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5 Duke basketball observations from Blue Devils’ scrimmage at Countdown to Craziness

Here are five takeaways from Duke basketball's scrimmage at Countdown to Craziness.

Duke basketball's Countdown to Craziness scrimmage provided fans a glimpse of the 2026-27 Blue Devils. The Blue team featured five returners and three transfers, while the White team comprised six new faces. The scrimmage saw several notable performances, with John Blackwell leading scoring for the Blue team and Deron Rippey Jr. and Sebastian Wilkins stepping up for the White squad.

Pat Ngongba II, a key player for the White team, left early due to an undisclosed injury, but remained composed and positive as he was escorted off the court by trainers. Fans can look forward to Duke's upcoming exhibition games against Belmont, Tennessee, and Kansas before the official start of the 2026-27 season on November 2.

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