Duke Blue Devils Set to Face Siena Saints in NCAA Tournament Opener
Duke men's basketball team, with only two losses in the regular season, secured the top seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The Blue Devils will kick off their tournament journey in Greenville, South Carolina, facing the Siena Saints, the No. 16 seed from the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The game is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, with a potential time adjustment based on the preceding match.
Duke's season saw close defeats against Texas Tech and North Carolina, but they have since rallied with an 11-game winning streak, clinching the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title. Despite missing key players due to injuries, the Blue Devils have been led by standout performances from Cameron Boozer, Isaiah Evans, and others.
Siena, despite finishing third in the MAAC regular season, emerged victorious in the conference tournament, earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Saints are powered by Gavin Doty and Justice Shoats in the backcourt.
The winner of this matchup will advance to the second round of the tournament, with the potential for more exciting basketball action ahead.