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Duke opens with ‘Countdown to Craziness’ on Oct. 3, then navigates a packed schedule that includes exhibitions against Tennessee and Michigan State, a holiday showdown with Texas Tech, and a late‑season clash against Gonzaga, all while navigating the growing impact of NIL compensation.
Duke’s 2026 preseason lineup features three exhibition contests, including a return by former assistant Evan Bradds now leading Belmont, and rematches with Tennessee and Kansas that echo past triumphs.
Duke announces a three‑game preseason slate that revisits historic rivalries and features former assistant Evan Bradds now leading Belmont, while also testing the Blue Devils against Tennessee and Kansas.
The 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule pits the Blue Devils against Tennessee and Kansas, highlighting a Kansas team reshaped by departures and built around five‑star freshman Tyran Stokes.
Duke’s preseason slate features a scrimmage with Belmont, a rematch against Tennessee and a return to Kansas’s Allen Field House, raising questions about coaching favors, financial incentives and historic significance.
Belmont University will face Duke in a preseason exhibition on October 8, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium, marking the third meeting of a series that blends historic ties, coaching connections, and recent program achievements.
Duke's preseason schedule features games against Belmont, Tennessee and Kansas, highlighting a roster that returns key scorers and a coaching staff led by Jon Scheyer.
Belmont University’s associate head coach Brendan Mullins has been invited to the 2026 TopConnect Basketball Symposium at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he will participate in leadership and strategy sessions alongside 50 rising figures in college basketball.
Cooper Knowles, a top defensive prospect from Illinois, has pledged to join Belmont University's men's basketball program, citing the school's development pathway and coaching staff as key factors in his decision.
Duke Basketball adds KJ Conklin and Alexander Powell to its staff, blending player development with data‑driven strategy under Coach Jon Scheyer.
The Missouri Valley Conference is buzzing with potential breakout stars. From a freshman sharpshooter to an undersized rebounding dynamo and a high‑profile transfer, the league’s next wave of talent is ready to make noise.
Belmont’s men’s basketball program announced the commitment of Tennessee Mr. Basketball nominee Eli Brown, a standout from Brentwood Academy, to join the Bruins beginning summer 2026.
Belmont University announced the signing of Cooper Knowles, a 6‑10 forward from Illinois, who will join the Bruins in summer 2026. His high school achievements and the university's storied basketball tradition set the stage for a promising addition.