Duke Blue Devils ranked No. 2 in CBS Sports Top 100

The Duke Blue Devils enter the 2026 college basketball season ranked No. 2 in CBS Sports' Top 100, behind only Florida. After a loss to UConn in the Elite Eight last season, Duke has high expectations and a strong roster, including returning key players and talented newcomers. The Blue Devils are also highly ranked in the Associated Press and Coaches polls. They are set to face Florida in the upcoming ACC/SEC Challenge. Matt Norlander's CBS Sports rankings categorize Duke as a national title hopeful, reflecting their position as one of the top teams in college basketball.

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