On Tuesday, the second-to-last day of the early signing period, he put his pledge in ink.RELATED: Future Duke Forward Dominates in First Game of Senior Season Now that Khamenia has signed his scholarship agreement with the Blue Devils,

It seemed like history was going to repeat itself, that the Wildcats would keep themselves within striking distance into the final minutes. Instead, Duke knocked down its shots. It capitalized on a Trey Townsend turnover with a strong drive and layup from Cooper Flagg.

Following the bout in Arizona's famously hostile McKale Center, Jon Scheyer and his crew will get the Blue Devils ready for their Vegas Showdown opening bout against the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks at 9 p.m. ET Tuesday (ESPN).

What to watch in college basketball this weekend, headlined by a Duke-Arizona meeting and a pair of intriguing tournaments.

Sure, Cooper Flagg had 24 points, but Duke’s defense stole the show as the Blue Devils toppled Arizona in their first true road test in Tuscon.