Match DetailsFixture: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Duke Blue Devils - NCAA Men's Basketball- ACC/Big Ten ChallengeDate & Time: Tuesday, December 8th, 2020, 9:30 PM ETVenue: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North CarolinaA highly anticipated top-10 matchup is set to go off this Tuesday in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge battle against the No. 5 Illinois Fighting Illini vs. the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils. Illinois will be making the trip to Durham to set off one of the challenge's first slate of games.Illinois Fighting Illini PreviewDespite coming off a loss to the No. 2 Baylor Bears, the Illinois Fighting Illini (3-1) are off to a strong start in their 2020-2021 campaign.Add it to the list! @kxng_alpha and @AyoDos_11 have been named to the @NaismithTrophy Watch List! #Illini | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/QlgGPHtzbZ— Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) November 19, 2020The Illinois Fighting Illini's top scorer, Ayo Dosunmu, is back for his junior season and has averaged 24 points and 6 assists to start the season. Along with the projected first-round draft pick in Dosunmu, Illinois' Kofi Cockburn has also returned for his sophomore season. The two preseason All-Big Ten players will need to be on their A-game to help the Illinois Fighting Illini take down the Blue Devils.Key Player - Kofi CockburnKofi Cockburn #21Kofi Cockburn will be the key player for the Illinois Fighting Illini against the Duke Blue Devils. The 7-footer struggled in the previous game against Baylor and got into early foul trouble. This season, Cockburn is averaging 13 points and 10 rebounds. He will need to be disciplined on both sides of the floor and control the boards for the Fighting Illini on Tuesday.Illinois Fighting Illini Predicted LineupKofi Cockburn, Trent Frazier, Da'Monte Williams, Ayo Dosunmu, Adam MillerDuke Blue Devils PreviewThe Duke Blue Devils (2-1) are looking to start a winning streak to go along with their romping of the Bellarmine Knights. The Blue Devils brought in a top-10 recruiting class this season, making them incredibly young but extremely talented with loads of potential. The early play from the Blue Devils is promising.Duke takeways1) I vote Matthew Hurt 1st team all ACC. I feel good about that2) Tre Jones absence is apparent3) Duke lacks confident shooting— jordan cornette (@jordancornette) December 2, 2020Coach Krzyzewski will need to continue to coach up his young squad and find an offensive identity. The Duke Blue Devils have struggled shooting the ball this season, with a total shooting percentage of just 46 percent.Key Player - Mattew HurtMatthew Hurt #21Matthew Hurt has been the glue for the Duke Blue Devils and will need to play a key role in the game against Illinois. The sophomore forward has scored double digits in all three of Duke's games thus far. He is looking far more confident than he did in his freshman season with the Duke Blue Devils and will need to take it up a notch to snatch his team a win against the Illinois Fighting Illini.Duke Blue Devils Predicted LineupWendell Moore Jr., Matthew Hurt, Jalen Johnson, Mark Williams, Jordan GoldwireIllinois vs Duke PredictionThe star power of the Illinois Fighting Illini will be too much for the young Duke Blue Devils. Look for Illinois to go to 4-1 after the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.Where to watch Illinois vs DukeThe game will be broadcasted on ESPN.