
Duke Blue Devils brace for a grueling non‑conference slate
Duke’s upcoming season features a demanding lineup of opponents, highlighted by a neutral‑site clash with Washington State in Palm Springs as part of the Acrisure Series.
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Duke’s upcoming season features a demanding lineup of opponents, highlighted by a neutral‑site clash with Washington State in Palm Springs as part of the Acrisure Series.

Duke’s upcoming season opens with a challenging series of road tests, highlighted by a neutral‑site clash with Washington State in Palm Springs on Nov. 21.

The Bulldogs will travel to Omaha on Dec. 12, 2026 to face the Bluejays in a continuation of a rivalry that has seen Gonzaga dominate the series, while the program prepares for a slate of marquee matchups across the country.

LSU’s men’s basketball team will meet Gonzaga for the first time and compete in the Palm Springs Classic, marking a pivotal nonconference stretch for coach Will Wade’s return.