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Duke Dominates ACC: Boozer and Brown Shine

3/10/2026

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Summary

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Duke University captured the ACC regular-season title with a 29-2 record and 17-1 in ACC play.
Cameron Boozer, Duke freshman, was named ACC Player of the Year and ACC Rookie of the Year, averaging 22.7 points and 10.2 rebounds.
Maliq Brown, Duke senior, earned Defensive Player of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year, first to win both honors.
Wake Forest's Juke Harris was named Most Improved Player.

History

Historical Context

In 1979, North Carolina State University won the ACC Championship, achieving a perfect 27-0 record under coach Jim Valvano. This victory highlighted the competitive spirit of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), which has produced 15 NCAA men's basketball championships since its founding in 1953. Duke University's recent success, including a 29-2 record, continues to shape the league's legacy in collegiate basketball.

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Story summary

Duke University captured the ACC regular-season title with a 29-2 record and 17-1 in ACC play.
Cameron Boozer, Duke freshman, was named ACC Player of the Year and ACC Rookie of the Year, averaging 22.7 points and 10.2 rebounds.
Maliq Brown, Duke senior, earned Defensive Player of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year, first to win both honors.
Wake Forest's Juke Harris was named Most Improved Player.

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