How did Duke end up #1 in the polls?
102054
The last time I checked, Wake Forest and Miami (FL) were two .500 or better teams in the ACC. Duke has bounced back from their loss to Georgetown, which if you remember, they only lost by 3 points. In addition, they have beaten Wake Forest and Miami (FL) by a combined 44 points. That's domination. That's what pollsters like to see.\n\nVillanova's performance last week was incredible, knocking off UConn and Georgetown, but the last ranked team they played was Louisville, and they aren't ranked anymore (and probably won't make the tournament). \n\nDuke has consistantly beat ranked teams, which they have played a lot more. I think the strength of schedule has a lot to do with it.\n\nThen again, polls aren't too important in college basketball.
210007
Number 1 seeds would be: Duke, UCONN, Nova, and Memphis but Ohio State could take this is they win the Big 10 Tourney.\n\n2 Seeds: Ohio State (but Memphis is O State wins), George Washington, North Carolina, and Gonzaga.\n\n3 seeds: Pitt, Texas, LSU and Tennesee\n\n4 seeds: UCLA, Washington, Iowa, and West Vergina\n\nI want Duke to win it all but 10 teams have a legit shot to do it.
111243
Duke was not in the Final Four.  It was Louisville-Illinois and Michigan State-North Carolina.  North Carolina ended up beating Illinois for the National Championship.  Check out http://www.ncaasports.com/
37797
It has shown that they are completely exposed in the paint. That is UCONN's specialty. But Duke should become a #1 seed come March Madness.
503467
It really depends on your major and what degree you are seeking (bachelor's, master's, phd). \n\nFor example, Duke could be number one in biology but be placed last in chemistry. Another example is that Harvard could be top for a bachelor's in political science but have a terrible graduate program.\n\nDo your research!
451586
Duke! Wait, are we talking about basketball?
273144
i like duke. they have J.J.
288196
UConn over Duke, 83-78.
635184
The early favorite would have to be Florida.  They didn't lose any players from their championship team, but you can never rule out Duke.  They always have Strong teams and great recruits.  Duke never rebuilds, they reload.
270911
I have UCONN beating Duke in the finals. I have bet with my dad and my bf cuz my dad thinks UNC is gunna take it and my bf thinks Duke is but i think UCONN is they have had a good season and they are a really good team overall.
277651
UConn is the most talented team, Duke is always in the mix.....hard not to pick one of those two....but I'm going to pick Ohio State....they seem to be on a tear of late...and they are very well balanced with bench depth
277295
Both have a tough path to take. UNC will likely meet up with UCONN if they aren't beaten already. And assuming no upsets pop up, Duke could meet up with the hottest team in college basketball: Syracuse.\n\nI'll go with Duke, because although Tennessee got a high seed, UNC isn't as talented, and will likely lose to UCONN if they make it that far. Duke on the other hand will likely slip into the Elite 8 in a matchup with a weaker team in Texas(not that any team I mentioned is weak).
666877
I'm told that Ohio State University is ranked #1 for Political Science.
143321
It is in Durham, NC.  www.duke.edu
181578
Its good to lose before going into the ncaa tournament. That way you aren't too relaxed and cocky and get caught sleeping. Now they have the hunger and desire to win again so yes they should be in the top 5. No more pressure on Reddick to break records so watch out for Duke! I hate Duke by the way......Go Illinois!!!!!!!!!!
214267
I gotta go with Duke because Allison Bales graduated from my high school! Allison Bales (and Duke) is/are going to win the National Championship and make her hometown proud.
773458
They are ranked #1 on the game.