Duke basketball tops Kansas 90-84 in preseason finale
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Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Duke basketball secured a 90-84 victory over Kansas in its final preseason game held at Allen Fieldhouse on October 25, 2026. The Blue Devils overcame a halftime deficit, outscoring the Jayhawks 47-39 in the second half. Patrick Ngongba II led Duke with a career-high 28 points, while John Blackwell contributed 23 points. This win capped off a successful preseason for Duke, finishing with a 3-0 record after previous victories against Belmont and Tennessee. Caleb Foster returned to action for Duke after missing prior games, and Sebastian Wilkins continued to impress with an efficient shooting performance.
- •Duke finished the preseason 3-0 with wins over Belmont and Tennessee.
- •Ngongba II recorded a career-high 28 points and 10 rebounds.
- •Duke outscored Kansas 47-39 in the second half.
- •Caleb Foster made his preseason debut after missing two games.
- •Duke dominated the rebounding battle 24-11 in the second half.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — 5 takeaways from Duke basketball's preseason win over Kansas
"Duke basketball beat Kansas 90-84 in its final preseason game. Here are 5 takeaways from the win, led by Patrick Ngongba II's career-high 28 points.
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