Duke Basketball Announces Season Opener, Exhibition, CTC Date

Duke basketball's Countdown to Craziness will be on Oct. 20.

Matt Giles | Jul 18, 2023

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The 2023-24 Duke basketball season, the second under Jon Scheyer's command, begins on Nov. 6 against the visiting Dartmouth Big Green in Cameron Indoor Stadium before the Blue Devils host the Arizona Wildcats four days later.

Duke revealed its full non-conference slate on Tuesday afternoon, along with the dates of the annual Countdown to Craziness program celebration and the lone exhibition matchup:

Oct. 20, Countdown to Craziness - Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham
Nov. 1 vs. Pembroke (EXHIBITION) - Cameron Indoor Stadium
Nov. 6 vs. Dartmouth - Cameron Indoor Stadium
Nov. 10 vs. Arizona - Cameron Indoor Stadium
Nov. 14 vs. Michigan State - United Center, Chicago (Champions Classic)
Nov. 17 vs. Bucknell - Cameron Indoor Stadium (Blue Devil Challenge)
Nov. 21 vs. La Salle - Cameron Indoor Stadium (Blue Devil Challenge)
Nov. 24 vs. Southern Indiana - Cameron Indoor Stadium (Blue Devil Challenge)
Nov. 29 at Arkansas - Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville, Ark. (ACC/SEC Challenge)
Dec. 9 vs. Charlotte - Cameron Indoor Stadium
Dec. 12 vs. Hofstra - Cameron Indoor Stadium
Dec. 20 vs. Baylor - Madison Square Garden, New York, N.Y.
Dec. 29 vs. Queens - Cameron Indoor Stadium

Last season's Duke basketball squad finished 27-9 overall and won the ACC Tournament before falling in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 to Tennessee on March 18.

Eight scholarship players return from that group, including four starters. And the Blue Devils welcome four five-star rookies into the fold.

Love the ball movement! pic.twitter.com/XixaeULiHr
— Duke Men’s Basketball (@DukeMBB) July 18, 2023

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Published Jul 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.