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Duke's Blue Devils Aim for Glory as No. 1 Seed

3/17/2026

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Duke enters the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 seed in the East Region, under pressure.
Head coach Jon Scheyer, in his fourth season, aims to build on last year’s Final Four.
The Blue Devils rely on elite freshmen such as Cameron Boozer, despite injuries to key players.
They face Siena in the first round, while Scheyer emphasizes managing distractions and staying focused.

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Story summary

Duke enters the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 seed in the East Region, under pressure.
Head coach Jon Scheyer, in his fourth season, aims to build on last year’s Final Four.
The Blue Devils rely on elite freshmen such as Cameron Boozer, despite injuries to key players.
They face Siena in the first round, while Scheyer emphasizes managing distractions and staying focused.