With the ACC schedule looming on the horizon, Duke has another couple of tuneup games to get ready for the annual grind through the country's toughest conference.

That two game stretch begins at Cameron Indoor Stadium Sunday against San Jose State, a program with a dismal recent track record that has gotten in the win column only once this season.

The game should provide Duke a chance to make some final evaluations about some personnel before the league slate begins.

But as is the case with any game, the first order of business is to secure victory. Following a 10-day layoff over Christmas, Duke will try to come out of the gates sharp to continue the momentum established by the Devils' recent improved play.

If Duke accomplishes that goal, chances are this game will get out of reach for SJSU quickly.

Devils Illustrated provides the first look at San Jose State.

Location: San Jose, Cal.

Conference: Western Athletic Conference

Head Coach: George Nessman (2nd season)

Record: 1-10

Avg Pts: 64.3

Avg Pts Allowed: 76.6

G 6-2 Carlton Spencer (12.0 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 7.0 APG)

G 6-3 Darion Goins (6.3 PPG, 2.3 RPG)

G 5-11 Jamon Hill (10.1 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 3.0 APG)

F 6-4 Devonte Thomas (6.2 PPG, 4.3 RPG)

C 6-8 Lance Holloway (2.2 PPG, 3.4 RPG)

San Jose State's lone victory on the season came against Cal Poly, when the Spartans clobbered the Mustangs 80-63.

San Jose State has predictably been a poor shooting team this season. The Spartans have made just 38.7 percent of their shots on the year and are shooting less than 30 percent from three point range. However, the shooting has improved recently. In the first five games, SJSU shot 40 percent or better only once. In the last six games, the Spartans have topped 40 percent five times, and have been better than 45 percent in the last two contests against Long Beach State and Cal State Fullerton.

The improved offense is partially due to improved offensive fluidity. SJSU is averaging 16 assists per game over the last five contests. In the first six games, the Spartans averaged only 7.3 assists per game.

Forward Devonte Thomas has increased his production tremendously since moving into a starting role two games ago. Thomas is averaging 17.5 points per game in those two games, raising his season average to 6.2 points. He has shot nearly 70 percent from the field as a starter and is the team's leading field goal percentage shooter overall, with a 58.7 percent clip.

Jamon Hill is the only Spartan who has started all 11 games. Hill is the steadiest player on the SJSU roster, and leads the team in steals, assists, free throw percentage, and minutes played. He is one of only three players on the team to have a positive assist-to-turnover ratio.

Just because San Jose State hasn't shot three pointers well doesn't mean the Spartans won't shoot from outside. They average nearly 20 attempts per game from long range, with 63 percent of their attempts coming from two players. Tim Pierce has been the most frequent deep bomber, but he has made only 24 of his 74 attempts. Hill has shot 57 treys and made just 17.

Duke's offense has been more efficient recently. In the last three games, the Devils have recorded assists on 73.5 percent of their field goals. By comparison, Duke had assists on less than half of its field goals in the first nine games of the season.

Duke freshman Jon Scheyer was named ACC Rookie of the Week on December 26th for averaging 15.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in a pair of Blue Devil wins. Scheyer scored 17 against Kent State and added 14 points in New York City against Gonzaga.

In nine home games this season, Duke has allowed only 51.0 points per game. In games away from Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke has allowed 57.3 points per contest.

San Jose State hasn't had a winning season since 1993-94, the year Duke lost to Arkansas in the national championship game.

Mike Krzyzewski won his 764th career game with Duke's victory over Gonzaga on December 21st.

Krzyzewski is 9 wins away from reaching 700 victories at Duke, which would make him just the seventh coach to record 700 or more wins at one school.