Duke Tops AP Poll as SEC Tournament Begins March 12

Duke has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll after Auburn's recent losses, marking Duke's first top ranking since November 2021. The Blue Devils are set to enter the ACC Tournament as the No. 1 seed following a decisive victory over North Carolina. Auburn, despite dropping to third place, remains the top seed in the SEC Tournament. Meanwhile, North Carolina faces Notre Dame in a critical second-round matchup of the ACC Tournament, needing a win to sustain their NCAA Tournament hopes. Both teams are expected to bring heightened intensity, with key players like Ian Jackson for the Heels and Markus Burton for the Irish poised to make significant impacts. The outcome of these games could shape the future of several teams as they compete for NCAA Tournament berths.