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College Basketball Power Rankings: Duke Leads ACC-Heavy Contingent at the Top

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We're a week and a half into the college basketball season, and we've already seen two AP No. 1 teams fall. Many teams are still awaiting their first test of the season, some of whom won't get it until Thanksgiving week tournaments. It can be tough to sort through and balance the narratives of résumé vs. expectations this early, so SI's power rankings start with a mix of preseason reputations and on-court results.

Top 25 Power Rankings

1. Duke (3-0)

The Blue Devils have cruised in the two games since their narrow opening win over Kansas.