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Washington vs. Duke: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Radio, Game Time and More

Thad Novak
Dec 9, 2011

Fresh off a near-upset of Marquette, the Washington Huskies face their toughest non-conference opponent of the season in a clash with the No. 5 Duke Blue Devils. Part of the CarQuest Auto Parts Classic, the game will mark Mike Krzyzewskiโ€™s first trip back to Madison Square Garden since setting the all-time coaching wins record on this floor earlier in the season.ย 

Where: Madison Square Garden

When: Saturday, 12:00 p.m. ET

Watch: CBS, or live stream at cbssports.com

Listen: Washington: KJR-950 AM, Duke: WDNC-AM 620

Betting Line

Duke -13, according to statfox.com. While Washington hasnโ€™t been the most consistent team in the early going, they have too much firepower for Duke to cover such a large spread.

Key Injuries

Washington G Scott Suggs (foot), out for season

Whatโ€™s At Stake?

In a down year for the Pac-12, the Huskies could get the biggest signature win in the conference if they can take down Coach Kโ€™s squad. The Blue Devils, meanwhile, are just playing to maintain their current standing as the nationโ€™s fifth-ranked team and a serious candidate for a top seed come March.

What Theyโ€™re Saying

Washington guard Terrence Ross recognizes the pressure his team is under after a 4-3 start. As reported by The Sporting News, Ross said, โ€œI feel like we have to win every game now,โ€ adding, โ€œIf we come out with a victory (over Duke), it could really help us in the future.โ€

Coach K, for his part, has plenty of respect for tomorrowโ€™s opponent. He told CBS Sports that Washington โ€œmay be the most athletic team we face this year.โ€

Washington Player to Watch

Huskiesโ€™ center Aziz Nโ€™Diaye has to keep the Blue Devils off the glass. The 7โ€™0โ€ Nโ€™Diaye is bigger and more athletic than Dukeโ€™s Plumlee brothers, and a big game from him inside would really help the Huskies keep pace.

Duke Player to Watch

Austin Rivers, Dukeโ€™s much-heralded freshman guard, has been effective if not overwhelming in his first year on campus. The Blue Devilsโ€™ leading scorer at 15.6 points per game, Rivers will face a stiff challenge against Washingtonโ€™s aggressive perimeter defenders.

Key Matchup

Washington G Terrence Ross vs. Duke G Andre Dawkins. The 6โ€™4โ€ Dawkins, Dukeโ€™s biggest guard, will likely draw the assignment against 6โ€™6โ€ Ross, the Huskiesโ€™ leading scorer at 16.6 points a game. If Dawkins canโ€™t contain the hyper-athletic Rossโ€”and the odds are against itโ€”this game could come right down to the wire.

Prediction

Duke has shown it can outlast better teams than the Huskies in a close game, and even after a one-point loss to Marquette, Washington hasnโ€™t proven a whole lot this season. The Huskies have the athletes to run with Duke, but when it comes down to the last couple of minutes, the Blue Devilsโ€™ experience will make all the difference.