By Duke Of Hoops – Still riding high off the Battle For Atlantis win? We are too, and Duke Of Hoops continues to bring you links to recaps of that tourney, Duke’s ascension in the polls and the upcoming ACC/B1G Ten Challenge.
College Basketball Top 25: Duke Climbs To No. 2 In Newest AP Poll
After running the gauntlet in the toughest early-season tournament field at the Battle 4 Atlantis, Duke leaps to No. 2 in the latest AP Poll unveiled on Monday. Previously second-ranked Louisville, which fell to Duke in the tournament finale minus Gorgui Dieng, swapped places with the Blue Devils and dipped to No. 5. Indiana holds steady at No. 1, receiving 47 of a possible 65 first-place votes. Duke received the other 18.
Mason Plumlee: ACC Player of the Year?
What do Art Heyman, Mike Gminksi, Christian Leattner, Grant Hill, JJ Redick, and Nolan Smith have in common? They were all voted as ACC Player of the Year during their tenure in a Duke jersey. As Duke has raced out to an impressive start o...
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Nolan Smith,
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TEAMS: Orlando Magic, Louisville Cardinals, Duke Blue Devils
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