Duke Reaches Top of NET Rankings After Road Victory

The Blue Devils are now 20-1 overall and 9-0 in ACC play after defeating Virginia Tech.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 5:47am

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The Duke basketball program has moved to the top of the NCAA NET Rankings after defeating Virginia Tech 72-58 over the weekend. Duke is now 20-1 overall on the season and 9-0 in ACC play, boasting nine Quadrant 1 wins which is the most in college basketball. The Blue Devils have won six of their last seven games by double-digit margins and have dealt with few issues through league play so far.

Why it matters

Duke's rise to the top of the NET Rankings solidifies its status as the best team in the ACC and one of the top contenders for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Blue Devils have built an impressive resume with multiple Quadrant 1 wins, showcasing their dominance against top competition.

The details

Duke's victory over Virginia Tech marked its ninth Quadrant 1 win of the season, the most in college basketball. The Blue Devils are now 9-1 in Quadrant 1 games, 13-1 across the first two Quadrants, 10-0 at home, and 7-0 in true road games. Only Arizona and Michigan have comparable resumes in terms of Quadrant 1 wins and true road victories.

  • Duke is now 20-1 overall on the season and 9-0 in ACC play.
  • The victory over Virginia Tech (16-7, 5-5 ACC) came this past weekend.

The players

Jon Scheyer

Duke Blue Devils head coach.

Dame Sarr

Duke Blue Devils forward.

Caleb Foster

Duke Blue Devils guard.

Cameron Boozer

Duke Blue Devils forward.

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What they’re saying

“Exit Sandman”

— Duke Men's Basketball

What’s next

Duke will next face Boston College (9-12, 2-6 ACC) at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 3rd at 7:00 pm ET.

The takeaway

Duke's rise to the top of the NET Rankings solidifies its status as the clear favorite in the ACC and a top contender for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Blue Devils' impressive resume, including the most Quadrant 1 wins in the country, makes them a formidable opponent for any team in the nation.