Duke basketball's winningest starting five takes floor at Miami

Without Dariq Whitehead, the Duke basketball starting five is a no-brainer.
Duke basketball's winningest starting five takes floor at Miami
Duke basketball's winningest starting five takes floor at Miami /
In this story:

Duke basketball has its sights on a regular-season sweep of the Miami Hurricanes. But just like the first go-round, a 68-66 Blue Devil win in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Jan. 21, the now-No. 19 Hurricanes (18-5, 9-4 ACC) are the only ranked team in the game.

And unlike the first go-round, when Duke entered the bout with a week's rest, the Blue Devils (17-6, 8-4 ACC) are less than 48 hours removed from an emotionally taxing home win over their archrival UNC Tar Heels. Furthermore, Duke will be without Dariq Whitehead, who is missing his fourth straight game with a left lower leg sprain.

RELATED: Blue Devils gain votes, Tar Heels disappear

The Blue Devils and Hurricanes tip off at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla., at 7 p.m. ET Monday (ESPN).

STREAM: fuboTV (start your free trial)

Roughly 30 minutes beforehand, the Duke basketball stats broadcast revealed the Blue Devil starting five against Miami:

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

Despite Whitehead's absence, the Blue Devils have won three straight on the backs of this starting lineup, which has been their winningest bunch at 10-1 overall this season.

Miami is one of two ranked teams Jon Scheyer's first Duke basketball squad must face on the road this week. The other is the No. 8 Virginia Cavaliers, who host the Blue Devils at 4 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN).

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


Published
Matt Giles
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.