It is easy to say that Duke Basketball has been Michigan State’s biggest roadblock throughout the Izzo years. In our coach’s career, MSU has gone 3-14 against the Blue Devils, and that includes losing to them four times in the NCAA Tournament.

Duke (10-0) continues to lead the way in the top-25 polls as the No. 3 team in the nation. The Blue Devils are joined in the rankings by No. 11 Louisville (8-1), No. 15/14 UNC (8-1) and No. 25/24 Virginia (9-1).

Programs like the University of Connecticut, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Baylor University have been dominant in both men’s basketball and women’s basketball in the past. Staying updated on schedules, scores and rankings is essential for following each team’s progress throughout the season.

Here’s a breakdown of where Duke is in the latest college basketball polls as of Dec. 15:

Duke, Louisville, UNC and Virginia continue to lead the way as the top teams in the conference, but the overall league improvement is evident as 2026 approaches on the calendar. According to ESPN researcher Bryan Ives, ACC teams have 38 Power Five wins this season after logging 16 such victories last season.

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