Duke, Arizona Face Off at McKale Center

No. 12 Duke is set to face No. 17 Arizona in a highly anticipated nonconference basketball matchup at McKale Center. Both teams are coming off challenging losses, with Duke losing to No. 9 Kentucky and Arizona falling to No. 19 Wisconsin. Duke's freshman Cooper Flagg has been a standout player, although his performance against Kentucky highlighted areas for improvement, such as 3-point shooting and ball protection. Arizona's current team is significantly different from last year's, with new starters like Jaden Bradley stepping up. The game is part of a broader trend where power programs schedule home-and-home series due to conference realignment challenges, showcasing must-see games that are increasingly common. Both teams aim to use this matchup as an opportunity to rebound and refine their strategies early in the season.