After winning the ACC title, where will Duke rank in the March Madness standings? We invite you to find out when the Blue Devils play next.
In the post-Coach K era, Duke’s journey to March Madness in 2023 looks very different.
Once seeded, the Blue Devils should get a 4 or 5 seeded spot. Considering that a few months ago some thought Duke might miss the NCAA Tournament altogether, this is a good, safe spot for the program. For the first time in a long time, Duke will enter March Madness as an underdog.
That doesn’t mean other heavyweights want to see them in the ring. The Blue Devils’ impressive display in the ACC Tournament revealed a talented side that found their stride at the perfect time, playing as a top-20 team and legitimate contender for the league title over the past month thanks to better defense, solid shooting and unbridled confidence.
Coming into the NCAA Tournament with a nine-game winning streak, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, who became the third head coach to win the ACC tournament in his first season, assembled a team of Avengers blue-blooded with a courage to match his talent.
Final Four-level guard Jeremy Roach is playing at the top of his game. Behind him is a number 1 recruiting class made up of Derek Lively, Dariq Whitehead, Kyle Filipowski, Tyrese Proctor and others.
Like any team that experiences a changing of the guard, the Blue Devils have struggled. They overcame them and are now ready to give the top seeds a hard time.
Here are the dates for Duke’s upcoming matches.
March Madness 2023 schedule: When will Duke play next?
Following the First Four matches on March 14 and 15, the first round of March Madness will begin on March 16 and 17 with matches starting at 12:15 p.m.
Most bracketers expect Duke to earn, at best, a fourth-place finish following Saturday’s rout of Virginia and win the ACC tournament.
With far less pressure than if he were the No. 1 seed, Duke can push hard into the Sweet Sixteen and beyond this year. Assuming they top the No. 12 or No. 13 seed in the first round, the Blue Devils might face No. 4 or No. 5 seeds in the second round. Even if they come down to a seed, they seem to have the skill and cohesion to take down anyone.
Usually, the words “Duke” and “sleeper” are not part of the same sentence. With all eyes on Kansas to see if the Jayhawks can become the first back-to-back champion since Coach K helped Duke win in 1991 and 1992, the Blue Devils will be sneaking under everyone’s noses.
Stay tuned for more information on Selection Sunday.
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