"Duke (32-2) is a No. 1 seed for the second straight year, with last year's run ending in the Final Four. Jon Scheyer's fourth squad has made it back to the top line in different fashion, relying on star freshman Cameron Boozer as the anchor to an inside-out approach that has routinely overwhelmed opponents in the paint and on the glass."
"The Blue Devils have won 11 straight since falling at rival North Carolina on a last-second 3-pointer. They led the country with 17 Quadrant 1 wins that top a postseason résumé, including a neutral-court win against fellow 1-seed Michigan, a home win against another 1-seed in reigning national champion Florida, and a road win against Michigan State."
"Duke won the ACC Tournament for the third time under Scheyer despite being down two starters, with point guard Caleb Foster (broken foot) and big man Patrick Ngongba II (foot soreness) being sidelined to leave Duke with a seven-man rotation through three games."
Duke (32-2) secures the No. 1 overall seed in the East Region for the second consecutive year under coach Jon Scheyer. The Blue Devils have won 11 straight games and lead the nation with 17 Quadrant 1 wins, including victories over fellow 1-seeds Michigan and Florida. Duke won the ACC Tournament title despite missing two key starters. UConn, coached by Dan Hurley, receives the 2-seed after being in contention for a 1-seed in preliminary rankings. The East Region bracket features Hall of Fame coaches Tom Izzo (Michigan State), Bill Self (Kansas), and Rick Pitino (St. John's), creating a highly competitive field.
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