University of Maine basketball team to face Duke Blue Devils in exhibition game

What to know about the Maine Black Bears and Duke Blue Devils men's basketball teams

The Maine Black Bears

The Maine Black Bears are a Division I men's basketball team that competes in the America East Conference. The team is led by head coach Richard Barron, who is in his fifth season at the helm. The Black Bears are coming off a 12-18 season in 2022-23, and they will be looking to improve on that record this year.

The Black Bears have a talented roster led by senior guard Stephane Ingo. Ingo is a three-time All-America East selection and is one of the best players in the conference. The Black Bears will also be counting on senior forward Andrew Fleming and junior guard Aaron Calixte to contribute this season.

The Duke Blue Devils

The Duke Blue Devils are one of the most successful college basketball programs in the country. The Blue Devils have won five national championships, and they have made it to the Final Four 17 times. The Blue Devils are led by head coach Jon Scheyer, who is in his second season at the helm. The Blue Devils are coming off a 32-7 season in 2022-23, and they will be looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this year.

The Blue Devils have a talented roster led by senior forward Paolo Banchero. Banchero is one of the best players in the country and is projected to be a top pick in the NBA Draft. The Blue Devils will also be counting on senior guard Jeremy Roach and junior forward Mark Williams to contribute this season.

The exhibition game

The Maine Black Bears will face the Duke Blue Devils in an exhibition game on October 29, 2023. The game will be played at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. The game will be a great opportunity for the Black Bears to test themselves against one of the best teams in the country. It will also be a great opportunity for the Blue Devils to get some game experience before the start of the regular season.