A marquee Thanksgiving matchup awaits as No. 21 Arkansas and top-ranked Duke meet in Chicago for an early-season showdown loaded with talent, storylines, and star freshmen ready to take center stage. Though the series history is brief, it’s been competitive: Arkansas holds a 3–2 edge in the all-time meetings, including a tight 80–75 win in 2023.
This year’s installment is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing yet.
Duke’s Freshman Star Leads a Loaded Roster
Duke arrives at 6–0 and looks every bit the part of a national title contender. The centerpiece of Jon Scheyer’s squad is freshman sensation Cameron Boozer, who leads the Blue Devils in scoring, rebounding, and assists.