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Duke Basketball: Perimeter defense will be the key against Virginia Tech

The Virginia Tech Hokies are back at full strength and whether Buzz Williams‘ squad is whole or not, it will get up its share of 3-pointers.

However, with its leader in Justin Robinson on the floor, the Hokies offense becomes that more dynamic.

When Duke and Virginia Tech met in Blacksburg in late February, the Hokies didn’t have Robinson, but the Blue Devils didn’t have Zion Williamson either.

Despite the injuries, Virginia Tech was able to defend its home floor and take down Duke 77-72.

Without Williamson, Kerry Blackshear Jr.