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Where Duke Basketball Stacks Up Entering Battle Versus Ex-Blue Devil

Duke basketball is the only ranked squad from the ACC for the second consecutive week.

Matt Giles

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Jon Scheyer and his third Duke basketball team didn't budge in this week's AP Top 25 Poll released on Monday afternoon. The Blue Devils (10-2, 2-0 ACC), enjoying a six-game winning streak, check in at No. 4, sitting below No. 3 Iowa State, No. 2 Auburn, and No. 1 Tennessee.

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Plus, Duke still appears at No. 3 in the NCAA NET Rankings, where Auburn sits above Tennessee in the top two spots.

Once again, Duke doesn't have any ACC company in the AP Poll. However, Pitt, UNC, and Clemson are among the 21 unranked programs receiving votes this go-round.

Scheyer's Blue Devils are now gearing up for a home showdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies (5-7, 0-1 ACC) at 4:30 p.m. ET Tuesday (ACC Network). The matchup will mark the return of former two-year Duke basketball guard Jaden Schutt to Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Through 12 outings with the Hokies, Schutt is averaging 9.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals. The former four-star recruit from Illinois is shooting 37.5 percent from the field and 36.8 percent beyond the arc across his 28.8 minutes per game as a full-time starter.

As a 2022-23 freshman in Durham before redshirting last season due to a knee injury, Schutt played only 14 games, averaging 2.1 points in 6.9 minutes per appearance.

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Matt Giles
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.

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