Duke Basketball: 10 predictions for the Blue Devils' 2018-19 season

Duke Basketball: 10 predictions for the Blue Devils’ 2018-19 season

OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: The Duke Blue Devils cheerleaders carry their schools flags on to the court prior to the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional against the Kansas Jayhawks at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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SPRINGFIELD, MA – JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy goes up for a layup. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

2. Barrett vs. Langford will live up to the hype

On Nov. 27, Duke will take on Indiana at Cameron Indoor during the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. This will be another highly anticipated non-conference game for the Blue Devils. Not only will this match-up feature two of the most storied programs in college basketball, it will also feature R.J. Barrett vs. Romeo Langford.

The top two shooting guards in the 2018 class, both Barrett and Langford are expected to be statistical leaders for their respective teams as freshmen. In addition, both are expected to be sure-fire NBA prospects. With this being said, plenty of scouts will also be in attendance for this game. While the actual match-up between the Hoosiers and the Blue Devils could be quite competitive, all eyes will be on Langford vs. Barrett.

The hope is that the two players go head-to-head during the match-up and if that occurs, fans will not be disappointed. Barrett and Langford will be two of the best players in college basketball next season and watching them go at each other for 40 minutes will be a treat. They are both highly effective scorers with the ability to fill up the basket from all three levels. College basketball fans, grab your popcorn for this one.

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