"They looked every bit like the nation's best defensive team, keeping the Wolverines off the offensive glass and out of transition. And while the Blue Devils don't look as explosive on the offensive end as some of the other top teams, they sandwiched that Michigan win with two games against Syracuse and Notre Dame in which they scored 201 total points."
"They have three games to go: vs. Virginia, at NC State and vs. North Carolina. Three top-30-caliber opponents; three chances to improve their 1-seed profile. They are first in the NET, third in average résumé metrics and second in average predictive metrics. And they are tied with Arizona with 12 Quadrant 1 wins."
"Jon Scheyer isn't getting enough credit for the coaching job he's done this season, with limited buzz for National Coach of the Year honors. Sure, it's Duke, and he has the best player in the country headlining the No. 1 recruiting class. But the Blue Devils are the No. 1 team with just two losses all season, with both coming in the final seconds."
Duke has ascended to the No. 1 ranking following a dominant defensive display against Michigan, holding them off the glass and out of transition. The Blue Devils combine strong defense with offensive efficiency, scoring 201 points across games against Syracuse and Notre Dame. Led by National Player of the Year candidate Cameron Boozer, Duke maintains first place in NET rankings and holds 12 Quadrant 1 wins tied with Arizona. With three remaining games against Virginia, NC State, and North Carolina, Duke controls their path to the No. 1 overall seed. Coach Jon Scheyer deserves recognition for developing a team with just two losses, both in final seconds, despite being picked outside the top five preseason and having less talent than last year's roster.
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