LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball’s preseason exhibition slate comes to an end Sunday with a game at home against Duke.
The Jayhawks and Blue Devils are participating in what’s being called the Blue Blood Classic. It’s the third and final exhibition game for KU so far this preseason, following a win at home against Pittsburg State and a loss at home against No. 11 Louisville. Kansas, tied for No. 18 in the preseason USA TODAY coaches poll, will now see how it can perform against No. 2 Duke.
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Here’s how fans can follow along with the contest, which is set to tip off at noon CT in Lawrence:
What channel is Kansas basketball vs Duke game on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Livestream: ESPN+
Kansas’ exhibition matchup against Duke will be broadcast on ESPN during the 2026-27 preseason. Streaming options include ESPN+. It’s a matchup of two of the nation’s best, ahead of the start of the regular season.
Kansas basketball vs Duke date, game time
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 25
- Start time: Noon CT
Kansas basketball vs Duke storylines
Kansas had the opportunity to learn a lot from its exhibition defeat against Louisville, and will quickly be tested again. Can the Jayhawks show for one, that they can make progress, and another, they can compete at this point with a team many could pick to win the national championship?
KU got a lot from senior guards Tre White and Melvin Council Jr. against Louisville, but could have used more from freshman guard Tyran Stokes. Can Stokes, who’s shown at times why he’s so highly regarded, be more of a factor against Duke?
Kansas basketball preseason exhibition schedule
Here’s a look at Kansas’ three exhibition games.
- Oct. 16 (home): Pittsburg State — Kansas won 80-62
- Oct. 21 (home): Louisville — Kansas lost 89-83
- Oct. 25 (home): Duke
Duke basketball preseason exhibition schedule
Here’s a look at Duke’s three exhibition games.
- Oct. 8 (home): Belmont — Duke won 102-62
- Oct. 20 (home): Tennessee — Duke won 103-64
- Oct. 25 (away): Kansas
Jordan Guskey covers University of Kansas Athletics at The Topeka Capital-Journal. He was the 2022 National Sports Media Association’s sportswriter of the year for the state of Kansas. Contact him at JMGuskey@usatodayco.com or on Twitter at @JordanGuskey.
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