Somewhat surprisingly, the third ACC representative in Dauster's top 25 is not Duke's archrival, UNC, but is another Tobacco Road school. He ranks the NC State Wolfpack, entering the first season of the Will Wade era and enjoying a relatively formidable roster for the program, at No. 25 overall.

Duke basketball knows its ACC games for the 2025-26 season. Here's a breakdown of the Blue Devils' opponents for the 18-game conference schedule.