Post exam week games for any team are tough, and the Blue Devils were no different. Despite winning by double-figures at home over Elon, the mood after the game was one of disappointment. Krzyzewski went philosophical after the game ...
Coach K on the dangers of being human pic.twitter.com/dzCuAKIMX4
— Lauren Brownlow (@lebrownlow) December 16, 2014
Duke looked rusty from the start and uncharacteristically ended up turning it over on 24% of possessions. The Blue Devils made just 52% of free throws and 19% of 3's, both well below their season averages.
The good news for Duke was the play of Jahlil Okafor. Celebrating his 19th birthday, Okafor scored 25 points and added 20 rebounds to lead the Blue Devils over Elon.
Georgia Tech defeated Appalachian State 70-57. This was the 2nd ACC opponent for the Mountaineers who had defeated Virginia Tech 65-63 earlier in the year. The Yellow Jackets didn't have the same trouble though as Marcus Georges-Hunt led the way with 15 points. Georgia Tech managed to force App State into a turnover on 26% of possessions which ultimately led to 19 points off turnovers.
Tonight, UNC travels west about 45 minutes to take on UNC Greensboro. Check out that game on ESPN2 at 7 ET.
Check links, previews, and more below.
Highlights
NCAAGameSim.com Predictions
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| Team | Conf | Pct | Overall | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 1-0 | 1.000 | 10-1 | 0.909 |
| NC State | 1-0 | 1.000 | 8-2 | 0.800 |
| Virginia | 0-0 | 1.000 | 9-0 | 1.000 |
| Duke | 0-0 | 1.000 | 9-0 | 1.000 |
| Louisville | 0-0 | 1.000 | 9-0 | 1.000 |
| Miami | 0-0 | 1.000 | 9-1 | 0.900 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-0 | 1.000 | 7-2 | 0.778 |
| UNC | 0-0 | 1.000 | 6-3 | 0.667 |
| Clemson | 0-0 | 1.000 | 6-3 | 0.667 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | 1.000 | 6-3 | 0.667 |
| Boston College | 0-0 | 1.000 | 6-3 | 0.667 |
| Syracuse | 0-0 | 1.000 | 6-3 | 0.667 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-0 | 1.000 | 5-4 | 0.556 |
| Wake Forest | 0-1 | 0.000 | 5-5 | 0.500 |
| FSU | 0-1 | 0.000 | 4-5 | 0.444 |
Links
- Okafor's big night powers Duke basketball past Elon
- Okafor Has 25 Points & 20 Rebounds in Win Over Elon
- Quotes: Duke 75, Elon 62
- Blue Devils 'normal' in win against Elon
- Duke Now: Krzyzewski’s criticisms of Blue Devils a positive sign
- Limitless ceiling on Duke basketball’s potential
- Okafor has 25 and 20 in Duke’s 75-62 win over Elon
- Jahlil Okafor's big night against Elon hints at historic Duke Greatness
- Elon won't be bullied in loss to Duke
- Duke's birthday boy puts up big numbers on Elon
- Jahlil Okafor had a historic night against Elon
- North Carolina-UNC-Greensboro Preview
- U of L's Harrell garners ACC, national awards
- Irish are no finished product
- Syracuse needs perimeter players to start making baskets
- An eventful return to NC State for referee Karl Hess
- Atkins likely to return to action against Cleveland State
- Bennett talks Cleveland State
- Articles from around the ACC Blogosphere 12/16
Yesterday's Games
| Matchup | |
|---|---|
| Appalachian State 57 @ Georgia Tech 70 | Box |
| Elon 62 @ Duke 75 | Box |
Today's Games
| Time | Matchup | TV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00:00 PM | UNC @ UNC Greensboro | ESPN2 | Preview |
 Injury Report |
|---|
| Darryl Hicks (BC) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| Idy Diallo (BC) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| Aaron Thomas (FS) |
| Out - eligibility, will miss the remainder of the season |
| Shaqquan Aaron (LO) |
| Out - eligibility, will be eligible to return for Saturday's game against Western Kentucky |
| Ivan Cruz Uceda (MI) |
| Out - eligibility, will be eligible to return on 1/13 against Duke |
| Luke Davis (NC) |
| Out - right foot surgery, will miss at least 2-3 months |
| VJ Beachem (ND) |
| Out - torn plantar fascia, is out indefinitely |
| Cameron Johnson (PI) |
| Questionable - bruised shoulder, is questionable for Wednesday's game against Manhattan |
| Durand Johnson (PI) |
| Suspended - disciplinary, will miss the entire season |
| DaJuan Coleman (SY) |
| Out - left knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
| Darion Atkins (VA) |
| Questionable - bruised lower back, is questionable for Thursday's game against Cleveland State |
| Daniel Green (WF) |
| Out - knee surgery, is out indefinitely |
