Duke just finished a rigorous four-game stretch against ranked ACC opponents in which they went 3-1, the loss coming Saturday at Louisville. It was a performance that ensured the Blue Devils will be making the NCAA tournament for the 21st straight year, but anything beyond that is uncertain.
A lot will depend on how many able bodies Duke has available, as guards Matt Jones and Derryck Thornton both suffered injuries last week. Jones was unable to play Saturday, which became an even bigger factor when Thornton had to leave the game for a spell with a shoulder injury.