The Duke basketball program has begun the 2025-26 college basketball season with a 10-0 record that includes four wins over ranked opponents. However, the Blue Devils' gauntlet of a non-conference slate isn't over yet, as they will face No. 16 Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden on December 20th, following a buy game against Lipscomb. Not only will the matchup consist of two true national title contenders, but it will provide fans with potentially the best head-to-head matchup the sport has to offer: Cam Boozer vs. JT Toppin.
Both forwards are regarded as top-five players in the sport, while each is the respective leader on their elite squads.