Though, Duke Was Behind 45-43 At Halftime Sunday At Kansas Duke Came Back To Top Kansas 90-84 As John Blackwell , Patrick Ngongba II , Dame Sarr Scored 23 , 28 , 12 Points In Final Exhibition Game

Duke was behind 45-43 at halftime Sunday

Though,

Duke was behind 45-43 at halftime Duke came back to top Kansas 90-84 as John Blackwell, Patrick Ngongba II , Dame Sarr 23, 28 , 12 points in 2nd ranked Duke’s final exhibition game.

Where?

On the hardwood in Lawrence Kansas!

John Blackwell graduate transfer from Wisconsin who is a guard was 6-12 4-7 on 3 pointers 7-8 on free throws to go along 2 rebounds, 2 assists 23 points. Patrick Ngongba II who is a junior a center 9-12 on field goals 1-2 on 3 points 9-10 on free throws 10 rebounds, 4 assists. 28 points. Dame Sarr who is a guard who is a sophomore was 2-8 on field goals 0-5 on 3 pointers, 8-11 on free throws 6 rebounds, 1 assists , 1 block 12 points.

As a team in 90-84 win at Kansas Duke was 27-60 on field goals 9-25 on 3 pointers 27-33 on free throws to go along 43 rebounds, 17 assists, 7 steals

According to https://goduke.com/documents/2026/10/25/Duke_MBB_at_Kansas_Final_Box_Score.PDF

Following Duke’s 90-84 win at Kansas Duke junior center Patrick Ngongba II shared his thoughts on Kansas double teaming him saying I just felt like I was looking to be aggressive

Following Duke’s 90-84 win at Kansas Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer shared his thoughts on team by saying an ineradicable environment nothing about it felt like an exhibition game , for us to go on the road and play a really good team a hungry team I think we learned a lot . For me I thought we showed a lot of toughness . You’re still figuring out what you have in these exhibition games while also sharing his thoughts on Patrick Ngongba II by saying Pat was the man , right from the get go . He controlled the game . The whole game for us.

Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer wasn’t the only one to share his thoughts on Duke’s win on Patrick Ngongba II as Kansas Head Bill Self did as well saying They’re (Duke) more mature and more poised than we are . Pat (Ngonba) dominated the game.

According to Chip Alexander News & Observer article https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FFNDWMkstRKjbTNbwxMsMZbMjGqjsTMP

Duke is now going to prepare to tip-off the 2026-2027 regular season hosting Army West Point Monday November 2, 2026 who has yet to play a game who is former Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s alma mater as well Mike Krzyzewski’s son in law Chris Spatola alma mater.

As a guard for Army from 1998 -2002 Chris Spatola averaged 16. 5 points 2.2 rebounds 2.1 assists while shooting 35.1 % .

Chris Spatola passed away on September 21, 2026 at the age of 47 . Chris Spatola was married to Mike Kzyzewski’s daughter Jamie Krzyzewski Spatola.

Following Chris Spatola passing away at the age of 47 Duke Men’s Basketball released a statement on Social Media saying We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chris Spatola. Chris was a beloved Army veteran, coach, broadcaster, and true friend to the Duke Basketball family. We send our love and condolences to his wife Jamie and three children, the Spatola and Krzyzewski families, and everyone who loved him.

According to https://x.com/DukeMBB/status/2102750648697532545

Tip-off for Duke, Army on Monday November 2, 2026 is set for 6:30pm Eastern Time from Cameron Indoor Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on ESPNU!

Though,

Who is commentating is to be determined!