Duke, Louisville highlighted as top ACC basketball contenders for 2026-27
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:54 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
An early evaluation of ACC teams ahead of summer practices indicates Duke and Louisville as top contenders for the 2026-27 season. Duke, coming off a 35-3 record and an Elite Eight NCAA finish, is projected to feature a deep roster including guard John Blackwell and seasoned players. Louisville, with a 24-11 record last season, is bolstering its lineup with several transfers, aiming to improve on a second-round NCAA exit. Both teams have strategic plans to elevate their performance within the conference as rosters finalize this week.
- •Duke holds a 35-3 record from 2025-26 season
- •Louisville's roster includes multiple high-profile transfers
- •Summer practices for ACC teams begin this week
- •Duke aims for a third consecutive ACC title
- •Louisville looks to bounce back from recent tournament struggles
- 1:54 PMCBS Sports — Way-too-early ACC basketball tiers: Duke, Louisville at top of 2026-27 outlook as intriguing contenders emerge
"An early look at each ACC team after the NBA Draft stay-or-go deadline and weeks of transfer portal combat
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