No. 2 Duke visits No. 17 Kansas on Sunday in its final preseason game, a high-profile road test before the regular season begins. Duke enters after a 103-64 win over No. 8 Tennessee and brings back four of last season’s top six scorers. The matchup also previews a demanding schedule for a Blue Devils team picked to win the ACC.

By the Numbers
  • Duke beat Tennessee, 103-64, in its most recent preseason game.
  • The Blue Devils return four of last season’s top six scorers, who combined for 1,131 points in 2025-26.
  • Duke went 35-3 last season and has won 70 games over the past two seasons.
  • Duke’s regular-season schedule includes 10 games against nine teams ranked in the preseason AP top 20.
Yes, But

Duke’s recent dominance and preseason No. 2 ranking come with a major test: Kansas is ranked No. 17, and the Blue Devils’ schedule features several top-ranked opponents. Sunday’s game is an exhibition, so the result won’t affect either team’s regular-season record.

State of Play
  • Duke has won three straight Elite Eight appearances and is the preseason favorite to capture its third consecutive ACC title.
  • Jon Scheyer begins his fifth season as head coach; Duke says his 124 wins through four seasons are a Division I record for a head coach’s first four years.
  • The game tips at 1 p.m. ET at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, and will air on ESPN.
What’s Next

Duke opens its regular season after Sunday’s exhibition, with a slate that includes four opponents ranked in the preseason top six. Kansas is scheduled to visit Cameron Indoor Stadium for an exhibition in October 2027.

Bottom Line

Sunday offers Duke an early road test against a ranked opponent—and a preview of the level of competition awaiting a team with championship expectations.