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The 4 biggest things Duke basketball fans need to be watching for as the Blue Devils open up season

With Duke tipping off their season on November 4th against Texas, fans should be watching for these four essential things that could dictate the game.

Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) and guard/forward Nikolas Khamenia (14) celebrate during a college basketball exhibition game against Tennessee and Duke on October 26, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. | Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The wait is finally over. Tonight at 8:45 pm EST, No. 6 Duke basketball will take on the Texas Longhorns in its first game of the 2025-26 regular season.