THE OPENING TIP • The Blue Devils are facing the regining Division II national champion in exhibition action for the seventh consecutive season. • Duke is ranked fourth in the USA Today coaches poll, the 10th consecutive week it has been ranked in the top five and 21st consecutive week it has been ranked in the top 10 by the coaches. • Opportunities are available for current players to make their marks, as Duke returns just 24.
• A pair of reigning national champions will take the floor Friday when Duke hosts Florida Southern in exhibition action at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Game Day: vs. Florida Southern, 7 PM, BDN+
