In addition to the freshmen, the Blue Devils welcome a group of transfers that includes forward Mason Gillis (Purdue), guard Sion James (Tulane) and forward Maliq Brown (Syracuse). Additionally, sophomore guard Caleb Foster is back following after his promising freshman season was cut short due to an ankle injury.

Cooper Flagg will play his first competitive game for Duke on Monday against a familiar opponent, as Maine comes to Durham, N.C., for the opening game of the season.

The 6-foot-9, 205-pound Flagg — the nation’s top-ranked recruit and a preseason Associated Press All-American — made 6 of 15 shots and all six of his free throws. Fellow rookie Kon Knueppel powered the offense with 22 points and three 3-pointers for the Blue Devils (1-0), who shot 55.6% for the game.