Duke basketball team showcases talent during 2018 summer tour in Toronto
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:14 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
In August 2018, Duke faced the University of Toronto in a summer exhibition game, winning 96-60. The match provided an early glimpse of Duke's impressive roster, which featured Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, and others., Duke played without Tre Jones, yet still dominated their opponent. The performance foreshadowed what would become a standout season for the Blue Devils, who continued to gather attention in college basketball ahead of the regular season.
- •Duke defeated the University of Toronto 96-60 in August 2018.
- •Key players included Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett.
- •Duke played without Tre Jones during the match.
- •The game was part of Duke's Canadian summer tour.
- •Duke's performance hinted at their successful upcoming season.
- 10:14 AMYahoo Sports — YouTube Gold: Duke vs. Toronto Highlights From 2018 Summer Tour
"In August of 2018, Duke fans started to understand that something special was on the way.
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