Duke to play Georgia in 2026 Jimmy V Classic at MSG
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Duke basketball has scheduled a matchup against Georgia for the Jimmy V Classic on December 8, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. This will be the first meeting between the teams since 1932, with Georgia leading the all-time series 3-2. The game forms part of a doubleheader that includes Alabama and Houston. Duke has recently added this game following a home contest against Harvard on December 4. Other nonconference games on the Blue Devils' schedule include matchups against Michigan State, Illinois, UConn, and Gonzaga.
- •Duke and Georgia last met in 1932.
- •Duke finished the 2025-26 season with a record of 35-3.
- •Georgia is coming off consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
- •The game is part of a doubleheader with Alabama and Houston.
- •Duke's nonconference schedule includes several notable teams.
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Duke basketball announces Jimmy V Classic matchup against Georgia
"Duke basketball has announced its Dec. 8 Jimmy V Classic matchup against Georgia, adding another marquee game to its 2026-27 schedule.
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