Preseason competition is behind us, and the Duke Blue Devils now prepare to host Army in their regular-season opener on Nov. 2.

We learned a lot about this Duke team throughout its three preseason games, and there's a lot more to like than dislike. The sheer depth and talent were clear, and Jon Scheyer has so much room for creativity in terms of the different lineups he can throw out there.

The Blue Devils brought in one of the top high school recruiting classes, a norm for the program under Scheyer, but with so many options, some 5-stars might not be critical pieces of the rotation right away. We projected each freshman's minutes earlier this summer, but let's update them after three preseason outings.

Oct 25, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje (30) dribbles against Kansas Jayhawks guard Trent Perry (23) during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse.…