Duke leaps to No. 1 in new AP Top 25

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by Brian Geisinger Monday November 29, 2021

Duke leaps to No. 1 in new AP Top 25

Duke forward Wendell Moore Jr. (0) dribbles up the court while Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther (0) runs to defend and Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren (34) follows during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Good Sam Empire Classic Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Duke improved to 7-0 following a dramatic win out in Vegas over Gonzaga. Following the victory, Duke jumped Gonzaga as the No. 1 team in the country, according to the new AP Top 25.

The Blue Devils are the only ACC team in the poll, which further accentuates Duke being a level above its conference rivals this season.

Several other ACC programs received votes, though, including North Carolina, Wake Forest, Louisville and Virginia Tech.

POLL ALERT: Duke jumps to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after Gonzaga win, Purdue up to No. 2 as every spot in the poll changes in major shakeup.

Full poll: https://t.co/Hfdu8YEcxO pic.twitter.com/B4dlj2nxyF

— AP Top 25 (@AP_Top25) November 29, 2021