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Understand, the sky is not actually falling on the Duke basketball program.
A winning record overall and in ACC play, albeit just barely at 5-4 and 3-2, respectively. A host of legit excuses for the struggles along the way, from injuries and quarantining to postponements and cancellations. A five-star rookie who has twice exhibited absolute individual dominance, even with only five full games under his belt. A young Duke basketball bunch with ample talent.
Yup, as out of sync and out of the ordinary as it may seem to the fans right now, the Blue Devils are not a lost cause.