Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) shoots a free throw (left) /Kansas forward Flory Bidunga (40) dunks the ball. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel (right). Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images /AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information.

It was supposed to be an epic battle between two one-and-done NBA-level talents at the Mecca.

Instead, we’ll see just one likely 2026 lottery pick, Cameron Boozer, lead No. 5 Duke against No. 24 Kansas, who will be without Darryn Peterson, the projected No. 1 overall pick in June’s draft .

These two college basketball blue bloods will face off in the State Farm Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

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