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The Duke basketball program will enter the 2026-27 college basketball season as the favorites out of the ACC once again.
Duke has absolutely dominated the conference over the last few seasons, compiling a 36-2 league record over the last two years. The Blue Devils have also won the last two ACC regular-season and tournament championships, and three ACC Tournament crowns in four seasons under head coach Jon Scheyer.
Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer shoots a ball during a practice session ahead of the east regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Once again, the Blue Devils will enter the season as the top dog in the ACC. The Blue Devils have one of the deepest and most complete rosters in college basketball, as Scheyer and Co. prioritized roster continuity and veterans this offseason.
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Louisville will enter the season as the next team up in the ACC power rankings, as Pat Kelsey once again heavily tapped into the transfer portal to bring in the most talent possible. The Cardinals boast the nation’s No. 1 overall recruiting class, according to 247Sports.
Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) shoots against St. John’s Red Storm forward Rubn Prey (17) and forward Bryce Hopkins (23) in the second half during a second round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Cardinals signed the portal’s top-ranked player, former Kansas forward Flory Bidunga, who the Blue Devils had been interested in before he chose Louisville. Jackson Shelstad, Karter Knox, and Alvaro Folgueiras are other top-tier additions for Kelsey and his staff.
However, one ACC team attacked the offseason in a different way, and it might be the biggest sleeper contender in the conference.
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