Overview
- The freshman forward shot 13-for-18 with nine rebounds and three assists at Chicago's United Center, powering Duke in a showcase win.
- Duke moved to 8-0 for the first time since 2017-18, with Caleb Foster adding 15 points and eight assists and Patrick Ngongba II scoring 11.
- Arkansas briefly led 60-53 with 10:09 remaining before Duke closed strong, as late foul trouble limited the Razorbacks' interior defense.
- Darius Acuff Jr. scored 21 and Meleek Thomas 13 for Arkansas, while Trevon Brazile posted 11 points and 11 rebounds and later fouled out.
- Carlos Boozer watched courtside as his sons starred, and next up are ranked tests: Duke hosts No. 10 Florida on Tuesday and Arkansas hosts No. 6 Louisville on Wednesday.