The Kentucky Wildcats got off to a great start on Monday, defeating Howard 95-63. Now, the focus turns to the Duquesne Dukes, who Kentucky will play on Friday night.
Compared to Howard (241st in KenPom), Duquesne (122nd in KenPom) will be a bit more of a challenge for the Wildcats, but who are they?
Duquesne University is based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and plays in the Atlantic-10 conference. As for their program history, they did go to the Final Four in 1940 but have not been to the NCAA Tournament since 1977.
Starting this season 1-0, the Dukes enter the season on a high note but are projected to finish last place in the A-10, and finish .