This is Coach K's last year at Duke so you know they want to send him out in style. As per usual, both teams come in loaded once again and both teams have some outstanding freshmen to add to their rosters. Neither team played well last season and missed the Tourney. Kentucky struggled to put together a consistent offense last season and those struggles seemed to spill over into this season. Kentucky got by Miles College in an exhibition game 80-71. Duke comes into this game with freshman Paola Banchero, who many consider the No.1 pick in next year's draft. Kentucky may take some time getting the freshmen and transfers worked into a consistent offensive structure. I like Duke to start out the season with something to prove.

Play on Duke. This is a 10* play.