Arkansas pushed Blue Devils for most of night before late mistakes, rebounding issues ended its chance at signature nonconference win.

Cameron Boozer scored 35 points in Duke's 80-71 win over Arkansas to get the Blue Devils off off to their first 8-0 start since 2017-18.

UCLA coach Cori Close was uncertain how long the Bruins might be without AP preseason All-American Lauren Betts, who missed Thursday night’s 89-59 victory over Duke in the third-place game of the Players Era Championship.

This was the first time the Blue Devils needed their freshman star to take over a game. Did he ever, dominating with 35 points.

Duke Blue Devils head basketball coach Jon Scheyer comments after a win over Arkansas in the CBS Thanksgiving Classic in Chicago.

Cameron Boozer had 35 points and nine rebounds to help No. 4 Duke hold off No. 22 Arkansas for a wild 80-71 win on Thursday night. Boozer went 13 for 18 from the field at the United Center — the same place his father,

Cam Boozer posts a stat line unseen in 30 seasons as Duke basketball surges, igniting NBA Draft buzz and team-building deliberations.

Expert recap and game analysis of the South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Duke Blue Devils NCAAW game from November 26, 2025 on ESPN.