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Duke’s 2026-27 nonconference schedule is a brutal gauntlet, featuring top-five matchups against Florida, UConn, and Illinois — with projections calling them the nation’s second-ranked team behind Florida. Fresh off a wild Elite Eight run, they’re primed for a title-contending season, anchored by a stacked roster including incoming freshman Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje (projected top draft pick in 2028), key transfers like John Blackwell, and returning stars Cayden Sarr and Patrick Ngongba II. The ACC/SEC Challenge showdown with Florida could be a 1 vs. 2 clash, while early tests against Michigan State and a rematch with UConn set the tone. This isn’t just another season — it’s a statement tour before conference play even begins.

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