Clemson Basketball Faces Duke in Ranked Matchup

Tigers and Blue Devils to meet at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Valentine's Day

Feb. 12, 2026 at 10:23am

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No. 18 Clemson basketball will take on No. 6 Duke on February 14th at noon ET at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. This will be the first ranked meeting between the two programs since the 2017-18 season.

Why it matters

This highly anticipated ACC matchup features two top-20 teams battling for conference positioning and NCAA Tournament seeding. Clemson is looking to prove itself against an elite Duke squad, while the Blue Devils aim to protect their home court and solidify their status as one of the nation's top teams.

The details

Clemson enters the game with a 20-5 overall record and a 10-2 mark in ACC play. Duke is 22-2 on the season and 11-1 in conference. The Tigers are seeking their first win over the Blue Devils since 2020, while Duke looks to continue its dominance at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

  • The game will tip off at noon ET on February 14, 2026.
  • This will be the first ranked matchup between Clemson and Duke since the 2017-18 season.

The players

Clemson Tigers

The No. 18 ranked Clemson basketball team, competing in the ACC with a 20-5 overall record and 10-2 conference mark.

Duke Blue Devils

The No. 6 ranked Duke basketball team, playing at home in Cameron Indoor Stadium with a 22-2 overall record and 11-1 ACC record.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge game for us against one of the top teams in the country. We're looking forward to the challenge of playing at Cameron Indoor Stadium.”

— Brad Brownell, Clemson Head Coach

“Duke-Clemson is always a great rivalry game, and we expect an intense, hard-fought battle on Valentine's Day. Our team is ready for the challenge.”

— Jon Scheyer, Duke Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing a higher seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two top-20 teams in the ACC will be a must-watch event, as Clemson looks to pull off the upset on the road against the highly-ranked Blue Devils squad.