Duke women's basketball favored to win ACC title in preseason poll

Duke women's basketball has been picked to finish first in the ACC according to the league's preseason poll released on October 13, 2026. The Blue Devils garnered 1,649 total points and 49 first-place votes, surpassing Louisville, which finished second with 1,580 points. Duke's preseason honors include junior forward Toby Fournier making the Preseason All-ACC Team and freshmen Autumn Fleary and Bella Flemings included in the Preseason All-Freshman Team. Duke returns three starters and nine players from last season's squad, which won both the ACC regular season and tournament titles. The team will open its 2026-27 season on November 3 against Green Bay at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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