Duke Got Preseason Off On Right Foot Beating Belmont 102-62 Behind John Blackwell ,Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje , Cayden Boozer , Deron Rippey Jr., Dame Sarr Who Were Double Digit Scorers

In the world of collegiate athletics we’re currently in Head Coaches have to deal with NIL (Name , Image , Likeness) , transfer portal and having a different roster every season.

One collegiate program that has figured out the new world of college athletics is Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer!

On Thursday October 8, 2026 Duke got there preseason underway with John Blackwell who is transfer from Wisconsin freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje,, Deron Rippey Jr who reminds a lot of Isaiah Evans who has since moved on to NBA as to how he plays veterans Cayden Boozer. Dame Sarr were double digit scorers getting preseason off on the right foot beating Belmont 102-62.

Freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje who is a forward / center had quite a debut for Duke as he was 7-11 on field goals 2-5 on 3 pointers, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, 19 points Freshman 1-1 Deron Rippey Jr. was 4-6 on field goals 1-1 on 3 pointers, 2-3 on free throws 2 rebounds, 2 assists. Cayden Boozer who is a sophomore who is a guard was 3-8 on field 1-1 on field goals 4-4 on free throws 3 rebounds, 1 assists, 2 steals 1 block , 12 points. Dame Sarr who like Cayden Boozer is a sophomore though unlike Cayden Boozer is a forward was 4-7 on field goals 2-3 on three pointers 9-10 on free throws 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover.

Following Duke getting preseason off on right foot beating Belmont 102-62 behind John Blackwell , Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje , Cayden Boozer , Deron Rippey Jr. , Dame Sarr who were double digit scorers John Blackwell shared his thoughts on Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer by saying. For us, Coach (Jon Scheyer) really emphasizes compete compete compete. Whether it’s diving on the floor , whether it’s getting lose balls whether crashing down on the boards it’s about competing. I think we did a great job of that tonight. Everything else takes care of itself when you compete.

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John Blackwell wasn’t the only one to share his thoughts following Duke getting preseason off on right foot beating Belmont 102-62 behind John Blackwell , Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje , Cayden Boozer , Daron Rippey Jr. , Dame Sarr who were double digit scorers as Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer himself did as well by saying I love seeing Duke Jersey’s dive on the floor.

According to Chip Alexander News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article317491367.html

Duke is going to prepare to host Tennessee for their second exhibition on Tuesday October 20, 2026 at Cameron Indoor Stadium!

Tip -off is set for 7:00pm Eastern Time from Cameron Indoor Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on ACC Network!

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Who is commentating the game is to be determined!