Duke basketball is gearing up to kick off their 2026 ACC Tournament journey with a matchup against Florida State. The Blue Devils, holding the No. 1 seed with an impressive 29-2 record, will face the No. 8 seed Seminoles, who stand at 18-14, under the guidance of head coach Luke Loucks.
This showdown is set for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The two teams have already clashed once this season, with Duke narrowly escaping with a 91-87 victory in Tallahassee back in January. That game saw the Seminoles push Duke to the limit, scoring the most points against them in the regular season. Florida State is coming into this game hot, having won 10 of their last 12 games, including a hard-fought 95-89 win over Cal to advance to this quarterfinal.
Duke will face this challenge without their starting center, Patrick Ngongba II, who is sidelined with foot soreness, and starting point guard Caleb Foster, who recently underwent surgery for a broken foot. While Ngongba II is expected to return for the NCAA Tournament, Foster's return is uncertain and hinges on how deep Duke goes in March Madness.
For fans looking to catch the action, the game will be broadcast on ESPN and available for streaming on Fubo. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The ACC Tournament bracket has already seen some exciting matchups. Tuesday kicked off with Pittsburgh edging out Stanford, while SMU and Wake Forest also secured wins. Wednesday saw NC State and Louisville move forward, with Florida State's victory over Cal setting up their clash with Duke.
As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more thrilling basketball, with the semifinals and championship game set to deliver high-stakes action. Stay tuned for live updates and enjoy the ride as the ACC Tournament unfolds.