The Duke Blue Devils ran through their non-conference schedule mostly unscathed minus a 2 point loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Maui Invitational. Duke is riding a 6 game winning streak and are currently ranked number 1 in the nation. Duke will welcome the Clemson Tigers into Cameron Indoor Stadium to kick-off the their ACC Season schedule.
Clemson is coached by Brad Brownell who is in his 9th season at the helm. Coming into this season Brownell had amassed a 149-113 record and has taken the Tigers to the 2018 Sweet 16, 2011 NCAA Tournament and two NIT appearances.