Duke fresh off a tough encounter at home against Virginia travels to Death Valley to take on a up and Clemson Tiger team that is 9-7,1-1 and is coming off a tough 2 point loss at Boston College. The Tigers under Brad Brownell in his second year have lost to the likes of Coastal Carolina at home and also to Hawaii, but have in turn beat Florida State by 20.
The Tigers start two seniors,2 juniors and a Freshman.
Here are the starting line up and key reserves.
5-9 Sr. Andre Young 13.1 points
6-5 Sr. Tanner Smith 10.7 pts, 5.6 rebs, 4.0 assists
6-8 Jr. Devin Booker 10.6 pts, 6.6 rebs.
6-9 Jr. Milton Jennings 8.7 pts, 5.7 rebs.
6-1 Fr. Rod Hall 5.3 pts.
6-8 Fr. T.J. Sapp 5.7 pts.
7-2 Sr. Catlin Baciu 3.8 pts.
6-6 Sr. Bryan Narcisse 2.7 pts.
The Tigers average 64.2 points a game and give up 57.7. They shoot 43.4% from the field and allow 41.0%. They are shooting 33.0% from three on 5.5 made per game and allow 34.4% on 5.3 made. The Tigers are out rebounding their opponents by 4.1 per game and are committing 13.1 turnovers,while forcing 14.3.
Notes: The game is scheduled for 6pm and will be televised on ESPNU.