Duke Basketball Drops in Key Rankings Despite Winning Streak

The Blue Devils remain a projected No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament despite falling in the NCAA NET Rankings.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 7:55pm

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The Duke basketball team, currently ranked No. 4 in the country, has extended its winning streak to 10 games with a victory over Boston College. However, the team has dropped two spots in the NCAA NET Rankings, now sitting at No. 3 behind Michigan and Arizona.

Why it matters

The NCAA NET Rankings are a key factor in determining at-large bids and seeding for the NCAA Tournament. Despite Duke's strong performance, the drop in rankings could impact their tournament positioning.

The details

Duke (21-1, 10-0 ACC) remains one of only two teams in the country with nine Quad 1 victories this season, along with Arizona. The Blue Devils are set to face off against the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines in a highly anticipated matchup on February 21.

  • Duke extended its winning streak to 10 games with a victory over Boston College on Tuesday night.
  • On Wednesday morning, Duke fell two spots in the NCAA NET Rankings, now sitting at No. 3 behind Michigan and Arizona.

The players

Jon Scheyer

Duke's fourth-year head coach.

Michigan Wolverines

The No. 2 team in the NCAA NET Rankings, set to face Duke on February 21.

Arizona Wildcats

The No. 1 team in the NCAA NET Rankings, one of only two teams with nine Quad 1 victories this season along with Duke.

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What’s next

Duke faces a key matchup against rival UNC, ranked No. 14 in the AP Poll, on Saturday, February 18 at 6:30 PM ET before their highly anticipated game against Michigan on February 21.

The takeaway

Despite Duke's impressive 10-game winning streak and strong performance, the drop in the NCAA NET Rankings highlights the competitive nature of college basketball and the importance of maintaining a consistent level of play throughout the season to secure favorable tournament positioning.