Duke marks its record 150th No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25, Wisconsin, Louisville back in poll

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By DAVE SKRETTAMarch 9, 2026 at 06:23 PM

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Duke University's men's basketball team achieved a record 150th No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25 poll, as announced on Monday, March 9, 2026. The Blue Devils earned 56 out of 61 first-place votes from a national media panel following victories against NC State and North Carolina, securing their top position for the third straight week. Arizona remained in second place with four first-place votes, while Michigan received the remaining No. 1 vote after defeating Michigan State. Duke first reached the No. 1 spot in the AP poll on December 13, 1965, and has held the position for the most time overall.

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