Duke's women's basketball team hosts Anderson University on Thursday night in its final preseason exhibition game before its season-opener against Oklahoma State on on Nov. 14.
The Blue Devils, ranked No. 8 in The Associated Press women's basketball top 25 preseason poll, return four starters from a team that finished last season with a record of 25-10.
This week Duke coach Joanne P. McCallie, heading in to her second season, sat down to discuss what she expects from this experienced and deep Duke team as players and coaches prepare for the season-opener against No. 14 Oklahoma State.
Listen to McCallie talk about what's important at this early stage and what she would like to see in the final exhibition game.
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McCallie talks about what's important for her team early in the season
McCallie talks about what approach her team should take in exhibition games
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