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Duke Basketball: Stats suggest Blue Devil defense is program’s best ever

The number of points a defense allows does not suffice in describing its dominance. After all, like the current Duke basketball team, some squads play a much faster tempo than others, thereby creating more possessions for opponents.

So in order to adequately put into words the Blue Devils’ defensive prowess thus far this season, more numbers are needed. Take a look:

  • Fourth — where that streak ranks in program history. The 1997-98 squad reached seven games, thanks to the likes of defensive stalwarts William Avery and Steve Wojciechowski. The 1986-87 team, thanks to one of the best defensive guards in the history of the sport, Tommy Amaker, and the 2001-02 team, thanks to guards Chris Duhon and Jason Williams, each reached six consecutive games.