NCAA Tournament March Madness

#3 Duke

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Projected seed: 1

Duke's strong resume is anchored by significant wins against tough opponents, such as their impressive performances against both Arizona and Auburn, which showcase their ability to compete with top-tier programs. The defense is exceptional, consistently ranking among the best, as evidenced by their ability to hold opponents like Wofford and Seattle to low scoring totals. However, narrow losses to Kentucky and Kansas highlight some vulnerabilities, particularly in high-pressure situations. Upcoming contests against teams like North Carolina and Miami will be crucial; not only can these games solidify their standing with opportunity for more quality wins, but they also present risks that could dampen their hopes for a top seed if they falter.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4Maine203W96-62
11/8Army254W100-58
11/12(N)Kentucky10L77-72
11/16Wofford140W86-35
11/22@Arizona15W69-55
11/26(N)Kansas22L75-72
11/29Seattle157W70-48
12/4Auburn1W84-78
12/8@Louisville41W76-65
12/10Incarnate Word252W72-46
12/17George Mason81W68-47
12/21@Georgia Tech145W82-56
12/31Virginia Tech19879%
1/4@SMU3557%
1/7Pittsburgh1461%
1/11Notre Dame9072%
1/14Miami FL12275%
1/18@Boston College22274%
1/25@Wake Forest12569%
1/27NC State9473%
2/1North Carolina3264%
2/5@Syracuse11868%
2/8@Clemson3859%
2/12California11474%
2/15Stanford8572%
2/17@Virginia9766%
2/22(N)Illinois1357%
2/25@Miami FL12269%
3/1Florida St7771%
3/3Wake Forest12575%
3/8@North Carolina3257%