Event Brief
Tennessee men’s hoops to face Duke in 2026
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Summary: Volunteers will play Duke in Durham on Oct. 20, first meeting since 1975, after TN’s non-conference and SEC schedule release.
WHO: Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team; Duke Blue Devils
WHAT: Tennessee men’s basketball added to play Duke for the first time since 1975
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 11:31 PM ET
WHERE: Durham, North Carolina
WHY: The Tennessee men’s basketball non-conference schedule and SEC slate were announced, adding the high-profile preseason matchup.
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