Duke vs Kentucky Projected Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for Nov. 12 | College Basketball Season 2024-25

The Duke Blue Devils and Kentucky Wildcats square off at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday night.

The clash, which will tip off at 9:00 p.m. ET, is part of the Champions Classic doubleheader with Michigan State and No. 1 Kansas opening the hostilities at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Both teams have opened their respective seasons in a convincing manner with Duke beating Maine and Army by an average of 38 points. Kentucky has beaten its first two assignments (Wright State and Bucknell) by an average of 34.5 points.

It will be the 24th time both teams will face each other and No. 6 Duke looks to even up matters against No. 19 Kentucky.

The early non-conference showdown will have the Blue Devils and Wildcats aiming for their third straight win. The clash will serve as a big test for the two squads early in the 2024-25 college basketball season.

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Duke Blue Devils vs Kentucky Wildcats: Projected starting lineup and depth chart for Nov. 12

Duke Blue Devils' projected starting lineup

Duke coach Jon Scheyer will likely start veteran guards Caleb Foster and Tyrese Proctor while freshmen Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg should occupy the forward spots. Meanwhile, Khaman Maluach could play at the center spot for the Blue Devils in the game against Kentucky.

G - Tyrese Proctor

G - Caleb Foster

F - Kon Knueppel

F - Cooper Flagg

C - Khaman Maluach

Kentucky's projected starting lineup

Kentucky coach Mark Pope will likely open with a three-guard combo composed of Otega Oweh, Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler. Andrew Carr could start at power forward while Amari Williams should jump at center court.

G - Otega Oweh

G - Jaxson Robinson

G - Lamont Butler

F - Andrew Carr

C - Amari Williams

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Duke vs Kentucky Depth Chart

Duke's depth chart

Reserves

G - Sion James

G - Isaiah Evans

G - Spencer Hubbard

G - Darren Harris

F - Cameron Sheffield

F - Maliq Brown

F - Neal Begovich

F - Mason Gillis

C - Patrick Ngongba

C - Stanley Borden

Kentucky's depth chart

Reserves

G - Koby Brea

G - Collin Chandler

G - Travis Perry

G - Grant Derbyshire

G - Walker Horn

G - Kerr Kriisa

F - Trent Noah

F - Ansley Almonor

C - Brandon Garrison

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How to watch Duke vs Kentucky?

The game can be seen live on ESPN with Dan Shulman and Jay Bilas serving as the play-by-play commentator and analyst, respectively.

Jess Sims will man the courtside for in-game and post-game interviews for the widely-awaited showdown between Blue Blood teams.

The game can also be streamed live at WatchESPN.com or the WatchESPN app.

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