Duke enters 2026 NCAA Tournament as top seed after ACC win despite key injuries, opening vs. Siena.

Duke enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed after winning the ACC Tournament despite injuries to key players Patrick Ngongba II and Caleb Foster, who remain uncertain for the postseason. The Blue Devils (32-2), led by coach Jon Scheyer, advanced with a 74-70 victory over Virginia, relying on defensive resilience and freshman guard Cayden Boozer, who scored 16 points in back-to-back games. Their strong resume includes wins over two No. 1 seeds, and they open against Siena in Greenville, with potential matchups against Ohio State or TCU, followed by likely battles with Kansas or St. John’s. The Final Four will be held in Indianapolis, where Duke has won three national titles.