The college basketball season opened with a high-profile matchup as the Duke Blue Devils hosted the Tennessee Volunteers at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina, on October 20, 2026. In the first half, Duke's Patrick Ngongba II, wearing number 21, reacted after scoring a basket. The game highlighted the early intensity of the new season, as reported by Mike Homes for SB Nation on November 9, 2026.
Basketball Season Heats Up Quickly
