THE OPENING TIP • The Blue Devils forced 17 Siena turnovers and outscored the Saints, 21-12, off miscues in a 92-74 season-opening win on Friday. • With a career high-tying 19 points and 12 rebounds in the opener, Amile Jefferson recorded his sixth career double-double. • Duke has the best winning percentage (.838) in the NCAA since the start of the 2009-10 season. The Blue Devils have also won 186 games this decade, second-most in the NCAA.
• No. 5/4 Duke will play its second game in as many days when it takes on Bryant as part of the 2K Classic benefiting Wounded Warrior Project.