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UConn and Duke to meet in Las Vegas on Thanksgiving Eve

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:19 AM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

UConn and Duke to meet in Las Vegas on Thanksgiving Eve
Summary

The UConn Huskies and Duke Blue Devils will play each other at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on November 24, 2026. This matchup is a rematch of their thrilling Elite Eight contest during the 2025-26 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, where UConn's Braylon Mullins hit a crucial shot to complete a comeback. Analysts regard this game as the most anticipated nonconference matchup for the 2026-27 season. The matchup is part of an ambitious nonconference schedule for UConn, which includes games against Kansas and Arizona as well.

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  • •UConn and Duke to face off on Thanksgiving Eve.
  • •Match takes place at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.
  • •Braylon Mullins' shot led UConn's comeback in their last meeting.
  • •Rothstein ranks this as the top nonconference game of the season.
  • •UConn's nonconference schedule includes Kansas and Arizona matchups.
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  • 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Jon Rothstein ranks UConn-Duke the best nonconference game of the 2026-27 season
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UConn and Duke will meet in Las Vegas for an Elite Eight rematch after last season's thriller.

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