As the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils and No.
1 Michigan Wolverines prepare to clash, college basketball fans have every reason to be excited. This matchup, one of the most anticipated of the season, is set to tip off in the nation’s capital.
Game Details:
- Date & Time: Saturday, Feb. 21, at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
- TV/Streaming: ESPN, fuboTV
- Radio: The Varsity Network
The neutral setting in Washington, D.C., places both teams far from home turf, with Duke traveling about 260 miles from Durham and Michigan making a 530-mile journey from Ann Arbor.
Duke Blue Devils Injury Update:
Duke will be without senior center Ifeanyi Ufochukwu for the season, and freshman Sebastian Wilkins is redshirting. However, sophomore center Patrick Ngongba II, who has been dealing with a wrist injury, is expected to play after toughing it out in recent wins against Clemson and Syracuse.
Michigan Wolverines Injury Update:
For Michigan, freshman guard Ricky Liburd is also redshirting. Meanwhile, fellow freshman guard Winters Grady is likely sidelined for the rest of the season due to a foot injury.
Series History:
These two storied programs first met on December 5, 1964, with Michigan pulling off an upset in Durham. The last encounter was on December 3, 2013, when Duke secured a solid 10-point victory. Overall, Duke leads the series 21-7, showcasing their historical edge in these matchups.
As these teams take the court, the stakes are high, and both squads will be eager to make a statement. With talent on both sides and a rich history of competition, fans are in for a thrilling game.