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Michigan drops 2026-27 basketball matchup with Duke at Madison Square Garden

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:53 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Michigan drops 2026-27 basketball matchup with Duke at Madison Square Garden
Summary

Michigan basketball will not play Duke during the 2026-27 season, a matchup previously set for Madison Square Garden, due to issues arising from Big Ten media rights. Duke has opted to instead face Texas Tech at the venue. Following speculation about relocating the game to LoanDepot Park in Miami, the agreement was never finalized after former Michigan coach Dusty May's departure and the subsequent hire of Mike Boynton Jr. as head coach. It remains uncertain whether Michigan will seek another high-profile opponent or settle for a mid-major before the holiday break.

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  • •Michigan and Duke will not meet in 2026-27 as scheduled.
  • •Duke will now play Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden.
  • •Rumors of a game at LoanDepot Park in Miami were unconfirmed.
  • •Mike Boynton Jr. is the new Michigan coach following Dusty May's exit.
  • •Michigan has a tough schedule ahead, facing teams like UConn and Marquette.
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  • 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Why Michigan basketball will no longer play Duke in 2026-27 season
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Michigan will not play Duke after previously announcing the December matchup slated for historic Madison Square Garden in New York.

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