First look: Duke gets ready for first round NCAA Tournament game against Siena
By Robert Willett
The Duke Blue Devils participated in an open practice at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville S.C., Wednesday, March 18, 2026, a day before their first round game in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Duke, seeded No. 1 in the East, will face No. 16 seeded Siena Thursday at approximately 2:50 p.m. on CBS.
Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) works on his three-point shot during the Blue Devils’ practice on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Bon Secours Arena on Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke walk-on Brock Davis (50) listens to coach Jon Scheyer during the Blue Devils’ work out on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Davis joined the team last week for the ACC Tournament after starters Patrick Ngongba II and Caleb Foster (1) suffered injuries. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Jon Scheyer applauds his players during their practice on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Jon Scheyer talks with former Duke player and television analyst Grant Hill, during the Blue Devils’ practice on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke walk-on Brock Davis (50) drives to the basket during the Blue Devils’ practice on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Davis joined the team last week during the ACC Tournament, after starters Patrick Ngongba II and Caleb Foster (1) suffered injuries. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke forwards Cameron Boozer (12) and Maliq Brown (6) greet fans following the Blue Devils’ practice on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Bon Secours Arena on Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke guard Cayden Boozer (2) gets a high five from a young Blue Devil fan, following Duke’s practice on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Fans react as the Duke Blue Devils toss t-shirts into the crowd following their practice on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke guard Cayden Boozer (2) works on his free throws during the Blue Devils’ practice on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke forward Isaiah Evans (3) flashes a smile as he steps to the free throw line during the Blue Devils’ practice on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke forward Isaiah Evans (3) runs a lap around the court following a free throw competition during the Blue Devils’ practice on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Bon Secours Arena in Greenville, S.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published March 18, 2026 at 6:32 PM.
