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Duke Basketball Staff Schedules Another True Road Contest

By 2026, Duke basketball will have played Army six times in a 12-year span.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer
Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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On Monday, exactly one year ahead of the scheduled outing, the Duke basketball program revealed that the Blue Devils will return to West Point, N.Y., for the first time since 1997 to face the Army Black Knights in their Christl Arena on Nov. 11, next Veterans Day.

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"It's always an honor to compete against Army," third-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer said in the press release, three days after his now-No. 6 Blue Devils dismantled the visiting Black Knights, 100-58, to improve to 2-0 heading into their Champions Classic bout versus the No. 19 Kentucky Wildcats in Atlanta's State Farm Arena at 9 p.m. ET Tuesday.

"But we're incredibly excited to have the opportunity to play at Army next year on Veterans Day in honor of all those who have served in our military. It's a privilege to have the opportunity to play at West Point, to be in their culture, to be tested on the road early in the season, and to experience something that's more meaningful than just a basketball game..."

Of course, Scheyer's predecessor in Durham is a West Point alum, as five-time national champion and all-time wins leader Mike Krzyzewski was a point guard for Army and began his head coaching career there before accepting the Duke job in 1980.

Scheyer's Blue Devils, whose 2024-25 non-conference slate includes a true road game against the No. 9 Arizona Wildcats in their McKale Memorial Center at 10:30 p.m. ET Friday, Nov. 22, welcome Army back to Cameron Indoor Stadium in 2026, per the press release. However, they haven't locked in a date for that meeting.

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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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