Duke Dominates #8 Tennessee By 39

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 20: Deron Rippey Jr. #3 of the Duke Blue Devils prepares to dunk the ball during the second half of the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 20, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Getty

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 20: Sebastian Wilkins #5 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts with teammate Deron Rippey Jr. #3 following a basket during the first half of the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 20, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Getty

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 20: Egypt Dean, son of Artist and Entertainer Alicia Keys, reacts with the “Cameron Crazies” during the second half of the game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Tennessee Volunteers at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 20, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Getty

Duke just finished one of the most dominant exhibition games against #8 Tennessee. It was a game that was briefly tied at 2-2 in the first half but as the Blue Devils went on a 15-0 run it was never close again. Duke ran away with the game and dominated on both ends of the ball. This was a scary performance by a deep Duke team.

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Duke Guard Deron Rippey Jr. looked Scary Good

GettyDURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 20: Deron Rippey Jr. #3 of the Duke Blue Devils prepares to dunk the ball during the second half of the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 20, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Deron Rippey Jr. showed his ability to shoot as well as attack the paint. His speed and quickness make it hard for defenders to stay in front and his shooting ability makes it hard to back off. Rippey finished the game with 21 points, 3 steals, and 3 assists while shooting 9/12 from the field and 3/6 from three.

Rippey made a strong case for sheyer to think about…

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