Duke basketball: Blue Devils slide again in AP poll

Duke basketball's AP Top 25 ranking dipped for the second consecutive week.

Matt Giles | Dec 26, 2022

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Because the Duke basketball team has played only one game in the past two weeks, the AP Top 25 voters had no choice but to base their updated assessment of the Blue Devils solely on their 81-70 loss to the unranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons (9-4, 1-1 ACC) last week.

It was Duke's first game on an opponent's home floor this season. Understandably, the result of the loss was a drop in ranking.

The Blue Devils (10-3, 1-1 ACC), who began this first season under head coach Jon Scheyer at No. 7 in the poll, fell from No. 14 to No. 17 on Monday. Last week, Duke fell two spots despite not playing a game the previous week.

Three other ACC teams are in this week's AP Top 25: the Virginia Cavaliers (8-2, 1-1 ACC) at No. 13, the Miami Hurricanes (12-1, 3-0 ACC) at No. 14, and the UNC Tar Heels (9-4, 1-1 ACC) at No. 25.

Duke basketball returns to action at 1 p.m. ET Saturday when it hosts the unranked Florida State Seminoles (4-10, 2-1 ACC) in Cameron Indoor Stadium, where the Blue Devils are 7-0 this season.

Then the squad travels to play two road games: versus the NC State Wolfpack (11-3, 1-2 ACC) on Jan. 4 and the Boston College Eagles (7-6, 1-1 ACC) three days later.

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Published Dec 26, 2022

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.