Maui

I just took a look at the rest of the Maui Invitational field and I must say, the Devils will be tested early on. I've seen the field much stronger in the past but there are some interesting story lines if Duke plays some of these teams:

Arizona State: Duke should handle State but remember, Herb Sendek used to get his NC State teams in good position to knock off the Dukies. Also, Eric Boateng, the Duke transfer, will be eligible to play in this game. Wouldn't it be a slap in the face if he got the best of the Dukies?

Marquette: Dominic James should be back after faltering in the NBA Pre-Draft camps. This would set up a rematch from last year where James looked more like LeBron James rather than Dominic when he single-handily dismantled the Blue Devils.

LSU: No Big Baby, No Tyrus Thomas but it would be nice to take out the team that ended the storied careers of JJ Redick and Shelden Williams. Plus, I can't stand John Brady, comb your hair!

Illinois: This would be the matchup that would intrigue me the most. We all know the public feud that Bruce Weber has with K over the commercials and more importantly, the Jon Sheyer saga. How about Jon hits a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the win and fades away and lands in the Illini bench? Now that would be sweet. Stop crying Bruce! If you lose a recruit from Illinois who goes to the high school that YOUR brother coaches then it's your own damn fault.

I know one thing for sure...I'll be glued to the television Nov 19-21 to watch this. Duke's depth on the perimeter could propel them to the title but it won't be easy.