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Duke Basketball Squad Finally Earns First-Place Vote

The Duke basketball program reached a new season-high ranking.
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Enjoying its first 10-game winning streak in the regular season across Jon Scheyer's reign, Duke basketball jumped one spot this week to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 Poll released on Monday afternoon, sitting below No. 2 Iowa State and No. 1 Auburn.

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And for the first time this season, the Blue Devils (14-2, 6-0 ACC), who are seemingly riding an extra high from the recording-breaking 42 points that freshman guard/forward Cooper Flagg delivered in Saturday's 86-78 home win over Notre Dame, picked up a first-place vote.

Duke, which began the third campaign under Scheyer's command at No. 7 in the AP Poll, hadn't checked in as high as No. 3 since beginning the 2023-24 season at No. 2 in the country. Plus, outside of a preseason edition, it's now the highest the program has ranked since early in 2021-22, Mike Krzyzewski's final season before handing the reins to his former point guard and longtime assistant.

For the fourth straight week, Duke basketball is the only ranked team from the ACC.

The Blue Devils are now gearing up for a home bout against the Miami Hurricanes (4-12, 0-5 ACC) at 9 p.m. ET Tuesday (ESPN) before heading to Chestnut Hill, Mass., for a showdown against the Boston College Eagles (9-7, 1-4 ACC) at 8 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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