Duke, Madison Square Garden and Illinois

Social Media Erupts as Duke Crushes Illinois in Madison Square Garden Blowout
Saturday's game against Duke was, on paper, a great idea for Illinois. It was a rare opportunity to play in Madison Square Garden against the biggest brand in college basketball. Who could pass that up?
What is Duke's record at Madison Square Garden? Blue Devils' history, appearances, wins
Here's what to know about Duke basketball's record and history at Madison Square Garden ahead of Saturday's game vs. Illinois.
How the Duke vs. Illinois game at Madison Square Garden came together for Saturday's nonconference showdown
On Saturday night, college basketball will be treated to something that was commonplace for decades but has become the exception to the rule over the past 15-or-so years: a marquee February nonconference game between two high-major programs.
Duke walk-on hits memorable 3-pointer at historic Madison Square Garden on Saturday night
The moment hit as one would expect for walk-on guard Spencer Hubbard of the second-ranked Duke Blue Devils. On the biggest of college basketball stages at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night he nailed a step-back 3-pointer in Duke’s rout of Illinois in the final minute that put the stamp on the 110-67 blowout win.
Why are Duke, Illinois playing in February? Madison Square Garden hosts primetime game
Here's what to know about Duke basketball's neutral-site, non-conference game against Illinois, Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Duke's Cooper Flagg makes lasting memory in NBA showcase at Madison Square Garden
A Saturday night showdown between Duke and Illinois featured plenty of future NBA talent, but it was Cooper Flagg who shined the brightest on the big stage.
What Cooper Flagg, Duke basketball did by annihilating Illinois at Madison Square Garden
Seven players finished in double figures for Duke, led by Isaiah Evans (17 points) and Flagg. Kon Knueppel logged 15 points, Khaman Maluach had 13, Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster scored 12 each, and Sion James tallied 11. That's the first time seven Duke players have finished in double figures since 2017.
How to get Duke vs. Illinois basketball tickets at Madison Square Garden: Prices, options
The 3rd-ranked Duke Blue Devils and the Illinois Fighting Illini take breaks from conference play to head to the Big Apple on Saturday night for the 2025 SentinelOne Classic.
Cooper Flagg Tracker: Duke star impresses NBA scouts in Blue Devils' rout of Illinois at Madison Square Garden
Flagg was a key factor in No. 3 Duke's 110-67 pounding of the Illini on Saturday at the World's Most Famous Arena ...
Why is Duke basketball playing Illinois at Madison Square Garden? Jon Scheyer explains
Duke basketball and Illinois will play this weekend at Madison Square Garden. Here's why, along with a look at the Blue ...
Duke basketball vs Miami: Score prediction, scouting report for Kon Knueppel, Blue Devils
Kon Knueppel and Duke basketball dominated Miami in the first meeting with the Hurricanes. What will the rematch look like?
Big Apple blowout: Three takeaways as Duke basketball hammers Illinois at MSG
With seven players scoring in double figures, the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils posted yet another lopsided win, this one over ...
Flagg scores 16 in MSG debut and No. 3 Duke hands Illinois worst loss ever, 110-67
Cooper Flagg had 16 points in his Madison Square Garden debut and seven players scored in double figures for No. 3 Duke in a 110-67 blowout Saturday night that marked the most lopsided loss in ...