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Calipari vs. Scheyer: Duke and Arkansas Clash Thanksgiving Day

11/26/2025

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John Calipari and Jon Scheyer will meet as head coaches for the first time on November 23, 2023, when No. 4 Duke faces No. 22 Arkansas in the CBS Thanksgiving Classic in Chicago.
This game is notable as it marks only the third meeting since Arkansas defeated Duke in the 1994 national championship.
Duke, with a record of 7-0, is led by five-star freshman Cameron Boozer, while Arkansas, at 5-1, seeks to rebound from a close loss to Michigan State.
Arkansas relies on freshmen Meleek Thomas and Darius Acuff to enhance their performance.
Calipari acknowledges the challenge of facing Duke, reflecting on lessons from previous tough games.

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Story summary

John Calipari and Jon Scheyer will meet as head coaches for the first time on November 23, 2023, when No. 4 Duke faces No. 22 Arkansas in the CBS Thanksgiving Classic in Chicago.
This game is notable as it marks only the third meeting since Arkansas defeated Duke in the 1994 national championship.
Duke, with a record of 7-0, is led by five-star freshman Cameron Boozer, while Arkansas, at 5-1, seeks to rebound from a close loss to Michigan State.
Arkansas relies on freshmen Meleek Thomas and Darius Acuff to enhance their performance.
Calipari acknowledges the challenge of facing Duke, reflecting on lessons from previous tough games.