Duke unanimously picked to win ACC in preseason basketball poll

Duke has been unanimously chosen as the top team in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for the upcoming basketball season, according to a poll of writers within the USA TODAY Network. The poll previews the 2026-27 season ahead of ACC media days set for October 6-7 in Charlotte. While Duke's selection was clear, opinions vary significantly on subsequent rankings, with Virginia and Louisville rounding out the top three spots. The Blue Devils also swept the preseason awards, with John Blackwell named Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year honors going to Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje. ACC teams will look to challenge Duke's dominance as the season approaches.

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