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Still No First-Place Votes for Duke Basketball Squad

Duke basketball ranks No. 2 for the second straight week.
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Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg
Duke basketball forward Cooper Flagg | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Jon Scheyer and his third Duke basketball squad, featuring the ACC Player of the Year frontrunner in freshman guard/forward Cooper Flagg, enjoy the nation's longest winning streak at 13 games as they gear up to host the NC State Wolfpack (9-10, 2-6 ACC) in Cameron Indoor Stadium at 8:30 p.m. ET Monday (ESPN).

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Now, for the second week in a row, the Blue Devils (17-2, 9-0 ACC) check in at No. 2 in the AP Top 25 Poll and with zero first-place votes by their name. Once again, all 62 first-place votes belong to the Auburn Tigers (18-1, 6-0 SEC), whose only loss this season was at the hands of Duke, 84-78, in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Dec. 4.

Meanwhile, only one other ACC program is in the AP Top 25 Poll. The Louisville Cardinals (15-5, 8-1 ACC) jumped four spots this week to No. 21.

The Clemson Tigers (17-4, 9-1 ACC) are the only ACC program among the 16 unranked teams receiving votes this go-round.

If the Blue Devils defeat the Wolfpack in Durham, they will match the 2014-15 Duke basketball national champion's 14-game winning streak, the program's longest since the 2012-13 squad won their first 15 contests.

Last week, Duke played only one game, a 63-56 road victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (15-5, 7-2 ACC).

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Matt Giles
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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