In Spite Of Duke's Slow Start Offensively Friday When Opposing Indiana State Who Was Playing Without Matthew Graves Coaching Duke Beat Indiana State 100-62 As Cameron Boozer Scored 35 Points
4th ranked Duke falling behind their opponent having slow starts offensively has been a trend to start the 2025-2026 season!
On Friday Duke fell behind Indiana State 10-7 in 1st half who is playing without Matthew Graves coaching because he had triple bypass surgery and Indiana State doesn’t know when to expect him back on the bench. Matthew Graves recently visited a hospital in Terre Haute for evaluation following experiencing tightness in his chest . doctors determined he needed surgery . I’m truly grateful for incredible doctors at Union Health for helping my family and me through this process . I look forward to rejoining the program in near future . With coach Slessinger’s experience as a former Head Coach . I have complete confidence in his leadership during my absence . Can’t wait to see everyone back in Hulman Center. Go Sycamores!
A return to Head Coaching duties to the sideline for Matthew Graves has not been announced.
According to article by ESPN News Services
In spite of 4th ranked Duke’s slow start offensively Friday when opposing Indiana State who was playing without Matthew Graves coaching Duke beat Indiana State 100-62 as Cameron Boozer scored 35 points. As Cameron Boozer scored 35 points 13-16 on field goals ,, 2-2 on 3 pointers to go along 12 rebounds , 5 assists.
According to espn app
Following Duke’s slow start offensively when opposing Indiana State who was playing without Matthew Graves coaching Duke beating Indiana State 100 -62 as Cameron Boozer scored 35 points Cameron Boozer had this to say!
I wanted to focus on the right things, like defense, rebounding, pressure on the ball,”
When I’m doing those things, focusing on those things, the other things naturally happen.”
Following Duke’s slow start offensively when opposing Indiana State who was playing without Matthew Graves coaching Duke beating Indiana State 100 -62 as Cameron Boozer scored 35 points Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer had this to say about Cam Boozer!
Cam Boozer had a special night,“To me, it was about his approach. He’s such a competitor. He didn’t love the way he played at Army and he came back so determined.
“I think this was a really good game for us. I think there were some really good things we did. I think we’ve gotten a little bit better each game and each game presented different challenges -- Indiana State tonight with their offense.”
Following Duke’s slow start offensively when opposing Indiana State who was playing without Matthew Graves coaching Duke beating Indiana State 100 -62 as Cameron Boozer scored 35 points Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer had this to say about Indiana State a lead!
They really tested our defense,”“They play with great spacing, great pace. They do a good job screening and attack whatever defense you’re playing. “For us, right away, we got punched in the face and our defense wasn’t what it needed to be. I thought it was great for us to respond, and we did that.”
According to Chip Alexander News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article312864121.html
4th ranked is now going to prepare play Kansas who is a member of the Big 12 who is 25th in the AP Top 25 Poll in Champions Classic in Madison Square Garden that is home to NBA’s New York Knicks Tuesday night
Tip off is set for 9:00pm from Madison Square Garden! The game is going to be televised on ESPN!
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Who is commentating the game to be determined!