Analyzing the seeding possibilities as Championship Week approaches
The NET still paints an optimistic picture for Duke’s chances at a No. 1 seed
After another loss to UNC, many of the so-called “Bracketologists” finally soured on Duke’s status as a No. 1 seed. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi moved Duke off the top line, and as of Monday morning BracketMatrix.com has Duke as the last top seed, just edging out Kentucky. But the NET rankings, the NCAA’s replacement for the outdated and reviled RPI, still has Duke at No. 3, ahead of primary competition Kentucky (No. 5), Tennessee (No.