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Duke basketball reveals special jerseys for Jimmy V Classic

Duke basketball has a 3-1 all-time mark in the white "Brotherhood" jerseys.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball reveals special jerseys for Jimmy V Classic
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When the Duke basketball team faces the unranked Iowa Hawkeyes (6-1, 0-0 Big Ten) at 9:30 p.m. ET Tuesday (ESPN) in Madison Square Garden as part of the Jimmy V Classic, the No. 15 Blue Devils (8-2, 1-0 ACC) will be in jerseys that the program hasn't used since early February.

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Which ones? The home version of the "Brotherhood" jerseys, the white ones with the gothic navy script.

Duke basketball's official Twitter account revealed the jersey news on Tuesday afternoon with this tweeted video and by changing its profile picture to the gothic "D" with a white background:

The Blue Devils debuted these jerseys on Dec. 22, 2021, in a 76-65 home win over the Virginia Tech Hokies. Then they emerged victorious again the following two times they wore them: an 88-73 home win over the NC State Wolfpack on Jan. 15 and a 79-59 home win over the Syracuse Orange one week later.

So they seemed to be a good-luck charm.

But the fourth and most recent time Duke donned the white "Brotherhood" getup coincided with the 69-68 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Feb. 7.

Tuesday night will mark the first time the Duke Blue Devils have worn these jerseys in a game this season, in a non-conference affair, or for a game away from home.

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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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