For fans that need a quick primer on the Duke Blue Devils, the following information should quickly bring you up to speed.
The major national polls have ranked the Blue Devils at #5 (ESPN/USA Today) and #8 (AP). In addition, the ACC Coaches Poll projects Duke at #2 behind North Carolina.
Duke returns three starters from a year ago, but only one scholarship senior, Greg Paulus, who has been replaced at point guard by underclassman Nolan Smith after starting 95 of 103 games over his first three seasons as a Blue Devil.
The bulk of the scoring responsibilities will be handled by sophomore Kyle Singler, a 6'8" point-forward type, and junior Gerald Henderson, a 6'4" swingman. Both were double digit scorers a year ago and Singler has led the Blue Devils in each of the two contests thus far.
For more information... take a look at a team preview at CollegeHoopsNet or head directly to the official Duke Men's Basketball website.
For a closer look... the Blue Devils will tip-off against Rhode Island this Sunday at 3:30 CST on ESPNU.
Here at Salukihoops... next week we will put Duke-SIU under the microscope. Check back for daily posts leading up to Thursday night.
