Tyrese Proctor assumes a crucial role as the offensive leader, averaging 6.5 assists per game from the point guard position. Now, Duke faces the tough task of bouncing back swiftly against the physically imposing Spartans.Īt the front of the Duke offensive efforts is Kyle Filipowski, contributing an impressive 25 points per game despite playing fewer than 30 minutes per game.
The Blue Devils, knowing they are in for a challenge, took this loss as a chance to grow rather than a setback with postseason implications. The recent upset of the Duke Blue Devils on their home court has been a significant storyline of the season, albeit against a formidable opponent in Arizona. On the other side, Duke dominated Dartmouth but succumbed to a formidable Arizona squad last Friday. Michigan State and Duke share identical 1-1 records, with the Spartans recovering from an opening defeat against James Madison by securing a victory over Southern Indiana. Following this game, the top ranked Kansas Jayhawks will clash with the Kentucky Wildcats.īoth teams enter this contest with a single win and a loss in the early stages of the season.
In Tuesday’s highly anticipated NCAA Basketball matchup, the Michigan State Spartans are set to face off against the Duke Blue Devils in the inaugural game of the 2023 Champions Classic in Chicago.
