Given the state of the ACC, Duke should really only face two serious tests on its home court this season. The first comes tonight against No. 16 Virginia (14-1) which has positioned itself as the league's third-best team behind UNC and Duke.
Should the Blue Devils defeat UVa tonight, the home-court winning streak that dates back to 2009 (currently at 43 in a row) should continue until the regular-season finale against the Tar Heels on March 3.
Virginia has not won in Cameron since 1995, the season that Coach K had his back issues. But, make no mistake, tonight's game is no gimme. The Cavaliers are a tough defensive team. Here's my preview from today's Herald-Sun.
For the view from the Virginia side, check out what the Washington Post has to say about the game.
From a national perspective, Duke isn't yet considered a challenger for the national title despite its sterling record. Here are some thoughts from Seth Davis and Jeff Goodman of CBS Sports.
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