
Virginia and Duke Poised to Dominate the ACC in 2026‑27
Both Virginia and Duke are expected to remain top contenders in the ACC next season, with Virginia’s returning core offering a durability advantage.
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Both Virginia and Duke are expected to remain top contenders in the ACC next season, with Virginia’s returning core offering a durability advantage.

Duke has bolstered its lineup with portal transfers John Blackwell and Drew Scharnowski, while top prospect Allen Graves weighs his options amid a crowded blue‑devil roster.

Returning four of the top six scorers and adding high‑profile transfers, Duke’s Blue Devils aim to dominate the upcoming season with a focus on length, versatility and elite defense.

Duke secures its third straight No. 1 recruiting class, blending top freshmen with experienced transfers and returning scorers, heralding a new era of depth and versatility.
Duke’s upcoming home‑and‑neutral series with Illinois, set for November 2026 in Durham and December 2027 in Chicago, adds a marquee matchup to a schedule that includes games against three of the four 2026 Final Four teams. The roster features key returnees, transfer additions and the nation’s top recruiting class, all overseen by head coach Jon Scheyer.
Duke’s roster overhaul blends proven returnees with new talent as the program seeks to rebound from a disappointing Elite Eight loss and reshape its lineup for the upcoming season.