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Late run propels No. 2 Duke men’s basketball past No. 17 Kansas for 90-84 win in final exhibition game

No. 2 Duke men's basketball outlasts No. 17 Kansas 90-84 in exhibition game

By · Published October 26, 2026  18:31 UTC · Updated October 26, 2026  18:31 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: No. 2 Duke men's basketball outlasts No. 17 Kansas 90-84 in exhibition game
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The Blue Devils' late run, which saw them score 17 points in the last 5 minutes, propelled them to victory. The KU Jayhawks' small-ball lineup was put to the test, but ultimately fell short.

The Blue Devils' strong performance has them looking forward to the upcoming season. Duke's win sets the stage for their next game, but the outcome of the regular season is far from certain.

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Will Duke's win carry over into the regular season?

Coverage does not yet specify.

How did Kansas' small-ball lineup perform?

According to KU Sports, it was put to the test in the exhibition game.

Will Duke and Kansas meet again in the tournament?

According to the Kansas City Star, KU Jayhawks' Bill Self would welcome a rematch.

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