So let’s take a look at Oral Roberts, Duke’s opening foe in the 2023 NCAA tournament.
The Golden Eagles compete in the Summit League and finished this season 30-4 and with a 17-game win streak.
ORU scheduled some tough non-conference opponents including Saint Mary’s (lost 78-70), Houston (lost 83-45) and Utah State (lost 95-85). They also lost to New Mexico in The Pit, 82-75.
Coach Paul Mills has a thin rotation with all the starters getting at least 25.4 mpg and two primary bench guys. Connor Vanover, with stops at Cal and Arkansas before landing with the Golden Eagles, is an unusual presence: he’s 7-5 and a solid three point shooter.