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Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer always ensures a challenging non-conference slate for his teams, and the 2026-27 campaign will be no different.
Recently, Duke signed a landmark broadcasting deal with Amazon, allowing the streaming service to exclusively broadcast three neutral-site non-conference basketball games each season.
Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer talks to a referee against the UConn Huskies in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
The Blue Devils’ full non-con schedule is far from set, but the marquee matchups currently slated are all must-see TV. Duke is heading into the season as the most experienced and championship-ready team Scheyer has had in his tenure, and these contests will only prepare the squad for the postseason.
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Let’s rank each of Duke’s currently scheduled non-conference matchups.
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few in the second half against the Texas Longhorns during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
No. 4 – Duke vs. Gonzaga – Feb. 20 – Detroit
It feels silly putting this heavyweight bout at No. 4, but this is likely the most winnable game for the Blue Devils. This will also be the last contest of the currently scheduled slate and will be played at Little Caesars Arena.
Gonzaga is coming off a season in which it went 31-4 and earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament before falling to No. 11 seed Texas in the Round of 32. From that team, Mark Few is bringing back three of his top five scorers in Braden Huff, Mario Saint-Supery, and Davis Fogle. However, the Bulldogs lost Graham Ike, the 2025-26 West Coast Conference Player of the Year.
Mar 21, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (15) dunks…
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