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Duke Basketball Now in Position to Potentially Leapfrog Auburn

The Tigers gave the Duke basketball squad an opening by picking up another loss.
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Former one-year Duke basketball forward Henry Coleman and the No. 22-ranked Texas A&M Aggies posted an 83-72 home win over the No. 1 Auburn Tigers on Tuesday night. It marked Auburn's second defeat in the past month and, including the Dec. 4 road loss to the Blue Devils, its third overall.

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Speaking of third-year head coach Jon Scheyer and his Blue Devils (27-3, 18-1 ACC), they've checked in at No. 2 across the past two editions of the AP Top 25 Poll.

Consider that Duke basketball is on a seven-game winning streak, including four in a row by 30 points or more. Plus, enjoying the nation's premier talent and projected top overall draft pick in freshman guard/forward Cooper Flagg, the blueblood has suffered only one loss since late November.

So, the Blue Devils should be in prime position to overtake Auburn at No. 1 in next week's AP Top 25 Poll if they beat the archrival UNC Tar Heels (20-11, 13-6 ACC) in Chapel Hill at 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN).

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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