Duke reportedly adds Big 12 opponent for 2023-24 season at Madison Square Garden
Duke is finalizing a non-conference matchup against a team expected to be ranked in the top 25 to start next season.
Jon Scheyer’s club is expected to play Baylor on Dec. 20 in Madison Square Garden, according to Jon Rothstein.
The Blue Devils are expected the be ranked No. 1 in the preseason polls, as they return Kyle Filipowski, who would have been a first-round pick had he entered the NBA Draft. Duke also brings back Tyrese Proctor and Mark Mitchell, while Jeremy Roach is still testing the NBA Draft waters.
NEWS: Duke and Baylor are finalizing an agreement to play a neutral site game at MSG on December 20th, according to multiple sources.https://t.co/9BDgzEY4IT
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 12, 2023
The Bears and Scott Drew lost a slew of talent and experience on the outside as Keyonte George and Adam Flagler are entering the NBA Draft and LJ Cryer transferring to Houston. However, a pair of impact freshmen in Ja’Kobe Walter and Miro Little come in along with the return of Langston Love.
The Bears also landed VCU transfer Jayden Nunn, and they have Jalen Bridges who is back with plenty of potential.