The No. 20 Duke clash against No. 18 Florida State in Tallahassee on Saturday, which the Blue Devils were scheduled to play without coach Mike Krzyzewski, has been postponed, ACC announced Friday night.
The postponement is due to a positive COVID-19 test in the Florida state program, as well as contact tracking and other protocols.
The previous Friday, Duke announced that Krzyzewski had contacted someone who tested positive for the coronavirus and would be set aside “to observe the standard quarantine protocol after being exposed to an individual outside the travel group who tested positive for COVID-19.” The team said Krzyzewski did not travel to Florida with the Blue Devils. Jon Scheyer, associate head coach and former Duke highlight, was chosen to be the acting head coach.
After suffering a 15-point home loss to Illinois on December 8, Krzyzewski expressed concern about the season’s progress during the pandemic. He later announced that his team would cancel the remaining non-conference games.
Duke, 3-2 in five games, has not played since his 75-65 victory over Notre Dame on December 16 – his only game since losing to Illinois.
Duke’s women’s basketball team recently canceled its season amid concerns over COVID-19.