Duke to face Illinois and Zavier Zens this fall
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:47 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Duke University will meet the University of Illinois on November 17 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Zavier Zens, cousin of Duke player Kon Knueppel, starts his freshman season with Illinois this fall. Kon Knueppel, who had a strong season at Duke last year, may not attend due to an NBA game against the Lakers on the same day. If Zens remains in college after his freshman year, the cousins could meet again when Duke faces Illinois in the 2027-28 season.
- •Duke plays Illinois on November 17 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
- •Zavier Zens begins his freshman year with Illinois.
- •Kon Knueppel had an impressive season at Duke last year.
- •Kon may miss the game due to NBA scheduling.
- •Future matchup could occur in the 2027-28 season.
- 4:47 PMYahoo Sports — Duke set to face off against Kon Knueppel's cousin this fall
"Kon Knueppel has another family member playing college basketball, and it isn't his younger brother Kager.
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