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Duke Aims for Redemption as No. 1 Seed

3/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Duke Blue Devils enter the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed, seeking redemption after their Final Four exit last season.
Coach Jon Scheyer has guided the team to a 32-2 record, winning both the ACC regular season and tournament titles.
Duke will face No. 16 seed Siena on March 19, 2023, in Greenville, South Carolina.
Despite injuries to key players, Duke features a strong roster, including projected top-five pick Cameron Boozer.
Siena, making its first NCAA appearance since 2010, is led by Gavin Doty and must perform well to compete against Duke.

History

Historical Context

The UNLV Runnin' Rebels won the NCAA Tournament in 1990, finishing with a 30-5 record and defeating Duke in the Final. This victory marked a pivotal moment in college basketball, as UNLV became the first team since the 1975-76 Indiana Hoosiers to enter the tournament unbeaten. Today, Duke, with a 32-2 record, seeks redemption from that historic loss.

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Story summary

The Duke Blue Devils enter the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed, seeking redemption after their Final Four exit last season.
Coach Jon Scheyer has guided the team to a 32-2 record, winning both the ACC regular season and tournament titles.
Duke will face No. 16 seed Siena on March 19, 2023, in Greenville, South Carolina.
Despite injuries to key players, Duke features a strong roster, including projected top-five pick Cameron Boozer.
Siena, making its first NCAA appearance since 2010, is led by Gavin Doty and must perform well to compete against Duke.

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