Which programs are the top recruits leaning toward?
Top recruits are starting to take their official visits, meaning it's time to make some predictions about where they're leaning.
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2019 Schedule
2nd in ACC
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Williamson, Barrett among 2019 NBA draft prospects to watch (1:29)
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Courtside: Kentucky & Duke preseason, new NCAA rules, student section
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Barrett helps lead way as Duke sweeps exhibition
Ontario native R.J. Barrett posts a double-double to help lead Duke past McGill and to a three-game sweep of its Canadian exhibition tour.
Zion throws down nasty dunks, drops 36 against McGill (1:02)
Zion throws down ferocious tomahawk jam (0:38)
Barrett connects with Williamson for alley-oop slam (0:25)
Zion follows own miss with putback slam (0:29)
Stream on ESPN+: McGill vs. Duke
Stream on ESPN+: McGill vs. Duke
Zion makes Bilas say 'Wow' (0:27)
Stream on ESPN+: McGill vs. Duke
Stream on ESPN+: McGill vs. Duke
Barrett, Williamson put on a dunking show in Canada (0:21)
Williamson and Barrett put on a show in Duke exhibition (0:54)
Duke's Barrett has 35 points in 2nd exhibition
R.J. Barrett scored 35 points in his second hometown exhibition game for Duke, Zion Williamson added 24 and the Blue Devils beat the University of Toronto 96-60 on Friday night.
Zion gets up for monster alley-oop jam (0:28)
Barrett shows elevation on 3rd-quarter dunks (0:33)
Barrett finds Zion for alley-oop slam (0:27)
Zion throws down the hammer (0:32)
2017-18 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 17-1 | - | 31-3 |
| Duke | 13-5 | 4 | 29-8 |
| Clemson | 11-7 | 6 | 25-10 |
| North Carolina | 11-7 | 6 | 26-11 |
| Miami | 11-7 | 6 | 22-10 |
| NC State | 11-7 | 6 | 21-12 |
| Virginia Tech | 10-8 | 7 | 21-12 |
| Florida St | 9-9 | 8 | 23-12 |
| Louisville | 9-9 | 8 | 22-14 |
| Syracuse | 8-10 | 9 | 23-14 |
| Notre Dame | 8-10 | 9 | 21-15 |
| Boston College | 7-11 | 10 | 19-16 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-12 | 11 | 13-19 |
| Wake Forest | 4-14 | 13 | 11-20 |
| Pittsburgh | 0-18 | 17 | 8-24 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game84.49th
Rebounds Per Game41.16th
Assists Per Game17.58th
Points Allowed69.6101st
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 16 |
| Tournament Record | 108-36 |
| Championship Seasons | 1991, 1992, 2001, 2010, 2015 |
| Tournament Appearances | 41 |