Duquesne Dukes Fan Forum / 24-25 Schedule Thread

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 6/01/2024 9:11 am

Let’s use this thread to post info about this year’s schedule. Facts, rumors and speculations are welcome.

We know about the Dukes participation in the Cayman Islands Classic from November 24-26. The Dukes will play 3 games in this tournament. The other participating teams (including their KenPom ranking last year) are Boise State #44 (NCAA), Hampton #341, High Point #114, Missouri State #149, Boston College #71, Old Dominion #287 and South Dakota Statte #138 (NCAA).

November 4 - Lipscomb (Home)
November 8 - TBD - Princeton (Neutral-Trenton, NJ)
November 15 - DePaul (Away)
November 19 - Milwaukee (Home)
November 24 - 1:30ppm EST - Cayman Islands Classic (South Dakota St.)
November 25 - Cayman Islands Classic (Boise St. or Hampton)
November 26 - Cayman Islands Classic (Boston College or High Point or Missouri State or Old Dominion)
December 3 - Saint Peter's
December 6 - Delaware (Home)
December 11 - Maine (Home)
December 14 - Towson (Akron, OH)
December 21 - UC Irvine (Home)
December 27 - Cleary (Home)

Last edited by PhoenixRising2 (9/24/2024 2:11 pm)

**Posted by grammudder** 6/01/2024 9:36 am

Dukes are playing in California this fall--UC Irvine- a repay for their visit here. Game date TBA.

**Posted by yak-rbc** 6/01/2024 9:38 am

Saturday December 21

https://x.com/RoccoMiller8/status/1795937474843472247

**Posted by MikeR** 6/07/2024 11:53 am

We should have the A10 matchups later this month. In the meantime, we can only wait for the OOC to trickle in. Just for general discussion, what are thoughts on scheduling? I think our competitive non-conference and toughest conference schedule last year really paid off by the end of the season. Are we a more attractive opponent now or a team to be avoided? Will power conference teams be more or less willing to schedule us? Any chance Pitt, PSU, or WVU would give us a game? I think they're missing the boat, since we would be a respectable loss for anyone now. I really wouldn't mind going on the road for any of those games.

**Posted by townsonkid** 6/07/2024 12:59 pm

I'd play as many good mid majors as we can. Throw in a couple cupcakes, and try to get at least one p5 game.
I wouldnt give the 3 local schools any time. They had plenty of chances, esp pitt.

**Posted by MikeR** 6/07/2024 2:52 pm

townsonkid wrote:
I'd play as many good mid majors as we can. Throw in a couple cupcakes, and try to get at least one p5 game.
I wouldnt give the 3 local schools any time. They had plenty of chances, esp pitt.

Believe me I would gladly thumb my nose at all of them, but the only thing sweeter would be walking off their court with a W.

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 6/18/2024 12:13 pm

RE: Cayman Islands Classic
Looks like North Texas is out and Boston College is in.
South Dakota is being replaced with South Dakota State.

https://x.com/JonRothstein/status/1803065238800978229

**Posted by townsonkid** 6/18/2024 2:02 pm

Would be nice to get Boise or BC, and beat them.

Early ACC rankings
17. Boston College

there are 18 teams in the ACC bball this season.

Last edited by townsonkid (6/18/2024 2:55 pm)

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 6/18/2024 4:35 pm

In a recent, way too early Joe Lunardi Bracketology, he has 3 teams going to the NCAA Tourney from the Cayman Islands Classic.... High Point, South Dakota St. and Boise State.

BTW - only has 1 team in from the A10 - Dayton.

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 6/22/2024 11:12 am

Tristan Freeman breaks down the Cayman’s field. He has the Dukes at #4.
https://bustingbrackets.com/posts/ncaa-basketball-ranking-the-8-teams-in-2024-cayman-islands-classic-01j0q0b92s8y

**Posted by townsonkid** 6/24/2024 10:39 am

I hope we play BC, Boise and/or High Point then. whoop all their asses!!!

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 6/26/2024 2:28 pm

A10 Pairings Announced:
DUQUESNE
Home: George Mason, Loyola Chicago, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, VCU, Dayton, Fordham, St. Bonaventure, Saint Joseph’s
Away: Davidson, George Washington, La Salle, Richmond, Saint Louis, Dayton, Fordham, St. Bonaventure, Saint Joseph’s

**Posted by KenOTR73** 7/01/2024 7:51 am

If anyone is planning on going to the Cayman Islands, please make sure to check the laws. It is a British territory but the bullet fiasco with the Turks and Caicos has me "Check everything before you travel out of the USA".

**Posted by MikeR** 7/02/2024 11:51 am

Cayman matchups.
Duquesne's Matchup, Schedule Announced for Cayman Islands Classic - Pittsburgh Sports Now

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 7/02/2024 12:21 pm

MikeR wrote:
Cayman matchups.
Duquesne's Matchup, Schedule Announced for Cayman Islands Classic - Pittsburgh Sports Now

Thanks, MikeR.
Dukes to Open Cayman Islands Classic vs. South Dakota State - Duquesne University Athletics (goduquesne.com)

**Posted by townsonkid** 7/02/2024 2:12 pm

Looks like hurricane Beryl is going to pass just south of the Caymans. Such a small island to begin with, I hope they stay safe and avoid the worst of it.

**Posted by NapaDuke** 7/02/2024 6:00 pm

I just got back from the Grand Cayman Island this spring. It's a great place to visit. If you rent a car be prepared to drive on the wrong side. It's British, you know. Other then that, it's a very up-scale Caribbean Island. Very cool place for a BB tourney.

**Posted by CLK** 7/26/2024 12:55 pm

Princeton and Duquesne are finalizing an agreement to play a neutral site game at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton on November 8th, according to multiple sources.

https://x.com/RoccoMiller8/status/1816893288554840426?t=qCWB-5X8S3jgojtY56Gi2w&s=19

**Posted by Forbes & Magee** 7/26/2024 12:57 pm

CLK wrote:
Princeton and Duquesne are finalizing an agreement to play a neutral site game at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton on November 8th, according to multiple sources.

https://x.com/RoccoMiller8/status/1816893288554840426?t=qCWB-5X8S3jgojtY56Gi2w&s=19

Wouldn't mind a little revenge against them.

**Posted by Ironduke81** 7/26/2024 2:35 pm

Home game for Tigers. BUT I like it. I was at the sold out VCU game last year, Dukes prevailed.👍

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 7/30/2024 10:47 am

https://goduquesne.com/news/2024/7/30/mens-basketball-dukes-to-face-princeton-at-2024-jersey-jam.aspx

Part of a doubleheader; other game is Temple vs Monmouth.

**Posted by BluffHunter** 7/30/2024 12:23 pm

PhoenixRising2 wrote:
https://goduquesne.com/news/2024/7/30/mens-basketball-dukes-to-face-princeton-at-2024-jersey-jam.aspx

Part of a doubleheader; other game is Temple vs Monmouth.

I want Temple too!

**Posted by pressurecooker** 7/30/2024 1:57 pm

Last year Temple was at the military classic at the Naval Academy and played the second game. Maybe next year we will get to play them.

**Posted by CLK** 8/08/2024 10:08 am

Add Lipscomb November 4th, home opener and DePaul TBD

**Posted by Forbes & Magee** 8/08/2024 10:25 am

Really looking forward to the DePaul game. We might actually be favored against a Big East opponent.