Illinois stays at No. 10 as Duke rises to No. 1 in the men’s basketball poll for a record 148th time
- Posted on February 23, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Illinois stays at No. 10 as Duke rises to No. 1 in the men’s basketball poll for a record 148th time

Duke’s win against Michigan has propelled the Blue Devils to a familiar perch: No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll.