Duke Travels To Miami Looking To Snap Their Four -Game Losing Streak In Coral Gables

After taking down Wake Forest in Durham Duke returns to the road Monday when they play at Miami where they haven't won since 2014.

Winner of two straight and four of five, No. 7 Duke tips off ESPN’s Big Monday slate with an ACC battle at Miami.

• The Blue Devils are the only team ranked among the NCAA’s top 10 in scoring (93.2; 2nd), rebounds (44.1; 2nd) and assists (19.9; 2nd). The Blue Devils are also second nationally in rebound margin (+11.6), fourth in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.73) and seventh in field goal pct. (.511).
• Marvin Bagley III leads the ACC in scoring (22.5) and rebounding (11.7) and is tied for second in the NCAA in double-doubles (14). Trevon Duval leads the ACC in assists (6.24), while Grayson Allen is second in the league in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.96).
• Of Duke’s 24 double-doubles this season, 23 have come from freshmen, which extends a school record. Bagley has tied Duke’s freshmen record for double-doubles (14).
• Miami is 13-3 overall this season and 2-2 in the ACC. The Hurricanes are a perfect 6-0 at home this year, including an ACC win over No. 24 Florida State.
• Miami ranks among the top five nationally in scoring defense, field goal defense and three-point defense.
• Dewan Huell (13.6) and Bruce Brown (11.3) are the only two Hurricanes averaging double-digits in scoring. Brown leads the team in rebounding (7.1) and assists (3.9).
• Duke is 18-7 all-time versus Miami, which includes a 7-5 record in road games (5-4 at Watsco Center).
• The teams split a pair of meetings last season, with Duke winning 70-58 on Jan. 21 in Durham and Miami claiming a 55-50 decision in Coral Gables on Feb. 25. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211692658&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Duke's last win in Coral Gables came on January 22, 2014. "according to http://www.goduke.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPSID=22726&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&Q_SEASON=2013 when they beat Miami by a score of 67-46.

Duke comes into their game against  Miami with a record of 15-2 while they're 3-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. "according to http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/150/duke-blue-devils

As for their last game Duke is coming off a win over Wake Forest Saturday.

A virus kept Mike Krzyzewski from coaching No. 7 Duke. Guard Gary Trent Jr. spent most of a timeout with his head over a bucket. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

Even without Coach K, the Blue Devils came away from another Wake Forest game feeling pretty good. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

Marvin Bagley III had 30 points and 11 rebounds, and Duke beat the Demon Deacons 89-71 on Saturday in a game the Hall of Fame coach missed. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

With longtime assistant Jeff Capel in charge, the short-handed Blue Devils (15-2, 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) won their second straight and moved their conference record over .500 for the first time this season. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

"Great win for our guys in the midst of this adversity," Capel said. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

But the story of this one was the virus that kept Krzyzewski out. School officials announced Krzyzewski's absence about 40 minutes before tipoff. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

Capel said Krzyzewski woke up Saturday feeling ill and decided "he didn't want to get our guys sick, didn't want to put anyone else in jeopardy, but he's better." "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

Trent, who spent some quality time with that bucket on the bench, was a game-time decision by the coaches and said he was dealing with light-headedness and nausea. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

"Just got to fight through it," he said. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

The Blue Devils were still plenty healthy enough to win their seventh straight in the cross-state series. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

Trent added 19 points and six 3-pointers, Wendell Carter Jr. had 15 points and 11 rebounds, Grayson Allen had a career-best 12 rebounds and reserve Alex O'Connell scored 13 points.

Bryant Crawford scored 21 points and Keyshawn Woods had 15 to lead Wake Forest (8-9, 1-4), which hasn't won at Cameron Indoor Stadium in 21 years."according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

BIG PICTURE

Wake Forest: Things aren't getting any easier for the Demon Deacons, who have lost five of six. Five of their next seven opponents appear in the national rankings, and it was asking a lot to expect the Demon Deacons to claim their first victory at Cameron since the Tim Duncan era in 1997. Crawford kept them in it early, scoring 14 points in the first half, but serious foul trouble by the bigs and the lack of an answer for Bagley -- not exactly an uncommon problem around the ACC -- ultimately did them in. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

"Obviously, Duke came out and played the game that they would like to play to a certain extent, just judging by the score," coach Danny Manning said. "There were a lot of things we need to get better at." "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

Duke: Playing without Coach K isn't exactly a new phenomenon for the Blue Devils -- this is the third straight season in which the 70-year-old has missed at least one game due to health reasons. Now Duke faces a quick turnaround with a game Monday night at No. 18 Miami. Duke hasn't won there since 2014. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

INJURY REPORT

In addition to Krzyzewski, the Blue Devils played their second straight game without injured center Marques Bolden (sprained knee) and forward Javin DeLaurier (hamstring). "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

PLAY OF THE NIGHT

Make it another highlight-reel play for Bagley. Trevon Duval poked the ball away from Terrence Thompson and Bagley snatched it up, whipping the ball behind his back to get past Mitchell Wilbekin near midcourt and then swooping in for a dunk that put the Blue Devils up 54-37 with 17 1/2 minutes left. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

THEY SAID IT

In the final moments, the Cameron Crazies chanted "We want Bilas" because Wake Forest reserve Anthony Bilas is the son of former Duke player and current ESPN analyst Jay Bilas. Manning obliged, putting Bilas into the game with 48.5 seconds remaining. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

KEY STAT

Duke attempted 34 free throws, making 27. Wake Forest had just nine foul shots and made seven of them. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211692472

Miami meanwhile comes into this game with a record of 13-2 while they're 2-2 in the Atlantic Conference haven lost their last game on the road against Clemson at Little John Coliseum.

 The No. 18/19 Miami men's basketball team dropped a 72-63 decision at No. 19/17 Clemson Saturday afternoon in front of a packed house at Littlejohn Coliseum. Freshman Lonnie Walker IV and Anthony Lawrence II led Miami (13-3, 2-2 ACC) with 16 points apiece. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

Walker recorded his second-best scoring output as a Hurricane, while Lawrence posted a season high. Chris Lykes added 13, while Dewan Huell scored 10. Donte Grantham paced Clemson (15-2, 4-1) with 18 points. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

Clemson shot 12-for-21 from 3-point range and 16-of-17 at the free-throw line. The Tigers were 22-for-50 (.440) from the field while limiting Miami to 38.1 percent (24-for-63). The Canes hit on 6-of-23 3-point attempts and 9-of-18 at the charity stripe. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

Miami hit 8 of its first 12 shots but struggled for the remainder of the first half, knocking down three of its final 13 attempts to trail, 34-30, at intermission. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

After falling behind by as many as eight points early in the second half, Miami used a 10-2 run while holding Clemson scoreless for over five minutes to tie the game, 42-42, at the 12:59 mark. Back-to-back 3-pointers from Mark Donnal gave the Tigers a six-point lead and the momentum. The Canes clawed back to within two, 56-54, on a Walker 17-footer and again at 58-56 on a Huell putback slam, but back-to-back Clemson 3-pointers late gave the Tigers a commanding 9-point lead, 66-57, with just under a minute remaining. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

Game Notes

Team

• Clemson leads the all-time series, 14-11, including 8-2 at home. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

• Miami is 4-2 in true road games this year and 7-3 away from home this season. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

• Miami used the starting lineup of Ja'Quan Newton, Lonnie Walker IV, Bruce Brown, Anthony Lawrence II and Dewan Huell for the second straight game. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

• Miami trailed at the half for just the second time this season. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

• Miami hit 8 of its first 12 shots, then was 3 for its final 13 to end the half. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

• Miami shot 38.1 percent, its third lowest output of the season. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

• The Hurricanes turned the ball over eight times, matching a season low. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

• Clemson hit 12 3-pointers, a season high for a Miami opponent (previous was eight). UM opponents were shooting 26.7 percent from 3-point range this season (Clemson was 12-for-21). "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

Individual

• Making his third career start, freshman Lonnie Walker IV scored 16 points while matching a career-high with 29 minutes of playing time. It marked his second-most points at Miami and his fifth game in double figures. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

• Walker also tied a career high with seven rebounds. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

• Freshman Chris Lykes scored 13 points, reaching double figures for the third time in four ACC games and the sixth time this season. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

• Anthony Lawrence II scored a season-high 16 points (previous was 14 against North Florida). "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

• Dewan Huell recorded 10 points and reached double figures for the 13th time in 16 games. He also grabbed seven rebounds. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

• Ja'Quan Newton scored four points and now has 1,005 for his career. "according to http://www.hurricanesports.com/news/2018/1/13/mens-basketball-no-19-17-clemson-outlasts-no-18-19-miami-72-63.aspx

Tip-off is set for 7:00pm from the Watsco Center. The game will be televised on ESPN. "according to http://www.goduke.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=4200&SPID=1845&SPSID=22726