I'm not sure I want to be ranked #1 when the polls come out tomorrow.

[skysdad]

I know I shouldn't feel that way what does it really say. We've beaten some really good teams this and lost to a very good team but at this time of the season does it really matter whether we are 1,2 or even 3? I do think we will be #1 but I would vote in UVA and let them deal with it going into the regular ACC season. #2 will be fine. In fact I could deal with that until we get that #1 rank after we win the natty. I'm not naïve enough to know how important a #1 seed is though and being ranked in the top 2 or 3 just about guarantees that #1 seed. OFC

 

[LetsGoDuke301]

Nah. It is meaningless outside of having bragging rights. So we may as well have those bragging rights.

 

[DukeDenver]

No matter what the polls say, 90% of people who know hoops think we are the best team out there. I tend to agree.

 

[timo0402]

I’ll take it, Merry Christmas! Thanks Bobby!

 

[HonkeyT]

#1 rankings add to the Duke legacy so I will take it. When K does hang it up and all of the accolades and the numbers start rolling in it is going to be staggering. The more the merrier. More for the haters to chew on, along with...Deez Nutz....

 

[DukefanKY]

#1 rankings add to the Duke legacy so I will take it. When K does hang it up and all of the accolades and the numbers start rolling in it is going to be staggering. The more the merrier. More for the haters to chew on, along with...Deez Nutz....

Agreed!! I don't put much stock in that kiss of death stuff....I want to be the hunted!! Come get some!!

 

[QC Dukie]

The way I look at it is, the cream always rises to the top!

 

[pisgah101]

I always want it

 

[PatrickYates]

Media outlets want Duke as number 1, both for historic/publicity purposes, as well as the member(s) of our current roster.
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We can be number 1, at some point. I know that our resume is as good as good as anyone else's, because of our SOS.
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But really, UVA and UM have looked as good or better in the last few weeks. If either one, or both, were ranked ahead of Duke I would have a tough time really disagreeing with it.

To be sure, there is a good argument that Duke should be number 1. I get that. But UVA and UM, playing well and undefeated, have solid arguments that they deserve to be ranked ahead of Duke.
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We'll settle this in March.

 

[bullettoothtony]

Agreed!! I don't put much stock in that kiss of death stuff....I want to be the hunted!! Come get some!!

Same here. I'll take being ranked #1 every week.

 

[hart2chesson]

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We'll settle this in March.

And hopefully first Monday in April!

 

[dukiejay]

This is Duke. You always want to be #1.

 

[skysdad]

Same here. I'll take being ranked #1 every week.

That would work. That means a natty. OFC

 

[crazyduke3]

#1 rankings add to the Duke legacy so I will take it. When K does hang it up and all of the accolades and the numbers start rolling in it is going to be staggering. The more the merrier. More for the haters to chew on, along with...Deez Nutz....

This all the way.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

It's good to be the king...come get sum.

OFC

 

[DukefanKY]

It's good to be the king...come get sum.

OFC

 

[chov1125]

I would have a lot of questions if Duke is not ranked #1 today. Not any that would be that meaningful but still questions. Logically speaking #2 Duke goes 2-0 this week with a win over #12 TT. Who is leap-frogging them?

 

[bullcity gamer]

Duke has neutral court wins at the time over #2 Kentucky, #8 Auburn, and #12 Texas Tech. They also demolished Indiana at Cameron Indoor. Are Michigan’s and Virginia’s wins up to this point on par with Duke’s? I know Michigan and Virginia are undefeated up to this point, but strength of schedule should also factor into the top 25 rankings.

 

[skysdad]

You all have convinced me. I admit that if we aren't # I will be disappointed.
OFC

 

[JohnstonCDevil]

Wouldn't be nice if we are #1 and the cheats fall out of the polls!!!!
OFC

 

[QC Dukie]

Wouldn't be nice if we are #1 and the cheats fall out of the polls!!!!
OFC

They’ll move up because they kept it close.

 

[SoCal_Dukie3]

Duke should enjoy it, they’ll probably drop once the meat of ACC kicks in. It’ll all matter where they end up. Also, if they can stay top 10 on O and D on Kenpom, they’ll be in great shape.

The Holes should be number 1 after another2-3 losses.

 

[DukefanKY]

Duke has neutral court wins at the time over #2 Kentucky, #8 Auburn, and #12 Texas Tech. They also demolished Indiana at Cameron Indoor. Are Michigan’s and Virginia’s wins up to this point on par with Duke’s? I know Michigan and Virginia are undefeated up to this point, but strength of schedule should also factor into the top 25 rankings.

Neither has played a schedule even close to ours in my opinion

 

[kwyjibos13]

Polls should not be released until January...

 

[jnastasi]

We probably will be and that’s fine. I can see the argument for Virginia and Tenn though as well.

 

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

Welp, at least the weeks at #1 continues

 

[pisgah101]

One team with 3 losses still in the rankings haha shocker at who it is

 

[timo0402]

One team with 3 losses still in the rankings haha shocker at who it is

Play at Elon and Wofford and then you can talk.