Duquesne Dukes Fan Forum / Duquesne 2023-24 Full Schedule Released

**Posted by CLK** 9/06/2023 1:14 pm

2023-24 Men's Basketball Schedule - Duquesne University Athletics (goduquesne.com)

**Posted by MikeR** 9/06/2023 1:23 pm

Pretty good schedule. Cleary is Carl Thomas's team.

**Posted by BluffHunter** 9/06/2023 1:25 pm

The non conference schedule has some solid opponents, I like it other than playing an NAIA school the game before conference play. What is the value in that?? Cleary University's head coach is Carl Thomas, so I know why we chose to play them but I would understand it more if it was the first or second game of the season. not kicking off the most intense time of the year.

**Posted by BluffHunter** 9/06/2023 1:29 pm

And we play on THE ESPN THREE TIMES! TWo games are away: vs. SBU and Fordham. One home vs. Dayton.

Last edited by BluffHunter (9/06/2023 1:31 pm)

**Posted by MikeR** 9/06/2023 1:39 pm

BluffHunter wrote:
The non conference schedule has some solid opponents, I like it other than playing an NAIA school the game before conference play. What is the value in that?? Cleary University's head coach is Carl Thomas, so I know why we chose to play them but I would understand it more if it was the first or second game of the season. not kicking off the most intense time of the year.

I don't know. Get the team back together after Xmas, shake off a little rust. It could have been worse.

**Posted by CLK** 9/06/2023 2:00 pm

Dukes to play eight of 13 non-conference games at home; Nine of 18 A-10 games on national TV

Men's Basketball Sets 2023-24 Schedule - Duquesne University Athletics (goduquesne.com)

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 9/06/2023 2:05 pm

Please note that the Dukes are playing a non conference game against Chicago State on January 31st (in the middle of conference play).

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 9/06/2023 2:28 pm

Bart Torvik creates a team projection for 2024 based on returning players, players, added, etc. etc. I don't know how valid this is as a predictor, but Bart does put some advanced statistical basketball knowledge to work in his ongoing ankings. Right now, it's the best I have at hand for now; use it as a point of reference.

He has the Dukes ranked #56. Here are the rankings for our non conference opponents:
48 - Nebraska
87 - UC Irvine
88 - Charleston
114 - Bradley
135 - Princeton
143 - Marshall
171 - Cleveland State
192 - Santa Clara
225 - Stony Brook
235 - Rider
298 - Saint Peter's
314 - Chicago State
N/A - Cleary (NAIA)

**Posted by BluffHunter** 9/06/2023 2:36 pm

PhoenixRising2 wrote:
Bart Torvik creates a team projection for 2024 based on returning players, players, added, etc. etc. I don't know how valid this is as a predictor, but Bart does put some advanced statistical basketball knowledge to work in his ongoing ankings. Right now, it's the best I have at hand for now; use it as a point of reference.

He has the Dukes ranked #56. Here are the rankings for our non conference opponents:
48 - Nebraska
87 - UC Irvine
88 - Charleston
114 - Bradley
135 - Princeton
143 - Marshall
171 - Cleveland State
192 - Santa Clara
225 - Stony Brook
235 - Rider
298 - Saint Peter's
314 - Chicago State
N/A - Cleary (NAIA)

Wow. 56 is a pretty good starting point for the Dukes. Only upward!

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 9/06/2023 3:02 pm

Here's a link to his A-10 projections:
2023-24 Projections - - Customizable College Basketball Tempo Free Stats - T-Rank (barttorvik.com)

**Posted by CLK** 9/06/2023 3:04 pm

Thanks Phoenix. November is a big month for us with the three top 100 non-conference teams. I sure hope we are at full strength. Has anyone heard if Barre has been cleared to practice?

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 9/06/2023 3:57 pm

Players having some fun with the schedule release via Twitter/X.

https://twitter.com/DuqMBB/status/1699483549429293369?s=20

**Posted by FAM** 9/06/2023 4:06 pm

I will again be posting upcoming games at the top of the site. Some times aren't provided as of today. As usual, please email me or let me know of any mistakes I put up there.
Thanks!
FAM

**Posted by stew** 9/06/2023 5:03 pm

Dukes would have to win 27-28 games to have a shot at a at large bid.The out of conference schedule is ok.
The A10 just doesnt have enough quality teams and is a 1 and at best a 2 team conference for NCAA invites.

**Posted by CLK** 9/07/2023 8:23 am

60 Days until tip-off against Cleveland State.

CLK on X: "60 more days to tip-off. GO DUKES! https://t.co/I6s9jDdMyK" / X (twitter.com)

**Posted by z duke** **Online!** 9/07/2023 12:26 pm

PhoenixRising2 wrote:
Players having some fun with the schedule release via Twitter/X.

https://twitter.com/DuqMBB/status/1699483549429293369?s=20

This was fun. Credit where it's due, nice to see the social media folks stepping up a bit. This was on Instagram, as well. Looks like some neat personalities on this team. Run with it.

**Posted by PistolPete** 9/07/2023 4:30 pm

I thought the segment with the players cracking jokes was super cool!! The kids look to be having fun. I am excited for the season and I'll start another thread with some questions for everyone. Wildwood good seeing you down at Rivers!!!

**Posted by wharfrat** 9/08/2023 6:58 am

CLK wrote:
2023-24 Men's Basketball Schedule - Duquesne University Athletics (goduquesne.com)

The national TV games are great, but should we still expect ESPN+ to carrying all or most other games?

**Posted by CLK** 9/08/2023 12:05 pm

wharfrat wrote:
CLK wrote:
2023-24 Men's Basketball Schedule - Duquesne University Athletics (goduquesne.com)
The national TV games are great, but should we still expect ESPN+ to carrying all or most other games?

That is a good question. According to this schedule that Zach Weiss tweeted all of our home games are either on TV or streaming on ESPN+
There are however several away games that show neither. I sure hope this is an oversight.

https://twitter.com/ZacharyMWeiss/status/1699491138820792648?t=wO_uatftTLRWNXFXRplA7g&s=19

**Posted by MikeR** 9/08/2023 12:13 pm

I'm sure a lot of those road games will default to ESPN+ if no one else jumps in.

**Posted by wharfrat** 9/08/2023 5:56 pm

CLK wrote:
wharfrat wrote:
CLK wrote:
2023-24 Men's Basketball Schedule - Duquesne University Athletics (goduquesne.com)
The national TV games are great, but should we still expect ESPN+ to carrying all or most other games?
That is a good question. According to this schedule that Zach Weiss tweeted all of our home games are either on TV or streaming on ESPN+
There are however several away games that show neither. I sure hope this is an oversight.

https://twitter.com/ZacharyMWeiss/status/1699491138820792648?t=wO_uatftTLRWNXFXRplA7g&s=19

Thanks CLK. Yes, only makes sense that ESPN+ will cover them all if they had every game of that horrific 21-22 season.

**Posted by wharfrat** 9/08/2023 6:05 pm

CLK wrote:
wharfrat wrote:
CLK wrote:
2023-24 Men's Basketball Schedule - Duquesne University Athletics (goduquesne.com)
The national TV games are great, but should we still expect ESPN+ to carrying all or most other games?
That is a good question. According to this schedule that Zach Weiss tweeted all of our home games are either on TV or streaming on ESPN+
There are however several away games that show neither. I sure hope this is an oversight.

https://twitter.com/ZacharyMWeiss/status/1699491138820792648?t=wO_uatftTLRWNXFXRplA7g&s=19

Thanks CLK. Yes, only makes sense that ESPN+ will cover them all if they had every game of that horrific 21-22 season.