since 1999. Furthermore, the Blue Devils haven't dropped a season opener at home since a 76-75 overtime loss to Vanderbilt on Nov. 26, 1981.

But Monday night's bout marks Duke's first season opener with anyone other than Mike Krzyzewski at the helm in 43 years. And it will be the first meeting in history between Duke and Jacksonville.

Before the game, the Duke basketball program announced Scheyer's selections for his first starting five in a regular-season game as the head coach of the Blue Devils:

Junior point guard Jeremy Roach
Freshman combo guard Tyrese Proctor
Freshman small forward Mark Mitchell
Freshman power forward Kyle Filipowski
Graduate center Ryan Young

Those five are the same group that drew the start for the Blue Devils' 82-45 home win over Fayetteville State last week in their lone exhibition game.

Duke's next game after the bout with Jacksonville is against visiting USC Upstate at 6:30 p.m. ET Friday.

Four days later, the Blue Devils will be in Indianapolis for their 9:30 p.m. ET State Farms Champions Classic matchup against defending national champion and preseason No. 5 Kansas.

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

Published Nov 7, 2022

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.