The Chronicle's Amrith Ramkumar and Hank Tucker break down the main storylines surrounding the Blue Devils ahead of Duke's first exhibition game of the season Friday at 7 p.m. against Virginia State. Freshmen Jayson Tatum and Harry Giles will both be sidelined with injuries, but newly minted preseason ACC Player of the Year Grayson Allen will lead the Blue Devils in the backcourt. Duke was also picked to finish first in the ACC at the conference's media day Wednesday.
Five-star recruit Kevin Knox will be in attendance at Cameron Indoor Stadium Friday during his official visit to Durham. The Class of 2017 swingman is currently expected to sign with the Blue Devils, according to 247sports' Crystal Ball.
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