The Duke Blue Devils took a step forward in their second game of the regular season, and now gear up for a neutral-site bout against No. 6 Michigan State on Nov. 10.

Duke defeated Coastal Carolina 113-52 on Thursday night at Cameron to move to 2-0 this season. It was another near-flawless defensive game for Jon Scheyer's club, and offensively, it certainly made some strides.

Now, the Blue Devils took strides offensively against the Chanticleers, but John Blackwell, the team's best all-around scorer, is still trying to find his footing there. However, his slow start in the scoring department has actually shown how much he can impact a game beyond just points.

Nov 5, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard John Blackwell (13) lays the ball up over Coastal Carolina Chanticleers guard Jaylen Cross (9) during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium.…