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Duke drops one spot in KenPom after loss to Wake Forest

Duke slips one spot in KenPom after loss to Wake Forest. Where do they rank now, and did they stay ahead of UNC?

The Duke Blue Devils dropped one spot from eighth to ninth in KenPom’s adjusted efficiency margin after their 83-79 loss to Wake Forest on Saturday.

It was, of course, the rival North Carolina Tar Heels who replaced the Blue Devils at the eighth overall spot in the rankings.

Duke remains the second-highest-ranked team in the ACC, according to KenPom’s metrics. The Demon Deacons are the next-closest, remaining 20th in the rankings after the statement win.

The Blue Devils average 1.22 adjusted points per possession, good enough to rank seventh in the country in adjusted offensive efficiency and the best mark of any ACC team.

Duke’s defensive metrics have them ranked 26th in adjusted defensive efficiency, which is third-best in the conference behind UNC and Virginia.

The Blue Devils sit at 21-6 on the season, and they are now second in the ACC standings at 12-4, one game behind the Tar Heels.

Five takeaways from No. 7 Duke’s 84-55 win against Miami

What does Duke’s 84-55 win against Miami mean for the team over the next few games and the postseason? Here are our five biggest takeaways.

The No. 7 Duke Blue Devils won both of their games on their trip to the state of Florida.

The Blue Devils took down the Florida State Seminoles, 76-67, on Saturday. Duke then traveled to Coral Gables, Florida, and dismantled the Miami Hurricanes, 84-55, on Wednesday night.

The Blue Devils started slow against Miami, but a 13-0 run midway through the first half gave Duke a double-digit lead that they kept into the half. Miami never cut the deficit back to single digits as Duke rolled over them.

Duke now is tied for first place in the ACC standings at 12-3. The Blue Devils’ overall record is one game better than North Carolina, with whom they share first place. Duke is 21-5 on the season, while the Tar Heels are 20-6.

Here are five takeaways from the Blue Devil’s win over Miami.

What would the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament look like today?

As the ACC standings begin to tighten, what would the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament look like if it started today?

The ACC standings have grown the tightest they’ve been as the regular season nears its conclusion.

The Duke Blue Devils sit just 0.5 games back of first place, as the North Carolina Tar Heels have seen their commanding lead dwindle each week.

Just two games separate the fifth and 12th-placed teams, and each game from here on out could change the complexion of the conference tournament.

Several teams like Pittsburgh, Wake Forest, and NC State are still battling for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, and getting favorable seeding in the ACC Tournament could go a long way in helping secure a bid to the big dance.

Here’s what the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament would look like if it started on Feb. 21.

Duke guard Jared McCain tops On3’s freshman power rankings

Jared McCain sits at the top of On3’s freshman power rankings for Week 15 as his stellar season continues to draw eyes.

Duke guard Jared McCain’s stellar season continues to draw national attention as he ranks first in On3’s Week 15 freshman power rankings.

On3 reporter Jamie Shaw ranked McCain ahead of other talented freshmen like Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard and Robert Dillingham. McCain was the only Duke freshman to crack the top 10.

The Blue Devils’ guard has picked up a double-double in three of his past four games as he’s become one of Duke’s best rebounders on the team. He also scored at least 20 points against teams like Baylor, Clemson, and UNC.

McCain is averaging 12.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. He’s also shot an efficient 38.5% from 3-point range. McCain’s play has fueled Duke to a three-game win streak and the Blue Devils are now 0.5 game back out of first place in the ACC.

What would the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament look like today?

With some shakeups in the standings after this past week, how would the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament look if it started today?

The battle for the No. 1 seed in the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament is heating up after North Carolina’s loss to Clemson last week.

Duke and Virginia sit just one game behind first place in the standings as the conference reaches its final stretch of the season, and ESPN BPI projects the race down to the wire.

Elsewhere, Wake Forest, Clemson, and Pitt have all played much better to shake things up in the standings.

There’s also a battle to avoid last place in the standings as Georgia Tech, Louisville, and Notre Dame are in a three-way tie for the bottom spot in the ACC.

Here’s what the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament would look like if it started on February 13.

ACC Men’s Basketball Power Rankings: There’s a new No. 1, and it isn’t Duke or UNC

There’s a new team at the top of the ACC Men’s Basketball power rankings, and it isn’t Duke or North Carolina. Check out our full power rankings now.

After this past week, the race for the ACC regular season title has become the tightest it’s been all season.

The red-hot Virginia Cavaliers have won eight straight games and now sit one game behind the North Carolina Tar Heels for first place in the standings.

The Duke Blue Devils also won both their games this week, defeating Notre Dame and Boston College, to loom just behind Virginia at 1.5 games back.

The Tar Heels couldn’t continue their momentum from their win over Duke and opened its week with a loss against the Clemson Tigers, and UNC needed to survive another potential upset against Miami to hold onto first place in the standings.

Here’s how the entire conference ranks after another week of conference play, with a new name atop the standings after recent form.

Greatest rivalry in sports? How Final Four matchup adds to Duke-UNC mystique

Duke-UNC has always been the marquee rivalry in college basketball. Scott Gleeson looks at how the Final Four stage will only amplify the rivalry’s legacy.

Duke-UNC has always been the marquee rivalry in college basketball. Scott Gleeson looks at how the Final Four stage will only amplify the rivalry’s legacy.

Does Texas Tech have the potential to end Duke’s March Madness run?

Duke finally discovered their identity vs. Michigan State — but face a tough Texas Tech defense in the Sweet 16.

Duke finally discovered their identity vs. Michigan State — but face a tough Texas Tech defense in the Sweet 16.

Scott Gleeson’s final four predictions

College basketball guru, Scott Gleeson, gives us his predictions on who he thinks will end up in the Final Four of the 2022 NCAA Tournament.

College basketball guru, Scott Gleeson, gives us his predictions on who he thinks will end up in the Final Four of the 2022 NCAA Tournament.

Can Duke win it all in Coach K’s final NCAA Tournament?

USA Today Sports’ Scott Gleeson gives his take on if Duke has what it takes to win the national championship and send Coach K off right in his farewell season.

USA Today Sports’ Scott Gleeson gives his take on if Duke has what it takes to win the national championship and send Coach K off right in his farewell season.