The AP fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils lived up to their gaudy early-season standing on Saturday, defeating Stanford 70-59 in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic championship at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Even though the Cardinal aren't ranked, they presented a considerable challenge for the mighty Blue Devils, with key pieces from last year's nucleus that went to the Sweet 16 returning.

Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.com highlighted how Stanford matched up rather favorably:

Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski was squaring off with one of his forme...

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