"Duke (27-2) has been dominant defensively since losing to rival North Carolina on Feb. 7, holding its last six opponents to an average of 57 points per game. The Blue Devils opened the week by handing Notre Dame its worst home loss since 1898 with a 100-56 win. Duke then turned its showdown with Virginia into another rout, crushing the Cavaliers 77-51 on Saturday to clinch the top seed for the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament."
"The Blue Devils received 55 of 59 first-place votes in Monday's poll following lopsided wins over Notre Dame and then- No. 11 Virginia last week. No. 2 Arizona received four first-place votes after clinching a share of the Big 12 regular-season title with Saturday's 84-61 win over No. 14 Kansas Jay Hawks. Michigan, UConn and Florida rounded out the top five."
"No. 19 Miami (Ohio), Division I's only remaining undefeated team, climbed two spots for its highest ranking since reaching No. 12 in 1952-53. Saint Mary's win over Gonzaga not only earned the Gaels a share of the West Coast Conference regular-season, it moved into the AP Top 25 for the first time this season at No. 21."
Duke holds the No. 1 position in the AP men's college basketball poll for the second consecutive week, receiving 55 of 59 first-place votes. The Blue Devils achieved this ranking following impressive wins over Notre Dame and then-No. 11 Virginia. Arizona ranks second with four first-place votes after clinching a Big 12 regular-season title share. Michigan, UConn, and Florida complete the top five. Duke's defense has been exceptional since losing to North Carolina on February 7, limiting its last six opponents to an average of 57 points per game. Notable movements include Texas Tech climbing six places to No. 10, Michigan State rising five spots to No. 8, and Miami (Ohio) reaching No. 19 as the only remaining undefeated Division I team. Saint Mary's entered the rankings at No. 21 following its victory over Gonzaga.
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