Duke University has officially announced an upcoming open practice for its men’s basketball team, offering fans a first look at the 2025‑26 Blue Devils. Set for Tuesday, August 5 at 5:30 PM ET in Cameron Indoor Stadium, the session marks the first open practice of the Jon Scheyer era .
This highly anticipated event gives supporters the chance to watch Duke’s new roster blend together ahead of what promises to be another competitive campaign. Leading the lineup are Isaiah Evans and Cameron Boozer, who are expected to take prominent roles in Scheyer’s fourth season at the helm . They’ll be joined by returning upperclassmen such as senior Maliq Brown and junior Caleb Foster, both poised to help anchor a deeper, more experienced squad.
Emerging sophomores Patrick Ngongba and Darren Harris return to campus, and their presence—along with standout newcomers like Cayden Boozer, Nikolas Khamenia, Dame Sarr, and Sebastian Wilkins—promises a fascinating mix of youth and experience, as Scheyer builds toward another ACC title run .
The open practice is more than just a showcase—it’s a full fan engagement event. Along with on-floor action, attendees will have the opportunity for autograph signings, photo ops, and behind‑the‑scenes access that brings fans closer to the heart of the program . It’s designed to celebrate Duke’s basketball legacy and deepen connections between players, coaches, and the passionate Blue Devils community.
On the nonconference front, Duke has crafted a rigorous schedule meant to test the team early: matchups with Power Five opponents like Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, Florida, Michigan State, Texas Tech, Michigan, plus games against Indiana State, Army, Howard, Niagara, and Western Carolina (with one more opponent yet to be announced)—all part of a 13-game slate ahead of ACC play .
Once ACC play begins, Duke will face longtime rival North Carolina and repeat foe Louisville in home-and-away series. The rest of Duke’s conference schedule breaks down into seven home-only vs. Boston College, Clemson, Georgia Tech, SMU, Syracuse, Virginia, and Wake Forest—and seven away-only, at California, Florida State, NC State, Notre Dame, Pitt, Stanford, and Virginia Tech .
Ultimately, the open practice on August 5 presents Duke fans with a unique opportunity: to see the next generation of Blue Devils in action, to witness early chemistry, and to get a first sense of how this squad—and Coach Scheyer’s system—will evolve this season. For many, it’s the first clue of what could be another thrilling run toward ACC contention and postseason success.
