THE OPENING TIP
- The top-ranked Duke Blue Devils are back at Cameron Indoor Stadium for a two-game holiday home swing, beginning first with Stephen F. Austin Tuesday night.
- The game is live on the Regional Sports Networks, including Fox Sports South, and can be heard live on the Blue Devil Sports Network from Learfield IMG College.
- The Blue Devils are 6-0 or better to open a season for the second time in three years and the 14th time since 2000-01.
- Thanks to 51 points and 22 rebounds in two games from MVP Vernon Carey Jr.