Duke's non-conference schedule ranks among toughest in college basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Duke Blue Devils are set to face one of the most challenging non-conference schedules in college basketball for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Ranked second by college basketball expert Andy Katz, Duke will play against prominent teams such as Michigan State, Illinois, UConn, Florida, Georgia, Texas Tech, and Gonzaga. Last season, Duke finished with a record of 35-3, positioning them for potential success in securing a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Their tough lineup includes five teams also featured in Katz's top ten hardest schedules, including Arkansas, Arizona, Kentucky, and Kansas.
- •Duke is ranked second for toughest non-conference schedule.
- •They will face teams like Michigan State and Gonzaga.
- •Duke finished last season with a 35-3 record.
- •Five teams on Duke's schedule are in Katz's top ten.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Duke's non-conference schedule ranked among toughest in college basketball
"Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils will face a difficult schedule during the 2026-27 season.
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