For one, Duke will banner a great bunch of highly touted recruits, including the projected top two rookies in RJ Barrett and Cam Raddish. Many see the loss of the core of the Blue Devils’ starters as a blessing in disguise, as this has allowed the school to lure in some of the best new prospects in the country.
Alongside Kentucky and Kansas, Duke is a 5-4 odds favorite to make it to the top four. Some experts will argue that both the Wildcats and Jayhawks are on equal footing when it comes to winning it all, but no one can deny that the talent boost Duke has had this offseason makes them the top choice. Nonetheless, all three schools have a 5-1 probability of taking the title in 2019.
Again, in keeping with a more manageable and realistic expectation, coach K and the rest of the players in the new system must find ways to quickly gel and find that almost-cliché chemistry. The Blue Devils have great depth, but knowing which combination truly wo
rks is key. All in all, they must discover the so-called method in the madness (pun intended) sooner than later.
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