DURHAM, N.C. -- Duke's offensive numbers are staggering in many ways, but the third-ranked Blue Devils are racking up defensive statistics of note as well.
With that, they're finding considerable rewards and will bid for another victory when facing visiting Hartford (3-6) on Wednesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
"We learned that we can be a very special defensive team when we actually pick it up," freshman forward Zion Williamson said after the Blue Devils (7-1) drilled Indiana and Stetson last week.
"Coach (Mike Krzyzewski) is always stressing to us about defensive habits."
Much of Duke's defense has started with point guard Tre Jones, a freshman who didn't score in Saturday night's romp versus Stetson but provided seven assists without a turnover and was credited with three steals.