After earning the top spot in the preseason ACC media day two days ago, Duke garnered 29 of 31 first place votes in the preseason ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll today to take home the #1 ranking. Michigan State grabbed two first place votes and took home second place.
North Carolina came in at number nine after finishing last season outside of the top 25. The only other ACC team ranked is Virginia Tech at number 23.
ESPN interviewed head coach Mike Krzyzewski about the ranking and the pressure that comes with it. Watch it below:
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