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Duke basketball: Five keys to victory in massive matchup against Illinois

Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski (Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports)

Another massive matchup awaits the Duke basketball team on Tuesday night against Illinois.

The ACC vs. Big Ten Challenge is coming to Durham as the Duke basketball team (2-1) will face Illinois (3-1) on Tuesday night.

Duke suffered a loss one week ago to then No. 8 Michigan State, which was sandwiched by victories over Coppin State and Bellarmine.

The Blue Devils, who are now ranked at No. 10 in the AP Top-25 Poll, have not looked the part in its three games this season, but Mike Krzyzewski‘s team was overmatched and out-hustled in its loss against the Spartans.